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:

TypePurposeTools
UnitTest individual componentsJest
IntegrationTest component interactionsCypress
E2ETest full user flowsPlaywright

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:

  1. Write clear commit messages
  2. Review your changes
  3. Keep branches up to date

Happy coding! ๐Ÿš€

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