After REST: Trying Out GraphQL
While solving a real over-fetching problem with GraphQL, I weigh where REST is still sufficient and where GraphQL actually makes sense.
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Type Conversion and Type Coercion in PHP
A practical look at PHP type conversion and coercion: gettype, settype, var_dump, and why strict_types belongs in every file.
Building a Testing Habit in Laravel: Switching to Pest
I explain the syntax and structural differences that turned test writing from a chore into a habit when moving from PHPUnit to Pest.
MySQL Storage Engines: InnoDB vs MyISAM
A practical comparison of MySQL storage engines: the differences between InnoDB and MyISAM, their trade-offs, and which one to choose.
SEO Problems in Single-Page Applications and SSR Options
I compare the visibility problem that client-side rendering creates for search engines and evaluate server-side rendering alternatives.
Generics and type inference in TypeScript
Building reusable, type-safe abstractions with generics in TypeScript and making the most of type inference.