3 Common React Hooks That Freshers Often MisunderstandIf you’re a fresher learning React,chances are you’re already using some of the most common hooks. Almost everyone does. But these hooks are also widely misunderstood. When I first started learning React, I was using them regularly, yet I didn’t real...Dec 29, 2025·4 min read
Why You Shouldn’t Put Private API Keys in Your React .env File (And What to Do Instead)Jul 27, 2025·4 min read
What Actually Happens When You Run `npm run dev` in a Vite Project?When I first started learning React, I just typed npm run dev and boom! the browser opened with my app running. But honestly, for the first few months, I had no clue what was happening behind the curtain. Now, having worked with React for a while(and...Jul 17, 2025·3 min read
Is the Virtual DOM Still Relevant in 2025?As developers, we frequently hear about the Virtual DOM, especially if we are learning React. But is knowledge of the Virtual DOM still required in 2025, when front-end libraries and frameworks are getting smarter every day? I recently asked myself t...May 16, 2025·4 min read
What is JSX? A Simple Guide for React BeginnersOne of the first things that confused me when I first started learning React was JSX. At first, it felt strange that I was writing it inside JavaScript even though it appeared to be HTML. You're not alone if you're new to React and don't know what JS...May 1, 2025·3 min read
How to Integrate JWT Authentication in Your MERN Stack App (With Postman)Authentication is one of the most important elements to manage while developing web applications. Securing user data is essential whether you're creating an advanced platform or a tiny blog. The implementation of JWT (JSON Web Token) authentication i...Apr 27, 2025·5 min read
A Beginner’s Guide to CORS and How to Fix ItWhat is CORS? Let’s Try to Understand I was working on a small project with React on the frontend and Node.js on the backend. Everything looked fine until I tried to fetch some data. Suddenly, the browser blocked it and showed an error. That’s when I...Apr 26, 2025·3 min read
