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15 Essential WebDev Cheatsheet Tips

· 2 min read
YashvanthSankar
YashvanthSankar
Full Stack Developer & Open Source Contributor

Welcome to our Trending WebDev Cheatsheet Tips!
This week, we’re sharing the most popular best practices, snippets, and productivity hacks for modern web development.

1. Use Semantic HTML​

Improve accessibility and SEO by using tags like <section>, <article>, and <main>.

2. CSS Variables for Theming​

Simplify your color palette and responsive design with custom properties:

:root {
  --primary: #e53e3e;
}

3. Responsive Layouts with Flexbox​

Master flex properties for dynamic layouts:

.container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

4. JavaScript Arrow Functions​

Clean up your functions with concise syntax:

const greet = (name) => `Hello, ${name}!`;

5. React Hooks​

Use useState and useEffect to manage state and side effects in functional components.

6. Git Branching Strategy​

Keep your repo organized with feature, bugfix, and release branches.

7. VS Code Shortcuts​

Boost productivity:

  • Ctrl+D to select next occurrence
  • Ctrl+Shift+L to select all occurrences

8. Progressive Web Apps​

Add a manifest and service worker to make your site installable and offline-ready.

9. Dark Mode Toggle​

Implement a simple theme switcher for user comfort:

document.body.classList.toggle("dark-mode");

10. Use MDX for Rich Content​

Mix Markdown and JSX in your blog posts for interactive documentation.

11. Deploy with Vercel or Netlify​

Push code and instantly deploy static sites for free.

12. Optimize Images​

Compress and use modern formats like WebP for faster load times.

13. Code Splitting​

Improve performance by lazy-loading components in React.

14. Accessible Forms​

Label your inputs and use ARIA attributes for better usability.

15. Bookmark This Cheatsheet!​

Stay tuned for weekly updates, trending topics, and new tips.

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