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In this blog post, we will explore how to send files using Express, a popular framework for building web applications in Node.js. We will focus on the Response.download() method, which allows you to transfer files as attachments. When a user visits a route that uses the Response.download() method, their browser will prompt them to download the file instead of displaying it in the browser window. This is useful when you want to send files, such as PDFs or images, to your users....

If you’re a technical blogger, you may find yourself competing with numerous other posts on the same topic. While top sites like MDN, Google Developers, Smashing Magazine, and Stack Overflow dominate Google’s search results, there is still an opportunity for you to climb the long tail and attract your own audience. In this blog, we will discuss some SEO tips specifically tailored for developers to help enhance the visibility of your blog....

Using JavaScript to trigger functions when a user clicks a link is a common requirement when developing apps. There are two ways to achieve this. Let’s assume the function we want to execute is called handleClick(): function handleClick() { alert('clicked') } The first approach is to use a link with an href value of “#” and an onclick attribute: <a href="#" onclick="handleClick()">Click here</a> The second approach uses a link with an href value of “javascript:void(0)” and an onclick attribute:...

Server Side Rendering (SSR), also known as Server-Side Rendering, refers to the process of rendering a JavaScript application on the server instead of the browser. There are several reasons why we should consider using SSR with React: Faster first page load time: SSR allows your site to load faster, enhancing the user experience. Improved SEO: Search engines struggle to efficiently index applications that rely solely on client-side rendering. SSR helps search engines understand and index your content correctly....

Service Workers are a crucial technology that enable Progressive Web Applications (PWAs) on the mobile web. They provide features such as caching of resources and push notifications, which have traditionally been the differentiating factors between native apps and web apps. In this tutorial, we will cover the following topics: Introduction to Service Workers Background Processing Offline Support Precaching assets during installation Caching network requests A Service Worker Lifecycle Registration Scope Installation Activation Updating a Service Worker Fetch Events Background Sync Push Events A note about console logs Introduction to Service Workers Service Workers are the backbone of Progressive Web Applications, as they enable caching of resources and push notifications....

When it comes to running a business, there are typically two main options: service-based companies and product-based companies. Understanding the differences between these two models is crucial for entrepreneurs, especially for those interested in solopreneurship. In this article, we will explore the distinctions between service and product companies and the benefits each one offers. Service Companies: Freelancers at Work Service companies, also known as freelancers, are individuals or businesses that offer their expertise in a specific field....

In this blog post, we will learn how to serve JSON data using the Node.js Express library. When handling network requests with Express, a callback function is invoked on each request with a Request object instance and a Response object instance. To demonstrate this, let’s consider the following example: app.get('/', (req, res) => res.send('Hello World!')) In the above example, we used the Response.send() method to send a simple string response. However, if we want to send JSON data to the client, we can utilize the Response....

In this blog post, we will discuss how to serve static assets directly from a folder in Express. Many web applications have a public subfolder where they store images, CSS files, and more. We will learn how to expose these assets to the root level of the application using Express. To get started, we need to install Express and require it in our project file: const express = require('express'); const app = express(); Next, we can use the express....

Starting a blog can serve various purposes, depending on your personal goals and aspirations. Each blogger has their own unique ambitions, motivations, and starting points. In this article, we will explore different goals you can set for your blog and how it can help you achieve them. 1. Getting Your First Job If you are a budding Junior Frontend Developer preparing for your first rounds of interviews, starting a blog can be a fantastic way to support your job search....

In this technical blog, we will explore a method to programmatically set the value of the fragment portion of a URL. The fragment, which appears after the # hash symbol, can be modified to navigate within a web page or create bookmarkable URLs. Introduction There are situations where we might encounter the need to change the fragment part of a URL dynamically. For instance, let’s consider a scenario where we have a table of contents with anchor links that do not function as expected....