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A Comprehensive Guide to Logging the right way
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A Comprehensive Guide to Logging the right way

This article will cover various aspects of logging, including the significance and advantages of logging, an essential checklist for logging best practices, the minimum data required for logs, and a comprehensive overview of different types of logs, along with their formats.

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Solomon Eseme

6/14/2023

I Analysed 20,000 Software Engineering Books on Amazon (Here’s what I discovered)
Database

I Analysed 20,000 Software Engineering Books on Amazon (Here’s what I discovered)

Software engineering is a complex and rapidly evolving field that requires a solid understanding of programming languages, software architecture, and system design. To gain expertise in this field, many aspiring and experienced Software engineers turn to books as a source of knowledge and guidance. With so many books available on the market, it can be […]

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Solomon Eseme

4/3/2023

Getting Started with API Monitoring using Treblle
Backend

Getting Started with API Monitoring using Treblle

As the API is serving millions of users around the world, how do you anticipate problems or critical issues that can impair the functioning of the application? The process of constantly monitoring and observing your API either manually or automatically is called API Monitoring and Observability.

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Solomon Eseme

3/13/2023

How to Authenticate Users in React using Firebase (Step-by-Step Guide)
Frontend

How to Authenticate Users in React using Firebase (Step-by-Step Guide)

In this article, we are going to be learning how to authenticate users in our React app using firebase auth.

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Success Ibekwe

3/13/2023

API Security Best Practices
Backend

API Security Best Practices

APIs act as a bridge between different systems, allowing them to communicate and exchange data in a secure and reliable manner. In this article, we will explore API Security Best Practices for securing APIs.

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Ibukun oluwaseyi

3/8/2023

Authentication: Token-Based Auth vs. Session-Based Auth
Backend

Authentication: Token-Based Auth vs. Session-Based Auth

Authentication is a crucial aspect of web application security that ensures the privacy and security of sensitive information. It is a process of verifying the identity of individuals, entities, or websites trying to access private information.

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Ibukun oluwaseyi

3/7/2023

Maximizing Performance: Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Your Mac After an Update
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Maximizing Performance: Tips and Tricks for Optimizing Your Mac After an Update

Using a Mac can give you an amazing experience. Of course, we all try to keep our Apple devices in the right condition to reap maximum benefits. We expect it to work smoothly and efficiently.

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Solomon Eseme

2/28/2023

The Future of Software Development: The Rise of Backend as a Service (BaaS)
Backend

The Future of Software Development: The Rise of Backend as a Service (BaaS)

As technology is evolving at a rapid pace, it is no surprise that software development is also changing. Nowadays, one of the latest trends in software development is Backend as a Service (BaaS).

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Solomon Eseme

2/21/2023

Top 5 GoLang Frameworks (2023)
Database

Top 5 GoLang Frameworks (2023)

GoLang has gained significant adoption since released into the technology market by Google in 2007. According to the 2023 Stackoverflow survey, Golang became the 3rd most wanted and 8th most loved programming language in the software engineering industry. This increase in adoption makes Golang a must-learn for software engineers geared towards building innovative

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Solomon Eseme

11/3/2022

Backend Development: The Ultimate Guide (2023)
Backend

Backend Development: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

The Ultimate Guide to learning Backend Development 2022. Hello Backenders, In this article, I am going to show you everything you need to learn backend development in 2021 from knowing nothing about backend development to getting your first job as a Backend Developer. To come up with this list, I have consulted with different Backend […]

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Solomon Eseme

9/28/2022

What is Blockchain? Everything You Need to Know
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What is Blockchain? Everything You Need to Know

Blockchain comes among the industries that show enormous hype these days. With a wide spectrum of features and benefits, blockchain technology is one of the pioneer industries forming its roots today.  Since the blockchain industry was invented near 2008-2009, the blockchain industry has become the best friend of sectors like finance, automation, manufacturing, and other

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Solomon Eseme

8/30/2022

API Design Best Practices: A deep-dive (2023)
Backend

API Design Best Practices: A deep-dive (2023)

Web development is not complete if there is no smooth interaction between the client and the server side which makes API design best practices a necessary skill for developers. The web is made up of two parts the frontend and the backend. The front-end is also known as the client-side which involves what the user […]

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Success Ibekwe

8/3/2022

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