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Hooks Part: II The Sequel We Deserve

If you clicked on this blog because the title deceived you into thinking this was about a live-action return to Neverland, I apologize. What I offer you as compensation is almost as good.


Is it Secret, Is it Safe? - (How to Hide API Keys)


Because the Hook Brings You Back

When I was going through school and learning about React, we didn’t cover hooks. During my first phone interview, the interviewer asked me about hooks. So, here we are, learning about hooks. I wanted to start working on a new language, but just as Blues Traveler once said, “because the hook brings you back. I ain’t telling you no lie.” I would have never guessed that song was actually about going back and learning new React concepts. That makes the song so much more profound.


Hosting Part III: Hero(ku)'s Journey

If you thought my hosting series was over in part 2, think again! Like all good series, the final chapter is part III. This walkthrough covers hosting a FULL-STACK web app on Heroku. This post is my most substantial hosting undertaking yet, my Return of the Jedi, if you will.


Hosting Part II: Now Vs. Netlify

Part I: GitHub Pages