Writing
Explanations, lessons and the reasoning behind the tools. The archive starts with the four articles from the original 2021 blog, on React Hooks and React Native layout.
How to position things in React Native?
No idea how to position elements in React Native? A short guide to using Flexbox to put things where you want them.
From the archive · React Native · LayoutContext with Hooks
A simple explanation of the useContext hook, and how Context saves you from prop drilling.
From the archive · React · HooksState & Effects Hooks
Using state and effects by comparing a class-based component with a function component that uses Hooks.
From the archive · React · HooksWhat is this React Hooks thing?
The two ways to write components in React, and how Hooks fit into the story.
From the archive · React · Hooks