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Overcoming Self-Doubt As A Software Engineer

From depression to full-stack developer! A Nepalese man's inspiring journey of turning struggles into stepping stones, fueled by discipline, resilience & guidance, now pursuing a career in full-stack development with determination.

Code Refactoring For Better Maintainability And Efficiency

Code refactoring is the process of restructuring existing code without changing its external behavior. It improves maintainability, extensibility, and efficiency by making code more readable, modular, and performant.

Deploying TypeScript Node.js App With MySQL & Prisma On Raspberry Pi

Deploying app with & on : Install Raspbian OS, MySQL server, Prisma CLI & Node.js. Configure NGINX as reverse proxy & expose app using Ngrok. Run app with PM2.

Web Scraping With Python And BeautifulSoup: A Comprehensive Guide

Scrape Goodreads data with Python & BeautifulSoup! Extract book info like category, votes, title, description & more. Store data in CSV file using csv module.

Django React Purity: Free Full-Stack Project With Chakra UI & JWT Auth

Build a full-stack project with Django API Server & modern React UI (Chakra styled) using Django React Purity. Free, open-source, and production-ready with JWT Auth, Docker scripts, and permissive license.

AWS Bedrock Simplifies AI Integration With Managed Foundation Models

Integrate AI into apps with ease using AWS Bedrock, a managed service offering pre-trained foundation models & seamless integration via SDK/APIs

Traditional Web Crawling Vs LLM Agents: Choosing The Right Approach

Traditional web crawling & scraping are being replaced by Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT, offering dynamic adaptability & multi-tasking capabilities, but at a high computational cost & limited precision.

Secure Dev Environment With DigitalOcean & Ubuntu

Create Droplet on DigitalOcean, set up SSH key, configure initial server settings, install essential development tools and secure the environment.

Automate 80% Of Repetitive Coding Tasks With Exocoding

Skip repetitive coding tasks with Exocoding! This free tool generates clean, production-ready React/JS code in seconds, saving devs up to 80% of time and boosting productivity.

Explaining Framework Source Code With Vue-Source-Docs

Developed a frontend website explaining framework source codes. Started with Vite's hot module replacement, with more updates coming soon! github.com/vue-source-docs

Kubernetes Networking Basics: Services, Ports, And Ingress

Kubernetes basics: SVC, NodePort, ClusterIP, Ingress & NetworkPolicy. Expose services with `kubectl expose`, access with `curl` and port-forwarding. Understand ingress rules, YAML files and network policies for secure traffic flow.

10 Tools For Web Animations: Rive, LottieFiles, Blend4Web & More

Explore web animations with Rive (interactive & timeline-based), Adobe AfterEffects -> LottieFiles (vector exports to JSON), Blend4Web, Marmoset, and more!

Exploring Open Source With TanStack Updates & Side Projects

Welcome to my newsletter! I'll share updates on TanStack projects, side projects, YouTube channel highlights & cool picks. Let's explore new formats & learn together!

Kubernetes Ingress Vs NodePort: Choosing The Right Traffic Control

Ingress vs NetworkPolicy: Ingress provides HTTP/HTTPS routing & domain-based routing, while NodePort exposes a service on each node's port, but lacks advanced features like TLS termination or path-based routing.

Benefits Of IT Contracting: Flexibility & Higher Earning Potential

IT contracting offers flexibility & higher earning potential but comes with income uncertainty & finding consistent work. Research thoroughly before accepting a contract job to understand terms & conditions.

Finding Remote Tech Jobs: Skills In Demand And Best Practices

Find remote tech jobs on LinkedIn, We Work Remotely & FlexJobs. In-demand skills: software dev, cloud computing & cybersecurity. Set up a dedicated workspace & stick to a schedule for effective remote work.

Streamlining HR Tasks With Certified PEOs

Partnering with a PEO simplifies HR tasks, minimizes compliance risks & provides affordable benefits packages for SMBs, growing companies & global expanders.

ASO Plans: Self-Funded Arrangements For Predictable Claims History

ASO plans: self-funded arrangements where employers pay claims as they occur, offering cost savings, customization & predictability. Ideal for mid-sized to large companies & small businesses with predictable claims data.

Remote Platform Review: Global Hiring Made Easy

Remote platform: Employer of Record (EOR) service provider supporting hiring in 90+ countries with payroll management, compliance & benefits administration. Robust security measures protect sensitive data.

Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration Explained

Boost cross-region data transfers with Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration, leveraging CloudFront's edge locations for optimized network paths & reduced latency. Ideal for large-scale data processing, media streaming & backups.

Oyster EOR Platform Review: Simplifying Global Hiring & HR

Oyster is a B Corp certified EOR platform that helps businesses manage their international workforce in over 180 countries with payroll management, compliance engine, benefits administration & more.

Understanding Loops In Python: A Visual Guide

Loops are tricky for beginners! Concepts Illuminated's animations break down how Python code executes loops & more in 8 min on YouTube!

Unlocking Business Efficiency With IT Enabled Services (ITES)

ITES refers to services using info tech to improve business processes. Benefits include improved efficiency, reduced costs & enhanced scalability. Services offered: customer support, data processing, IT infrastructure management & more.

Understanding Transformers And Self-Attention Mechanisms

Transformers excel with self-attention, making data more accessible for pattern recognition. Combining CNN and RNN concepts, they simplify complex tasks like understanding language structures.

Training Neural Networks In Spreadsheets: Part 2

Deep neural network created & trained in a spreadsheet! Single hidden layer demonstrated. Team found it helpful for understanding concepts

Building An Image Recognizing Spreadsheet For CNNs

Team at Concepts Illuminated built an image recognizing spreadsheet using Convolutional Neural Networks. Recognizes letters X, T, L. Watch their 2-part series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QfFtUcuYCU & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pH0s0e62GT8

Visualizing Neural Networks In Spreadsheets: A Beginner's Guide

Learn neural networks in a spreadsheet! Concepts Illuminated's video series breaks down AND, XOR & half-adder functions for easy visualization & understanding of hidden layers.

TypeScript Vs JavaScript: Why Static Typing Matters

TypeScript vs JavaScript: Why You Should Switch to TypeScript for Reliable Web Development. TypeScript's static typing catches errors before runtime, making debugging easier & code more maintainable. Try it out!

Mastering TypeScript, Nest.js, React, And Chakra UI With Git

Learn TypeScript for safer JavaScript, Nest.js for scalable APIs, React for modern UIs, and Chakra UI for accessible design. Master Git for version control and Docker for deployment. Build a full-stack web app with these tools.

Resolving "PHP Not Found" Error With XAMPP On MacOS

Fix "PHP not found" error on macOS: Add XAMPP's PHP to your shell's PATH by editing .zshrc (for zsh users) or .bash_profile (for bash users), then restart terminal. Alternatively, install PHP with Homebrew for a system-wide installation.

Side Effects In Functional Programming: A Better Approach

Functional programming keeps core logic pure & predictable, handling side effects at the edges of the app with composition and new data instead of modifying existing state.

Laravel Telegram Logger Module Setup In 60 Seconds

Introducing tg-logger, a Laravel module for sending logs & error messages to Telegram. Easy setup, customizable topics & levels. Install via Composer, configure .env & config/tg-logger.php files.

OCA Java SE8 Programmer I Certification: Tricky Questions Revealed

Overloaded methods in Java can lead to tricky certification questions! Did you know that a private static void main() method is allowed, but won't be the entry point? And calling it from a public main will result in a compilation error!

Healthcare Data Security: Protecting Patient Privacy In A Digital Age

Healthcare data security is vital in the digital age. Robust cybersecurity measures like encryption & access controls safeguard patient info, preventing breaches that can lead to identity theft & compromised care.

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.

Composable Caching With Next.js And React Core Updates

New React & React Native updates: Composable caching with Next.js, View transitions in React Core, and more. Check out the latest news from Theodo Apps' newsletter.

Elixir Numbers Guide: Arbitrary-Precision Integers & IEEE 754 Floats

Arbitrary-precision integers & IEEE 754 double-precision floats supported. Math functions, decimal arithmetic & number formatting available. Integer ops faster than float, use less memory.

Elixir String Handling: A Comprehensive Guide

Mastering Elixir strings: binary data, pattern matching, Unicode, regular expressions, heredocs & more! A comprehensive guide covering all aspects of string manipulation in Elixir.

Elixir If And Unless: Expressions Not Statements

Mastering if & unless in Elixir: Understand them as expressions, use for simple conditions, prefer pattern matching & guards for clarity & readability.

