In this post, I will go over some technical details on how to work with server-side rendering in Next.js as well as some cool and helpful utilities to aid in file uploading, all done in React! We’ll take a dive into Static Generation, SSR, and Multi-Part Form Data Uploading using Next-Connect and Mutler.
Jamstack: Azure Serverless Function App With React
A new trend of creating applications is emerging called Jamstack. No, this isn’t slapping together your favorite flavor of jelly (grape is the best) with peanut butter and two pieces of bread. The intent is an architecture that is faster, more secure, and easier to scale. It focuses on pre-rending and decoupling. This way, the solutions created are more reliable and resilient than before.
Pre-rendering comes by the way of using a static website via a CDN for high availability and security. No more serving your React app via web server like we’ve become accustomed to. It reduces cost and complexity by eliminating the regular maintenance and configuration of traditional servers.
Also, the idea of APIs and the ability to move them to things like Serverless functions creates more cost savings, elimination of traditional servers, and use of features only when they are requested. For more information, check out the Serverless website.
React and Recoil for State Management
In this blog, I’ll focus on one tool you might use for State Management, Recoil. First, we’ll look at why State Management is an effective strategy in general. Then, we’ll turn our attention to Recoil, and finally, we’ll dive head first into a demo. By the end, you should have all the tools necessary to begin using Recoil on your own!
Learn Svelte By Making a Word Puzzle: Part 1
Svelte is a growing JavaScript component framework compiler delivered in a developer-friendly package. Usage of Svelte has been growing – IBM and even Apple (in its newest beta of Apple Music) have been using it for their frontend needs.
For a number of reasons, I think it’s a tool we developers need to get on board with. So, let’s embark on an active learning assignment: making a word puzzle with Svelte!
Getting Started With Stripe Elements Integration
Recently, I was involved with a project that required the client to collect payments from their customers. This brought up many questions on the best approach to process orders to accomplish this.
We wondered, is a Stripe Elements integration the answer, or can we avoid fees and process payments ourselves? For the vast majority of companies, ourselves included, yes, Stripe is the answer. The complexity of Payment Card Industry (PCI) Compliance alone makes this a no-brainer. In addition, the development of payment infrastructure is very time-consuming and costly.
In this blog, I will discuss Stripe Elements and its integration and the best way to implement them with React. I will cover basic Stripe information, how to set up a Stripe account, and a brief code overview to help you get on your way to incorporating Stripe…





