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14 Nov

Secrets to Designing a Great API

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This guide delves into top-tier API design, emphasizing that it's more than just a collection of code. A well-designed API is like a five-star concierge, guiding users smoothly to their desired outcomes. So grab a coffee, and let’s explore the secrets to creating a functional, user-friendly API! Understanding API Basics Step 1: Embrace REST - The Foundation of API Design The cornerstone of excellent API construction is REST. RESTful APIs utilize HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE), aligning with the structure of the web and making things more intuitive. Resources (like "user" or "order") are generally named in plural form,…

28 Oct

VS Code Just Made GitHub Copilot Even Smarter: Just Drag And Drop File

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GitHub Copilot Chat in VS Code has received a significant usability upgrade that streamlines how developers can share code context.You can now simply drag and drop files directly into the chat - no more copy-pasting or typing file paths! What's New?The latest VS Code update introduces a drag-and-drop functionality for GitHub Copilot Chat.This feature allows you to: Drag individual files into chat Drop entire folder for context Get immediate code analysis and suggestions based on the dropped content Why This MattersPreviously or before this feature, sharing code context with Copilot Chat requires either: Manually copying and pasting code snippets Using…

28 Oct

Setting Up an Ubuntu Dev Environment with Multipass and VS Code Remote-SSH

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Why Develop in Ubuntu While Keeping Your Desktop OS? If you’re working on projects in embedded development, robotics, or cybersecurity, you know that Ubuntu is often the go-to operating system for many open-source tools and libraries. However, many of us prefer to stick with our native desktop operating system (macOS, Windows) for everyday use. Setting up a dedicated Ubuntu development environment that doesn't disrupt your daily workflow can be easily achieved with Multipass, a tool for running lightweight Ubuntu VMs on your computer. Here’s how you can set up a productive, versatile Ubuntu environment for development while still using your…

28 Oct

Effortless Debugging: AWS CDK TypeScript Projects in VSCode

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Debugging Lambda functions should be easy, right? You want to debug as you develop, using a standard editor (VSCode), a popular IaC framework (AWS CDK), and a widely adopted language (TypeScript). But it is never quite that easy. One of the main challenges to wider serverless adoption is the developer experience itself. Setting up an effective debugging environment for Lambda functions can be challenging, especially with the variety of tools, frameworks, and configurations available. If you're using the same stack as I am, this guide will help you set up a smooth, flexible debugging environment so you can iterate through…

09 Oct

Your First Hello World! with HTML

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HTML is a hyper text markup language, it is the structure of the website simply put what displays on the website Remove the white highlighted html from first line On the 9th line type <span>Hello World!</span> Save the file Open the file from file explorer and it will open on your default browser So that was a simple tutorial on your first Hello World! with HTML Source link lol

28 Sep

Digging Deep Into Docker; A Step-by-Step Guide For Begginers

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Table of contents Docker Installation Containers provide a way of creating an isolated environment, sometimes called a sandbox, in which applications and their dependencies can live. the isolated environment that containers provide effectively means the container is decoupled from the environment in which they run. Basically, they don’t care much about the environment in which they run, which means they can be run in many different environments with different operating systems and hardware platforms. Docker Installation On the Docker Website, you will download Docker either for Desktop or Windows which is specific to your Operating System *Installation Verification * Source…

10 Aug

5 Must-Have VS Code Extensions to Boost Your Coding Efficiency

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Today, I'm going to recommend 5 incredibly useful VS Code extensions that can significantly enhance your coding and editing efficiency. Let's dive in! Error Lens Error Lens is an extremely practical VS Code extension that makes your code errors and warnings highly visible. When you make a mistake in your code, this extension displays the error message directly on the line where the error occurred, not just in the status bar. This immediate feedback allows you to quickly identify and fix issues. No more staring at the status bar to find where the error is—Error Lens boosts your coding efficiency.…

05 Aug

VSCode Tip 3: Leverage the Integrated Terminal

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The integrated terminal in VSCode is a powerful tool that allows you to run command-line tools from within the editor, enhancing your productivity by reducing context switching. How to Use the Integrated Terminal: Open the Terminal: Use the shortcut Ctrl +(backtick) on Windows/Linux orCmd + `` on Mac. Alternatively, go to the top menu and select View > Terminal. Multiple Terminals: You can open multiple terminals and switch between them using the dropdown menu in the terminal panel. Use the + icon to open a new terminal and the trash can icon to close a terminal. Split Terminals: Click the…

03 Aug

Setting Up Git and GitHub,Creating Repository,Making Comments,Pushing and Pulling

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Git is a distributed version control system used to track changes in source code during software development. It allows multiple developers to collaborate on a project, manage different versions of the code, and maintain a history of changes. It helps in tracking code and who made the changes What Does Git Do ? Manage projects with Repositories Clone a project to work on a local copy Control and track changes with Staging and Committing Branch and Merge to allow for work on different parts and versions of a project Pull the latest version of the project to a local copy…

08 Jul

Setting your remote development environment

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Introduction At first, it works okay when you set your dev environment up and running. You might only need to run react dev server and next dev server. However, you'll see that things become slower when you run storybook dev server. What's worse, more components are added. Plus, you want to run unit/integration/e2e tests locally before making a pull request. Some developers might have a brand-new performant machine to handle all of them. Unfortunately, it wasn't me. To solve this issue, I looked into how to speed up my development environment. Buying a new local machine Most individuals choose this…