Deploying Static Front Ends with Netlify and Build Hooks
How Netlify build hooks deploy static front ends from CMS updates, scheduled changes, content edits, preview needs, and simple publishing workflows.
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Development is the broadest category in my writing, so it works as the main archive rather than a narrow subject label. It brings together implementation notes and technical decisions, with delivery lessons from across the rest of the site.
Deploying Static Front Ends with Netlify and Build Hooks. 
Static Generation vs. Server‑Side Rendering in Next.js. Static Generation vs. Server‑Side Rendering in Next.js
Compare static generation and server‑side rendering in Next.js through freshness, request‑time data, performance, SEO, operational cost, and page intent.
Redirect a Default Netlify Subdomain to Your Custom Domain. Redirect a Default Netlify Subdomain to Your Custom Domain
When you set up a custom domain in Netlify, the default
netlify.comsubdomain still returns your app, which can lead to duplicate content. It is an easy fix.
Break Out of CSS Nesting with Sass. Break Out of CSS Nesting with Sass
On the occasion that you need to break a single (or several) CSS rules out of the nested structure of your CSS, the Sass @at‑root rule is exactly what you need.
Advanced Sass: Loops. Advanced Sass: Loops
Use Sass loops more deliberately, including while, for, and each patterns, generated selectors, readable output, and where loops beat repetition.
Using Storybook to Document Front‑End Components. Using Storybook to Document Front‑End Components
How Storybook can document front‑end components, states, edge cases, accessibility checks, and design conversations outside the main application.
Hiding Empty Elements with CSS. Hiding Empty Elements with CSS
Hide empty elements with the CSS :empty pseudo‑class, including strict matching rules, whitespace caveats, supported selectors, and practical UI uses.
Disabling Text Selection Highlighting with CSS. Disabling Text Selection Highlighting with CSS
Disable text selection with CSS user‑select, including browser prefixes, input caveats and a visual ::selection fallback for older browsers.
Prepending PHP to a Page in Gatsby. Prepending PHP to a Page in Gatsby
Need a little PHP inside a Gatsby build? This guide shows a pragmatic way to prepend server‑side code when a fully static approach is not enough.
Conditional HTML for Browsers Other than Internet Explorer. Conditional HTML for Browsers Other than Internet Explorer
Conditional comments were once the standard way to target Internet Explorer. This guide shows how the non‑IE pattern works and where it catches people out.
Throttling vs. Debouncing in JavaScript: Managing Event Frequency. Throttling vs. Debouncing in JavaScript: Managing Event Frequency
The differences between throttling and debouncing in JavaScript, including practical TypeScript code examples. Optimise event handling and improve performance.
Using CSS Custom Properties for Shared Design Values. Using CSS Custom Properties for Shared Design Values
Managing Design Values in Front‑End Code. Managing Design Values in Front‑End Code
Manage colours, spacing, typography, breakpoints, and component values in front‑end code without scattering design decisions or weakening consistency.
useReducer in React. useReducerin ReactuseReducerin React explained clearly, including reducer functions, action objects, complex state updates, and when it is a better fit thanuseState.
Dynamic Routes in Next.js. Dynamic Routes in Next.js
Dynamic routes in Next.js explained with
[slug]pages, route params, nested segments, and why file‑based dynamic routing simplifies content‑driven sites.
JavaScript’s Math.random(). JavaScript's
Math.random()JavaScript Math.random() explained beyond the basics, including pseudo‑random generation, browser history, ranges, array indexes, and randomness limits.
Shopify Theme Constraints with Liquid. Shopify Theme Constraints with Liquid
How Shopify Liquid theme constraints affect products, sections, apps, checkout, SEO, performance and the decision to stay theme‑based or go headless.
useRef in React. useRefin ReactUse useRef in React for DOM access, focus management, mutable values, previous values, integration work, and cases where refs should not replace state.