Introduction In this tutorial, I will show you how to set up Next.js 13 to serve a GraphQL API with Apollo Server. What is GraphQL GraphQL is a query language for reading and mutating data in APIs. It is also a server-side run-time technology for fulfilling queries with existing data. …

This essay was originally published on my blog Introduction JavaScript has come a long way since its inception as a simple scripting language for browsers. Today, it stands as one of the most widely used programming languages, with a strong presence in web development, servers, desktops, and mobile applications. In this…

Introduction As you may know, the internet runs on ads. For example, the largest social network in the world, Facebook, made over 90% of its revenue from advertising. The same goes for other tech giants like Google and Twitter. Far from being just a fun little anecdote to share at parties…

Requirements Linux Docker Node (optional, to test the application locally) VS Code (or a text editor of your choice) *This tutorial includes affiliate links. Introduction In this tutorial, I am going to be showing how to build a simple Next.js application, connect to and query a MongoDB database using Prisma, and serve…

In May 2022, in an unprecedented show of solidarity between 3 well-known tech behemoths, Google, Apple, and Microsoft announced their joint support and adoption of the FIDO standards to expand password less sign-in capabilities. Shocking as it may have seemed, the move came as no surprise to any who had…

Requirements A working debit/credit card. (You will not be charged, but it is a requirement nonetheless). Free time. A desire to learn. Probably patience. What is a VPN and why do you need one? A VPN is a means of creating an encrypted tunnel that establishes a protected network when using public networks. My time in China taught me the importance…

As a web developer and someone who was borderline raised by the web, this is a topic that’s pretty close to my heart. For most people born before 2000, we have watched the web grow in prominence, fueled by the rise of the social media giants, from a playground for…

In 1999, Google was just another flailing, unprofitable internet startup. Despite having a powerful and popular search engine and several financial backers, founders Sergei Bryn and Larry Page had yet to find a way to make their platform profitable. Unbeknownst to them was that they were sitting on a treasure…

When the news broke in the summer of 2021 that El Salvador would become the first country to recognize a cryptocurrency — bitcoin, in this case — as legal tender, most people found themselves falling into a few distinct camps. The first group consisted of crypto enthusiasts, people who had…