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React Fragment is a React component introduced in React v16.2.0. This component lets you group (or rather, “parent”) a list of React components without adding an extra node to the DOM. At the time of writing, this component only accepts on prop—the key prop.

When writing Node.js code, you'll frequently need to read the contents of a file or write new contents to some other file. There are multiple ways to accomplish this, and in this guide, we'll go over how to read various file types using the node.js file system (fs) module.

Sometimes we want to perform operations outside the scope of this data flow process, like interacting with an API. These operations are called side effects. In this article, we will explore how to handle side effects in React using a hook called useLayoutEffect.

React ref provides a means of accessing DOM elements in this article you will learn how and when to use refs, and how refs can be useful outside the DOM.

This post explores the new react context API. We will explore why we need react context, how it works high-level with example use cases and at what point should React developers reach out to context API to solve their problems. Our sample use case will then show you how to use React context with some examples and comparing React context with Redux, an external package solution used before the React context API was introduced into the library core. 

Stripe test cards are used for testing Stripe integration. The objective is attained by using test card numbers and other information to ensure planned integration.

User authentication is the fastest emerging aspect of website authentication. This article will illuminate the advantages and several methods to improve your website’s login using User Authentication techniques.

Suspense refers to React's new ability to “suspend” rendering while components are waiting for something and display a loading indicator. React suspense allows you to write cleaner React components that are performant and are easy to maintain. This article explains what React Suspense is and How it Works.

The useMemo hook is used for memoizing values in React Applications. useMemo memoizes computed values in a React component so that in cases of a component re-render, those values will not be recomputed. This article will teach you what a useMemo hook is and how to use it.

State management means keeping track of how our data changes over time. In React, we can manage state with hooks or using an external state management library like Redux. In this article, we will explore a hook called useReducer and learn about its capabilities for state management.

Redux is a state management library for JavaScript apps. In this article, we will walk over React-Redux and how to use it. We will use it to simplify the complex state management of membership and authentication flows.

In this article, we’ll understand what React Custom Hooks are, the benefits of using them and when to use them. We’ll also learn how to build two custom hooks and show them in use.

Firebase helps developers tackle problems like building apps faster, releasing and monitoring apps with confidence, and engaging app users. It is not, however, entirely free. As a result, we've reviewed a list of open-source, self-hosted Google Firebase alternatives for developers and businesses in this blog.

WordPress and Webflow are among the most powerful Website Builders. Each platform has its unique strengths and weaknesses. Which one is most suited to your

Stripe and Paypal are both renowned Payment Service Providers. Choosing the right payment partner can be confusing. Memberstack brings you the ultimate Stripe v/s Paypal comparison.

Gated content is content that users can access only after providing their information. It's a powerful strategy used for lead generation. Let's learn more about Gated Content in this blog!

I've had the opportunity to speak with half a dozen community experts over the last few weeks. I’m excited to share what I learned, and I look forward to hearing from you as I know many of you are launching and running communities of your very own.

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