Zahid KarakayaFrontend Engineer

I work as a frontend developer at Mintos. I like to build things for people and think deeply about the user interface, and how it looks, feels, behaves.

Riga, Latvia
Zahid Karakaya

Writing

I Changed Mac Icons for Apps

Earlier this year I faced this asymmetric look in the mac os dock. That look irritates me. So I decided to change app icons by myself.

A Year In Review

What a year it’s been! I like to think about how my year went, what worked, what didn't, and how it would be different in the future.

Increase Productivity as a Developer

In this article, I'll share my favorite productivity tips that helped me improve the quality of my work, save time, and make time for activities that keep me strong in the long run.

Why Did I Quit Styled-Components for Linaria?

In terms of the API, Linaria has a lot in common with Emotion and Styled Components. Linaria, on the other hand, operates in a completely different manner.

Front-End Developer SEO Handbook

If human beings don't want to engage with your concept, search engines don't want to either. SEO tips front-end developer should know.

A Year In Review

I’m pretty sure this is the first time I’ve sat down to write a yearly review. I’ve got a chunk of time and felt compelled, so here we are.

Using Styled-Components with Gatsby.js

Yes, there are probably thousands of how-to’s about Styled-Components, but in this article, I’ll try to cover my own way to get acquainted with this CSS in JS styling. It is recommended to have a basic understanding of React before moving any further.

WFH Setup

As a frontend developer, I have been working from home the majority of the time. This leads me to gradually improve my workspace. I want to share every part of this workspace and explain my thoughts in this post.

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