Journal

Notes on Svelte, sprints, and shipping.

Notes on Svelte, SvelteKit, accessibility, performance, and shipping web work.

Why Generic "We Can Do Anything" Positioning Is Killing Your Agency (And How Strong Opinions Build Your Business)

One lesson I've learned running an agency is that your well-being as a founder, the success of your company, and the quality of work you deliver to your clients are all directly related to the strength of your opinions.

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SvelteKit

How to Add User Authentication to Your SvelteKit MVP in 1 Sprint

This post share some of the knowledge and best practices we've accumulated from implementing user authentication for SvelteKit apps during 1 sprint cycles.

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Introducing KitForStartups, the Open Source SvelteKit SaaS boilerplate

KitForStartups is a boilerplate for building SaaS products with SvelteKit. It is not a framework, but rather a collection of components, pages, and logic that you can use to build your own SaaS product with SvelteKit.

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Case Studies

Building an MVP Fast with SvelteKit: How We Created a Google Analytics Dashboard in 3 Weeks

Learn how our team leveraged SvelteKit to build a Google Analytics dashboard MVP in just 3 weeks. This case study covers our tech stack, development experience, key learnings around state management, and how SvelteKit enabled rapid prototyping.

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How to embed Svelte apps inside PHP?

Learn how to embed interactive Svelte components into PHP apps and WordPress themes. See code examples of fetching data from the WP REST API, building search/filters, using stores, Rollup bundling, and more. Modernize legacy PHP without a huge rewrite.

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How to debounce in Svelte?

Learn how to debounce functions in Svelte to limit how often they run. Implement a debounce utility to rate limit API calls for search boxes and other inputs.

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SvelteKit

Programmatically navigate in your SvelteKit app with goto

Lear how to programmatically navigate in your SvelteKit app using the `goto` function

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Svelte

Understanding the {#await ...} block in Svelte

Unravel the power of the {#await ...} block in Svelte! Explore how it improves code readability, and efficiently handles loading states & errors in data fetching.

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Svelte

How to re-render Svelte components?

Get hands-on with Svelte! Learn how the {#key ...} block lets you control re-rendering and breathe new life into your components.

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Svelte

Top 10 Big Companies Using Svelte

Discover why leading tech giants choose Svelte for their web apps and websites. Learn how Okupter, your Svelte and SvelteKit specialist, can boost your business online.

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SvelteKit

404 Not Found? A Guide to SvelteKit Custom 404 Pages

Turn 404 errors into memorable experiences with SvelteKit! Uncover the secrets to custom 404 pages, and save internet kittens, one 404 at a time.

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SvelteKit

Is SvelteKit a full-stack framework?

Wondering if you can use SvelteKit as a full-stack framework? You landed at the right place. Let's dive in!

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SvelteKit

SvelteKit SEO: Your Secret Weapon for Higher Traffic and Increased Sales

SvelteKit and SEO, a match made in digital heaven! Learn how Okupter propels businesses to online success. Get your gears moving, explore now!

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Top 5 React Alternatives for Web Applications Development

Explore the alternatives to React such as Svelte, Vue, Angular, and more. Learn why they matter and how they can drive your project's success.

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Svelte

How to Find and Hire the Right Svelte Developers

Discover how to hire top Svelte developers and fast-track your project with Okupter. Get started by booking your discovery call today!

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SvelteKit

Can SvelteKit be Used for Landing Pages? Absolutely, Here's Why and How

Discover the power of SvelteKit in creating high-converting landing pages. Learn why SvelteKit is the go-to choice for developers at Okupter, a leading Svelte development agency

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Svelte

Conditional Classes in Svelte

Discover how conditional classes in Svelte can streamline your app design process. Includes a detailed guide on managing active navigation links in SvelteKit.

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SvelteKit

How to upload files to Cloudflare R2 in SvelteKit

Dive into our step-by-step guide to master file uploads in Cloudflare R2 with SvelteKit. Learn about the R2 service, set up projects, and optimize your cloud storage experience!

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SvelteKit

How to deploy a SvelteKit website to GitHub pages

Learn how to streamline your SvelteKit app's deployment to GitHub Pages in our step-by-step tutorial!

