Introduction In the software development realm, our mission transcends code; we must be architects of solutions and masters of problem-solving. One tried-and-true tool for problem-solving that I often find myself turning to is the humble flowchart. …

Introduction As developers, one thing we find ourselves frequently doing when working on software projects is setting up development environments. With all the advancements happening in DevOps, we are spoiled for choice when it comes to this. Regardless, setting up an environment can be tedious and time-consuming, especially when you just…

This post was originally published on my blog. The internet is everywhere. Unless by some fluke this has blown up beyond my wildest dreams, I bet you’re reading this on an internet-connected device. This is likely one of many connected devices that you own. The dawn of the Internet of…

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…