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KeyboardAvoidingView in React Native

· 5 min read
Full Stack Developer

KeyboardAvoidingView is the built-in React Native component for moving or resizing content when the software keyboard appears. It is useful for simple forms, authentication screens, checkout fields, profile edits, and support flows.

The tricky part is that keyboard behavior differs by platform, navigation header, safe area, scroll container, modal presentation, and Android window settings. Treat keyboard handling as a screen-level layout decision, not a wrapper you add around the whole app.

Redux vs Context API in React

· 5 min read
Full Stack Developer

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React Context and Redux solve different parts of the state problem. Context lets a parent make a value available deep in the component tree. Redux Toolkit gives you a predictable external store with reducers, actions, middleware, selectors, DevTools integration, and a mature ecosystem.

For React Native apps, the right answer is usually a mix: local component state for local UI, Context for low-frequency app-wide values, server-state tools or backend listeners for remote data, and Redux Toolkit only when global client state is complex enough to deserve a store.

Angular Testing Strategies: From Unit to End-to-End

· 12 min read
Engineering Team

In this tutorial, we will explore different testing strategies for Angular applications, from unit testing to end-to-end testing. Angular is a popular JavaScript framework for building web applications, and testing is an essential part of the development process to ensure the quality and reliability of the code. We will cover the importance of testing in Angular development, setting up the testing environment, writing unit tests for components and services, mocking dependencies, integration testing, end-to-end testing with Protractor, and testing best practices.

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid in React Development

· 10 min read
Engineering Team

React is a popular JavaScript library that is widely used for building user interfaces. However, when developing with React, it's important to be aware of common mistakes that can lead to inefficient code, performance issues, and bugs. In this tutorial, we will discuss 10 common mistakes to avoid in React development and provide best practices for each one.

Unit Testing in Kotlin: Best Practices

· 13 min read
Engineering Team

Unit testing is an essential practice in software development that involves testing individual units of code to ensure their correctness and functionality. In this tutorial, we will explore the best practices for unit testing in Kotlin, a modern programming language designed to be concise and expressive. We will cover topics such as setting up the unit testing environment, writing effective unit tests, measuring test coverage and code quality, integrating unit tests into a continuous integration pipeline, and various best practices and tips for successful unit testing.

Exploring Kotlin's Companion Objects

· 9 min read
Engineering Team

In this tutorial, we will explore Kotlin's companion objects and learn how they can be used in software development. Companion objects in Kotlin are special objects that are associated with a class and have a similar behavior to static members in Java. They can be created within a class and provide a way to define properties and functions that can be accessed without having an instance of the class.

Angular and Performance: Improving App Speed

· 10 min read
Engineering Team

In this tutorial, we will explore various techniques and best practices to optimize the performance of Angular applications. We will cover topics such as Angular CLI and AOT compilation, lazy loading modules, change detection strategies, rendering optimization, reducing HTTP requests, caching and minification, performance testing and profiling, and more. Additionally, we will provide code examples and step-by-step explanations for each optimization technique.

Angular and MVC: Model-View-Controller Pattern

· 9 min read
Engineering Team

In this tutorial, we will explore the concept of the Model-View-Controller (MVC) pattern in Angular development. We will start by understanding what Angular is and what MVC is. Then, we will dive into the details of the MVC pattern and its benefits in Angular development. Following that, we will learn how to implement MVC in Angular, including creating models, building views, and developing controllers. Lastly, we will discuss best practices and common mistakes to avoid when using MVC in Angular development.

Android Location Tracking with Kotlin: Best Practices

· 11 min read
Engineering Team

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Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of implementing Android location tracking in your Kotlin application. We will explore the importance of location tracking, provide an overview of Kotlin, and discuss how to get started with the project. We will then delve into tracking location using the FusedLocationProviderClient and displaying the location on a map using the Google Maps API. Finally, we will discuss best practices for handling location permissions, optimizing battery usage, and handling location updates in the background. We will also cover testing and debugging techniques for location tracking in Kotlin.