React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, and one of the most common use cases is fetching data from an API. In this blog post, we will explore how to fetch JSON data in a React app
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Material Guide - Econyl
I think part of sustainable living should involve some interest in researching materials so that you can identify which materials are eco-friendly and have an ethical supply chain. So I've been researching a few materials recently and in this post,
My 2018 reading list
This year's reading list is steadily growing. As usual, I go with recommendations from family and friends as well as other sources like Business Insider. I'm lucky to follow some amazing folks on social and I've received some interesting book
Build custom template tags in Django
Django's template system is powerful out of the box, but sometimes you need functionality that goes beyond the built-in tags and filters.
Using nudge theory in a technology product
Nudge theory is a concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years, particularly in the field of product design - see my previous post on Nudge theory. The idea behind nudge theory is that small changes in the design
Using chart.js for data visualisation
In this short tutorial, I'm going to use chart.js to display the Premier League winners from 1992 to 2017. Chart.js is an open-source javascript library for visualising data. It comes with many built-in responsive types of charts including
Voice-first app idea for the Airpods users
I see more people using wireless headphones like AirPods and various over-the-ear headsets lately. I also think Apple's removal of the headphone jack is an interesting indication that we might be transitioning towards a future with voice-controlled interfaces. However, AI
Check for a palindrome using Javascript
What is a palindrome? Oxford Dictionary defines a palindrome as a word, phrase, or sequence that reads the same backwards as forwards, e.g. madam or nurses run. Let's use Javascript to check if a word is a palindrome Function