Jeff GoldenReflections on Year One as a Junior Developer(Brief background: After more than a dozen years in journalism, digital marketing and publishing, I enrolled in the Flatiron School…7 min read·Jul 7, 2022----
Jeff GoldenAn Introduction to React’s useContext HookAnyone who’s ever coded anything beyond “Hello, World!” in React knows what a chore prop drilling can become.4 min read·Jun 1, 2021----
Jeff GoldenA Simple Breakdown of Client-side Rendering vs. Server-Side Rendering3 min read·May 25, 2021----
Jeff GoldenJSX and the Virtual DOM: A Peek Under the HoodI recently completed a mock technical interview with Skilled Inc. to test my React knowledge. Though I scored a 4/5 and earned generally…3 min read·May 20, 2021--1--1
Jeff GoldenResponsive Web Design FundamentalsHave you ever designed an app that looks beautiful on your desktop monitor, but explodes into a shattered mess the second you open it on…4 min read·Apr 29, 2021--1--1
Jeff GoldenControlled Forms in ReactControlled form inputs are a core React concept that can be confusing for programmers new to the framework.4 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
Jeff GoldenRefactoring a Class Component to a Functional Component, with HooksShifting over to hooks can be a little confusing, especially for developers who’ve gotten used to class components.3 min read·Apr 20, 2021----
Jeff GoldenA Beginner’s Guide to JavaScript Event DelegationEvent delegation is often a great way to start refactoring novice JavaScript code.4 min read·Apr 19, 2021----
Jeff GoldenForking My LifeEvery mountaineer must master the art of routefinding. Navigating a mid-career change to coding is no different.5 min read·Apr 19, 2021----