How viable is the Node.js? When exploring a new technology it's always a good idea to take a look around and see what others are doing with that exact technology. Githut provides a visual of the complexity of programming languages across 2 million active … [Read more...] about Is Node.js Worth Learning?
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Who is using Node.js?
Sometimes it takes others to take the leap of faith with a new technology, here is a short list of companies developing software applications using Node.js. LinkedIn When LinkedIn went to rebuild their Mobile application they decided to use Node.js for their … [Read more...] about Who is using Node.js?
Benefits of Node.js
Here is a list of some of the benefits that the Node.js provides for you. Asynchronously programming I/O with an event loop Database Support (NoSQL, SQL) Concurrent connections, great for realtime applications Active development/community Easily work with … [Read more...] about Benefits of Node.js
Why Node?
JavaScript also known as ECMAScript is a cross-platform, object-oriented dynamic programming language. It is a small and lightweight language. Inside a host environment, JavaScript can be connected to the objects of its environment to provide programmatic control … [Read more...] about Why Node?
Prerequisite Before Getting Started
Before getting started with this series you need to have a clear understanding of the following tools to enable you to be successful with this series. Modern Development Environments If for what ever reason you are not completely comfortable with the above … [Read more...] about Prerequisite Before Getting Started
How to Automate the process of creating Thumbnails
If you are brand new to Youtube like me. You might want to create a thumbnail for your videos, why? It has the ability to increase viewers. That means more sales for you! In theory, of course, I can not guarantee you anything. If you are publishing one video a … [Read more...] about How to Automate the process of creating Thumbnails
How to import YouTube Subscriptions from a RSS feed to a new channel?
I recently completed my two year anniversary working day in and day out being some what independent to an employer over at saltyslopes.com. For the most part, everything is working out great, good steady amount of projects and fairly good traction with new projects … [Read more...] about How to import YouTube Subscriptions from a RSS feed to a new channel?
How to setup access to mongodb in production with local clients ( Robomongo HumongouS.io )
"Now I am not a security professional and I don't pretend to play one on the internet" - Rick H. Take this post with a grain of salt. I'm preparing to launch one of my web applications JSecademy. The backend of the application is using mongodb as a datastore. … [Read more...] about How to setup access to mongodb in production with local clients ( Robomongo HumongouS.io )
Introduction to Local Environments
One of the great things about working with JavaScript is that you don't need to have a complex development environment. Most modern computers have a web browser and a pre-installed text editor which is all you need to start to program using JavaScript. In this … [Read more...] about Introduction to Local Environments
How to setup Braintree Recurring Billing using NodeJS
Recurring billing is a complex feature that is too common in most modern SAAS applications, if you had the luxury of setting up recurring billing using a service like Authorize.net, you know what the pains and struggles that one has to go through in order to … [Read more...] about How to setup Braintree Recurring Billing using NodeJS
