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775: Components We Need on Every Project

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats

Optimizing User Experience with Ghost Loaders and Custom Components

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This chapter highlights the crucial role of ghost loaders in applications, focusing on context-specific spinners over generic ones. It also covers topics like structured blog post layouts, using drop-down menus for popover skills, animated accordions with HTML details element, challenges in animating transitions, the necessity of custom components, and the balance between using existing tools and creating bespoke solutions for interface development.

In today’s episode, Scott and Wes dive into the essential components they need on every web project, discussing whether to build them from scratch or leverage existing libraries—everything from navigation bars and modals to toast messages and icons.

Show Notes

00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
01:48 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
02:53 Nav / Mobile Nav.
08:43 Header.
10:41 Toast message.
- Wes’ TikTok Demo.
18:51 Portal.
21:02 Drawer.
22:56 Auth forms.
28:49 Dialog / Modal.
31:30 Whats the difference between popover and dialog?
33:48 Confirm.
- Scott’s YouSureAboutThat.
35:46 Bonus tip on becoming a better developer.
36:29 Admin menu.
- Level Up Tutorials - Side Menu Demo.
37:51 Scott’s package directory rant.
40:26 Mobile only / Desktop only.
40:41 Client only.
40:57 Admin table.
41:23 The dump.
43:39 Share / Social links.
- Syntax ShareWindow.
45:44 Markdown renderer.
45:58 Tabs.
46:08 User menu.
46:18 Icon.
48:07 Loading.
49:21 Drop-down menu.
49:31 Accordion.
- CSS Tricks - How to Animate the Details Element.
52:13 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

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Scott: Supercommunicators.
Wes: Klack, Mech Vibes.

Shameless Plugs

Scott: Syntax on YouTube.

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