Alex Booker articles - 28 total
Next.js form validation on the client and server with Zod
Building robust forms in Next.js is thirsty work! Not only must you validate forms on the server,...
Learn useActionState quickly with an example (Next.js 15)
How to efficiently handle form state and validation errors with the useActionState hook in Next.js 15
5 Best Instant Messaging APIs
Looking for the perfect instant messaging solution can be a daunting task. You need a provider that...
Essential guide to WebSocket authentication
Authenticating WebSocket connections from the browser is a lot trickier than it should be. Cookie...
What is WebTransport and can it replace WebSockets?
WebTransport is a new specification that could offer an alternative to WebSockets. For applications...
The complete guide to WebSockets with React
In this post, you’ll learn more than you ever thought you needed to know about WebSockets with React,...
WebSocket security: 9 common vulnerabilities & prevention methods
The WebSocket communication protocol is used for a range of purposes, including transmitting...
5 best chat APIs and messaging SDKs in 2024
Looking for the perfect chat solution can be a daunting task. You need a provider that not only...
30 inspiring web developer portfolio examples you have never seen before
If you're ready to create your web developer portfolio and yet you don't know how to turn it into something beautiful, this article is the only resource you will ever need.
11 reasons why you should become a web developer (that aren’t just the high salary)
In this post, we’ve rounded up some of the lesser-known benefits that make web development a career worth considering.
6 Reasons to learn and use React in 2023
Is React still popular in 2023 and should you learn it? In this post, a Senior React developer shares their experience with the library and provides 6 reasons why learning React is still worth it. Plus, their best advice and resources to master React.
Will AI like ChatGPT replace programmers?
ChatGPT. Everyone’s talking about it. There’s tons of content where people interact with ChatGPT in amazingly creative and even frivolous ways. Before you get all giddy, the big question is: just like A$AP Blockie on TikTok asks, will AI take your coding job?
It’s okay to change your mind about your career
In this post, I'll show you how anyone can become a professional software developer. It takes a lot of dedication and a pinch of luck.
Smart goals don't work for software developers. Focus on this instead.
This post will break down some of the key ideas in Atomic Habits with lots of examples and stories specific to developers, and why goals rarely work for new developers specifically.
Socket.IO vs. WebSocket: Key differences and which to use
If you’re building realtime messaging into your application, selecting the right method is crucial to...
Is a web developer certification worth it?
Web developer certifications can be costly and time-consuming. But if you’re reading this, you probably find them tempting. You might even be wondering if you should prioritize one.
How HTML, CSS, and JavaScript work
In this blog post, we’ll dive into the nuts and bolts of HTML, CSS, and Javascript; and walk through an example of how to use them in practice.
Can you learn web development part time?
Web development is one of the hottest 🔥 careers in tech right now. Promising a great salary,...
Why are web developers paid so much?
A few years ago, web development was seen as a mysterious tech role where ‘nerds’ wrote lines of unsolvable code in dark rooms. Fast forward to today, and web development makes you think of images of innovative professionals who’ve coded their way to the top of the tech industry.
The best web developer communities to join
The global web development community is flourishing. From Quora to Discord, Twitter to in-person...
Can a junior web developer work remote?
Many new developers wonder if remote work is reserved for more experienced folk. It isn't. In fact,...
Do you need a computer science degree to be a web developer?
Let’s debunk this myth straight away: you don’t need a computer science degree to be a web developer. Here’s why – plus how to become a web developer with no CS degree.
How to Practice CSS (with examples)
What’s the best way to practice CSS? Gradually. Here are five ways to practice CSS plus 12 CSS projects for beginners that you can use to master web design.
A Web Developer's Ultimate Guide to the Terminal on macOS
When learning web development, you will likely come across someone who insists on using the terminal....
10 Minimal Portfolio Examples for Web Developers Who Aren’t Good at Design
Not all web developers are good at design, and that is OK! In the real world, you will often work...
Angular vs React vs Vue: Which Framework to Learn in 2022
After learning the foundations of JavaScript, you might be wondering which frontend framework to learn, be that Angular, React, or Vue. As with most things in the programming world, it depends!
Here's what to expect from a React interview (featuring Cassidoo)
[Click here to skip to the YouTube videos ⬇️] I was lucky to connect with @Cassidoo because she made...
Common React interview questions and vetted, eloquent answers to rehearse
If you want to land a great React job in 2020 or 2021, this is the post for you 😌