Engineering

142 posts
Building a React Native/Flutter app is more than coding

Building a React Native/Flutter app is more than coding

Explore the essentials of cross-platform mobile app development. Learn about design, feature parity, performance, and user experience across iOS and Android with insights on React Native and Flutter. Optimize your development process with key tips on app stores and integration.

PHP lied to me

PHP lied to me

We discuss the challenges of using PHPStan at its strictest level for type checking, particularly with 'mixed' types. It explores solutions like using strval() and creating custom functions, but ultimately, the author opts to lower PHPStan's strictness due to complexity, ending with mixed feelings.

Automating malware scanning on uploaded files

Automating malware scanning on uploaded files

Implementing a malware scan for file uploads using ClamAV on DigitalOcean, this post details setting up a pragmatic solution despite infrastructure limitations. It covers the initial approach, technical setup, challenges, and potential improvements for a secure file-handling system.

Why AI?

Why AI?

Will AI take over our jobs? Should we, as software developers, be using AI? How should I use AI in my job? How will this all evolve? Here's my personal findings on the topic.

Be boring

Be boring

In discussions with non-tech managers, buzzwords often mask understanding. My view: use tech pragmatically, focusing on proven tools. Innovation matters, but clarity and long-term stability are key. Managers should demystify tech jargon and ensure meaningful application.

The command pattern in Laravel

The command pattern in Laravel

This post delves into the Command Bus pattern, highlighting its use in software architectures and Laravel implementation. It covers commands as user actions, command handlers, and the Command Bus for execution, emphasizing the pattern's role in simplifying and maintaining code structure and logic.

Full-Stack vs. Specialized Developers: what does your SaaS startup need?

Full-Stack vs. Specialized Developers: what does your SaaS startup need?

Explore the dilemma between hiring full-stack versus specialized developers in SaaS. Understand when to choose versatility or deep expertise for your project's success.

What is the difference between hybrid, native, and cross-platform applications?

What is the difference between hybrid, native, and cross-platform applications?

Explore the distinctions and advantages of native, hybrid, and cross-platform mobile apps to make an informed choice for your business. Understand the impact on performance, user experience, security, and development costs to select the right technology stack for your mobile app project.

What to do when your team can't deploy continuously?

The software release journey is transformative. While CI/CD excels in fast-paced environments, it's not a universal fit. Discover alternatives to deploying continuously, balancing innovation with meticulous care.

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