Halle Bordson

Marketing manager

Google's free AI education is here!

Advance your cloud career at no cost!
Google just released 10 free pathways to learn #generativeai 
This is game-changing education!

👉 Introduction to Generative AI
👉 Introduction to Large Language Models
👉 Introduction to Responsible AI
👉 Introduction to Image Generation
👉 Encoder-Decoder Architecture
👉 Attention Mechanism
👉 Transformer Models and BERT Model
👉 Create Image Captioning Models
👉 Introduction to Generative AI Studio
👉 Generative AI Explorer - Vertex AI

Who is going to take the courses? Maybe we can start a thread here to share ideas and takeaways. 

Link to the full set of courses: https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/journeys/118

Halle Bordson

Marketing manager

Top 10 Essential React Libraries for Every Developer in 2023

1. Material UI: Implementing Google's Material Design
Material UI is a comprehensive set of components that enables you to implement Google's Material Design in your React applications. With over 36k stars on [GitHub](https://github.com/mui-org/material-ui), it's one of the most popular UI packages available. Its simplicity, eye-catching design, and user-friendly components make it a go-to choice for many developers.

MobX: Simplifying State Management
2. MobX is a state management solution that simplifies the process of managing application state in React. It introduces observables and automatic dependency tracking, reducing complexity and improving reactivity. With MobX, you can declaratively update the state, define computed values, and handle actions and side effects effortlessly. Learn more about MobX on its official [website](https://mobx.js.org/).

3. Headless UI: Accessible UI Components for Tailwind CSS Integration
Headless UI provides a collection of fully accessible UI components that are designed to integrate seamlessly with Tailwind CSS. These unstyled components offer a high level of flexibility and customization while maintaining accessibility best practices. Headless UI allows you to build beautiful and accessible user interfaces without the need for extensive styling. Explore Headless UI on its official [GitHub repository](https://github.com/tailwindlabs/headlessui).

4. Create React App: Streamlining Project Setup
Create React App is a command-line interface created by Facebook developers that simplifies the process of setting up a React.js project. It generates the necessary directory structure and configuration files, eliminating the manual setup work. With Create React App, you can quickly bootstrap your React projects and focus on writing code. Learn more about Create React App on its [GitHub repository](https://github.com/facebook/create-react-app).

5. Styled Components: Organizing CSS in React
Styled Components is a CSS tool that helps you organize and manage styling in your React projects. It allows you to write CSS code directly within your components using tagged template literals. With Styled Components, you can create reusable and self-contained styling modules, avoiding style clashes and making your code more maintainable. Visit the official [Styled Components website](https://styled-components.com/) for more information.

6. Enzyme: Testing React Components Made Easy
Enzyme is a JavaScript library specifically designed for testing React components. Developed by the Airbnb engineering team, Enzyme provides a rich set of testing utilities and an intuitive API. It simplifies component testing by enabling you to assert, manipulate, and traverse the output of React components with ease. Learn more about Enzyme on its [GitHub repository](https://github.com/enzymejs/enzyme).

7. Redux: State Management for React Applications
Redux is a popular state management library that works seamlessly with React. It provides a predictable state container that centralizes the application state and enables efficient data flow. With Redux, you can connect components directly to the entire state, eliminating the need for complex prop drilling and callbacks. Explore Redux further on its [official website](https://redux.js.org/).

8. React Virtualized: Efficient Rendering of Large Lists and Tabular Data
React Virtualized is a library designed to enhance the performance of rendering large lists and tabular data in React applications. It reduces the number of rendered elements and optimizes scrolling and rendering performance. React Virtualized offers a wide range of functionalities, making it a valuable tool for handling large data sets. Check out the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/bvaughn/react-virtualized) for more details.

9. ChakraUI: Accessible and Modular Component Library
ChakraUI is a simple, modular, and accessible component library that provides the building blocks you need to create stunning React applications. With ChakraUI, you can quickly prototype and develop user interfaces with ready-to-use components, responsive layouts, and customizable styles. It follows best practices for accessibility. Learn more about ChakraUI on its [official website](https://chakra-ui.com/).

10. React DnD: Building Drag and Drop Interfaces
React DnD is a library for building drag and drop interfaces, built on top of the HTML5 drag and drop API. It simplifies the process of implementing drag and drop functionality in your React applications. With React DnD, you can create interactive and intuitive user interfaces that allow users to drag and drop elements effortlessly. Find more information about React DnD on its [GitHub repository](https://github.com/react-dnd/react-dnd).

Do you have experience with any of these libraries, or did I miss a good one that you think belongs on this list? Let me know in the comments. I'm here to learn.