Combining the ease of Windows with the versatility of Linux — Linux is the go-to operating system for application development, but most of the time, the user experience for anything other than application development is lacking in some aspects. Installing WSL is a great option for developers who prefer the Linux command line interface but work on a Windows machine. WSL…

Nest.js vs. ASP.NET: Comparing Frameworks — There are a plethora of ways you can start your web development journey. The modern web has a lot of frameworks, and it’s becoming more of a hurdle for newbies to pick which one is the best for them. …

An introduction to frontend data-loading patterns — You don’t need a framework for everything, but if you use one, this article will help you use it in the most performant way. When it comes to performance, you shouldn’t be stingy. There are millions of sites, and you are in close competition with every one of those Google…

Dynamic Nest.js modules for customized backend services — Nest.js is a web framework made exclusively in TypeScript. Most developers exposed to Nest.js will often recognize something deeply familiar, it’s a strong object-oriented programming model, and its syntax is very similar to another framework, Angular. Nest.js code often will force you to create an optimal design pattern. However, developers…

A step-by-step guide on how to deploy a simple React App Monorepo to Netlify using Lerna and GitHub Actions — Deploying web apps has never been easier. With continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) solutions increasingly available for developers worldwide, there’s no reason for you not to use them. Automation is here to save you precious time; stop SSH-ing to your server, and let’s start using it.

An analysis of modern blockchain-based video streaming infrastructure and architecture. — Today almost everyone is into video streaming, and the pandemic accelerated the growth of streaming platforms across the globe. Popular video streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, and HBO Max benefit from the industry’s rapid growth. But there are also many examples of failed attempts, including Quibi and CNN+.

In this tutorial, we’ll create a simple escrow smart contract, test it, and deploy it on a Testnet using Hardhat. — Suppose you’re relatively new to the blockchain, no worries. First, we’ll review some of the fundamentals of Solidity and Hardhat before programming our smart contract step-by-step. At the end of this tutorial, you should be able to recreate an escrow smart contract with Solidity and Hardhat. Let’s get started!

#1 If clients avoid negotiating pay from the beginning, leave — Remember when you closed your first business deal? Ah — the good ol’ times. For most of us that work in the side-hustle world, I’m sure you have realized that your first clients can either make or break you. It is especially true in the services sector. …

The comprehensive guide for a custom integration testing solution using xUnit and Docker in Azure Pipelines — Functioning end-to-end tests are one of the most consequential things you can have for your application. But making end-to-end tests are not as simple as making unit tests because it can be an amalgamation of unit tests and integration tests. …