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Adding Redux to an Expo-Managed React Native Project

I wrote last week about my first dive into React Native, so this will be a quasi-continuation of that project. Shortly after starting the project, I realized that I would need some kind of global state solution, particularly for authentication purposes. So for this article, I will document how to add Redux to your ReactContinue reading “Adding Redux to an Expo-Managed React Native Project”

A Beginner’s Guide to React Native

I have been developing a mobile-forward React web application for a while now, with the intent to port it to React Native, once I have time to dive into it. Well, now is that time! But before I start trying to port an entire project, I’m going to build one from a blank slate, toContinue reading “A Beginner’s Guide to React Native”

(Part 2/2) Using Javascript to build Russell Targ’s ESP Trainer

To try out the final product, click here! Welcome back! In Part 1, we built the skeleton of our app and created the basic logic of the game loop. Our first challenge will be to get a new image for each turn. Luckily, there’s an API for that! There are a few actually, but I’veContinue reading “(Part 2/2) Using Javascript to build Russell Targ’s ESP Trainer”

Using Javascript to build Russell Targ’s ESP Trainer – Part 1

I’ve always been fascinated by the power of the mind. In my research, I’ve found that there is a surprising amount of data indicating that there is a lot we don’t know about our so-called “psychic” abilities. Russell Targ was a pioneer in the development of the laser, who eventually became interested in investigating psychicContinue reading “Using Javascript to build Russell Targ’s ESP Trainer – Part 1”

Javascript / Rails Project: Dual n-Back Game

Going in to this project, I honestly felt unprepared. I felt like I didn’t know enough Javascript to create an entire frontend using it. I think it was because I’ve been used to working within the framework of Rails, which provides so many things by default, and now I was going to a new languageContinue reading “Javascript / Rails Project: Dual n-Back Game”