Creating Invoices With HTML & CSS: A Comprehensive Template

Separate concerns in your code by breaking down sections like header, table & footer into smaller functions or modules. Use a robust templating engine & improve code organization for better maintenance.

Simplifying API Calls With UseEffect In React

In React, useEffect hook runs side effects like fetching data when component renders. Simplify or abstract it with inline fetch logic, IIFE, custom hooks, or pre-fetching at higher level to keep components clean.

.NET MAUI Button Text Alignment Challenge Solved

Align button text in .NET MAUI apps with custom handlers. Use `FormHandler.AlignButtonTextToLeftBottom()` to achieve precise control over alignment on iOS and Android platforms.

Docker Simplifies Development And Deployment For Developers Everywhere

Docker is a must-have skill for devs, increasing productivity, reducing system errors & making project deployments smoother. Platform-independent & widely adopted.

Angular Performance Optimization Techniques For Large-Scale Apps

Angular dev questions: performance optimization, testing, security & enterprise-level practices. Key areas include AOT compilation, lazy loading, unit testing, integration testing, input sanitization & micro-frontend architecture.

Daytona Simplifies Dev Workflow With Automated Env Setup

Participated in an online hackathon where setting up a dev environment took 3 hours, wasting valuable time. Discovered Daytona, an open-source Dev Environment Manager that automates setup & streamlines workflow, allowing devs to focus on code.

K6 Performance Testing For Modern Software Systems

k6 is used for performance testing in e-commerce, APIs, gaming & banking industries. It simulates traffic surges, tests API scalability & validates transaction reliability. Learn k6 scripting with JavaScript basics & explore advanced features.

Simplifying Dev Envs With Daytona: One-Command Setup

Streamline your dev workflow with Daytona, an open-source Development Environment Manager that sets up consistent environments in one command, eliminating version mismatches & dependency conflicts.

Android 14 Notes Role Limitations And Debugging

Android 14's NOTES role enables note-taking on tablets but not phones. Developer tries to enable it on Surface Duo running Android 15, but it doesn't work due to feature flags and missing icon on lock screen.

Fixing Docker Malware Warning On Mac OS Sequoia

Malware warning" on Docker Mac OS Sequoia? Try: `brew uninstall --cask docker --force`, `brew uninstall --formula docker --force`, then `brew install --cask docker`. Reinstall Docker Desktop, warning should disappear!

Retro'ing And Debugging 2024: Leadership Lessons Learned

Transformed career after ruptured tendon injury. Bridged 30-year age gap with junior devs through persistence & mutual learning, fostering innovation & growth. Adapted to code one-handed for 707 hours.

MERN Vs MEVN Stack Comparison For 2025 Development

MERN Stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) leads in full-stack dev due to flexibility & scalability. Other top choices: Flutter for mobile apps, AI/ML for AI & ML, Blockchain Dev for decentralized apps.

Active Vs Passive Voice In Tech Writing: Best Practices For Engineers

Use active voice for clear instructions & explanations, passive voice for scientific/procedural content. Balance both for clarity & tone.

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.

Exposing Python Script Via API To Control Heaters In Home Assistant

Control heaters from Home Assistant using exposed Python script via API. Built RESTful API with Flask, integrated with HA, and added Zigbee USB device support in a Dockerized environment.

Implementing Strapi For Scalable E-Learning Platforms

Strapi boosts e-learning platforms with flexible API, headless CMS architecture & scalability. Automate course access, sync user data & foster community engagement with seamless integrations.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 BC Efficiency Boosted By Generative AI

Generative AI & Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central revolutionize business operations & decision-making. AI automates reports, personalizes customer communication & generates "what-if" scenarios for better planning.

Role-Based Authentication In MERN Stack Applications

Implement Role-Based Authentication (RBAC) in MERN Stack: Assign roles, permissions & restrict access based on user roles for enhanced security & scalability.

Revolutionize GenAI Model Optimization With Humiris

Revolutionize GenAI model optimization with Humiris, achieving up to 80% cost savings without compromising quality. Integrate top-tier models like GPT-4o & Sonnet 3.5 for boosted accuracy by over 70%. Check us out on Product Hunt!

