Some of my recent thoughts on design, development, and the tech industry.
My Initial Server Setup Checklist
A comprehensive checklist for setting up a secure VPS server with Ubuntu. Covers system updates, user management, SSH configuration, firewall setup, and security tools.
Enums as arrays in PostgreSQL - Updated 2024
Learn how to use PostgreSQL enums with arrays for data validation and integrity. Complete guide with examples and PostgreSQL 16 updates.
KidzLog
KidzLog is a comprehensive childcare management system designed to streamline operations for childcare providers, from attendance tracking to billing and payments.
3 Ways to Run NestJS Cron Jobs When Running Multiple Instances
Learn three effective methods to handle cron jobs in a multi-instance NestJS environment. From named instances to database locking strategies.
FindChildcare.ca
FindChildcare.ca is a comprehensive directory of home and center-based childcare providers across Canada, designed to help parents find childcare easily.
Debugging Multiple NestJS Applications in VSCode
Learn how to set up and debug multiple NestJS applications simultaneously in VSCode. Complete guide with launch.json configuration and debugging tips.
SpellCheckMySite.com
SpellCheckMySite.com is a simple tool that finds spelling mistakes on a web page. You provide a URL, it scans it and shows possible spelling mistakes.
How to Integrate Google reCAPTCHA v3 with NestJS in 3 Easy Steps
Learn how to integrate Google reCAPTCHA v3 with your NestJS application in just 3 easy steps. Complete guide with code examples for spam protection.
Using Check Constraints in PostgreSQL for Value Validation
Explore how check constraints in PostgreSQL can be used for effective value validation, offering flexibility and control over data integrity.
Building MapleStack: Enhancing Email Capabilities with Mailgun
Explore how Mailgun enhances MapleStack’s email capabilities, ensuring reliable delivery, scalability, and detailed analytics for effective user communication.
Building MapleStack: Securing Connections with Let's Encrypt
Explore how Let’s Encrypt provides free SSL/TLS certificates, enhancing security and trust for MapleStack.
Building MapleStack: AWS S3 for Data Storage
Explore how AWS S3 provides scalable and secure storage for MapleStack, handling everything from job listings to user data.
Building MapleStack: Simplifying User Authorization with AWS Cognito
Explore how AWS Cognito simplifies user authorization in MapleStack, enhancing security and scalability while streamlining user management.
Building MapleStack: Tailwind CSS for Streamlined Styling
Explore how Tailwind CSS enhances MapleStack’s UI with utility-first styling, enabling rapid design iterations and responsive layouts.
Building MapleStack: React for an interactive user interface
Explore how React powers MapleStack’s frontend, enabling dynamic and interactive user experiences.
Building MapleStack: NestJS for Server-Side Operations
Discover how NestJS serves as the backbone of MapleStack, handling server-side operations like API requests, data scraping, and scheduled tasks.
Building MapleStack: PostgreSQL for Data Storage
Discover how PostgreSQL serves as the backbone of MapleStack, providing reliable and scalable data storage for job listings, applications, and user management.
MapleStack
MapleStack is a job board connecting companies to tech talents in Canada. It focuses on jobs in the technology field from software developers, to product managers, UX designers and social media managers.
How to resolve a blacklisted domain
Learn how to quickly resolve a blacklisted domain issue with SpamHaus. Step-by-step guide to get your domain removed from blacklists and prevent future issues.
How I built MapleStack's waitlist with AI: ChatGPT vs Bard
Comparing ChatGPT and Bard AI tools while building MapleStack's waitlist form. Learn how I used AI to generate React components and AWS Lambda functions in minutes.
Using DataLoader in GraphQL
Learn how to solve the N+1 problem in GraphQL using DataLoader for batching and caching requests. Practical examples with Apollo Server and TypeScript.
GraphQL Server - Apollo, KoaJS and Typescript implementation
Learn how to set up a GraphQL server in NodeJS using Apollo, KoaJS and TypeScript. Complete guide with schema creation, resolvers, and practical examples.
Using Typescript in NodeJS development
Learn how to set up your NodeJS development environment with TypeScript for type safety and better error handling. Build a simple KoaJS web server with TypeScript configuration.
Building a Custom Content Slider (Carousel) in Angular
Learn how to build a custom content slider or carousel in Angular that can display any type of HTML content, including images, text, and videos.
Saza: Open Source mobile and desktop Stellar wallet release.
Saza wallet is an open source mobile and desktop wallet for Stellar. It supports all Stellar operations, including the sparsely supported path-payment operation.
Pre-authorized transaction on the Stellar network
Learn how to create pre-authorized transactions on the Stellar network using JavaScript. This guide covers the multi-signature feature and how to build a pre-authorized payment transaction.
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