--- title: "Aakib Shah Sayed (@Skyz) | Hashnode" description: "Tech Explorer. Read the latest articles by Aakib Shah Sayed on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Skyz" --- @Skyz # Aakib Shah Sayed @Skyz · Joined March 2022 Tech Explorer [Website](https://aakibshah.com.np/) ### [Migrating a Legacy Redux Codebase to Redux Toolkit: A Phased Plan That Doesn't Stop Feature Work](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/migrating-a-legacy-redux-codebase-to-redux-toolkit-a-phased-plan-that-doesn-t-stop-feature-work?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A 6-phase plan for moving a legacy Redux app (createStore, connect, sagas, constants files) to Redux Toolkit without a rewrite or a feature freeze. 9 min read · [blog.aakibshah.com.np](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/migrating-a-legacy-redux-codebase-to-redux-toolkit-a-phased-plan-that-doesn-t-stop-feature-work?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/migrating-a-legacy-redux-codebase-to-redux-toolkit-a-phased-plan-that-doesn-t-stop-feature-work/6acdd1d3864d5144cfdc8bc5) ### [Mastering Jest: Day 6 — Testing Redux Toolkit with Jest, React Testing Library and MSW](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/mastering-jest-day-6-testing-redux-toolkit-with-jest-react-testing-library-and-msw?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Test Redux Toolkit the modern way: a renderWithProviders helper, slice and thunk tests, and RTK Query tests with MSW, all in Jest. 7 min read · [blog.aakibshah.com.np](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/mastering-jest-day-6-testing-redux-toolkit-with-jest-react-testing-library-and-msw?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/mastering-jest-day-6-testing-redux-toolkit-with-jest-react-testing-library-and-msw/6acdd10e61b5cc335f1dfd4c) ### [The Complete Redux Handbook (2026 Edition): Redux Toolkit, Best Practices and Common Pitfalls](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/the-complete-redux-handbook-2026-edition-redux-toolkit-best-practices-and-common-pitfalls?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A practical, Redux Toolkit-first guide to Redux in 2026: slices, async logic, RTK Query, selectors, Next.js, testing, and the mistakes that slow down. 10 min read · [blog.aakibshah.com.np](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/the-complete-redux-handbook-2026-edition-redux-toolkit-best-practices-and-common-pitfalls?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Oct 13](https://hashnode.com/posts/the-complete-redux-handbook-2026-edition-redux-toolkit-best-practices-and-common-pitfalls/6acdcfca4fb942f2397a756b) ### [I Built Nextvital to Turn Lighthouse Warnings Into Actual Next.js Fixes](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/i-built-nextvital-to-turn-lighthouse-warnings-into-actual-next-js-fixes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I've seen the same scenario play out dozens of times. A developer opens Lighthouse. The score is 54. They see warnings like "Serve images in next-gen formats" and "Eliminate render-blocking resources. 6 min read · [blog.aakibshah.com.np](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/i-built-nextvital-to-turn-lighthouse-warnings-into-actual-next-js-fixes?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [1](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-built-nextvital-to-turn-lighthouse-warnings-into-actual-next-js-fixes/6aba15ca9744bc65f1c6df26) [Sep 28](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-built-nextvital-to-turn-lighthouse-warnings-into-actual-next-js-fixes/6aba15ca9744bc65f1c6df26) ### [Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Next.js, Node.js, AWS): Open to Remote Roles for Australian Startups | AEST-Friendly](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/senior-full-stack-engineer-australian-startups?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Senior full-stack engineer (Next.js, Node.js, AWS) with 6 years and 20+ projects. Remote, AEST-friendly, building SaaS for Australian startups. 4 min read · [blog.aakibshah.com.np](https://blog.aakibshah.com.np/senior-full-stack-engineer-australian-startups?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 18](https://hashnode.com/posts/senior-full-stack-engineer-australian-startups/6aad0af5fb2d30e462252ad1)