Sandbox is a very popular term in computer security. You have probably seen or heard in movies where a character says – “let’s run this malware in a sandbox and see what it’s doing.” However, did you know that developers also use sandboxes in software development? A sandbox in software development is a safe testing … Read more
The general performance, maintenance, and scalability of an application or system depend highly on the code structure. Unfortunately, due to the complex nature of software development, developers working on an application might resolve to use anti-patterns as a quick solution to a problem. Unfortunately, most of these anti-patterns end up causing problems to the general … Read more
You might have used tools like Postman and Insomnia to test API endpoints of your application. These interactive tools offer the Graphical User Interface(GUI) with additional features. Meanwhile, you can perform the same task with a minimalist approach. That is where tools like cURL come into action. It can be used whether as a CLI utility or as a … Read more
There are so many different kinds of websites available on the internet, each with its own capabilities and shortcomings. These websites are made possible through a wide variety of web development frameworks that also share those characteristics. But why are there so many web development frameworks? Here are eight reasons why there are so many … Read more
JavaScript is a versatile and flexible language used for various applications, both on the web and in standalone desktop or mobile programs. However, like other programming languages, it comes with several drawbacks every developer should know. So, what are the bad things about JavaScript that experienced developers don’t talk about? Here are 15 bad things … Read more
JavaScript is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, used by millions of developers to create websites and web applications. However, with the advent of new languages like Web Assembly and TypeScript, there’s a growing discussion about whether or not JavaScript will soon become obsolete. JavaScript is not likely to become obsolete … Read more
Software engineers have an understanding of all the pieces that go into developing software, but it doesn’t mean they know how to hack
Thinking about becoming a programmer can be a challenging idea in itself. Many people think you have to be smart to become a programmer. Others see programming as a hard profession. Just like many other things in life when starting out, learning how to program is hard. I know because I was there when starting … Read more
Looking to improve your skillset as a software engineer is always a good indicator you are passionate about developing software. One common question new developers tend to ask is whether they should commit to master branch their work. I hope this article provides you with meaningful insights into this practice. Master branch often reflects the … Read more
Software Development has evolved dramatically over the last 10+ years. Prior to the development of Frontend JavaScript frameworks, multiple projects relied on the backend, including its security. With more advances on the client-side, the level of responsibility has increased equally on both ends. However, is the JavaScript Client-Side Secure? In short, JavaScript client-side applications are … Read more