Appwrite is an open-source, end-to-end Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform designed to simplify the process of building web and mobile applications. %[ https://appwrite.io/ ] Core Components of Appwrite User Authentication and Management Appwrite offers built-in user authentication and management s...
GraphQL is a powerful query language for APIs that allows developers to request and receive the data they need efficiently. In this step-by-step guide, we will walk you through the process of building a GraphQL API using Node.js, using airport data as a sample for the demo. Whether you're a beginner...
Now that Next.JS is an awesome frontend tool. How can we get HTML/CSS/JS Templates to work perfectly in a Next.JS project? This article will take you through the steps. Requirements To fully grasp the content, it's highly recommended that you have the following tools installed on your development en...
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2022 was a great year for my career and personal growth. I had my most "first times," and memorable moments were made. Here is a sneak peek into my 2022: Career Growth Technical Writing I started getting money from writing articles in February 2022. It's something I had not planned for at all. A fri...
Imagine testing APIs using your mobile device, either iPhone or Android. All APIs, including REST, GraphQL, WebSocket, SOAP, JSON RPC, XML, HTTP, and HTTPS. This article will show how we can test APIs on mobile devices using API TESTER. Prerequisites API TESTER Mobile Application Ready to Use API en...
Bootstrap is one of the simplest and most used CSS libraries. This article will guide you on configuring a NextJs project with Bootstrap SCSS and JS files. Codesandbox Demo %[ https://codesandbox.io/p/github/achingachris/next-bootstrap-template/draft/zealous-archimedes ] GitHub: %[ https://github.co...
json-server is a tool for creating mock REST API fast! To get started, ensure you have the following requirements: NodeJS (npm) Let's get started! On an empty folder, initiate a nodejs application by running the following on your terminal/CMD: npm init -y Once that is complete, you install the follo...
In my first week in phase 2 of Moringa School Software Engineering classes, I covered the basics of getting data from APIs and working with forms. The Code Challenge for the week had the following tasks: Fetch Transactions from an API and tabulate them. Add new transactions. The transaction added sh...
This post covers creating a simple weather search application using plain JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Demo and Source Code The project demo is live on codesandbox , and the source code is available on GitHub . %[ https://codesandbox.io/embed/weather-robot-phase-1-lzt9z9?fontsize=14&hidenavigation=1&t...
TL;DR This post will take you through installing JupyterLabs and how to add a NodeJS kernel to it in Ubuntu. Installing JupyterLabs For a better experience, you should install Jupyter Lab inside a virtual environment. sudo apt install python3-venv After the installation is complete, create a new env...
A state is the current data passed in React components. State management in React enables you to dynamically update data in Components. This post will take you through creating an initial state and an event to trigger a state update in Reactjs. Prerequisites: NodeJS Installed Knowledge of React Sour...
Strapi is an open-source Headless CMS. TL;DR: The demo source code to this article can be found on GitHub . To get started, you need to have the following on your computer: NodeJS v14 + Cloudinary Account Creating a Strapi Project To create a new strapi project, run the following: npx create-strapi-...
Near protocol is a decentralized application platform that gives developer-friendly features to build and develop smart contracts. Near offers the platform to build smart contracts in Rust and deploy them. By default, Near supports Rust and AssemblyScript. Rust is recommended for its greater develop...
