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Building a Node.js/TypeScript REST API, Part 3: MongoDB, Authentication, and Automated Tests
Our Express.js REST API series ends with a bang! Learn how to add a Dockerized MongoDB instance, Mongoose, JWT authentication, user permissions, and automated testing with Mocha, Chai, and SuperTest.
Marcos Henrique da Silva
Marcos has 17+ years in IT and development. His passions include REST architecture, Agile development methodology, and JS.
React SEO Strategies and Best Practices
While React is often lauded for making front-end development more efficient, this popular library can be problematic for search engines.
In this article, Toptal data visualization engineer Vineet Markan examines why React is challenging for SEO and outlines what software engineers can do to improve the search rankings of React websites.
Vineet Markan
Vineet specializes in building data visualization interfaces and has used React extensively in his projects.
Solving Bottlenecks With SQL Indexes and Partitions
Indexes and partitioning can help with SQL performance, but they’re not cure-alls. Through everyday examples of date range and LIKE queries, find out how to “think like an RDBMS” to make yours run faster.
Mirko Marović
Mirko designs and develops massive, extreme-workload databases. He also trains software developers on databases and SQL.
A Deep Dive Into NgRx Advantages and Features
NgRx is a popular Angular state management library, but to unlock its full potential developers may require a few new skills.
In this article, Toptal Full-stack Developer Luka Onikadze explains why he became an NgRx admirer after starting off as a skeptic.
Luka Onikadze
With solid full-stack experience, Luka is currently working as a front-end team lead and developer, specializing in Node.js, Angular, and JavaScript.
Picasso: How to Test a Component Library
Testing can be a daunting task even for experienced teams with an abundance of resources. How do Toptal developers write tests and what do they use?
In this article, Toptal React Developer Boris Yordanov introduces you to Picasso, a component library designed by our developers for in-house use.
Boris Yordanov
Boris works mainly with vanilla JavaScript and the most popular JavaScript frameworks like Angular, React, and Meteor.
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Linters Implemented by Ruby Libraries
When you hear the word “linter,” you probably think about particular widely used tools. But there’s a different kind of linters.
In this article, Toptal Back-end Architect Robert Pankowecki introduces you to linters implemented by Ruby libraries and details their capabilities.
Robert Pankowecki
Robert is a software architect who specializes in large, monolithic Rails applications. He has authored five books about Rails, React, and Domain-driven Design.
Reduce Boilerplate Code With Scala Macros and Quasiquotes
The concise syntax of Scala usually helps developers avoid writing boilerplate. When repetitive code is required anyway, developers can use macros and quasiquotes to keep code clean and maintainable. Here’s how.
Alain-Michel Chomnoue Nghemning
As Chief Architect and Java expert for a remote work company, Alain has led software development teams to impact thousands of users’ work.
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