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Code editor showing React component tree with portal overlay on dark background

2026-07-15 · 8 min read

React Portals: Modals, Tooltips and Dropdowns That Break Out of DOM

React portals let modals, tooltips and dropdowns escape overflow:hidden and z-index traps. Here's how to build them correctly without the usual gotchas.

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frosted glass modal dialog floating over colorful gradient background

2026-07-11 · 8 min read

Glassmorphism Modal / Dialog: Frosted Overlay That Feels Premium

Build a glassmorphism modal in React that actually looks premium - frosted backdrop, keyboard trap, and animation included. CSS + Tailwind code inside.

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Code editor open showing React component dialog code on screen

2026-06-29 · 8 min read

React Modal / Dialog: Headless UI, Radix UI and the Vanilla Way

Headless UI vs Radix UI vs rolling your own React modal - here's what actually matters, with real code and honest trade-offs for 2026.

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