Async Code Demystified: Promises, Fetch, and useEffect
by Before we start digging into the world of Promises, Fetch API, and related topics, it is important to understand the difference between synchronous (sync) and …
Category: The Miners’ Guide to Code Crafting
Introduction to Relational Databases and SQLAn introduction to relational databases - Where do they come from? Where do they live? What do they eat?
by Hi! I hope you’re enjoying The Miners’ Guide to Code Crafting series. Today, we’re diving into databases — one of the most essential tools in …
React: First Puzzle Pieces — Your Easy-to-Follow GuideWith so much React content out there, it’s easy to feel lost, right? Then, let’s simplify JSX, props, conditional rendering, and more!
by React is one of the most popular tools out there… but sometimes, it can feel like a maze, right? Where do you even start? Well, …
Setting the backstage: Rack and SinatraBuilding Web Applications with Ruby, Rack and Sinatra
by Welcome to this practical guide on how to build web applications using Ruby, Rack, and Sinatra — complete with automated testing using RSpec. This post …
Linters, Formatters… Same Thing? — Static Analysis ClarifiedLinters... Formatters... Aren’t they the same thing? And what is this so-called static analysis? More importantly, does it matter to you?
Let’s dive into the importance of static analysis while developing apps. (Because yes, formatters and linters are different, even though both play crucial roles in …
Ruby for the Curious: A Hands-On Guide to Getting StartedRuby Basics to Pro Tips: Learn by Doing!
by If you’ve reached this post, you’re likely discovering and exploring the Ruby language, so, this article was made for you! The idea here is to …
JavaScript Beginner’s GuideExploring JS fundamentals, including let vs var, functions vs arrow functions, DOM API interaction, and more!
JavaScript is one of the first steps for those starting their frontend journey. But what are the basic concepts we need to understand before we …
REST, RESTful APIs, and API documentationA dive-in on the most used architectural style to communicate between modern web applications!
Why do applications communicate between themselves? As software complexity scales and many applications can have multiple features and requirements for users, interoperability between softwares are …
Code review and team communicationHow not to suck as a teammate
by Before there was code, there were people. And after, too. So I will start this post by telling you: you work with people. “Oh, I …
Fundamentals of HTTP and Web Development
Web development is the backbone of the Internet. Understanding its core concepts is essential for anyone looking to build websites and applications. In this blog …