Should You Use char, varchar, or text in PostgreSQL?
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What are the differences between char, varchar, and text in PostgreSQL, and which one should you choose?
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7 Awesome Free APIs for Your Next Node.js Project
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Stop overthinking what you should build next and start creating awesome Node.js portfolio projects to showcase your skills.
Backend Portfolio Projects for Developers Who Dread CSS
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Create a beautiful portfolio of backend projects that put your best foot forward without writing a single line of CSS.
3 Reasons Why Async/Await Is Better Than Chaining Promises
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Why use async/await when you can use promises instead? Here's why async/await excels at asynchronous JavaScript code.
Using Callbacks With Async/Await
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How do you make a callback-based asynchronous function work nicely with async/await? You promisify it.
Avoid This Mistake When Caching Asynchronous Results
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Caching is hard. Caching asynchronous results is even harder. Learn how to properly cache promise results in JavaScript.
Understanding Async & Await
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Async/await can be intimidating. With a little guidance, you can write modern asynchronous JavaScript code that just works.
Why Async/Await Inside forEach Is a Bad Idea
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Using async/await inside forEach often leads to confusion. Here is how to run multiple asynchronous tasks instead.
Why You Shouldn't Mix Promise.then() With Async/Await Syntax
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Mixing Promise.then() with async/await syntax is a recipe for bugs. Here's why you should avoid it and what to do instead.
14 Linting Rules To Help You Write Asynchronous Code in JavaScript
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A compiled list of linting rules to specifically help you with writing asynchronous code in JavaScript and Node.js.
Run Concurrent Tasks With a Limit Using Pure JavaScript
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Run asynchronous tasks with a concurrency limit without having to rely on an external library.
How Do You Start a Node.js Server in Production?
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Confidently start a Node.js app that's always available to serve incoming requests, just like you programmed it.
A Memory Trick To Remember When to Use for...of vs for...in
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When should you use for...of vs for...in? This neat memory trick has saved me countless Google searches.
Synchronous vs Asynchronous Callbacks
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Improve your understanding of asynchronous code by learning the difference between synchronous and asynchronous callbacks.
The Talk That Made Me Finally Understand How the Event Loop Works
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What is the event loop and how does it work? After this talk I finally understood asynchronous code in JavaScript/Node.js.
A Visual Guide to Refactoring Callback Functions to Promises & Async/await
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Nested callbacks can be stressful. Use this technique to confidently refactor messy callbacks into clean async/await.
Why Storing Files in the Database Is Considered Bad Practice
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Everyone says you shouldn't store files in the database, but why? Find out why and learn a better approach to file storage.
Send a File With Axios in Node.js
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Everything you need to know about sending files with axios in Node.js — from creating a form to setting the right headers.
Fix "Unexpected field" Error From Multer
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Learn how to decypher & fix this cryptic error message from multer, and finally implement working file uploads in Node.js.
Why Your calc() Function in CSS Might Be Broken
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You've fiddled with calc() a dozen times. Learn the common mistake devs make with math in CSS and finally fix your issue.
Logging with Pino and AsyncLocalStorage in Node.js
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From a lousy dump of debug statements to a powerful debugging tool. Learn how to apply contextual logging in Node.js.
ES Modules in Node.js
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My notes on the ES Modules in Node.js presentation by Gil Tayar at Nodeconf Remote.
Getting Started with Eleventy
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My notes on the Egghead course "Getting Started with Eleventy" by Khaled Garbaya.
Node.js 15 Is Out! What Does It Mean for You?
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How does this new major release affect you? Find out what the breaking changes are and how to use the new features.
Set up Automated Deployments From Github With Webhook
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Set up Heroku-like auto-deployments on your server. Redeploy every time you push to your Github repository.
Fix "Permission Denied" Error From Github
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Random Github permission errors are frustrating and keep you from doing the real work. Let's fix them and get on with our day.
4 Essential Steps to Securing a VPS
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How do you protect your data and keep the bad guys out? These 4 security measures will go a long way in securing your server.
Deploying to Github Pages? Don't Forget to Fix Your Links
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Is your site not working after deploying to Github Pages? Learn the #1 reason why deployments to Github Pages fail and how to fix it.
Host Your Personal Projects on a Single VPS
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How do you serve multiple apps from one VPS? Save money and learn valuable skills by hosting your projects on a VPS.
From PM2 to Docker: Cluster Mode
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How do you cluster a Node.js app that lives inside a container? Learn how to utilise all CPU cores with Docker.
From PM2 to Docker: Automatic Restarts
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Migrating from PM2 to Docker? Curious if Docker can live up to PM2? Let's compare automatic restarts between the two tools.
Install MySQL With PhpMyAdmin Using Docker
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Quickly install MySQL and phpMyAdmin using Docker without bloating your machine. Spin up and bring everything down with just a single command.
Docker Compose Syntax: Volume or Bind Mount?
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A Docker Compose file can be confusing. "Is this a volume or a bind mount?" By the end of this article, you'll stop guessing and will know in an instant.
4 Reasons Why Your Docker Containers Can't Talk to Each Other
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Avoid wasted hours spent on debugging container networking issues by trying these 4 troubleshooting steps.
Automate Your Docker Deployments
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Deploying with Docker, how is it done? In this tutorial, you're going to learn a straightforward way to automate your deployments.
Exposing a Port in Docker, What Does It Do?
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Expose doesn't do much. Most people confuse exposing a port with publishing a port. Here are a few misconceptions you should avoid.
Process Signals Inside Docker Containers
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There are some gotchas to handling process signals inside Docker containers. Here's what they are and how you should best avoid them.
Why Docker? What's All the Hype About?
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What problems does Docker solve? And is it something you should use? Using real-world scenarios I explain why Docker might, or might not, be relevant for you.
A Beginner's Guide to Building a Docker Image of Your Node.js Application
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Getting your application in front of your users is not a trivial process. Docker makes deploying your app a lot easier. This detailed guide will teach you how to create a Docker image from your Node.js application.
6 Common Sequelize Queries Explained in SQL
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Writing SQL queries can be daunting. We'll unveil the magic by translating 6 common Sequelize queries into raw SQL.
How to Fix Your EJS Modals When They Don't Show the Correct Info
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Does your EJS page behave incorrectly? You click on a button to open a modal only to find out it shows the wrong text? Let's examine the id attribute and how this might be the cause of the problem.