06 Jan 2017
React Aha Moments
Throughout the last few years I’ve taught React in just about every popular medium. Throughout that time I’ve been taking notes on what triggers these “aha” moments, specifically for learning React. About two weeks ago I came across this Reddit thread which had the same idea. So what I want to do in this post is share my collection of these moments while also adding my thoughts on some of the moments shared in that Reddit thread. Hopefully it will help React “click” for you if it hasn’t yet.
06 Jan 2017
Draft-js Pieces
Draft-js is a highly programmatic rich text editor created by facebook. But it’s not what you might expect. Draft-js is just the underpinnings, leaving everything, and I mean everything, else up to you. When you render an Editor you get a textbox. This is because facebook wanted rich text in a number of different contexts, like all that commenting crap they do. I don’t know.
A useful seven-part series introducing the essential components of Facebook’s Draft.js text editor.
06 Jan 2017
Resilient Web Design
From the [introduction]https://resilientwebdesign.com/introduction/()
The World Wide Web has been around for long enough now that we can begin to evaluate the twists and turns of its evolution. I wrote this book to highlight some of the approaches to web design that have proven to be resilient. I didn’t do this purely out of historical interest (although I am fascinated by the already rich history of our young industry). In learning from the past, I believe we can better prepare for the future.
06 Jan 2017
FormDesign for Complex Applications
From complex ERP systems to Facebook, applications make meaning out of input. The form — in its many manifestations — provides a gateway for user submission. This article illustrates 13 different ways to present forms, and explores the future of data input.
31 Dec 2016
Rebass
57 Configurable React Stateless Functional UI Components