Geoffrey Dhuyvetters

Geoffrey Dhuyvetters

24 posts
On being an "expert"

On being an "expert"

Being an expert isn't about always having answers. It's about balancing confidence and humility, knowing when to admit you don't know, and valuing collaboration. True expertise grows through listening, learning, and contributing meaningfully, not just knowing everything.

Caching routes, components and functions with "use cache" in Next.js 15 (canary)

Caching routes, components and functions with "use cache" in Next.js 15 (canary)

"use cache" is an experimental Next.js 15 Canary feature and may change. In this tutorial, we explore "use cache" for caching, covering fetching and inserting comments with Drizzle to reduce database calls and improve performance while maintaining control.

Instant feedback using the useOptimistic hook in React

Instant feedback using the useOptimistic hook in React

Implement optimistic updates in React with the useOptimistic hook for instant UI feedback. This technique enhances user experience by updating the interface immediately while the server processes actions in the background, creating a faster and more responsive app.

Crossing boundaries: Handling data mutations in client components

Crossing boundaries: Handling data mutations in client components

Discover how to efficiently mutate data in client components using server actions in Next.js. Learn to handle form submissions with React’s evolving hooks like useActionState, eliminate the need for API endpoints, and streamline client-server interactions for faster, more responsive applications.

Crossing boundaries: Passing server data to client components in React

Crossing boundaries: Passing server data to client components in React

Learn how to optimize performance by fetching data server-side without blocking the page render. This guide explores passing promises to React client components and resolving them asynchronously using Suspense, ensuring a smoother, faster user experience.

“Fake” e2e tests with react-testing-library

“Fake” e2e tests with react-testing-library

How to run fake e2e tests using react-testing-librabry? Here's a quick tutorial on how to speed up your feedback loop when working in front end applications.

Tech debt & refactoring an old front-end codebase: a field manual

Tech debt & refactoring an old front-end codebase: a field manual

Improve your front-end project's performance and maintainability with our guide to refactoring a codebase. Learn about tackling technical debt, assessing your code, planning a strategy, and exploring refactoring techniques.

Why you don't need estimates

Why you don't need estimates

How should you estimate your work? Are estimations needed when developing software? What is the value of estimations? What is an alternative to estimating work?

Why is it good to deploy frequently

Why is it good to deploy frequently

Do you deploy every day? Your team probably should. Here's why.

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