My Open Source Journey: NPM Packages and GitHub Projects
- 15 Dec, 2024
My Open Source Journey: Building Tools That Matter
As a passionate developer, I believe in creating solutions that solve real problems. Over the years, I’ve built and maintained several open-source projects that are now used by developers and users worldwide. Here’s a comprehensive look at my NPM packages and GitHub repositories.
TikTok Video Player
A responsive React component for embedding TikTok videos
- NPM: tiktok-video-player
- GitHub: jbgf/tiktok-video-player
- Use Case: Perfect for developers building social media dashboards or content management systems
Key Features:
- Responsive design (9:16 mobile, 16:9 desktop)
- Zero external dependencies
- Complete TypeScript definitions
- Only 11.6 kB unpacked size
import { VideoPlayer } from 'tiktok-video-player';
function App() {
return <VideoPlayer id="your-tiktok-video-id" />;
}Why This Component Matters:
- Fills a gap in the React ecosystem for TikTok video embedding
- Provides a clean, modern interface that adapts to any design system
- Saves developers time with a plug-and-play solution
- Maintains high code quality with TypeScript support and comprehensive documentation
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🤝 Contributing to Open Source
How to Get Involved
The TikTok Video Player project welcomes contributions! Here’s how you can help:
- Star the repository on GitHub if you find it useful
- Report issues you encounter during usage
- Submit pull requests with improvements or bug fixes
- Share feedback on features and functionality
- Suggest new features that would benefit the community
Contribution Guidelines
- Follow existing code style and conventions
- Include tests for new features
- Update documentation as needed
- Respect the project’s scope and objectives
🔗 Connect & Follow
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Why Open Source Matters
Contributing to open source has been incredibly rewarding:
- Skill Development: Working on diverse projects accelerates learning
- Community Building: Connecting with developers worldwide
- Problem Solving: Addressing real-world challenges through code
- Knowledge Sharing: Helping others while improving the ecosystem
Building useful tools is my passion. If any of these projects help solve your problems, please consider starring the repositories and sharing them with others who might benefit. Every bit of support helps drive continued development and improvement.