Building a Minimalist URL Shortener with Next.js, Tailwind, and MongoDB
## 👋 Why I Built Link-Trim.in
A few months ago, I needed a no-nonsense URL shortener for personal projects—something ad-free, lightweight, and easy to deploy. Existing tools felt bloated, so I bu...
Python APIs with FastAPI + Pydantic
Hey folks! Build Clean Python APIs with FastAPI + Pydantic
Hey developers!I just published a new article where I dive deep into building clean, scalable, and modern APIs using FastAPI and Pyd...
Validasi di Frontend dan Backend: Kenapa Harus Dua-duanya?
Yo, Guys! mari mabar.Jadi gini, pas kita lagi ngoding aplikasi, mau itu web app, mobile, atau bikin API pasti bakal ada momen kita nerima input dari user, kan? Entah itu form registrasi, data login, u...
How NoLogin Was Born: From a Computer Lab Frustration to a Sharing Revolution
It all started back in 3rd sem — during one of my computer lab session.My friend had just executed his code — and it worked perfectly.
Zero errors. Output exactly as expected.
And of course, the r...
Starvation in Javascript: When your program remains Hungry
If you've spent time working with JavaScript's asynchronous model, you know that its single-threaded nature is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you don't have to worry about complex locking m...
🐱 I Built a Digital Lucky Cat That Lives in Your Website and Just... Waves
In Japanese culture, shop owners often place a waving cat figurine (Maneki-neko) in their store windows to invite good fortune, wealth, and customers.It's a tiny, silent mascot — one paw up, waving ...
The Pros and Cons of Creating Your Own Libraries for Frontend Development
Introduction
In frontend development, engineers frequently face the decision of whether to build their own libraries or leverage existing open source solutions. While creating custom librarie...
Permissions API to Manage User Consent
Comprehensive Exploration of the Permissions API for Managing User Consent
Historical and Technical Context
The emergence of web technologies has ushered in a new era of interactivit...
Real-Time Updates in Web Apps: Why I Chose SSE Over WebSockets
Modern web apps need real-time communication—whether it's a chat app, stock ticker, or live sports commentary. There are multiple ways to implement it:
HTTP Polling
WebSockets
Server-Sent Events (SS...