Stella Wanja

@stylades

Software Developer

Nairobi, KenyaJoined December 2020

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I am a software developer, passionate about developing and designing solutions with an emphasis on great user experience.

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Code-collaboration | Writing | Learning | Open Source Contribution

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SWStella Wanjastylades.hashnode.devFeb 14 · 6 min read

Getting Started with HTML5 Canvas API

Lately, I’ve been exploring the world of creative coding, from watching videos of developers showcasing mind-blowing projects to reading articles on it. And in my curiosity to jump on the bandwagon, I decided to give it a try, as someone who loves bo...

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SWStella Wanjastylades.hashnode.devMay 26, 2025 · 5 min read

JavaScript Closures

For as long as I can remember, JavaScript closures have always seemed to be a hard concept to grasp. Yet, without realizing it, I often came across closures in JavaScript code. From event handlers to currying, closures are common in JavaScript. But w...

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SWStella Wanjastylades.hashnode.devApr 3, 2025 · 6 min read

Dark / Light Toggle Mode in NextJS

Implementing a dark/light toggle mode in web applications greatly enhances user experience by respecting users' preferences and comfort. In this article, we’ll explore how to add this feature to a NextJS web application and create an effect like the ...

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SWStella Wanjastylades.hashnode.devJul 29, 2024 · 4 min read

Props vs State in React

Props and states can be confusing when learning React. What's the difference between them? When should you use props, and when should you use states? In this article, we will explore these questions and, hopefully, clear up the confusion. Props Props...

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SWStella Wanjastylades.hashnode.devFeb 16, 2024 · 3 min read

Hoisting in JavaScript

In this article, we'll look into what hoisting in JavaScript really is. What is hoisting? Hoisting is a concept or behavior that exists in languages such as JavaScript, where function and variable declarations are moved to the top of their scope befo...

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Getting Started with HTML5 Canvas API

JavaScript Closures

Dark / Light Toggle Mode in NextJS

Props vs State in React

Hoisting in JavaScript

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Stella Wanja's blogs

Recently published

Getting Started with HTML5 Canvas API

JavaScript Closures

Dark / Light Toggle Mode in NextJS

Props vs State in React

Hoisting in JavaScript