RD#485 Architectures of modern front-end applications

Architectures of modern front-end applications
6 minutes by Dmitry Bobryshev

This post explores the advantages of popular architectures and helps you choose the best solution to meet your unique requirements. We'll explore the differences between classical, modular, and FSD architectures, and discussed their usages.

Catch flaky tests before they break your build
sponsored by Sentry

Flaky tests waste time and erode trust in your test suite. Artem Zakharchenko shares how Codecov’s Test Analytics can help you flag unreliable tests early and keep your CI/CD pipeline running smoothly.

Debunking the Myth: SSR Isn't Expensive
3 minutes by Theo

The article debunks the myth that Server-Side Rendering (SSR) increases cloud costs, arguing that it actually saves money by reducing computational overhead and server round-trips. Theo explains that SSR's rendering time is minimal compared to database queries and authentication checks, and it provides many benefits.

Why and how I made a 3D terrain renderer with React
3 minutes by Saman Bemel Benrud

In this article Saman describes the development of a DOM-based 3D terrain renderer built entirely with HTML divs. He details how he overcame previous challenges with 3D graphics in web development, explaining the three-step process of terrain generation: creating a height map, processing neighbor relationships, and rendering tiles using CSS transforms.

React Tech Stack in 2025
8 minutes by Robin Wieruch

This article outlines a comprehensive React tech stack recommendation for full-stack applications in 2025, based on the Robin's experience as a freelance developer and solo founder. He emphasizes choosing stable, maintainable technologies while being mindful of vendor lock-in and provides rationale for each recommended tool.

Ref Callbacks, React 19 and the Compiler
6 minutes by Dominik Dorfmeister

The article revisits the topic of callback refs in React, discussing best practices and updates in React 19. Dominik explains why using useCallback for ref callbacks isn't always necessary and can be problematic with the upcoming React Compiler.

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