Matt Crouch
Matt Crouch is a front end developer who uses his knowledge of React, GraphQL and Styled Components to build online platforms for award-winning startups across the UK. He has written a range of articles and tutorials for net and Web Designer magazines covering the latest and greatest web development tools and technologies.
Latest articles by Matt Crouch
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25 of the best JavaScript APIs
By Matt Crouch, Tam Hanna last updated
Enhance your sites by making the most of the newest and best JavaScript APIs.
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13 of the best JavaScript frameworks to try
By Matt Crouch, Burke Holland last updated
We reveal the best JavaScript frameworks available.
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12 common JavaScript questions answered
By Matt Crouch last updated
These questions have left even experienced developers stumped.
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How to create a dashboard app with React
By Matt Crouch last updated
Build a highly flexible data visualisation screen with React.
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18 great HTML APIs – and how to use them
By Matt Crouch last updated
How to make most out of the HTML APIs available today.
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6 ways to get into creative coding
By Matt Crouch last updated
Use code to create mesmerising visual displays.
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Get started with Redux Thunk
By Matt Crouch last updated
Give your web apps a thunk to speed them up.
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15 essential JavaScript tools you should be using
By Matt Crouch last updated
The hottest frameworks and tools you need to try out.
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10 expert ReactJS tips that you need to know today
By Matt Crouch last updated
Get more out of the web’s most popular JavaScript framework.
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Work image mask magic with Houdini
By Matt Crouch last updated
Use the suite of CSS APIs to work wonders with your web designs.
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10 tips for better testing
By Matt Crouch last updated
How to get the most from your testing strategy and ensure your sites are the best they can be.
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12 hot HTML tags to use right now
By Matt Crouch last updated
Make your life easier with these HTML tags.
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25 game-changing JavaScript tools
By Matt Crouch last updated
Discover the essential tools to aid your JavaScript projects.
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Develop reusable React components
By Matt Crouch last updated
Learn how to create resilient UI components.
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How to build a blogging site with Gatsby
By Matt Crouch last updated
Create speedy sites that can be deployed anywhere.
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How to write HTML code faster
By Matt Crouch published
Speed up your HTML and CSS workflow using Emmet and Pug.
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How to use React Spring to animate components
By Matt Crouch last updated
Liven up your UIs with this spring-physics animation library.
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Build a fast reactive blog with Svelte and Sapper
By Matt Crouch last updated
Create a blog with a framework that focuses on speed.
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HTML tags: A guide to the basics
By Matt Crouch last updated
Find out how you should use popular semantic HTML tags properly.
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CSS Houdini: All you need to know about the hottest APIs
By Matt Crouch last updated
How to use the APIs changing the face of CSS.
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HTML6: What is it and when is it arriving?
By Matt Crouch last updated
Get the lowdown on the future of HTML.
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Web components: The ultimate guide
By Matt Crouch last updated
Learn how to create your own HTML elements.