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We are excited to announce that the Ably Spaces SDK now includes support for React Hooks. This means that developers can integrate collaborative features into their React-based applications in an efficient and idiomatic way. To help you quickly get started we have created a set of React-based starter kits for the four key collaborative features supported within the Spaces SDK - jump to these now!

Component libraries are essential tools for efficient React development. They provide a collection of pre-built UI components that can be reused across projects, saving developers time and effort. In this article, we'll explore some of the best React component libraries that can boost your productivity and enhance your user interface. Whether you need a simple button, a complex dashboard, or anything in between, you will find a suitable component library for your React project.

On this page you’ll learn more than you ever thought you needed to know about WebSockets with React, including how to build a smooth realtime cursor experience from scratch. We’ll jump into the tutorial, which uses React on the front and Node on the back soon but, first, let’s start with some general guidance when it comes to WebSockets with React.

Closed-captioning for television systems was first demonstrated in the early 1970s. Realtime closed-captioning was developed later in the early 1980s. Here, stenotype operators who type at speeds of over 225 words per minute provide captions for live television programs, allowing the viewer to see the captions within two to three seconds of the words being spoken was developed later in the early 1980s.

In today’s digital landscape, where websites deal with realtime data flows, keeping users informed of updates by sending alerts is critical to the user experience. One way of achieving this is in-app notifications. In-app notifications are messages or alerts that appear within a website while it's being accessed in a web browser.

React notification libraries lay the groundwork for most notification systems in React based web applications - streamlining the process for developers to construct and display alerts effectively. There are a number of different React notification libraries available, each with its own unique features. In this article, we'll discuss some of the most popular options, and help you to choose the right one for your needs.

As users now expect applications to provide instant updates, live chats, and dynamic content, modern web development requires the ability to deliver realtime experiences and communication between users and servers. WebSocket is a communication protocol that allows full-duplex two-way communication between a client and a server over a single TCP connection. The connection persists unless it is explicitly told to disconnect or in case of network or server failure.

React is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries in the world, and is known for its performance, scalability, and flexibility. Whether it’s single-page apps, high fidelity frontends, or even in some cases static sites, there's a high chance React is being used to build them. Today, we are pleased to announce that we have now baked in support for React Hooks within our Ably JavaScript SDK.

When building a React web application, one feature you might be considering is a notification system. Notifications enhance the user experience by providing real time updates, alerts, or calls to action. However, the big question is whether to build a custom notification system from scratch or go for an off-the-shelf solution. This choice isn't simple and can influence your project's overall cost, resource allocation, and success.