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Kihuni @skihuni

Software Developer specializing in backend Systems and Technical Writing.

Django REST Framework Task Manager API Personalization

Updated Task Model with created_by field added to link tasks to their creators. Modified views for user ownership & updated serializer to make created_by read-only. Tested with Postman to confirm ownership.

Django REST Framework Tutorial: Building A Task Manager API

Django + Django REST Framework = powerful combo for building RESTful APIs. Follow our step-by-step tutorial to set up a Task Manager API, from creating a virtual environment to defining a simple model.

Test APIs In 15 Minutes With Postman, No Code Needed

Test APIs like a pro in 15 minutes with Postman! Send your first request, add tests to verify results, and automate multiple tests with collections. No code needed! Download Postman now and start testing with confidence.

Building A Simple REST API With Django REST Framework

Django REST Framework simplifies building APIs, enabling seamless communication between frontend & backend systems. This guide builds a simple REST API to manage books using DRF's powerful toolkit built on top of Django.

API Planning: Code-First Vs Design-First Approaches Compared

Choose between Code-First (faster, but limited collaboration) or Design-First (slower, but promotes early team collaboration), considering project needs, team size & long-term goals.

APIs: Invisible Bridges Powering Digital World

APIs act as "waiters" between software apps, solving integration, security & efficiency issues. They come in types (private, public, partner) & styles (REST, GraphQL, SOAP), with a request-response cycle & numerous business benefits.

API Development Success Through Structured Planning And Collaboration

Turning lessons into actionable goals by monetizing skills through hackathons, content writing & freelancing. Building real-world projects like Collabsphere with CoLabsAPI contributions.

GitHub Copilot Streamlines Development With Fresh Slate API

Built Fresh Slate API with Django & Django REST Framework using GitHub Copilot for code suggestions, boilerplate generation & error solutions. Streamlined dev process, focusing on core functionality & logic.

Building Secure Authentication With Django And JWT Tokens

Building a secure & scalable auth system with Django & DRF for real-time collaboration platforms like CollabSphere, featuring email-based auth, role-based access control & multi-device support.

Setting Up CollabSphere With Modular Architecture

Setting up CollabSphere with modular architecture: separating users, rooms, and chat into distinct components for scalability, maintainability, and reusability.

Building A Real-Time Chat Platform With Django From Scratch

Building a real-time collaborative chat platform with Django, covering user authentication, data relationships, scalable architecture & more. Follow along as I share my journey of building CollabSphere from scratch!