Syd BaileyEvent handlers and forms and hooks, oh my!I’ve been really happy using React hooks in my code as opposed to classes, and was recently asked about how to use hooks to see your state…Jan 29, 2020Jan 29, 2020
Syd BaileyMaking fetch requests using React.js hooksYou’re probably here because you’ve realized the magic of React hooks and are moving some of your class components to functional…Jan 11, 20203Jan 11, 20203
Syd Bailey‘create-react-app’ Websocket error and solution… you’re welcome!So, I finished my portfolio page (shameless plug — it’s https://sydbailey.com/; check it out!) I decided to create my first portfolio page…Dec 30, 20193Dec 30, 20193
Syd BaileySimplify your understanding of Big O Notation and algorithmic complexityHere’s a helpful guide explaining algorithm complexity, and how understanding big O notation can help you write better code.Dec 7, 2019Dec 7, 2019
Syd BaileyHow I created nested properties in my React.js state (and why you probably shouldn’t…)As programmers, we tend to think out loud with ideas that sound great, but are terrible in practice. It’s me — I’m programmers.Nov 5, 2019Nov 5, 2019
Syd BaileyCreating a simple timer in vanilla JavascriptI wanted to share with you all an easy and fun way to create a simple timer using Javascript (ES6) and HTML.Oct 3, 2019Oct 3, 2019
Syd Baileywhy I’m throwing caution to the wind and learning how to code.A month and a half ago, I made a decision to leave my forever home of NYC and move to Austin, TX for a software engineering bootcamp, and…Aug 21, 2019Aug 21, 2019