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Comparing Schema Validation Libraries: AJV, Joi, Yup, and Zod
February 3, 2023
Overwhelmed by the options for schema validation? Comparing tools can be confusing. With so many options, how do you know which one is best for your needs? In this post, we’ll compare AJV, Joi, Yup,...
PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, & MongoDB: Choosing a Database for a Node.js App
December 9, 2022
If you're looking for a database for your Node.js application, Postgres, DynamoDB and MongoDB are all great options.
Use LocalStack to Build a Development Environment for a Serverless App
November 11, 2022
Local development environments allow you to speed up both development and the feedback cycle for your Serverless apps. The LocalStack plugin gives you the tools to build local development...
Implement Event Sourcing and CQRS in Node.js
October 28, 2022
Think Event Sourcing and CQRS are just new buzz architectures that can’t be put into practice? Think again! This post will show both the theory behind Event Sourcing and how to implement Event...
Stateful Mock Server: One Library to Mock Them All
October 25, 2022
While there are many tools available that assist with mocking, at least when it comes to GraphQL, none of them supports a very desirable feature: statefulness. We at Bitovi went on a mission to...
Use @bitovi/querystring-parser With Your Favorite ORM
October 24, 2022
The @bitovi/querystring-parser library helps to parse query parameters into a moderately complicated database query. It could help the client query the database directly via query parameters.
Let Node.js Make Your Coffee with MQTT and the Internet of Things
October 14, 2022
In our last MQTT blog post, we got a basic proof of concept MQTT broker up and running. Now let’s get it one step closer to being something useful: a home automation server.
Backend Basics: Anatomy of a Node API
September 16, 2022
Understanding how your app functions is just as important as understanding how to build the app. Having a foundational knowledge of Node.js apps gives you the tools you need to build successful APIs....
Fundamentals of Relational Database Normalization
September 6, 2022
It cannot be emphasized enough—the structural model of your data will set the foundation for the rest of your app. Sometimes we spend so much time focusing on the next great library, utility, or...
8 Best Practices for Perfect CSS Documentation
In the world of CSS, documentation is underused. Since documentation is not visible to the end user, its value is often overlooked by clients. Also, if it’s your first time documenting code, it can be difficult...
Envato Tuts + Article
The Key to Building Large JavaScript Apps: The Modlet Workflow
You're a developer working on a "large JavaScript application" and you've noticed some issues on your project. New team members struggle to find where everything is located...
CSS-Tricks Article
Streaming Data with Fetch() and NDJSON
Streams are trickling into the scene as we search for ways to improve performance. What if instead of waiting for our entire ajax response to complete, we could start showing...
David Walsh Blog Article
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We use a set of checklists to keep us on track and ensure reproducible quality on every project.
