Error-Proof Code: The Power of Either and Maybe Containers
Alex Rivers
Mastering Error Handling with Container Types in TypeScript The Struggle is Real: Dealing with Null and Undefined We’ve all been there – stuck in a never-ending battle with null and…
API Design
Mastering GraphQL Error Handling: Unions and Interfaces
The Power of GraphQL: Revolutionizing Error Handling When it comes to building robust APIs, error handling is a crucial aspect that cannot be overlooked. GraphQL, a query language for APIs,…
GraphQL Middleware: Unlocking Directive Power
Unlocking the Power of GraphQL Directives The Middleware Analogy To better comprehend directives, let’s draw an analogy with middleware functions in Express.js. In Express, middleware functions are used to manipulate…
Get Started with TypeScript: A Beginner’s Guide
From Skeptic to Believer: My Journey with TypeScript The Initial Skepticism I used to think that the errors fixed by type systems were easily avoidable, and that writing type-free JavaScript…
Polymorphic JavaScript Functions: The Performance Impact
Unlocking JavaScript Performance: The Battle Between Polymorphic and Monomorphic Functions What is Performance? In the context of computer programs, performance refers to how quickly or efficiently a program can execute.…
Optimize GraphQL Resolvers: Avoid Overfetching
Unlock the Power of GraphQL Resolvers The Problem with REST In REST, there are two ways to architect and design new requirements: create a new endpoint or reuse an existing…
Simplify API Development: GraphQL vs REST
The Hidden Benefits of GraphQL: Making Data Accessible to Everyone The Ice Cream Conundrum Imagine you’re craving ice cream on a warm summer day. You want to know which flavor…
Design a Winning RESTful API: Essential Guide for Developers
Crafting a Seamless API User Experience When building an API, it’s easy to focus on the product’s UI and UX, overlooking the importance of creating a good UX for APIs…
Build a Scalable GraphQL Server with Ktor
Unlock the Power of GraphQL and Kotlin A New Era in API Development For years, REST has been the go-to design for creating backend APIs. However, GraphQL has been gaining…
Build Reusable UI: Compound Components in React & Angular
Unlock the Power of Compound Components When it comes to building robust and scalable user interfaces, components are an essential tool in every developer’s toolkit. However, as the complexity of…