CTEs Simplify Complex SQL Queries And Reduce Errors

CTEs (Common Table Expressions) are temporary result sets that can be referenced in SQL queries, improving code readability and modularity. They're not just a refactoring technique, but sometimes necessary for filtering derived columns.

Exposing Home Assistant To The Internet With Cloudflare

Exposed Home Assistant to internet via Cloudflare for secure remote access, no port forwarding needed. Used milgradesec/cloudflared image & set up domain in Cloudflare dashboard.

PostgreSQL Embeddings With Pg_auto_embeddings

pg_auto_embeddings computes OpenAI model embeddings directly in PostgreSQL without extensions. Install with a single SQL script or use Docker for on-premise setup.

CodeIgniter Monitoring Package Released

Built CodeIgniter monitoring package to fill gap in monitoring solutions for this framework, often overlooked by larger tools like Sentry & Bugsnag. Now available via Composer and easy to install.

10 Essential Free Tools For Developers To Simplify Their Workflow

10 free dev tools to boost productivity: Visual Studio Code, Postman, Figma, GitHub Desktop, CodePen, Vercel, Heroku, Prettier, ESLint & ChatGPT! Simplify your workflow and take your coding skills to the next level!

Creating An Impressive Portfolio As A Junior Developer

Create an impressive portfolio as a junior dev by starting with small, realistic projects (To-Do App, API Integration, Basic Calculator). Write clean code & README, use real data, deploy & share on GitHub Pages or Vercel.

Code Coverage: A Misleading Metric In C#

Code coverage measures execution, not logic. Example: `IsHuman` method has 100% coverage but still fails with order change. Writing good unit tests is more important than code coverage.

5 Common Mistakes Junior Developers Make (And How To Avoid Them)

5 common mistakes junior devs make & how to avoid them: ignoring docs, blindly copying code, writing unreadable code, overcomplicating first projects & fear of asking questions. Learn from others' mistakes & grow!

Modeling Hierarchical Data With PostgreSQL

Recursive CTEs use `WITH RECURSIVE` clause to define recursive query, adjacency lists store each node's children separately & use joins, nested sets store ancestors/descendants in separate table & use range queries.

Setting Up Tests For React + Vite + TypeScript Apps

Set up tests for React + Vite + TS: Install jest, ts-jest, configure jest.config.ts, update tsconfig.json & vite.config.ts. Handle absolute imports with vite-tsconfig-paths & baseUrl in tsconfig.json. Get test coverage report via Jest.

Rethinking Career Goals For A Fresh Start

Rethink New Year's resolutions! Only 40-50% stick to them. Use the 'Step-by-Step Guide' to plan a yearly review, set SMART goals & track progress with technology. Celebrate achievements to maintain motivation

Transforming 2025: Entrepreneurship, Engineering, AI & Adventure

Starting entrepreneurial journey with friend's startup in 2025. Goals: become stronger full-stack engineer, contribute to community through writing & Dev.to competitions, explore AI & automation, and travel Southeast Asia.

Python Reigns As The Most Popular Language On GitHub

Python solidifies its position as the most popular language on GitHub with over 100 million developers using it for open-source and private projects due to its simplicity, community collaboration, and versatility.

Java Programming Books For 2025: Top 10 Picks

Java remains a top choice for devs due to its versatility & widespread use. Must-read books for 2025 include Head First Java, Effective Java & Java: The Complete Reference, covering all levels from basics to advanced concepts.

Word Subsets In PHP: Finding Universal Strings

Find universal strings in words1 where each string in words2 is a subset. Count max char freq in words2 & check each word in words1. Return universal words.

Python Universe: Weekly Reading List & Projects

Discover the latest in Python universe! This week's highlights: cuvner shows GitHub Actions coverage diffs, Python Concurrency explained, run Python in browser effortlessly & more. Check out new projects like FindMy.py, helium, fastcrud & klp!

Date Formatting Made Easy With Date-formatter-i18n

Make date formatting & localization effortless with date-formatter-i18n! Convert raw dates into readable formats across locales, display relative time like "3 days ago", and easily switch between languages. npm install date-formatter-localized

SPL: A Simpler Alternative To SQL For Complex Business Logic

SPL outshines SQL with its set-oriented design, discreteness & orderliness, making it easier to write efficient & readable code for complex business logic.

