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Using Postgres LISTEN/NOTIFY + Server-Sent Events for Real-Time Web Apps

If your web app uses a Postgres database, you're already most of the way to live updates in the browser. Here's how to use LISTEN/NOTIFY.

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Feature flags are often represented as on/off switches. But what happens when they need to represent more states?

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API documentation can turn integrating a service from a three-day endeavor to a 10-plus-day endeavor depending on its quality.

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Learning to effectively test in frameworks like Angular is difficult. Here's a method that helped me write unit tests in front-end frameworks.

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Enhance your ZSH with simple, custom scripts that streamline everyday tasks and boost overall productivity.

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When should a developer copy and paste vs. type out a new function, class, or component when they must apply a pattern? Let's explore this!

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How do you develop a time-efficient, deep comprehension of the code you are reviewing? Let's talk about effective Pull Request review.

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A one-size-fits-all process won't work, so consultancies like Atomic should lean into tailored projects for individual situations.

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Let's explore strategies to strengthen this automation's API clients by implementing retry and circuit breaker patterns.

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We often talk about writing code, but less so about the importance of getting effective and practical code feedback.

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Learn how to secure your API by thinking like a hacker. Discover best practices for writing an API and protecting it from potential attacks.

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My team recently used C4 diagrams to represent software systems. The standardized diagramming language creates a level playing field for all.