Blog (23 Posts)

Modern web apps often feel slow not because APIs are slow, but because the same data is fetched repeatedly across navigations. Notion ran into this exact problem. Page-to-page navigation was dominated by network requests for data that the browser already had seen before. The solution they explored was ambitious: run SQLite directly inside the browser using WebAssembly. When it worked, the results were impressive, around 20% faster navigation between pages.

Self-hosting N8N on a DigitalOcean droplet gives you full control over your automation workflows while keeping your data private. This guide walks you through deploying N8N with Docker Compose, connecting it to PostgreSQL, and securing it with Nginx and HTTPS. Along the way, we cover common pitfalls—like container permission errors, Nginx misconfigurations, and SSL setup—so you can get a stable, production-ready instance up and running quickly.

Complete guide to mobile typography with recommended font sizes, spacing, and UX best practices for creating readable and accessible mobile applications.

Master Jakob's Law and Fitts' Law to build intuitive interfaces that users love. Learn practical implementation strategies for better UX design.

Learn the 7 essential principles of solution architecture with real-world examples from Netflix, AWS, and Google. Build scalable, resilient systems that survive production.

Master RabbitMQ fundamentals: Learn how this powerful message broker enables scalable, fault-tolerant communication between microservices.

Exploring two famous software engineering laws — Zawinski's Law and Atwood's Law — with real-world examples, why they happen, and what product teams can do about them.

Telling someone they didn't get a promotion is one of the toughest conversations a manager can have. Learn how to set expectations, communicate transparently, and support career growth after disappointment.

Complete guide covering two approaches to deploy your Expo React Native app to Google Play: using EAS Submit and traditional Fastlane setup with step-by-step instructions.

Step-by-step guide to finding and securing your first freelance development client, from positioning yourself to closing the deal and delivering results.

A step-by-step blueprint to validate any business idea before wasting time and money. Works for SaaS, services, AI tools, e-commerce, and more.