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Standard HTTP is strictly Request-Response. To build a real-time chat or notification system, you need persistent connections. Learn how to upgrade Django from WSGI to ASGI using Django Channels.
React is fast, but unnecessary re-renders can kill your app's performance. Learn exactly when (and when NOT) to use useMemo and useCallback to optimize your components.
Standard Django testing is verbose. Discover why the Python community is moving to Pytest, how to use Fixtures effectively, and how to reduce your testing boilerplate by 50%.
Users rarely report bugs; they just uninstall your app. Learn how to integrate Sentry to get real-time alerts and stack traces the moment your code crashes in production.
Mobile users lose connectivity constantly (elevators, subways, flights). Learn how to cache data using Async Storage and NetInfo so your app doesn't crash when the internet dies.
Tired of hitting three different API endpoints just to render one profile page? We compare the traditional REST approach with the flexible query power of GraphQL using Graphene-Django.
Middleware is the "Onion" of Django. Learn how to write custom hooks that process every request entering your application and every response leaving it.
Are you tired of undefined is not a function errors crashing your production app? It's time to graduate from JavaScript to TypeScript.
The Equifax breach was caused by a single unpatched library. Learn how to audit and update your dependencies using pip-audit and npm audit to prevent security catastrophes.
The runserver command is not for production! Learn how to set up a robust production server using Gunicorn as the WSGI application server and Nginx as the reverse proxy.
Unlike the web, mobile apps don't have a URL bar. We explore how to structure your mobile app using React Navigation, comparing Stacks, Tabs, and Drawers.
Don't let your users wait. Learn how to offload time-consuming tasks like email sending and image processing to background workers using Celery and Redis.
Hardcoding API keys in your settings file is a security recipe for disaster. Learn how to use python-decouple to manage your environment variables safely.
Learn how to use Django Signals to decouple your application logic. We explore the classic use case of auto-creating User Profiles and discuss when you should avoid signals.
Stop manually running tests. Set up a Continuous Integration pipeline that automatically tests your code every time you push to GitHub.
Starting a mobile project? The choice between "Bare" React Native and Expo can make or break your timeline. We break down the pros and cons of each.
Is your Django app running slow? The culprit is likely your database queries. Learn how to use select_related, prefetch_related, and indexes to speed up your application.
Stop duplicating logic in your React components. Learn how to extract functionality into Custom Hooks to clean up your codebase.
Stop the "it works on my machine" excuses. Learn how to containerize your Django and PostgreSQL application using Docker and Docker Compose.
Essential strategies for optimizing database queries and improving application performance in Django applications.
Learn how to create beautiful, responsive websites using TailwindCSS utility-first CSS framework.
Explore Python decorators, one of the most powerful features of Python, with practical examples and use cases.
A deep dive into creating robust REST APIs using Django REST Framework, including serializers, viewsets, and authentication.
Learn the fundamentals of Django web framework, from setting up your first project to creating models and views.
A comprehensive guide to Git version control system, covering basic commands, branching strategies, and best practices.