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SvelteKit

How to fix the "window is not defined" error in SvelteKit

Overcome the "window is not defined" error in SvelteKit with ease! Learn effective solutions like using the SvelteKit browser module and onMount lifecycle function.

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How to fix the "document is not defined" error in SvelteKit

Eliminate the frustrating "document is not defined" error in SvelteKit with our helpful guide. Understand why it occurs and apply proven solutions for smoother development.

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SvelteKit

Mastering Client-Side Authentication with Firebase and SvelteKit

Mastering Client-Side Authentication with Firebase and SvelteKit

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Svelte

Svelte vs. React: A Comprehensive Comparison

Explore the differences between Svelte and React, comparing architecture, reactivity, syntax, and developer experience to make an informed choice.

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Tips

How to fix the duplicate meta tags issue in SvelteKit

Get your website's meta tags back on track with our step-by-step guide to fixing the duplicate meta tags issue in SvelteKit

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Svelte

How to implement file upload with SvelteKit

Looking to implement file uploading in your Svelte project? Check out this tutorial for an easy-to-follow guide and start uploading files like a pro.

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SvelteKit

Headless WordPress with GraphQL and SvelteKit

Want to take your WordPress site to the next level? Learn how to go headless with SvelteKit and GraphQL.

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TypeScript

Why you should use TypeScript in your next SvelteKit projects

TypeScript and SvelteKit make a powerful duo. Get the benefits of type safety and easy integration with this guide to using TypeScript in your SvelteKit projects. See why it's worth making the switch.

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SvelteKit

E2E testing with SvelteKit and Playwright

Learn how to set up E2E with Playwright in your SvelteKit app. Ensure your app works as expected for your users and automate testing.

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SvelteKit

State in URL: the SvelteKit approach

Learn how SvelteKit handle stateful URL, updating states in URL, data invalidation.

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SvelteKit

I want to know more about you

Become a part of the conversation on Svelte and SvelteKit. Connect with like-minded developers and learners.

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Tips

Fix the 'Cannot stringify arbitrary non-POJOs' error in SvelteKit

Solve the "Cannot stringify arbitrary non-POJOs" error in SvelteKit with this quick and simple guide. Learn how to fix the issue by serializing non-POJOs with JSON or structuredClone.

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SvelteKit

Add a sitemap to your server side rendered SvelteKit website

Learn how to add a sitemap to your server side rendered SvelteKit website.

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Svelte

Svelte and CSS

Learn how Svelte handles CSS and styles, and how you can take advantage of that for your Svelte and SvelteKit applications.

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SvelteKit

Taking advantage of query parameters in SvelteKit

Master the art of query parameters in SvelteKit! Discover how to access and use them on both the client and server side with clear examples and explanations.

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SvelteKit

Svelte vs SvelteKit: What's the Difference?

Find out what's Svelte, SvelteKit, what is the difference between the two and what you can do with both.

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SvelteKit

Building this website with SvelteKit and DatoCMS

Explore the journey of building a website with SvelteKit and DatoCMS, including the challenges and successes I encountered.

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SvelteKit

SvelteKit Internals: the handle hook

Learn about the handle hook in SvelteKit and how it can be used for authentication, route protection, and more.

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SvelteKit

SvelteKit Internals: Load function

Discover how SvelteKit's load function simplifies data loading in your web app.

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SvelteKit

Introducing the "SvelteKit Internals" series

Get practical advice on using SvelteKit from a developer who has built projects with the framework. This blog series provides tips and insights to help you succeed with SvelteKit projects.

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SvelteKit

Build a SvelteKit application with Docker

One of the most interesting pieces of software in modern web development is Docker. It allows building, shipping, and running applications in a container. In this article, we will learn how to build a SvelteKit application with Docker.

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SvelteKit

Form validation with SvelteKit and Zod

Enhance your SvelteKit forms building experience by using Zod for type safe form validation.

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SvelteKit

Understanding environment variables in SvelteKit

Environment variables are an important feature of NodeJS applications. In this article, we will learn how SvelteKit makes use of them and how to use them effectively.

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SvelteKit

Handling authentication and authorization with JWT in SvelteKit

In this article, we will learn how to handle authentication and authorization with JWT in SvelteKit.

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Astro

The case about Astro

This article describes what I learned, what I like about Astro, the static site generator, and what makes it an interesting tool to consider.

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