Revolutionizing Education With Immersive VR

Fresh Start: A virtual reality learning platform for immersive & interactive eduction. Utilizes VR, gamified learning & GitHub Models for an engaging user experience. Built with React + Vite & powered by GitHub Copilot

Google's Peer Bonus System: Recognizing Exceptional Contributions

Google's Peer Bonus system rewards outstanding work with $100 bonuses, fostering a culture of appreciation & collaboration. Employees can also give non-monetary Kudos for smaller acts of kindness or helpfulness.

Top 10 Early Childhood Education Jobs: Shaping Young Minds

10 Early Childhood Education jobs: Preschool Teacher, Childcare Center Director, Special Ed Teacher & more! Shape young minds, make a lasting impact & choose from diverse roles that combine passion with personal fulfillment.

Monad Chain: Scalable Ethereum Virtual Machine With 10k TPS

Monad Chain: a layer 1 blockchain platform enhancing Ethereum's performance with 10k TPS, parallel execution & low gas fees, while maintaining EVM compatibility & decentralization.

Rust Integration With .NET Aspire Via Dapr

Integrate Rust app (Spin) with .NET using Dapr: service invocation & pub-sub. Create custom resource command in Aspire dashboard to re-build Spin app.

Unlock Native Date Formatting With Intl.DateTimeFormat

Intl.DateTimeFormat` is a native JS API for formatting dates & times, offering high perf, built-in localization, and type safety, often outperforming external libs like Moment.js or date-fns.

Tech Trends In 2025: AI, Cloud Computing, And Web 3.0

Tech in 2025: AI leads the way with GPT-5 promising 100x advancements, while cloud computing & DevOps surge, but also raises cybersecurity threats & job displacement concerns.

Releem Product Update: Schema Checks, Windows Agent & More

Releem updated with new features: Schema Checks, Releem Agent for Windows, improved index recommendations & execution plan analysis, and more accurate latency metrics. Contribute on GitHub!

Debunking Java Myths: Separating Fact From Fiction

Java is not too hard to learn, despite its complexity. It's versatile & platform-independent, making it suitable for various industries & tasks, from Android app dev to enterprise software solutions.

Revolutionizing Language Acquisition With AI-Powered Tools

AI is revolutionizing language learning with features like Explain My Answer & Roleplay on Duolingo, automated quizzes & dictation exercises on La langue française, and personalized coaching on Aimigo.

Building Your Dream SaaS With Open-Source Tools

Building your dream SaaS in 2025 just got easier with large language models making coding & managing apps a breeze. Check out these open-source tools: AI SDR-Kit, OpenHands, Shadcn, Posthog, Neon & more!

Why Developers' Learning Ability Declines Over Time

Cognitive fatigue & comfort zones can hinder learning in devs. Practice time mgmt, break tasks, adopt a growth mindset & explore new tools to stay relevant & competitive in the tech industry.

Balancing Human Potential With AI Advancements

AI & Humans: Collaboration or Competition? Article highlights strengths of both, but raises concerns on bias, accountability & privacy. Tech giants weigh in, but article feels lengthy & disconnected at times.

AWS CodeBuild Integrates With GitHub Actions Runners

AWS CodeBuild now integrates with GitHub Actions, allowing self-hosted runners in CodeBuild containers to process workflow jobs. This simplifies operations & potentially reduces costs & improves performance compared to previous setups.

RODIT: Decentralized Identity Token For Secure Digital Identities

RODIT: Decentralized Identity Token using blockchain tech for secure & verifiable digital identities. Randomly-generated, open-source & secure with Ed25519 digital signatures.

Unlocking Efficiency With AI-Powered Automation

AI Agent Teams: groups of specialized AI agents working together to achieve a common goal. They divide complex projects into smaller roles, enhancing teamwork, accelerating problem-solving & improving accuracy.

Creating A Custom Copilot With Microsoft Tools

Create a new flow in Power Automate, add inputs for variables & send an email with feedback results using triggerBody() function. Publish the flow & refresh Testing pane to test the agent.

Building A Reliable Notification System With AWS Services

Built a notification system for NBA games using Amazon SNS, AWS Lambda, Python & SportData. Efficiently create reliable notifications with AWS services.

Proper Image Pathing For Web Development

Properly organize project folders to ensure easy access to image files and avoid issues when adding images to webpages with correct paths.