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Web Development

Why process.env Isn't Working In Your Frontend Framework

Learn why process.env behaves differently in frontend frameworks and discover the correct way to handle environment variables in React, Next.js, Nuxt.js and other popular frameworks.

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AI & LLMs

Aider: Seamless AI Pair Programming in Your Terminal

Learn how Aider brings AI pair programming to your terminal, editing code directly in your git repo without quotas or context switching. A complete guide to getting started with terminal-based AI coding.

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AI & LLMs

Building Reliable LLM Pipelines with Pydantic and LangChain

Learn how to use Pydantic with LangChain to extract structured, type-safe data from LLM outputs. This comprehensive guide covers validation, error handling, and production-ready patterns for reliable AI applications.

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Understanding *args and **kwargs in Python: Complete Guide With Examples

Learn how to use Python's *args and **kwargs for flexible function arguments, with practical examples and best practices for modern Python development

Python

Python Design Patterns Spotlight: Service layer + Repository + Spefication Patterns

Explore three powerful design patterns for Python applications: Repository, Specification, and Service Layer. Learn how these patterns work together to create maintainable, testable code with clean separation of concerns in domain-driven design.

Web Development

Authentication Options for Modern Web Applications

A comprehensive guide to different authentication methods for web applications, including OAuth, JWT, session-based auth, and passwordless options.

Python

How to Build and Publish Your Python Package

Learn how to package and publish your Python code to PyPI and private repositories using setup.py or the modern pyproject.toml approach. A complete guide to creating distributable Python packages with proper versioning and best practices.

Docker

Docker File Management: Should You COPY or Use Volumes?

Comparing Docker's COPY instruction and volumes for file management in containers.

Electronics

New to Electronics Like Me? 5 Simple Tips From One Beginner to Another

In this article, you will learn how to create a circuit with an LED, a fundamental skill in electronics.