One of the most common questions I get about TypeScript: should I use an interface or a type? Both can describe object shapes, but they have subtle differences. Here’s when to use each. The Quick Answer Use interfaces for object shapes and public APIs. Use types for unions, intersections, and complex type manipulations. When in […]
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React Hooks Introduction: useState and useEffect
React 16.8 shipped with Hooks, and they’ve changed how I write React components. No more class components for simple state management. Here’s my introduction to the two most important hooks. The Problem with Classes Class components work, but they’re verbose. You need constructors, binding methods, lifecycle methods spread across the component. Hooks let you use […]
Read more →Terraform Basics: Infrastructure as Code for Azure
I’ve been managing Azure resources with ARM templates for years. They work, but they’re verbose and hard to read. Terraform is a breath of fresh air. Here’s how to get started. Why Terraform? Readable: HCL is much cleaner than JSON/ARM Multi-cloud: Same tool for Azure, AWS, GCP State management: Tracks what’s deployed Plan before apply: […]
Read more →Office 365 Development: Microsoft Graph API Basics
Microsoft Graph is the gateway to Office 365 data. Users, emails, calendars, files—it’s all accessible through one unified API. Here’s how to get started. What is Microsoft Graph? Graph is a REST API that provides access to Microsoft 365 services. Instead of separate APIs for SharePoint, Exchange, Teams, etc., you use one endpoint: https://graph.microsoft.com Authentication […]
Read more →Node.js REST API with Express: Complete Guide
Express is still the go-to framework for Node.js APIs. It’s minimal, flexible, and has a massive ecosystem. Here’s how to build a production-ready REST API from scratch. Project Setup Basic Server Organizing Routes Input Validation Never trust user input. Use express-validator: Async Error Handling References Express.js Documentation Node.js Best Practices
Read more →Vue.js for Beginners: The Progressive Framework
Vue.js has been on my radar for a while. After React and Angular, I wanted to see what the fuss was about. Turns out, Vue hits a sweet spot between simplicity and power. Here’s my getting-started guide. Why Vue? Vue is “progressive”—you can use as little or as much as you need. Start with a […]
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