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zed-editor

Zed 1.0 vs VS Code: A Frontend Dev's Honest Verdict

Zed 1.0 vs VS Code for frontend devs: cold start, TypeScript LSP, extension gaps, and AI compared. Honest verdict on the zed editor in 2026.

4 min read May 11

vs-code

5 Best VS Code Extensions That Replaced Entire Tools in My Workflow (2026)

The best VS Code extensions for frontend developers in 2026: REST Client, GitLens, SQLTools, Docker, and GitHub Copilot — each replacing a standalone app.

4 min read May 8

vitest

How to Set Up Vitest in a React + TypeScript Project (Zero Jest Config)

Set up Vitest in a React TypeScript project in under 10 minutes. Covers jsdom config, coverage, and every gotcha that trips up teams migrating from Jest.

5 min read May 6

react

5 React Server Component Patterns That Replaced My Client-Side Data Fetching

5 real before-and-after refactors showing react server components examples replacing SWR loaders, skeleton UIs, and waterfall fetches in Next.js 2026.

4 min read May 4

react

Setting Up a Modern React Project Without Create React App: The 2026 Stack

The complete guide to React project setup without CRA: Vite, Biome, Vitest, and TanStack Router — every opinionated choice explained with copy-paste commands.

4 min read May 1

react monorepo setup

Setting Up a Modern React Monorepo with pnpm Workspaces and Biome

A step-by-step guide to react monorepo setup with pnpm workspaces and Biome — replacing ESLint + Prettier with one fast, zero-config tool. Covers CI integration.

4 min read Apr 29

developer tools

5 Developer Workflow Tools That Actually Save Time (Not Just Hype)

Five best developer tools 2026 that actually save time: Zellij, MSW 2.0, mkcert, git-absorb, and Claude Code. Real before/after time savings from daily use.

5 min read Apr 27

react

How to Set Up a React Project with Biome, Vitest, and GitHub Actions in 10 Minutes

Set up a React project in 2026 with Biome, Vitest, and GitHub Actions. Step-by-step guide to a modern lint-test-CI stack with zero config fatigue.

5 min read Apr 24

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Dev Toolbox privacy policy. Cookie-free analytics, minimal data collection, GDPR compliant.

1 min read Apr 22