Tag: App development
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Setting up Nix on macOS
Posted on February 26, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
I recently bought a Macbook because more and more people are asking me how to use Nix in certain situations under MacOS. In this article, we walk through installing Nix on MacOS and see how pleasant the experience is these days. In this article, we walk through installing Nix on MacOS and see how pleasant the experience is these days. After that, we show how to go declarative on MacOS with nix-darwin to enable compilation for Linux and Intel Macs, as well as some other nice features. By Jacek Galowicz.
Tags linux open-source app-development performance
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mass-prebuild: An open source journey of improvement and growth
Posted on February 25, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Welcome back to our blog series about the evolution of mass-prebuild. In our first post in 2022, we introduced this powerful open source tool designed for streamlining package builds across multiple architectures and Linux distributions. This article continues that journey, exploring how mass-prebuild has been continually refined, improved, and grown in response to user feedback and technological advancements. By Frédéric Bérat.
Tags linux open-source app-development learning cio
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Kotlin: A step-by-step guide for first-time app developers
Posted on February 24, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Welcome to the world of Kotlin, a modern programming language that has captured the hearts of developers worldwide, especially in the realm of Android app development. JetBrains developed Kotlin, and since its release in 2011, it has seen a rapid rise in popularity. In 2017, Google announced first-class support for Kotlin on Android, and since then, there has been no looking back. By @appmaster.io.
Tags java jvm app-development kotlin programming
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A comprehensive guide to choosing the best Scala course
Posted on February 22, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
This article is all about choosing the right Scala course for your journey. It worth noting that author has made almost 300 hours of courses so far at Rock the JVM. By Daniel Ciocîrlan.
Tags scala app-development learnings java programming akka
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IoT gateways explained: A detailed guide for 2024
Posted on February 21, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
If you work with IoT, you probably know how challenging it may be to manage Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices effectively. This challenge grows as more diverse gadgets and sensors join your ecosystem. And that's where the IoT gateway steps in. By Kostiantyn Oliynyk.
Tags app-development management iot performance startups devops
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Flutter vs. Kotlin: An overview in 2024
Posted on February 20, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Let's compare Flutter and Kotlin a little more directly, based on a number of key factors. By Flatirons.
Tags app-development frontend android java learning kotlin
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8 strategies for building resilient distributed systems
Posted on February 19, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
A distributed system is a collection of computer programs that work together to achieve a common goal. For example, Spotify uses a distributed network of servers to store and deliver music and podcasts to its users. By Bassam Ismail and Hanush Kumar.
Tags distributed web-development app-development software-architecture learning
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Using containerisation
Posted on February 18, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length long
Guidance on how to build and use containerised applications securely. Containers are a common approach for packaging and deploying applications, standardised by the Open Container Initiative (OCI). By National Cyber Security Centre.
Tags devops web-development app-development containers infosec kubernetes
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Five reasons why every CIO should consider Kubernetes
Posted on February 17, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Many enterprises adopting a multi-cloud strategy and breaking up their monolithic code realize that container management platforms By Melissa Sussmann.
Tags devops cio containers apis app-development kubernetes
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Mastering AWS API Gateway V2 HTTP and AWS Lambda with Terraform
Posted on February 16, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
The article provides insights into using AWS API Gateway and AWS Lambda with Terraform for efficient, cost-effective serverless solutions. This article aims to be a comprehensive guide for developers and DevOps professionals looking to master serverless solutions using AWS and Terraform. By Serhii Vasylenko.
Tags devops serverless apis app-development aws
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Write JavaScript shell scripts with Bun
Posted on February 15, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Thanks to Bun Shell, it's now possible to write fast scripts in JavaScript. Some time ago, Alexandre published a test of ZX, a NodeJS wrapper for Bash. This project has inspired many others. By Anthony Rimet.
Tags javascript performance web-development app-development nodejs
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JS Toolbox 2024: Runtime environments & package management
Posted on February 14, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
JavaScript is bigger than ever, and the ecosystem is nothing short of overwhelming. In this JS toolbox 2024 series, we've selected and analyzed the most noteworthy JS tools, so that you don't have to. By Ollie Bannister.
Tags javascript learning web-development app-development nodejs