Did you know you can perform multi-threading in NodeJS? NodeJS’ implementation of multi-threading is called worker_threads which functions a bit differently to other multi-threaded technologies but can be useful in certain scenarios to improve your application’s performance. Prerequisites A basic understanding of Javascript and NodeJS. What is Multi-threading? Multi-threading is the technique of running tasks …
Storybook Interaction tests are useful for performing automated testing against your components. Today we will be running interaction tests for an Angular application inside of a Gitlab CI Pipeline. Pipeline Overview Running Storybook Interaction tests requires the following processes: We will be doing this in two jobs: build-storybook-job and run-interaction-tests. Our pipeline is triggered when …
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Introduction In the dynamic world of Agile methodologies, Story Points have long reigned as the golden metric, guiding teams through the maze of sprint planning and backlog grooming. However, what if I told you that this cherished tool might not be the panacea we once believed it to be? Join me on a journey as …
Microservices have become a popular architectural pattern in web development, with many developers and organizations adopting this approach to build and deploy applications. In this blog post, we will explore microservices in-depth, discussing their benefits, drawbacks, and best practices. We will also compare microservices to monolithic architectures and provide real-world examples and expert opinions to …
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Disclaimer This blog is part of a 3 part series covering the 2024 AZ900 study guide. While there is tremendous value in going through this blog even if you are not writing the exam, please be aware that the content is centered around the exam. As with any exam, the curriculum and the course content …
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Disclaimer This blog is part of a 3 part series covering the 2024 AZ900 study guide. While there is tremendous value in going through this blog even if you are not writing the exam, please be aware that the content is centered around the exam. As with any exam, the curriculum and the course content …
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Disclaimer This blog is part of a 3 part series covering the 2024 AZ900 study guide. While there is tremendous value in going through this blog even if you are not writing the exam , please be aware that the content is centered around the exam. As with any exam , the curriculum and the …
If you’re starting your cloud certification journey, you might be very interested in taking some of the Azure AZ exams. One such exam is the AZ900 which is a nice starting point in your certification pathway. I have recently passed my AZ900 exam and I would like to share my strategy so that it helps …
Zone.js in Angular Zone.js plays a pivotal role in Angular’s change detection mechanism by helping signal Angular when to perform a change detection cycle. When asynchronous operations are initiated within Angular’s context, Zone.js ensures Angular is aware of these operations’ start and completion, allowing Angular to decide when to check for changes. Disclaimer: Angular has …
Understanding change detection The secret sauce to Angular’s reactivity and performance is in its change detection strategies and the creative application of those strategies. Change detection is an important mechanism for ensuring the application view stays in sync with the underlying data models, and can respond appropriately when there are changes to these data models. …