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Udacity Eng & Data

·May 22

Deploying Next.js on the edge with SST — Is SST the game-changer it’s claimed to be?

For as far back as I can trace, I’ve been trying to find a suitable solution for hosting Next.js apps at Udacity. It could be mistakenly considered as a straightforward endeavor, but until recently there were no solutions that supported all of the Next.js features, and fit into our existing…

Front End Development

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Deploying Next.js on the edge with SST — Is SST the game-changer it’s claimed to be?
Deploying Next.js on the edge with SST — Is SST the game-changer it’s claimed to be?
Front End Development

11 min read


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Udacity Eng & Data

·May 9

What is Next.js App Router & Is it ready for the main stage?

Next.js recently released version 13.4, which officially marks App Router stable. App Router is a code name for the new paradigm in which Next.js applications can be built. Previously called App Dir when it was released as a beta, with Next.js 13, this new paradigm introduces an array of enhancements…

Front End Development

7 min read

What is Next.js App Router & Is it ready for the main stage?
What is Next.js App Router & Is it ready for the main stage?
Front End Development

7 min read


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Udacity Eng & Data

·Dec 21, 2022

Handling errors like a pro in TypeScript

Error handling in Type/JavaScript is a topic that doesn’t get the importance it deserves. It’s crucial to the longevity of any project to catch and log errors. As I’ve started working with TypeScript more over the years, I started to realize that I didn’t really understand error handling. …

Front End Development

5 min read

Handling errors like a pro in TypeScript
Handling errors like a pro in TypeScript
Front End Development

5 min read


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Udacity Eng & Data

·Aug 29, 2022

Using middleware in Next.js API routes.

TL;DR Use the next-api-route-middleware package to create composable middleware functions and keep your code clean. 🧽 Middleware Middleware functions allow us to abstract reusable code that runs before the handler is invoked. They have access to the req, res, and the next middleware function. Unfortunately Next doesn’t include a way to use…

Front End Development

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Using middleware in Next.js API routes.
Using middleware in Next.js API routes.
Front End Development

2 min read


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Udacity Eng & Data

·Aug 29, 2022

5 Steps to create professional API routes in Next.js

Intro Next.js provides a solution to build an API within your Next.js codebase. It’s a nice solution that makes use of their file based routing system. When you create your first API route, you’ll notice it’s very bare. The example on their docs show a function that is injected with req…

JavaScript

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5 Steps to create professional API routes in Next.js
5 Steps to create professional API routes in Next.js
JavaScript

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Udacity Eng & Data

·Jul 19, 2022

Protected routes using Next.js Edge Middleware & Supabase

Intro Next.js now provides middleware functionality, allowing us to execute code before a request is processed — at the edge. We can inspect the request coming from the client, and modify the response. We’ll make use of this to check for a cookie on protected routes, and redirect if the client…

Front End Development

2 min read

Protected routes using Next.js Edge Middleware & Supabase
Protected routes using Next.js Edge Middleware & Supabase
Front End Development

2 min read


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Udacity Eng & Data

·Jun 28, 2022

The 4 upcoming CSS features I’m most excited for 🤯

TL;DR Container Queries Scroll Snap Object View Box Scroll Timeline 🚧 Important note: The features described in this post are either proposals or have very little browser support. Make sure to check caniuse before attempting to use any of these features. Container Queries 🔗 See a live demo Container Queries allow you to…

Front End Development

4 min read

The 4 upcoming CSS features I’m most excited for
The 4 upcoming CSS features I’m most excited for
Front End Development

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Udacity Eng & Data

·Jun 21, 2022

Modern solutions to common web accessibility mistakes

An accessible web app is one where all features and content are available for all users, regardless of how they access the app, or any impairments they may have. The following is a list of common accessibility mistakes web developers make. Landmark roles Landmark roles organize and add structure to an HTML…

Front End Development

6 min read

Stop making these common web accessibility mistakes
Stop making these common web accessibility mistakes
Front End Development

6 min read


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Udacity Eng & Data

·May 13, 2022

React may be getting a new hook — useEvent

On May 4th the React team published an RFC proposing a new React hook that is currently named useEvent. The RFC has gained a lot of hype, and for good reason! The proposed hook solves a problem that anyone who has ventured to optimize a React app has faced. Always-stable function identity The…

React

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React may be getting a new hook — useEvent
React may be getting a new hook — useEvent
React

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Udacity Eng & Data

·Apr 25, 2022

A roadmap from mechanic to software engineer

Intro I have a good friend who is currently a tractor mechanic. He tells me stories about fighting to move up in his industry. Once he had an interview where he was pitted against the hiring manager’s son. The latest interview consisted of: “15 people in a zoom call and we…

Software Development

9 min read

A roadmap from mechanic to software engineer
A roadmap from mechanic to software engineer
Software Development

9 min read

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Kolby Sisk

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Builder of software with a passion for learning. I specialize in web development and user experience design. www.kolbysisk.com

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