ES6 `.reduce` helper explained
Photo by Joshua Aragon on Unsplash One of the most powerful but often misunderstood array helpers in JavaScript is the .reduce method. Its primary function is to take an array and reduce it down to a single …
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MongoDB Security: Users, Roles, and Encryption
Photo by FLY:D on Unsplash Security is a paramount concern when deploying any database, and MongoDB is no exception. From role-based access control to data encryption, MongoDB offers various features to help you secure your data. …
How Node.js Works Under the Hood: A Deep Dive
Image from Stephen Grider’s Advanced Nodejs course. Node.js has become one of the most popular environments for building web applications, APIs, and more. However, to fully utilize its power, it’s crucial to understand what happens under …
Understanding Processes, Threads, and Scheduling in Node.js
When it comes to understanding the internal workings of any programming environment, concepts like processes, threads, and scheduling play a vital role. These building blocks lay the foundation for performance, speed, and how tasks are …
The Continuous Integration Flow: A Step-by-Step Guide
Continuous Integration workflow, image credit: Semaphore Continuous Integration (CI) has become a cornerstone in modern software development practices. It helps software teams detect issues early in the development cycle, thus enhancing code quality and streamlining …
The JavascripEvent Loop
The javascript event loop, image credits Node.js has earned its fame in part because of its ability to handle concurrent operations without the complexities of multi-threading. The secret weapon behind Node.js’s prowess in this area is …
Understanding Primitive Types vs. Object Types in TypeScript
Photo by Rahul Mishra on Unsplash TypeScript, a superset of JavaScript, enhances the language by adding static types. The type system in TypeScript is rich and offers ways to describe various kinds of JavaScript values. Broadly, …
Why you should be using Typescript
TypeScript can be thought of as a helpful companion that watches your back as you code, providing valuable insights that can catch errors, enforce best practices, and improve code maintainability. In this article, we’ll explore …
Understanding Class Modifiers in TypeScript: Public, Private, and Protected
Class modifiers in TS, image from Stephen Griders Typescript course TypeScript enhances JavaScript’s object-oriented programming capabilities by adding features like classes and access modifiers. Class access modifiers in TypeScript help control the visibility and accessibility …
The any Type in TypeScript: A Double-Edged Sword
In TypeScript, types are crucial for catching errors during development, enhancing code readability, and ensuring code quality. However, there exists a special type called any, which, as the name suggests, allows a variable to be …