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David Ekete-Staff Writer for Programming

David Ekete

Staff Writer for Programming

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About David Ekete

David is a skilled software developer and technical writer with extensive experience in building scalable backend infrastructure for web applications. He is well-versed in backend-focused software development and database administration, with a track record of delivering reliable software solutions.

As a technical writer with over 2 years of experience, David has written various in-depth articles on these topics, sharing his experience, knowledge, and insights with the wider community. He has a passion for keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in the field and enjoys sharing this knowledge with others.

Latest Articles

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5 Heroku Alternatives for Free Full Stack Hosting

Heroku’s cloud offering isn't free anymore, but there are still good alternatives if you’re looking to migrate.

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How to Read and Write JSON Files in Node.js

JSON is a very common data format, so it’s important to learn all about these common operations.

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Compressing Images in Node.js With Sharp

Compressing images for your website or within your app can radically improve performance. Sharp does the heavy lifting.

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How to Use Nest.js Exception Filters to Handle Errors

Unhandled exceptions can cause confusion and frustration. Clean them up with exception filters.

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Injecting a Nest.js Service From a Different Module

Make sure your modules are well organized with clean, reusable injection.

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Building a Simple API With Deno

Get to know this security-focused JS runtime with a practical example project.

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Schema Validation in Node.js With Joi

Secure your applications by validating data at the request level using the Joi validation library.

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How to Use Enums in TypeScript

TypeScript’s enumerated type is a handy way of packaging related values, with clear meaning.

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How to Write an Effective, Useful Git Commit Message

Git helps diverse, distributed teams to work on a unified codebase. With this power comes a responsibility: leaving good descriptions of your changes.

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The Top 5 Node.js Linters

A linter helps take the effort out of cleaning up your code, but which one should you choose for your Node.js project?

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Node.js: Should You Use Dependencies or DevDependencies?

Dependencies make effective code reuse possible. Make sure you know how to manage them in your Node projects.

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How to Use Logical Operators in JavaScript

Logic is the foundation of any program, so you’ll want to master logical operators to structure your code efficiently.

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A Guide to the Node.js crypto Module

The Node.js crypto module streamlines the process of performing cryptographic operations. Here's how to use it.

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Working With the Node.js Util Module

This general-purpose module contains many useful utility functions that can save you the effort of writing extra code.

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Understanding Bitwise Operators in JavaScript

Bitwise operators are convenient to use and can result in blistering fast code. Find out what they are and how to use them.

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The Top 4 Node.js Testing Packages

Check out these best-in-class packages to get the best testing functionality Node has to offer.

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How to Use IndexedDB as a Database

Many web apps need to use a database to store user details or preferences. But did you know there's a built-in database in every modern web browser?

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How to Make HTTP Requests With curl

The curl command line tool is a perfect assistant when you're working with HTTP code. Test out requests, explore data formats, and more!

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Understanding Type Conversion and Coercion in JavaScript

Beware type coercion: this advanced feature can be the cause of subtle bugs, so make sure you know how it works.

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How to Use the Intl API in JavaScript

Reach a wider audience by tailoring your content to any language or locale with the Intl API.

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