node-js
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.
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...
How to Use Node.js Temporal Workflows to Batch Process Operations
September 30, 2022
Temporal is a great tool for batch processing—in this post, we’ll show you all of the solutions that Temporal provides for when you need to handle tens, hundreds, or even thousands of operations.
Should You Trust Your API with tRPC?
September 20, 2022
How much should you trust your APIs? Trust between the frontend and backend is fundamental—in most modern web applications, both sides are ultimately accountable for the application.
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....
How to Migrate Your Node.js App from Raw SQL to an ORM
August 19, 2022
Will your application code stand the test of time—or will it go the way of the dinosaurs? Whether you’re a business owner or a Node.js consultant, the longevity of your project is strongly linked...
Intro to Event-Driven Node.js with MQTT
August 5, 2022
The "Internet of Things" is growing larger than ever. Manufacturers continue to develop more "smart" household appliances with features like control via smartphone, smart speaker integrations, and...
Battle of the Node.js ORMs: Objection vs. Prisma vs. Sequelize
July 22, 2022
You know them, you love them, but when you have 3,524 packages with the tag ORM available at NPM, deciding on one ORM may be a little bit overwhelming. Comparing three of the most-used ORMs will help...
Run AWS Lambda and Node.js locally with docker-compose and LocalStack
June 9, 2022
AWS is an essential tool in many developers’ toolboxes, but using AWS in a development environment can be tricky. Developers who just want to write some code are often frustrated using the AWS...
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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