Kevin SimpsonTesting Component Methods that Return JSX in ReactIn my previous article on basic unit testing React components, I hit the most typical kinds of things that need testing: basic snapshots…Apr 1, 20192Apr 1, 20192
Kevin SimpsoninLevel Up CodingThe Basics of Testing a React ComponentTesting the front end is notoriously a pain in the butt, but once you get the hang of the basics, a good deal of it will start to feel…Jan 25, 2019Jan 25, 2019
Kevin SimpsonBuilding a Parallax Header in ReactHeaders are important. They’re the first thing that people see when your screen loads, so making an effort to ensure that the header is…Jan 23, 2019Jan 23, 2019
Kevin SimpsonThings I Wish I Understood When I Started with React.jsMoving from traditional three-file HTML/CSS/JS application structure to using a framework/library like React is intimidating and at least…Jan 20, 2019Jan 20, 2019
Kevin Simpson16-bit Sprite Animation in CSSI’ve spent the last several months learning the intricacies of animating in CSS using 16-bit-style sprites. It has been tedious and…Jan 14, 2019Jan 14, 2019