--- title: "Chijioke Samuel Emechebe (@ESamueljsx) | Hashnode" description: "UI Engineer | Frontend Engineer | Content Writer. Read the latest articles by Chijioke Samuel Emechebe on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@ESamueljsx" --- @ESamueljsx # Chijioke Samuel Emechebe @ESamueljsx · Lagos, Nigeria · Joined January 2022 UI Engineer | Frontend Engineer | Content Writer [Website](https://samueltsx.vercel.app/) ### [Comparing React.js and Next.js: What You Need to Know](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/comparing-reactjs-and-nextjs-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I'm a Next.js and TailwindCSS frontend engineer with over two years of experience. This post will discuss the differences between React.js and Next.js and thoughts on them. React.js: The Powerhouse of UI Development React.js is a JavaScript library f... 2 min read · [esamueljsx.hashnode.dev](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/comparing-reactjs-and-nextjs-what-you-need-to-know?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Mar 9, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/comparing-reactjs-and-nextjs-what-you-need-to-know/667f4d0b2ba6ea15b946059b) ### [Understanding APIs: A Comprehensive Overview](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/understanding-apis-a-comprehensive-overview?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) APIs work by sending and receiving requests. A client application, such as a mobile app or website, sends a request to an API server. The API server... 3 min read · [esamueljsx.hashnode.dev](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/understanding-apis-a-comprehensive-overview?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 3, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/understanding-apis-a-comprehensive-overview/660d0a344fe030fb8decf88f) ### [How to Become a UI Designer in 2024](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/how-to-get-started-with-ui-design-in-2024?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) UI Design is one of the in-demand skills within the tech space... 4 min read · [esamueljsx.hashnode.dev](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/how-to-get-started-with-ui-design-in-2024?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [2](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-started-with-ui-design-in-2024/61fdc2578d15cb3e7ce61d7e) [Jan 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-to-get-started-with-ui-design-in-2024/61fdc2578d15cb3e7ce61d7e) ### [Decoding the Evolution: Web 3.0 vs Web 2.0](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/web-3-vs-web-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Web 2.0 is the “writable” phase of the web, one where users can interact with the site, and with each other. Web 3.0 is the “executable” phase of the web... 3 min read · [esamueljsx.hashnode.dev](https://esamueljsx.hashnode.dev/web-3-vs-web-2?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 29, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/web-3-vs-web-2/6224e964ecb2d35f765e4968)