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Understanding React Hooks: Why They Exist and How to Use Them Effectively

React Hooks are a core part of modern React development, enabling state management and lifecycle behavior within functio...

My first hackathon experience took place at the Innovation 4 SDSU Hackathon, hosted by CTRL. I walked in with little ide...

Attending the SHPE National Conference 2025 was one of the most meaningful experiences of my undergraduate years. As a c...

The idea for this project began with a simple question: What if we could create an AI tutor that explains the Bible whil...

This article explores the two dominant rendering strategies in modern web development: client-side rendering (CSR) and s...

Hi, I am Luis Villalón—a full-stack developer passionate about building web applications that help businesses improve ef...

In 2016, I enrolled at the University of California, Riverside, as an environmental engineering major. Like many student...

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