Proxy State
For simple interactive sites, using a proxy to manage your state and side effects may be enough.
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Article post typeGenerating Frontend API Clients from OpenAPI
API changes can be a headache in the frontend, but some initial setup can help you develop and adapt to API changes as they come. In this article, we look at one method of using OpenAPI to generate a typesafe and up-to-date frontend API client.
Winging It post typeStreamline Your API Development with FastAPI
Join us for a dynamic exploration of FastAPI, a modern Python framework for API development.
Article post typeSetting up Sass
pkg:URLsA quick guide to using the new Node.js package importer
Enabling
pkg:URLs is quick and straightforward, and simplifies using packages from thenode_modulesfolder.
Article post typeTesting FastAPI Applications
We explore the useful testing capabilities provided by FastAPI and pytest, and how to leverage them to produce a complete and reliable test suite for your application.
Article post typeProxy Is What’s in Store
You may not need anything more
When adding interactivity to a web app, it can be tempting to reach for a framework to manage state. But sometimes, all you need is a Proxy.
2023
Link post typeCSS @scope
Keep selector conflicts to a minimum
The new
@scoperule is here! It’s a better way to keep our component styles contained – without relying on third-party tools or extreme naming conventions.
Winging It post typeAlign Designers and Developers with OOUX
An object map is a place to document information about objects in your digital system, keeping everyone involved on the same page. During our conversation, we walk through examples and discuss the benefits of using object maps.
Article post typeHTML Web Components are Just JavaScript?
I’m still getting used to this
There’s been a recent flurry of articles about web components, with advice on how to shape them as extensions of HTML. I decided to dig in, and see how these ‘HTML web components’ could become a part of my own workflow. Despite a few rough edges, I’m excited to see…
Podcast post typeCascade Layers, CSS Functions, and More
I drop by the show to talk about CSS updates and news on container queries, rolling out cascade layers,
!importantthings to remember, custom properties, exit animations, CSS functions, state queries, and more.-
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Article post typeHow to Design More Intuitive Websites & Apps
Do you want to make your website or web app more intuitive for the people who visit? If so, I’d like to introduce you to the world of Object-Oriented UX. As a UX designer at OddBird, using OOUX strategies to identify and avoid unintuitive objects has been key to our design process. A warning, though, before you continue: once you start seeing unintuitive objects, you won’t be able to unsee them!
Article post typeWhen to Choose a Progressive Web App
Part 3 – Responsive Web App vs Native Mobile App vs Progressive Web App
If you’re weighing the performance optimization and device integration opportunities of a native mobile app against the broad reach and lower cost of a responsive web app – and can’t decide which is a higher priority for your digital product – don’t despair. A progressive web app may be just…
Winging It post typeIntuitive Web Design with OOUX
During our conversation we look at 3 examples of unintuitive web design, and learn how to create websites and apps that are more intuitive using object-oriented user experience (OOUX) design strategies.
Article post typeSQLAlchemy for Django Developers
SQLAlchemy is a Python library for interacting with relational databases. It is a popular alternative to Django’s ORM used by frameworks such as FastAPI. In this article we will help curious Django developers write their first queries with SQLAlchemy, and highlight key differences.
Article post typeFastAPI Path Operations for Django Developers
FastAPI path operations are the equivalent of Django views. In this article we explore the differences, advantages, and gotchas of using them from the perspective of a Django developer.
