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In the fast-paced world of software development, having a consistent and reliable development environment is crucial for productivity. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) offers a powerful feature called DevContainers that simplifies the setup and management of development environments. Whether you’re working on a personal project or contributing to an open-source initiative, it provides a seamless way to configure your workspace according to the specific needs of your project.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the world of devContainers, exploring what they are, how they work, and how you can leverage them to enhance your development workflow.

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In the ever-evolving world of web development, frameworks like React and Angular have become synonymous with robust, feature-rich applications. However, they come with their own set of challenges, from steep learning curves to complex setup processes. Enter HTMX — a lightweight, modern library that offers a refreshing alternative. In this post, we’ll explore what HTMX is, the problems it solves, its limitations, and why you might want to consider giving up on React (or Angular) for your next project.
comtom··on Goodbye Postman
Postman, a widely used API development platform, has become the de facto standard for API testing. However, in the last few years it became full of “features” nobody needs, but the company use to up-sell their product to big companies, possibly also to raise more capital. Newer, simpler alternatives have started to emerge, offering innovative approaches and competing with Postman on speed, simplicity, and user experience.
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Are you tired of managing multiple subscriptions for streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+? With the rise of so many streaming platforms, it can be difficult to keep track of which ones you’re subscribed to and how much you’re spending each month.

Wouldn’t be better to have all in one place? wouldn’t be better to watch always in full resolution? wouldn’t be better to have it locally so you don’t rely on an internet connection?

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In the previous article, we covered the basics of JWT and how it works internally, and a few possibilities we can implement with them. We also got into how we should send tokens and how to validate them in back-end services.
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A experience of migrating a Php webapp built with Codeigniter to GCP and scaling plan for it.
comtom··on How to speed up your Linux laptop
Easy Linux tweaks to improve your laptop performance
comtom··on Distributed system authorization using JWT
A very common challenge for application developers is knowing which users are currently using the system or logged in on multiple devices to prevent unauthorized access based on permissions the user has.