Web design is all about creating a website that engages. That means ensuring visitors actively engage with a site’s content rather than passively consume it. Enter: hover effects, interactive elements that create a dynamic experience that guide visitors to where you want them to go. In this article, we’ll explore the different types of website hover effects, look at the …
Read More »Exploring the Purpose of Pytest Fixtures: A Practical Guide
To set the groundwork for this article, let’s first understand what Pytest is. Pytest is a popular testing framework for Python that simplifies the process of writing scalable and maintainable test cases. It supports fixtures, parameterized testing, and detailed test reporting, making it a powerful choice for both unit and functional testing. Pytest’s simplicity and flexibility have made it a …
Read More »A practical guide to making your own
When patients need a new dentist, most turn to the internet first. We’ve all been there—whether we’re overdue for a cleaning or had a recent insurance change. When looking for a new dental practice, one of the first things people check is the website. If your practice doesn’t have a strong online presence, you’re likely missing out on a significant …
Read More »Understanding Coroutines and Dispatcher Types in Kotlin: A Practical Guide | by Morteza Rahimi | Jan, 2025
Dispatchers control the thread on which coroutines execute. Kotlin provides several built-in dispatchers: Used for CPU-intensive tasks that require background processing. Example: import kotlinx.coroutines.*fun main() = runBlocking {launch(Dispatchers.Default) {println("Running on: ${Thread.currentThread().name}")}} Output: Running on: DefaultDispatcher-worker-1 It runs on a shared pool of background threads optimized for CPU-intensive tasks. Optimized for I/O operations like file handling, network requests, and database interactions. …
Read More »Understanding Kotlin Delegates with Practical Examples | by Md Imam Hossain | Jan, 2025
Image Credit: Photo by Md Imam Hossain (Author) If you write code in Kotlin, you’ve likely encountered the concept of Kotlin delegates, whether while using the by keyword to initialize a variable with a lazy block or obtaining a ViewModel instance via viewModels(). These are classic examples of Kotlin delegates. In this post, I’ll walk you through Kotlin delegates with …
Read More »Trunk Luggage Is Pretty, Pricey—and Surprisingly Practical
The main difference between large checked hard-sided suitcases and trunk luggage is the shape and, crucially, the way it opens. Most trunk luggage has one cavernous main compartment, high walls, and a spacious lid that has considerable packing space, partitioned with a zippered mesh panel. The suitcase can open, well, like a trunk. This differs from a classic hard-sided …
Read More »The Practical Magic Sequel May Have Conjured Up a Director
Last summer, reports began to swirl that Warner Bros. was looking to get a sequel underway for its cult classic Practical Magic. Now, things are looking a little more real, as a director may have been found for the film. Per Deadline, filmmaker Suzanne Bier is currently in talks to helm the Practical Magic sequel. Bier’s previously worked with returning actors …
Read More »Secure Your Frontend: Practical Tips for Developers
Let’s face it: frontend security often gets overlooked. With so much focus on UI/UX and performance, it’s easy to assume that back-end APIs and firewalls are taking care of all the heavy lifting. But the reality is that your beautiful React or Vue app could be a ticking time bomb if you’re not paying attention to security. Having spent years …
Read More »A Practical Guide to Creating a Spring Modulith Project
Spring Modulith empowers developers to define logical application modules in their code, facilitating the creation of well-structured, domain-aligned Spring Boot applications. This approach introduces modular design principles to the Spring Framework, providing a more organized way to develop applications. The General Availability (GA) version was released in August 2023, and the current stable version at the time of writing this …
Read More »Practical Coding Principles for Sustainable Development
As I look back at my journey in software development, spanning a little more than fifteen years, I can remember all the numerous moments when my decisions under the pressure of a deadline either set a project up for success in the long run or cursed it with chronic headaches. Sustainable software development, I’ve come to realize, is little more …
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