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Noble Okafor-Staff Writer for Programming

Noble Okafor

Staff Writer for Programming

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About Noble Okafor

Noble Okafor is a skilled software engineer with over 3 years of navigating the programming field. He has a passion for building optimized JavaScript, native and cross-platform mobile and web software solutions. He strives to document his knowledge and lessons through his technical articles with over a year of experience in writing. The primary focus and aim of these articles is to simplify the complexities around software engineering topics.

Latest Articles

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Passkeys: How to Log In to GitHub Without a Password

Get a faster, easier, and more secure login with this modern password replacement.

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Mac vs. PC: Which Computer Is Better for Graphic Design?

It's the age-old debate, and it's just as difficult to decide.

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How to Build Custom Directives in Angular

Angular's custom directives offer a robust mechanism for modifying the DOM and incorporating dynamic behavior into your templates.

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useEffect, useLayoutEffect, and useEffectEvent: A Comparison of Data Fetching Hooks in React

Explore React's data fetching hooks—useEffect, useLayoutEffect, and useEffectEvent—comparing their functionalities for efficient app development.

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How to Use Slots in Svelte

Slots make passing data from one component to another easier. Learn how to begin using them to create dynamic components.

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4 Best Unstyled Component Libraries for Building Customizable React Apps

These handy libraries could be a perfect choice for building and customizing your React apps with ease.

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Svelte Lifecycle Hooks: What Are They and How Do They Work?

Discover how to run code at various points of your components’ lifecycle.

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How to Document JavaScript Code Using JSDoc

Proper code documentation is vital for maintainability. Using JSDocs, you can embed it right inside your code so it’s always at hand.

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A Guide to Routing in SvelteKit

Implement the routing system for your application with the help of this guide.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Pipes in Angular

Make data transformation in Angular applications easier with the help of Angular pipes.

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What Is the Event Loop and How Does It Improve App Performance?

JavaScript's execution model is nuanced and easy to misunderstand. Learning about the event loop at its core can help.

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Building Engaging Notifications With Toastr in React

If you are looking for a library to develop customizable and engaging notifications, Toastr is an excellent choice.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Interacting With Smart Contracts Using JavaScript

Make use of the Web3.js JavaScript library to establish a seamless interface for interacting with the Ethereum blockchain.

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Building a React Application Using Radix UI

This library gives you clean, extensible components you can use in your app, and develop further.

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Building Popovers, Alerts, and Toasts With Blueprint UI in React

Simple, clean UI elements can freshen up your design and add a touch of quality to your website or app.

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How to Handle GitHub Source and Version Control From Xcode

Streamline your workflow by utilizing Git version control directly within Xcode.

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How to Handle Date and Time Management in React Using Day.js

The Day.js library makes it smooth to handle date and time operations in React applications.

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How to Use JavaScript Design Patterns

You’ll find plenty of applications for these two patterns, so make sure you have a solid understanding of how they work and when to use them.

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An Introduction to List Rendering in Vue

Learn how to use Vue’s v-for directive to render lists.

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Native Routing Reimagined With Expo Router

Clean up your URL routes, even on mobile apps, using the Expo Router library.

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