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The easy way to use MongoDB in a Next.js application

Configuring a MongoDB database connection, creating models, and querying the database directly from Next.js API routes are different than they are in a Node.js app. I've navigated the complexities and documented the process in this article.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Dec 29, 2023

Generate sitemaps automatically in a Next.js application

Generating sitemaps and robots.txt files automatically in a Next.js application can be tricky if you are doing it for the first time. I've navigated through the complexities and documented the process, which I'll share in this article.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Dec 22, 2023

3 easy steps to set up Google Analytics in a Next.js application

Setting up Google Analytics correctly in a Next.js application can be time-consuming if you are doing it for the first time. I've navigated through the complexities and documented the process in three easy steps, which I'll share in this article.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Dec 15, 2023

JavaScript

Dissecting the behavior of a ‘for’ loop created with ‘setTimeout’

In this article, we will explore the reasons why the ‘for’ loop behaves differently when created with ‘var’ and ‘let’ along with a callback function. We will dissect the causes by focusing on the concept of scope in JavaScript.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Dec 08, 2023

React

Understanding the React ‘useEffect’ hook and its practical applications

The ‘useEffect’ hook is an essential tool that I use in almost every React application I build. A clear understanding of this hook and its practical applications will help you develop superior React applications.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Dec 01, 2023

React

An in-depth explanation of the React ‘useState’ hook

The ‘useState’ hook is an essential tool I use in every React application I develop. A solid grasp of this hook will improve your ability to build efficient React applications.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Nov 24, 2023

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Two simple ways to remove duplicates from a JavaScript array

In real-world applications, you will often encounter the need to remove duplicates from an array. In this article, we will explore two easy ways to solve this problem.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Nov 17, 2023

JavaScript

JavaScript array methods I often use in building production apps

These are some array methods I use fairly frequently when building production applications. Understanding these methods will make working with JavaScript arrays easier for you.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Nov 10, 2023

JavaScript

JavaScript string methods I frequently use in building production apps

These are some string methods I use fairly frequently when building production applications. Understanding these methods will make working with JavaScript strings easier for you.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Nov 03, 2023

JavaScript

Unlocking the power of the rest and spread operators in JavaScript

Understanding rest and spread operators will enhance your ability to work with arrays and objects and enable you to write clean, flexible, and precise JavaScript code.

Alamin Shaikh

Full Stack Developer

Oct 27, 2023

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