Writing · 18 notes
Short, practical notes from building and shipping independent software. Mostly fixes, occasionally opinions.
2025
- 01Expo App Stuck on Splash Screen | FixComprehensive guide to fix Expo app getting stuck on splash screen. Multiple solutions with code examples for both development and production builds.
- 02React Native Error - Text strings must be rendered within a <Text> component | FixLearn how to fix the common React Native error where text strings must be rendered within a Text component. Complete guide with code examples and solutions.
2024
- 03Expo — Xcode Must Be Fully Installed Before You Can Continue | FixLearn how to fix the 'Xcode Must Be Fully Installed' error in Expo when running iOS simulator, even when Xcode is already installed. Complete troubleshooting guide with multiple solutions.
- 04WordPress Shortcode to get Estimated Reading TimeCreate a WordPress shortcode to display estimated reading time for your posts. Perfect for improving user experience with reading time indicators.
- 05WordPress: Remove URL Field in Comments SectionLearn how to remove the URL field from WordPress comments section to reduce comment spam. Simple code solution without plugins.
- 06WordPress: Show Featured Image after First ParagraphLearn how to display the featured image after the first paragraph in WordPress posts. A simple code solution for better content presentation.
- 07GeneratePress: Remove Comma between tagsSimple solution to remove the comma separator between tags in GeneratePress theme. Customize your tag display for better visual appeal.
- 08GeneratePress: Show Category Below TitleLearn how to move post categories below the title in GeneratePress theme. A simple code solution to improve your blog's content hierarchy.
- 09Disable Self Pingbacks on WordPressLearn how to disable self-pingbacks in WordPress to reduce unnecessary notifications and improve site performance.
- 10How to Fix the 'params should be awaited' Error in Next.js 15Learn how to resolve the common 'params should be awaited' error that appears after upgrading to Next.js 15. A detailed guide with practical examples and explanations.
- 11How to Add PHP Code to WordPressLearn two different methods to add PHP code to WordPress - using a plugin or directly through functions.php. Perfect guide for both beginners and advanced users.
- 12WordPress Shortcode to Get Total Number of ImagesCreate a WordPress shortcode to display the total number of images uploaded to your media library. Perfect for showcasing your media assets.
- 13WordPress Shortcode to Get Total Number of CategoriesLearn how to create a WordPress shortcode that displays the total number of categories on your site. Useful for showcasing your content organization.
- 14WordPress Shortcode to Get Total Number of PostsCreate a simple WordPress shortcode to display the total number of published posts on your site. Perfect for showing content statistics to your readers.
- 15Disable Comments in WordPress without any PluginLearn how to completely disable WordPress comments system without using any plugins. Simple code solution to remove comments functionality and clean up your WordPress site.
- 16Post Modified Date Shortcode for WordPressLearn how to create a simple WordPress shortcode to display the last modified date of your posts. Perfect for showing content freshness to your readers.
- 17WordPress: Automatically Set the First Image as Featured ImageLearn how to make WordPress automatically set the first image in your post as the featured image. Perfect for blogs that want to automate featured image selection.
- 18WordPress Shortcode to get Total Images in a PostCreate a simple WordPress shortcode to display the total number of images in your posts. Useful for photo galleries and image-heavy content.