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Why You Should Stop Developing Directly on Production Servers: A Guide to Safer Development Practices

In the fast-paced world of software development, it might seem efficient to SSH into your production server, make code changes, and see them live immediately. But while direct server development might work for quick fixes in non-critical environments, it's generally a bad idea for production. Here’s why—

The Six Stages of Mastering Technology as a Software Engineer: A Journey Through Curiosity, Creation, and Respect

In the life of a software engineer, learning a new technology isn't just a one-step process; it’s a journey through understanding, creativity, and ultimately, humility. Seasoned engineers know that each stage offers its own insights, challenges, and opportunities for growth. Here’s a look at the six

Beyond CRUD: The Importance of End-to-End Testing in Modern Applications

In the world of software development, CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) operations form the foundation of many applications. Whether you're building a simple blog or a complex enterprise system, these operations are crucial for data management. However, relying solely on CRUD functionality can be misleading and dangerous. This

Beyond CRUD: Why Modern Developers Need to Embrace Deployment, Scaling, and Observability

In the fast-evolving tech landscape, the days when a developer could focus purely on CRUD operations—create, read, update, and delete—are gone. Today, it’s no longer enough to simply make an app “work”; it must be able to scale, run reliably, and provide insightful feedback about its performance

Preparing for Project Feature Success: A Comprehensive Readiness Checklist

In today’s fast-paced tech landscape, thorough preparation is crucial for the success of any project feature. Whether you’re a tech lead or an architecture lead, ensuring your team is ready across various dimensions can significantly reduce risks and enhance productivity. Below is a structured checklist covering essential aspects

The Key to Successful 1:1s: Tailoring Conversations for Every Team Member

When it comes to 1:1 meetings with your reports, one size does not fit all. Each team member comes with their own set of needs, motivations, and goals. As a leader, it's crucial to understand that while you might have a structure in mind, flexibility and personalization

Embracing Errors: The Key to Growing as a Developer

In the journey of becoming a skilled developer, errors are inevitable. They’re part of the process, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. What really sets developers apart is not avoiding errors but how they face them. For beginners, it can be overwhelming when an

Building Stronger Frontend-Backend Contracts: Ensuring Clean Data and Seamless Communication

When developing modern web applications, it's essential for backend and frontend systems to communicate seamlessly, especially through APIs. However, it's not uncommon to encounter backend APIs that return poorly structured JSON data. This situation can introduce challenges, as messy data structures can ripple through the application,