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Stop Over-Abstracting: The Hidden Costs of Premature Wrappers

Stop Over-Abstracting: The Hidden Costs of Premature Wrappers

In software development, there's a type of developer I like to call the Over-Abstractor. This is the dev who, upon considering any new library, immediately suggests wrapping it in an abstraction layer "just in case" we want to switch to something else later. It sounds smart

How to Force npm install to Read from package.json Instead of package-lock.json

How to Force npm install to Read from package.json Instead of package-lock.json

When running npm install, Node.js package manager (npm) typically relies on the package-lock.json file to ensure that dependencies are installed exactly as recorded. However, there are times when you may want to force npm install to read only from package.json and ignore the lock file and existing

Mastering systemctl for Docker and Beyond

Mastering systemctl for Docker and Beyond

When working with Docker, you often find yourself running the command: sudo systemctl status docker This command is commonly used to check the status of the Docker service, but systemctl is far more powerful than just that. Let’s break down what this command does, explore other useful variations, and

Mastering git reset --hard and git push --force: The Double-Edged Sword

Mastering git reset --hard and git push --force: The Double-Edged Sword

Git is an incredibly powerful version control system, but with great power comes great responsibility. Two of the most dangerous yet useful commands in Git are: git reset --hard <commit_hash_id> git push --force If you've ever found yourself needing to undo changes and force

Understanding git push --force: When and When NOT to Use It

Understanding git push --force: When and When NOT to Use It

When working with Git, you may have come across the command git push --force. This command is powerful, but it comes with risks. If used incorrectly, it can erase commits, overwrite changes, and cause problems for team collaboration. In this article, we’ll dive deep into what git push --force

The Clean Slate Approach: Fixing Node.js Dependency Issues Like a Pro

The Clean Slate Approach: Fixing Node.js Dependency Issues Like a Pro

If you’ve ever updated your dependencies in a Node.js project only to find that something is mysteriously broken, you’re not alone. A common culprit? Lingering old dependencies in node_modules or mismatches in package-lock.json. This is one of those classic debugging nightmares that can waste hours

Using Virtual Columns in Laravel Queries and Filtering with HAVING

Using Virtual Columns in Laravel Queries and Filtering with HAVING

When working with Laravel’s Eloquent ORM, you may sometimes need to add virtual columns to your query results—columns that don’t exist in your database table but are generated dynamically. A common use case is adding a constant value, a computed field, or even an aggregated result. One