Aug 10, 2022Member-onlyCreating a lightweight checklist component in ReactPart 1: Multi-select checkbox list — The reason for writing this, is that I couldn’t find a component that was simple enough and provided a small compiled file size. I started with Material UI List component, which is great, and the animations look good, but with all the additional components that you need to import to…React8 min readReact8 min read
Jul 14, 2022Member-onlyWhy React?I have been programming for 35 years. I do not claim to be an expert, in fact I am far from it. I know there is always more to learn, and there are millions out there with a deeper knowledge than me about almost every aspect of programming. But I…React11 min readReact11 min read
May 30, 2022Member-onlyUsing JSON Parameters for SQL Stored ProceduresDoes it work? — At my company we use Microsoft SQL Server for data storage, and Stored Procedures (SPs) for interacting with the data. I don’t want to get into the pros and cons of the technology in this article. …Sql6 min readSql6 min read
Published inBetter Food and Drink·Feb 26, 2022Member-onlyHow to Make Perfect Yorkshire PuddingsTried and Tested — There are so many variables when it comes to making Yorkshire Puddings, but this method works for me, every time. The trick with these is accuracy if you want consistent results. So, I weigh all my ingredients on digital scales. Pre heat the oven to 220 C (or 200 C…Food3 min readFood3 min read
Feb 19, 2022Member-onlyAdding React to an existing ASP.Net MVC project — Part 3: The APIPart 3: The API — This builds on parts 1 and 2 which can be found here: Adding React to an existing ASP.Net MVC project — Part 1: setting up the project I am writing this to help others, as all the articles and tutorials I found on this topic were missing some key steps…paddyguest.medium.com Adding React to an existing ASP.Net MVC project — Part 2: integration In Part 1 we looked at creating a new ASP.Net MVC project and installing all the required javascript modules and…paddyguest.medium.comReact4 min readReact4 min read
Oct 18, 2021Member-onlyCreating a Customisable Button in React NativeReact Native / Typescript This article is to fill a gap — the other articles I have found on this subject all seemed to have something missing. The standard button in React Native offers little in the way of customisation. The are many articles about customising using a TouchableOpacity component…React Native4 min readReact Native4 min read
Published inBetter Food and Drink·Sep 23, 2021Member-onlyMiddle Eastern Style FlatbreadsQuick and simple — I make the dough in a bread maker because it’s easier, but you can just as well make it by hand: mixing, kneading and then proving for an hour. This makes quite a lot of dough. If you don’t need it all, then you can freeze what’s left — it…Food And Drink2 min readFood And Drink2 min read
Published inBetter Food and Drink·Sep 14, 2021Member-onlyStrawberry GinA fruity infusion — Flavoured gins are extremely popular at the moment, and people seem prepared to pay a premium price for them. However, did you know how easy they are to make at home? This is a recipe for strawberry gin. It takes a few weeks to get the really best flavour —…Food And Drink3 min readFood And Drink3 min read
Published inBetter Food and Drink·Sep 11, 2021Member-onlyTurkish Chilli SauceA perfect Saturday night accompaniment — This recipe is very quick and very simple. But tastes like something that can be bought at an artisan market, so depending on your audience you can either claim the credit, or tell them it is very exclusive! Ingredients: 1/2 400g tin chopped tomatoes 2 red chillies (or more depending…Food And Drink2 min readFood And Drink2 min read
Published inBetter Food and Drink·Sep 2, 2021Member-onlyClassic MartiniA modern classic — This article contains affiliate links. This is my favourite cocktail of all. I love the simplicity and the elegance of this iconic drink. For a drink that has two essential ingredients, the variations are countless. Even just varying the brand of gin used can make the taste significantly different. Every…Food And Drink2 min readFood And Drink2 min read
