Next.js Hydration: Turning SSR Pages into Interactive Experiences

I've been experimenting with custom route transitions to make navigating between pages feel a bit more native and alive. To build this, I used Next.js and next-transition-router to handle the actual page rendering logic, custom SVGs for the wave layers, and GSAP to animate the sweeps. Getting the animations to sync perfectly with the route changes took a bit of fine-tuning, but the final result makes the whole site feel much more cohesive. I've opened up the source code for anyone who wants to check it out. You're welcome to refer to the logic or just copy the setup straight into your own builds: https://lnkd.in/gM7GDChZ #nextjs #gsap #frontenddevelopment #webdevelopment #reactjs #uiengineering #webanimation #javascript #frontend #css #softwareengineering

I recently recreated a scroll-based shader transition inspired by an Awwwards website. In the tutorial I used Three.js, GLSL shaders, GSAP ScrollTrigger, and Lenis smooth scroll to build the effect from scratch. If you're interested in creative frontend development, WebGL, or building Immersive websites, you might find this helpful. Watch the full tutorial here: https://lnkd.in/g2bMkKXG #threejs #webgl #frontenddevelopment #creativecoding #javascript #webanimation #gsap #shader

A visual guide on React component useEffect lifecycle. How components mount and re-render in React and their relation with the useEffect hook is one of the most important concepts in React. To summarize, 1. When first-time components are inserted in the DOM, they're referred to as "mounted," then updated via rendering, and later "unmounted." 2. While mounting, a component initializes. 3. In the render stage, a virtual DOM gets created and compared, and in the commit stage, it gets painted to the browser. 4. Any effect gets executed during the commit. If the state changes, the component re-renders with vDOM creation during rendering, painting, and attaching to real DOM during the commit phase. Would you be interested in learning React/JavaScript with visuals and to-the-point explanations of how things work under the hood? I do a deep dive into foundational concepts & how things work under the hood. You can consider connecting with or following me, Ali Raza, to get along with the journey. Thanks. #react #javascript #frontend

Understanding Rendering Methods in Next.js Recently I revised an important concept in Next.js: CSR, SSR, SSG and ISR. These rendering strategies decide when and where your page HTML is generated. 👉 CSR – Client Side Rendering The browser loads JavaScript and renders the page. 👉 SSR – Server Side Rendering HTML is generated on the server for every request. 👉 SSG – Static Site Generation Pages are generated at build time and served as static HTML. 👉 ISR – Incremental Static Regeneration Static pages can update automatically after a specific time. Understanding these concepts helps build faster, SEO-friendly and scalable applications. Always interesting to explore how modern frameworks like Next.js optimize performance and user experience. #NextJS #ReactJS #WebDevelopment #FrontendDevelopment #JavaScript #Learning

💡 How do you implement dark mode in your projects? I recently built a simple dark/light mode toggle using CSS variables and JavaScript in my portfolio. In this carousel, I’m sharing the exact steps I used. Sometimes, small features like this make a huge difference in user experience. 🔗 Check out my portfolio here: https://lnkd.in/d5PJ_nj8 Curious to know 👇 How do you handle theming in your projects? #WebDevelopment #JavaScript #CSS #Frontend #UIUX #DevCommunity #Jameskamz

🎨 React Background Color Changer Project Built a simple yet interactive Background Color Changer using React.js, focusing on state management and dynamic UI updates. This project helped me understand how to: 🔹 Use useState hook for managing color state 🔹 Update UI dynamically on button click 🔹 Handle events and improve user interaction 🔹 Write clean and reusable React components A great hands-on practice to strengthen core React concepts while building something visual and interactive. Small projects like this build a strong foundation for creating real-world applications 🚀 #ReactJS #JavaScript #FrontendDevelopment #WebDevelopment #LearningJourney #100DaysOfCode

🎲 Just Built a Dice Roll Game using HTML, CSS & JavaScript! 🌐 Live Demo: [https://lnkd.in/g6PtRh2P] 💻 GitHub Repository: [https://lnkd.in/gRDY-dE3] Excited to share my latest mini project — a Dice Roll Game that I built from scratch using core web technologies. This project helped me strengthen my understanding of DOM manipulation, event handling, and basic game logic. 🚀 Features: • Random dice generation on each roll • Dynamic UI updates using JavaScript • Clean and responsive design with CSS • Simple and interactive gameplay 💡 What I learned: Working on this project improved my problem-solving skills and gave me hands-on experience in connecting JavaScript logic with UI elements. It also reinforced how powerful vanilla JavaScript can be when building interactive applications. Feel free to check it out and share your feedback! #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #FrontendDevelopment #HTML #CSS #JS #Projects  ❤️

🚀 Just Built a Tic-Tac-Toe Web Game! I recently created a classic Tic-Tac-Toe game using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. This project helped me practice JavaScript logic, DOM manipulation, and responsive UI design. ✨ Features: • Two-player mode (X vs O) • Win detection (horizontal, vertical, diagonal) • Score tracking system • Reset game & reset score options • Responsive and clean UI 🎥 Demo Video: 🌐 Live Demo: https://lnkd.in/dXQ7gyEK Building small projects like this is a great way to strengthen problem-solving and frontend development skills. #WebDevelopment #JavaScript #FrontendDeveloper #HTML #CSS #CodingProjects

Frontend developers, ever wanted to add a touch of magic to your web creations? Understanding DOM manipulation is your ticket to creating dynamic and interactive websites! 🌟 With a few JavaScript tricks, you can update content, create engaging UI elements, and validate user inputs - no page reload required! 💫 Mastering DOM manipulation means unlocking a world of possibilities in frontend development. A sprinkle of efficient practices here, a dash of event delegation there, and voilà - you're on your way to crafting seamless user experiences across browsers! 🚀 Let's embrace the power of DOM manipulation and level up our frontend skills together. Who knew playing with the DOM could be this much fun? 😄 #DOMManipulation #FrontendDevelopment #UserExperience #JavaScriptMagic