SPFx Property Panes: Building Configurable Web Parts

Property panes let users configure your SPFx web parts without touching code. Here’s how to build them effectively. Basic Property Pane Property Types TextField: Text input Toggle: Boolean switch Dropdown: Select from options Slider: Numeric range Checkbox: Multiple selections Accessing Properties References Property Pane Documentation

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Node.js with TypeScript: Project Setup and Best Practices

TypeScript makes Node.js development much more pleasant. Types catch bugs early and improve editor support. Here’s how to set up a TypeScript Node project properly. Project Setup tsconfig.json Package Scripts Basic Express App Development Tools Best Practices Enable strict mode from day one Install @types packages for libraries Use interfaces for request/response shapes Keep src […]

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React State Management: Context API vs Redux

With React 16.8’s Context API improvements, do you still need Redux? The answer is nuanced. Here’s my take on when to use each. Context API Context is built into React. Great for passing data without prop drilling: Redux Redux is a predictable state container. Actions describe what happened, reducers update state: When to Use Context […]

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Introduction to Apache Kafka for .NET Developers

Kafka is everywhere in modern architectures. If you’re coming from MSMQ or RabbitMQ, Kafka is a different beast. Here’s what .NET developers need to know. What Makes Kafka Different Kafka isn’t just a message queue—it’s a distributed commit log. Messages persist, consumers track their own position, and you can replay history. This changes how you […]

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