Top-10 Posts for FE (Week 3, Jul 2023)
Tags: javascript, webdev, css, html
Published: 2023-07-24 11:55:50

Here are the top 10 posts from the past week that will be useful to front-end developers and beyond. The selection was made on the basis of their interestingness, uniqueness, presentation, usefulness and subjective assessment of the author.

## [The web has been waiting for HTMX](https://dev.to/bl42/the-web-has-been-waiting-for-htmx-aim)

This article discusses the need to embrace modern web features, let go of bloated JavaScript libraries/frameworks, and explores underrated features available in modern browsers to enhance web development.

![The web has been waiting for HTMX](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/n7l19kzofy40o1z6ksk9.png)

## [7 open-source projects you should contribute to in 2023](https://dev.to/github20k/7-open-source-projects-you-should-contribute-to-in-2023-1nph)

The article showcases innovative open-source libraries for GIF sharing, password management, SQL query building, feature flags, container management, developer news aggregation, and status page creation.

![7 open-source projects you should contribute to in 2023](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/4nksibnkg6g94g50w8rn.jpg)

## [How to simplify form styles using CSS accent-color](https://dev.to/logrocket/how-to-simplify-form-styles-using-css-accent-color-4m1a)

The article discusses how to simplify form control styling using the `accent-color` CSS property, which allows customization of accent colors for checkboxes, radio buttons, range sliders, and progress bars without the need for external UI libraries.

![How to simplify form styles using CSS accent-color](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/71m2xbdd3afe4wj9r3ot.png)

## [Enhance Your Web Apps: Best JS Libraries](https://dev.to/abbhiishek/enhance-your-web-apps-best-js-libraries-1a3f)

The article introduces useful JavaScript libraries for full-stack web developers, covering Nano ID for unique ID generation, Zod and Joi for schema validation, React Markdown Editor for rendering markdown content, Next Js TopLoader for displaying a top-loading bar, and Husky for improved commit workflows.

![Enhance Your Web Apps: Best JS Libraries](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/60k9s3wicud2fwqjo93n.jpg)

## [Security Concerns with Cookies](https://dev.to/tanishtt/security-concerns-with-cookies-3h7j)

The article explains the security concerns related to cookies, including Man-in-the-Middle attacks, Cross-Site Scripting attacks, and Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks, along with mitigation strategies, while also mentioning alternative approaches like SessionStorage, LocalStorage, and Token-Based Authentication.

![Security Concerns with Cookies](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/x4ibvbx0iiznb65pb62w.jpg)

## [Top Skills for Frontend Development](https://dev.to/roktim32/top-skills-for-frontend-development-34ce)

The article explores essential skills for frontend success, covering HTML, CSS, CSS frameworks, JavaScript, responsive design, JavaScript libraries, version control, testing, debugging, and knowledge of design principles, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning in this rapidly evolving field.

![Top Skills for Frontend Development](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/1dcqp8sgd2aanhl80huf.jpg)

## [The Power of React Dom For Front-End Development](https://dev.to/scofieldidehen/the-power-of-react-dom-for-front-end-development-47f9)

The article introduces React, an open-source JavaScript library for building user interfaces, highlighting its key features, such as Virtual DOM, component reusability, one-way data binding, and the benefits it offers to developers in creating dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces.

![The Power of React Dom For Front-End Development](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/cujb8lv8s2mj28ttyqkl.png)

## [Introduction to Javascript Canvas Drawing](https://dev.to/elhakim/introduction-to-javascript-canvas-drawing-4bch)

The article explains how to use the HTML5 canvas element and its context object to draw various shapes, lines, and text on a web page, providing examples and tips for creating graphics and animations.

![Introduction to Javascript Canvas Drawing](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/o2opqbm1tp3qi0728rko.png)

## [Mastering Object-Oriented Programming with TypeScript: Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, and Polymorphism Explained](https://dev.to/rajrathod/mastering-object-oriented-programming-with-typescript-encapsulation-abstraction-inheritance-and-polymorphism-explained-c6p)

The article introduces Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) in TypeScript, covering principles like encapsulation, abstraction, inheritance, and polymorphism, along with creating classes and interfaces for structured and reusable code.

![Mastering Object-Oriented Programming with TypeScript: Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, and Polymorphism Explained](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0ab31xxxnna4yedczqc0.png)

## [What Does CSS Animation Do?](https://dev.to/arsalanmee/what-does-css-animation-do-6h)

The article discusses CSS animation, its mechanics, benefits, different types, best practices, and common mistakes, empowering web developers to create visually engaging and interactive websites for an enriched user experience.

![What Does CSS Animation Do?](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/36hr1ythu3olc4p5nvk6.png)

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