React, React Hook Form, TailwindCSS, Axios for API, UI & form handling

What are you most proud of, and what would you do differently next time?

I'm most proud of successfully integrating multiple technologies like React, React Hook Form, TailwindCSS, and Axios to create a responsive and functional URL shortening app. This project helped me deepen my understanding of form handling, API integration, and dynamic UI updates.

Next time, I would focus more on testing, using tools like Jest and React Testing Library, to ensure a more robust and error-free application. Additionally, I would consider implementing state management with Redux for better scalability.

What challenges did you encounter, and how did you overcome them?

One challenge was ensuring that the shortened URLs displayed without needing a page refresh. I overcame this by using React context to manage state across components, allowing real-time updates. Another challenge was handling the asynchronous nature of API requests. I addressed this by using async/await and proper error handling with try/catch blocks. These solutions improved the user experience and reliability of the application.

What specific areas of your project would you like help with?

I'm looking for feedback on optimizing the state management in my React application, especially regarding the use of React context and useEffect for real-time updates. Additionally, I'd appreciate any suggestions for improving the efficiency and readability of my API request handling and error management. Are there better ways to handle these aspects or any best practices I might have missed?