When building an API, a common scenario is making outbound API calls within your controller’s logic and handling errors appropriately. One of the more frequent challenges is when the external API returns a 404 (Not Found), and we want to ensure this error is propagated back to the client calling our controller. In this post,
Recently, I encountered a situation where I needed to install Java on my macOS machine, and the easiest way to get it up and running was through Homebrew. Whether you’re working with Java-based applications or development environments like Android Studio, having the right Java version installed is crucial. In this post, I’ll walk you through
When working with PostgreSQL, one of the most powerful features is the ability to organize your data across multiple schemas within a single database. As your application grows, you might find yourself needing to query or join tables that are spread across different schemas. This post is all about understanding how schemas work in PostgreSQL
When building a custom integration with WordPress, interacting with the WordPress REST API is a powerful approach. Recently, I needed to create and update WordPress pages programmatically using TypeScript. While the task seemed straightforward, I encountered some challenges, like permission errors and authentication issues. After troubleshooting and refining the process, I found a robust way
Recently, I faced a situation where I needed to add a shortcode to a WordPress post programmatically using the WordPress REST API, and I wanted to ensure that it was rendered as a Gutenberg block rather than plain text. If you’re familiar with shortcodes and have worked with the WordPress API, you may have encountered
When working with Docker, you might occasionally find that trying to stop a container using Ctrl + C just doesn’t work. It’s one of those little annoyances that can throw off your workflow. I ran into this issue recently and dug into what’s happening under the hood—and more importantly, how to fix it. Here’s what
When building web applications, caching can be a critical tool in improving performance. Whether you’re aiming to reduce server load or speed up content delivery, caching is essential. However, there are times when you need precise control over how responses are cached, especially in ASP.NET Core. Maybe you want to ensure sensitive data isn’t cached
One of the powerful features of Next.js 14 is its ability to blend client and server components seamlessly. As I’ve been working with Next.js 14, I’ve encountered scenarios where sorting data on a page based on user input becomes necessary. In particular, if you’re building a grid-based UI and want to allow users to sort
While working on a complex project with multiple services defined in a docker-compose.yml file, you might often find yourself needing to rebuild and restart just one container without disrupting the others. Docker Compose makes this task straightforward, allowing you to keep your workflow smooth and uninterrupted. In this post, I’ll share a step-by-step guide on
Why Use OCR and Tesseract.js? OCR, or Optical Character Recognition, is an invaluable technology for converting images containing text into machine-readable data. Tesseract.js, a JavaScript port of the renowned Tesseract OCR engine, brings this capability directly into your web and Node.js applications without requiring a backend server. It’s particularly useful for tasks like digitizing printed
Web scraping is a powerful tool for extracting information from websites. Whether you need to collect data for a project, monitor prices, or gather competitive intelligence, scraping can save you a lot of time and effort. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to use TypeScript and Puppeteer to scrape web pages after they
When managing database schemas, ensuring smooth migrations can be a daunting task, especially when dealing with remote databases. As a software engineer, I’ve found Flyway to be an invaluable tool in automating and managing these migrations. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the process of using Flyway to run migrations on a remote