Concurrent programming using Python’s Async IO
Python’s Async IO has made writing concurrent applications a breeze. This article explores how Async IO can be used to achieve concurrency in Python.…
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CICD for frontend with Firebase and GitHub Actions
GitHub Actions has made CICD easy. Couple it with the free hosting service offered by Firebase, you have a fully functional CICD pipeline ready for your frontend app completely free in no time. As frontend…
Prevent useEffect’s callback firing during initial render
React’s useEffect hook has indeed made life a lot easier. But there are times when you would most certainly miss the fine-grained control class-based components give you over a component’s lifecycle. One such time is when you…
Jest for a Typescript-based React app
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I recently had to install and configure Jest in a React app written using Typescript and ran into quite a few roadblocks. So, I thought of detailing the steps I followed to overcome the difficulties.…
Fix React Issues in Lerna using Yarn Workspaces
Lerna comes to our rescue when we are to manage multiple inter-dependent packages within a repository. Have a package that is a dependency of another and you don’t want to waste time building the dependency,…
Managing state in Flutter using Redux
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This tutorial explains in detail how Redux can be integrated into your Flutter app to help manage the state of your Flutter app. …
Pi Camera connected to Raspberry Pi DIY Remote Camera using Raspberry Pi, Pi Camera, and Socket.IO
There may be situations where you may have to take pictures remotely and view them. With a Raspberry Pi single-board computer, Pi Camera and Socket.IO server, creating a DIY remote camera has never been easier.…
WordPress Gutenberg Editor: Applying a custom format to a text selection
Needless to say, WordPress’ Gutenberg editor has made life easy for a lot of people. You no more need additional plugins, shortcodes, and theme customizations to format your posts to fit your various needs. I…
Creating a LAMP stack using Docker Compose
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Docker helps keep your development and production environment constant allowing swift migration of apps from development to production. Since I wanted to migrate my blogs from a traditional web host to the AWS cloud, I…
Automatically backing up your files on a web server and uploading them to Google Drive using a Python script
Regularly backing up your web server content, or any content for that matter, is essential to avoid data loss in case of a malware attack or accidental deletion. If your website is hosted on a…
An ideal SSD + HDD configuration for Windows 10
An SSD comes with a lot of advantages. It’s quick and fast and makes your PC boot faster, which, you may argue, is the dream of any PC owner. But it also has its shortcomings…
Setup Raspbian Stretch on Raspberry Pi 3 without a monitor
Setting up your Raspberry Pi device with Rasbian can be easy if you have the luxury of an HDMI monitor. But what if you don’t have one? Well, here I detail a method by which…
How to download all photos from a facebook album at once
Well, downloading photos from a facebook from an album is as easy as right clicking and pressing on “save image as”, isn’t it? But what if you have tons of photos to download from a…
Take screenshots in Nokia Asha 300 (S40)
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Nokia Asha 300 lies in between a feature phone and a smart phone. Unlike in smart phones taking screenshots in Nokia Asha 300 is not straightforward. Follow these steps to take a screenshot in Nokia…
How to display Tamil/Sinhala fonts in Opera Mini browser
Opera Mini by default does not display bitmap fonts which results in Tamil and Sinhala fonts not being displayed. However, a small tweak to the settings of Opera Mini can allow you to see both…
How to rename a Youtube Channel/ How to link a Youtube Channel to a different Google Plus Profile/Page
Google introduced a method by which your Youtube Channel would be directly linked to your Google Plus Profile/ Page, further increasing the connection between Google Plus and Youtube. Even though connecting your Youtube Channel to…