Best of UX — February 2023

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   Community Picks·3y

   gitmoji

   Add or update the UI and style files to your commit messages. Add or update analytics or track code to track code. Update code due to external API changes.

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   The Verge·3y

   I don’t want to log in to your website

   Websites requiring logins to access free content are becoming more common, but the author argues that not reading is easier than reading and logging in. This trend reduces the value of the open web and creates a worse user experience. The author also discusses privacy concerns and the shift away from making websites feel like semipublic places.

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   Vercel·3y

   Less code, better UX: Fetching data faster with the Next.js 13 App Router – Vercel

   Fetch and render dynamic data directly inside React Server Components. Fetching data faster with the Next.js 13 App Router Engineering Friday, February 10th 2023.

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   builder.io·3y

   How To Improve Lighthouse Scores by Avoiding <img> Layout Shifts

   Improving Lighthouse scores can be achieved by setting the correct aspect ratio on images. Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) is a metric that measures layout adjustments. Two recommended approaches to solving image CLS issues are using the aspect-ratio CSS property and setting width and height attributes on the img tag.

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   Community Picks·3y

   10 Amazing Books For Every Designers

   Discover 10 amazing books that can help designers improve their skills and knowledge. Topics range from design business management to user experience and graphic design principles.

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   Hacker News·3y

   Microsoft is now injecting full-size ads on Chrome website to make you stay on Edge

   Microsoft is injecting full-size ads on the Chrome website to encourage users to stay on Edge. They use aggressive methods and throw shade at Chrome, claiming the added trust of Microsoft. Although Google promotes Chrome, they only show banners on their own websites.

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   MCSS·3y

   Understanding the Differences between Websites vs Web App

   Websites can be accessed through a web browser, but they are fundamentally different in terms of functionality, user experience, and development. Websites are typically designed to be viewed on a desktop or laptop, but can also be seen on mobile devices. Web apps, on the other hand, are designed to provide a specific functionality or service.

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   DZone·3y

   Securing a Job as a Software Developer

   Learn about the fundamental components to secure a software developer job, including knowledge of the job, education requirements, the importance of a resume, building a portfolio, online presence, and expanding your network.

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   asayer·3y

   Animate your React app with AnimXYZ

   Animate your React app with AnimXYZ, a lightweight and easy-to-use animation library. It supports basic HTML and CSS, as well as ReactJs, VueJs, and SCSS. With AnimXYZ, you can achieve complex and unique animations by providing CSS variables to elements. The library creates keyframes for specific animations, while giving you control over the animation parameters.

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    Product Hunt·3y

    Aaply - Make your app happen

    Aaply is a wireframe constructor, that helps to work out the logic of the app, plan mobile flows, create wireframes of interface, discuss it online and move to the UI design stage. This is AAPly's first launch. This is not rated yet.

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    asayer·3y

    React.js for Web Development

    React.js is a front-end web development tool used by about 10.2 million websites globally. It is a well-known JavaScript library for creating user interfaces that many businesses use to create their online apps. Airbnb, Netflix and Uber use React to create a quick and responsive user interface with React.

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