Essential Web Development Tips

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Essential Web Development Tips
1. Write Clean Code
"Any fool can write code that a computer can understand. Good programmers write code that humans can understand." - Martin Fowler
Key Principles:
- Keep it DRY (Don't Repeat Yourself)
- KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)
- SOLID Principles
2. Performance Optimization
Image Optimization
- Use modern formats (WebP)
- Implement lazy loading
- Provide responsive images
Example:
<img
src="image.webp"
loading="lazy"
srcset="image-300.webp 300w,
image-600.webp 600w"
sizes="(max-width: 600px) 300px,
600px"
alt="Optimized image"
>
3. Accessibility
Make your websites accessible:
- [ ] Use semantic HTML
- [x] Add ARIA labels where needed
- [x] Ensure keyboard navigation
- [ ] Maintain good color contrast
4. Testing
Different types of testing:
Type | Purpose | Tools |
Unit | Test individual components | Jest |
Integration | Test component interactions | Cypress |
E2E | Test full user flows | Playwright |
5. Version Control
Essential Git commands:
git checkout -b feature/new-feature
git add .
git commit -m "feat: add new feature"
git push origin feature/new-feature
Remember to:
- Write clear commit messages
- Review your changes
- Keep branches up to date
Happy coding! ๐
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