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Congratulations on building your amazing application! Now comes the crucial decision: where should you deploy it? With various options available, the choice depends on your project’s scope, ambition, and budget. Let’s explore some options. For Toy Projects and Demos If you’re looking for a playground or a platform to try out new ideas, consider these options: Replit - Replit offers unlimited apps but limits resource usage. It’s perfect for test projects, providing a dedicated URL on the repl....

Have you heard of the term JAMstack? In recent years, it has become a popular way to describe a set of technologies used together to achieve web development goals. Just like LAMP and MEAN, JAMstack represents a combination of technologies. But what does JAMstack really mean? JAM is an acronym for JavaScript, API, and Markup. It refers to a trend in web application and website development that revolves around several key characteristics:...

The double negation operator !! is commonly used in JavaScript. But what does it actually do? When you have an expression that returns a result, you may want to convert that result into a boolean value - either true or false. The !! operator achieves this conversion. It consists of two negation operators (!) applied consecutively to the result of the expression. Although there is no specific !! operator in JavaScript, this sequence of negations accomplishes the desired outcome....

When it comes to being an indie maker, there are endless possibilities for the types of products you can build. However, as a single person business, it’s important to consider the feasibility and market potential of your chosen product. In this article, we will explore some common product options for indie makers and discuss their advantages and challenges. Infoproducts Creating an infoproduct is one of the easiest ways to build a product as a single person....

In my Electronics tutorial series, I use a set of tools that I have acquired over time. If you’re looking to get started with the experiments I do, I can provide some recommendations on what to buy. When it comes to Arduino, I highly recommend purchasing original Arduino parts to support the project and its ecosystem. However, when starting out, buying individual components can be costly. That’s why I suggest looking for kits that come with a variety of components all at once....

When should you use let over var? And why? Let’s find out! In modern JavaScript, there are three ways to declare a variable and assign it a value: const, let, and var. When it comes to working with variables in JavaScript, my default choice is always const. It guarantees that the value cannot be reassigned, making it a safer option. However, when there is a need to redeclare a variable later on, I always use let....

During my university days, I had to complete an unpaid internship as part of my program. I remember going for an on-site interview at a company, where I was asked the infamous question, “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” At that time, I didn’t feel the need to impress anyone and responded honestly with something along the lines of “definitely not here.” While they appreciated my honesty, it didn’t result in a callback....

How to Find Out Where npm Installs the Packages If you’re new to npm and want to learn more about it, check out the npm guide which covers all the basics. When you install a package using npm (or yarn), there are two types of installation you can perform: a local install or a global install. By default, when you run the npm install command like this: npm install lodash The package is installed in the current file tree under the node_modules subfolder....

When it comes to hosting a Node.js application, there are plenty of options available to suit your needs. In this article, we will explore various hosting solutions so that you can choose the one that best fits your requirements. From simple and constrained options to more complex and powerful ones, we will cover them all. Simplest Option Ever: Local Tunnel If you want to quickly test your app, demo a product, or share it with a small group of people, you can deploy your app and serve requests right from your computer using a local tunnel....

Deciding where to host your PostgreSQL database for your app can be a crucial decision. With many choices available, the perfect solution depends on factors such as your skills, willingness to trade time for money, and personal preferences. Local database FAST FREE REQUIRES SETUP LIMITED TO LOCALHOST A local database is an excellent option when developing your application on localhost. Using a local database ensures high performance, as the app does not need to fetch data from the internet....