Forem: Syed Ahmad Mustafa

Alternatives for the < div > tag.

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Thu, 14 May 2020 16:07:48 +0000

The < div > tag defines a division or a section in an HTML document. The div tag is used as a container for HTML elements - which is then styled with CSS or manipulated with JavaScript.

Although, there are a few alternatives as well!

More info can be found here -
https://www.w3schools.com/tags/default.asp

Deno.js says hello!

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Thu, 07 May 2020 13:07:06 +0000

Do you like Node.js but not its package manager [npm], and you want a more secure JavaScript runtime environment than. You might find the new open srource project Deno of interest. Although it's still under development.

https://deno.land/

What are your thoughts about this ?
The comments section is waiting for you !

PS: Feedback will be appreciated!

Lesser known JavaScript frameworks!

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Sat, 02 May 2020 15:08:10 +0000

To put it simply:
-JavaScript is the programming language of HTML and the Web.
-JavaScript is easy to learn.

And a JavaScript framework is an application framework written in JavaScript where the programmers can manipulate the functions and use them for their convenience.
So here are a few lesser known JavaScript frameworks (opinion!) that you should check out.

https://www.polymer-project.org/

https://emberjs.com/

https://www.electronjs.org/

https://www.meteor.com/

https://backbonejs.org/

React Native libraries for 2020

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:46:35 +0000

React native is an open-source mobile application framework created by Facebook. It is used to develop applications for Android, iOS, Web & UWP by enabling developers to use React along with native platform capabilities.

Here are some React Native component libraries that will help you while developing React based applications.

https://avocode.com/nachos-ui

https://oblador.github.io/react-native-vector-icons/

https://nativebase.io/

https://github.com/FaridSafi/react-native-gifted-chat

https://akveo.github.io/react-native-ui-kitten/

https://shoutem.github.io/ui/

React UI component libraries you need!

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:33:08 +0000

React is great at utilizing Javascript for making user-interfaces and for web development in general.
Here are some really handy React.js component libraries that may help you out as a React developer .

https://material-ui.com/

https://blueprintjs.com/

https://onsen.io/react/

http://react-toolbox.io/

https://react-bootstrap.github.io/

https://www.creative-tim.com/product/material-kit-react/?partner=91096

Awesome CSS frameworks (PART 2)

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 14:47:20 +0000

CSS frameworks are great tools for web development.

I have compiled a list of some awesome frameworks.

This is part 2 of that list.

PART 1 is available here.

https://getbase.org/

https://get.foundation/

https://semantic-ui.com/

https://milligram.io/

https://materializecss.com/

https://picturepan2.github.io/spectre/

AWESOME CSS FRAMEWORKS (PART 1)

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 16:58:49 +0000

CSS frameworks are great tools for web development .

I have compiled a list of some awesome frameworks.

This is part 1 of that, as there were a lot.

Stay tuned for PART 2.(Available here!)

https://getbootstrap.com/

https://bulma.io/

https://purecss.io/

https://getuikit.com/

https://tailwindcss.com/

http://topcoat.io/

Javascript project Ideas

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 15:12:20 +0000

If you are a javascript developer or a beginner in javascript and have some extra-time during this quarantine/lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic .

You can try these simple projects to improve/brush-up your js skills.

Also, if you have great javascript project ideas, then mention them in the comment section below. It might help someone!

Great Python projects for Beginners

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:44:08 +0000

These quarantine days, I have a lot of time (quarantine time) on my hands.
So, I compiled a list of python projects that will be good for beginners .
Also, please correct me if there are any errors in the slides.

NPM packages for backend Node.js development

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:22:07 +0000

Was diving a bit into Node.js during the COVID-19 pandemic,
and I thinks it's great for backend web development .
Not to forget that npm packages ease out the development process.
So, here are a few useful npm packages for web development.

https://www.npmjs.com/package/mongoose

https://www.npmjs.com/package/nodemon

https://www.npmjs.com/package/helmet

https://www.npmjs.com/package/express

https://www.npmjs.com/package/winston

https://www.npmjs.com/package/jest

https://www.npmjs.com/package/bcrypt

https://www.npmjs.com/package/@hapi/joi

Great Youtube channels to learn programming

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 15:15:37 +0000

During this lockdown due to the COVID-19 , online learning is a great way to develop your skills and learn new things, especially when it comes to coding .
So, here are a few Youtube channels that will help you in learning programming

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8butISFwT-Wl7EV0hUK0BQ

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsBjURrPoezykLs9EqgamOA

https://www.youtube.com/user/schafer5

https://www.youtube.com/user/derekbanas

https://www.youtube.com/user/edurekaIN

https://www.youtube.com/user/gotreehouse

https://www.youtube.com/user/learncodeacademy

https://www.youtube.com/user/TechGuyWeb

Awesome VS Code extensions 2020

Syed Ahmad Mustafa — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 15:35:35 +0000

Code editors are essential for a peaceful coding experience ( in my personal opinion obviously ).

I personally use VS Code and find it quite intuitive.

So, here are 5 VS Code extensions that may improve your coding experience in 2020 .