Revalidation and ISR Gotcha on Vercel: A Surprising Discovery

I recently had a surprising experience while testing ISR (Incremental Static Regeneration), a fascinating feature offered by Next.js. In a nutshell, ISR allows us to statically generate a website at build time, meaning all the data is fetched initially and Next.js serves the cached version. However, we can also configure a Next.js page to revalidate itself at specified intervals. To implement revalidation, we simply set the revalidate value in our Next....

Review of the 2021 MacBook Pro 14\": A Powerful and Portable Choice

I have been using the MacBook Pro 14" for a few weeks now, and I wanted to share my review of this impressive machine. In a nutshell, it’s simply amazing. This particular MacBook Pro is equipped with the M1 Max processor, making it one of the most powerful portable Macs I’ve ever used. As someone who typically opted for entry-level computers, investing in a top-of-the-line MacBook Pro was a significant step for me....

Review of the book The 4-Hour Work Week: A Senior Developer's Perspective

In this blog post, I will share my review and key takeaways from the book “The 4-Hour Work Week” by Tim Ferriss. As a senior developer, I will provide a technical perspective and share how this book has influenced my own experiences and observations. Would I recommend this book? Absolutely Book rating 5/5 There are countless books out there, but “The 4-Hour Work Week” has had a profound impact on me....

RGB Color Codes: A Comprehensive Guide to Colors

In the world of web design and development, RGB color codes play a crucial role in creating visually appealing and cohesive designs. However, remembering each color code can be challenging. That’s why we have put together this handy guide to help you easily find the corresponding color for a given code, and vice versa. Quick Reference for RGB Color Codes Refer to the table below to quickly find RGB color code combinations....

Roadmap for Learning the Web Platform: A Comprehensive Guide

The Web Platform is a powerful and diverse ecosystem comprising of APIs, tools, and languages. It offers endless possibilities for developers. If you are looking for a roadmap to learn the Web Platform, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, I have compiled a collection of tutorials and articles that will help you navigate the Web Platform with ease. Let’s get started! Browser API Guides Begin your journey by diving into the Document Object Model (DOM), which is the fundamental API exposed by browsers....

Roadmap to Become a Vue.js Developer in 2020

In order to become a proficient Vue.js developer, it is important to have a solid understanding of various technologies. Below is a comprehensive guide that outlines the essential steps to becoming a well-rounded Vue.js programmer: Get Familiar with Web Fundamentals: Start by understanding the basics of how the web works, including HTML, CSS, the DOM, and how browsers operate. Master JavaScript: Learn the fundamentals of JavaScript programming, including event handling and the latest features introduced in ES6-7-8....

Roadmap to Learn JavaScript: A Comprehensive Guide

JavaScript is an incredibly powerful and versatile programming language. It was initially developed as a way to manipulate documents in web browsers, but it has now become the most popular programming language in the world and is used across various platforms. If you’re looking to learn JavaScript, this comprehensive roadmap will guide you through each step of the learning process. Beginner’s Guides Start your JavaScript journey with these introductory guides to the language....

Routing in Express: What You Need to Know

Routing in Express is a crucial process that determines the appropriate action to take when a specific URL is called or when a particular incoming request needs to be handled. Without proper routing, an application may fail to deliver the desired functionality. In our previous example of the Hello World application, we used the following code: app.get('/', (req, res) => { /* code here */ }) This code snippet creates a route that maps the root domain URL (/) using the HTTP GET method to the desired response....

Running a Node.js Script from Your macOS Menu Bar

If you’re looking for a quick and convenient way to run a Node.js script from your macOS menu bar, there are several options available. You can either create your own macOS menu bar app or use third-party apps. However, macOS provides a straightforward approach to achieve this using AppleScript. To get started, follow these simple steps: Open the Script Editor app on macOS. Go to the app’s settings and enable the Show Script menu in menu bar option....

Running a Web Server from Any Folder

Running a web server from a specific folder on your system can be a common requirement. However, configuring a full-fledged web server like Apache or Nginx might not be practical for quick testing or temporary use. Fortunately, depending on your preferred programming language, you may already have the necessary tools at your disposal. Node.js Approach If you use Node.js and have already installed npm, you can easily accomplish this task. Start by running the following command:...