Gerald Hamilton Wicks

Gerald Hamilton Wicks @geraldhamiltonwicks

About: I'm a Full Stack Engineer with a robust background in React, Node, JavaScript, TypeScript and Next.

Joined:
May 15, 2024

Gerald Hamilton Wicks
articles - 19 total

Understanding npm Versioning: A Guide to Semantic Versioning and Version Operators

Have you ever opened your package.json and wondered what all those numbers and symbols mean?...

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5 React Tricks to Improve Code Quality and Performance

React is a powerful JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and with just a few tricks, you...

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Interface vs Type in TypeScript

TypeScript is a robust language that adds static typing to JavaScript, bringing a new level of...

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5 Essential Software Metrics for Quality Assurance

As Peter Drucker famously said, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” This holds especially true...

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Override and Mock Network Responses in DevTools

When it comes to diagnosing issues in a production environment, there’s often a lot at stake. A buggy...

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How to Create a Live Preview of Your Local App Quickly

Before deploying changes to production, it's common to have a dedicated environment where developers,...

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How to Create TypeScript Documentation Websites

When you're building a TypeScript project, it's crucial to document your code for better...

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How to Deploy a JavaScript Library to npm in 5 Minutes

How to Deploy a JavaScript Library to npm in 5 Minutes One of the wonderful aspects of...

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Essential Guide to Refactoring Code for a Cleaner and Polished Design

In the fast-paced world of software development, writing clean and maintainable code is essential....

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How to Create a Scalable Folder/File Structure for Your Express Application

Throughout my journey as a developer, I've encountered a variety of methods for organizing folder...

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5 Essential Flags to Enable on Your TypeScript Code

Introduction TypeScript is a powerful tool that brings static typing to JavaScript,...

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Crafting Custom Methods in JavaScript with Prototypes

JavaScript's prototype system is a powerful feature that allows developers to extend the capabilities...

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🎯 Elevate Your TypeScript Skills with `type-guards-ts`!

After the success of our last article on mastering type guards, I decided to create an NPM library to...

Learn More 1 0Jun 26 '24

🚀 Enhance Your Cypress Tests with Custom Commands

Learn how to streamline your Cypress test suite by adding custom commands that enhance readability...

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Mastering Type Guards in TypeScript: Ensuring Safe Type Checks

TypeScript is a powerful language that adds static types to JavaScript, enabling developers to write...

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Achieving Lifecycle in React Functional Components

How to Achieve Similar Behavior to Lifecycle Methods in React Functional Components In...

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Integrating API with State Management in React using Zustand

Integrating API with State Management in React using Zustand State management is a crucial...

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3 Essential React Hooks You Should Have in Your Project

React hooks are powerful tools for managing state and side effects in your applications. While hooks...

Learn More 5 2May 22 '24

Understanding Diffing Algorithm in React

What is the Diffing Algorithm in React? The Diffing Algorithm is used to efficiently...

Learn More 2 0May 15 '24