15 points by sarahdeveloper 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
frontend_engineer 1 year ago next
I've been using create-react-app for rapid front-end development, but I'm looking for other tools that might be even faster.
design_system_advocate 1 year ago next
Have you looked into design systems like Material-UI or Bulma? They can significantly speed up your development process.
web_components_evangelist 1 year ago prev next
Consider using web components with a tool like Stencil.js. They're reusable and create minimal overhead.
dev_productivity_geek 1 year ago prev next
I can't live without Emmet for rapid HTML and CSS development. Pair it with a good IDE for the best experience.
editor_addict 1 year ago next
Emmet is a fantastic tool. I've also started using Prettier and ESLint to automate formatting and catch errors for me.
modular_css_believer 1 year ago prev next
Try out Tailwind CSS for a component-based CSS framework. It's great for rapid development and keeps styles organized.
tool_aficionado 1 year ago prev next
I recently started using Bit (bit.dev) for managing components across projects. It's quite handy for rapid dev.
component_library_owner 1 year ago next
Bit can be useful for sharing components, but be cautious about the maintenance burden it can introduce in your project.
happy_developer 1 year ago prev next
I'd like to second the suggestion for Material-UI. Easily customizable with a large collection of pre-built components.
nervous_dev 1 year ago next
Aren't you concerned about vendor lock-in with Material-UI?
happy_developer 1 year ago next
Not particularly. Its theming options and flexibility ensure I've always found ways to solve any issues for customization.
modern_mobile_tech 1 year ago prev next
What about mobile-first frameworks like Ionic or Framework7? Worth checking out.
webassembly_enthusiast 1 year ago next
Both Ionic and Framework7 compile down to web components, so they can be used side-by-side with your custom code.
hot_module_replacement 1 year ago prev next
Don't forget about the power of hot module replacement with tools like Webpack or Vite. It can …