Front Runner Front End Web Development Blog

Best Practices

The Front Runner blog has a series of articles to introduce web developers to best practices in front end development

AI Code Review Trends Front-End Devs Should Watch

AI code review trends are changing how front-end teams catch bugs, enforce standards, and ship faster. Here’s what matters now.


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Critical Rendering Path Example Explained

A clear critical rendering path example for front-end developers, with step-by-step browser behaviour and practical ways to improve page load speed.


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How to Defer JavaScript Properly

Learn how to defer JavaScript properly to improve page speed, avoid render blocking, and load scripts in the right order without breaking UX.


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Refactoring Duplicated Code Example

A practical refactoring duplicated code example for front-end developers, with JavaScript patterns, trade-offs, and tips for cleaner DRY code.


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CSS Modules vs Styled Components

CSS Modules vs styled components: learn the real trade-offs in React styling, from performance and DX to scaling teams and design systems.


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What Is Kiss Principle in Programming?

What is kiss principle in programming? Learn what KISS means, why simple code wins, where it helps, and when simplicity can go too far.


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How to Write Reusable Components Well

Learn how to write reusable components with clear APIs, sensible defaults, and flexible patterns that keep front-end code easier to maintain.


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The Future of Frontend Development

The future of frontend development is shifting fast. Learn what is changing, what still matters, and how developers can stay useful.


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