Warning: Opinions below
| What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Text Editor | Visual Studio Code | Open source, pluggable, modern |
| UI Library | React | UI as a function |
| Boilerplate | create-react-app | Don't waste time configuring a build system |
| CSS Framework | Bulma | Nice approach to layout using flexbox; clean components |
| Backend | Firebase | Simple and straightforward |
| Extra backend if needed | Node, koa, DigitalOcean |
| What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Linting | ESLint | Saves potential bugs and keeps code simple |
| Prettifying | Prettier | Don't waste time on code formatting |
| What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Immutability Helper | immutability-helper | Makes react's setState simple |
| Javascript utilities | Lodash | Custom code is a liability, use well tested modules |
| Date utilities | date-fns | Functional-style date helpers |
| What | How | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Functional programming | Functional-Light-JS Book | Functional programming is a great way to write simple, clear code |
| How to use classes | How to Use Classes and Sleep at Night | Classes and other object oriented concepts encourage unnecessary complexity |