Frameworks & Libraries

New frameworks pop up all the time but there are a few that are tried and true. Get deep-dives into the most common frameworks in use today, including React and its metaframeworks like Next.js and RedwoodJS. Other frameworks like Vue and Svelte are also covered.

Authentication & Authorization

Auth is crucial for any non-trivial application. We need to ensure that users are who they claim to be and have appropriate access to resources. Learn how these systems safeguard applications by managing user identities and permissions effectively.

Databases

Databases are at the core of most applications and are also one of the most common sources of headaches for performance and scaling. Picking the right database is a crucial step at the start of any project and the wrong choice can have consequences down the line. Explore the various database types available and how to choose the right database for a given project.

Deployment

There's a lot to consider when choosing a host and deploy target for our applications. Ease of use, pricing, availability, scalability, and support are just some of them. Get insights into how to choose a good host for your needs and how to deploy to it.

Testing & Debugging

Automated tests are neglected by some and are essential for others. It can be annoying to write and maintain them, but tests help give us confidence that our apps work the way they should, especially as the codebase grows.

Scaling

Premature scaling shouldn't be done. But when it does come time to scale for legitimate reasons, there are many things to consider. Sometimes it's a matter of improving the database, other times, we need to increase our deployment resources. Learn about the various areas that might need to be considered when scaling and how to approach it.