Well.. some weeks have passed since my last update. 😅 Without going into much details, I haven’t updated you because there is not a lot I can update you on. I’ve been focusing more on my work these past 4 weeks and I’ve also travelled to 🇵🇹 Portugal. With that…

If you want to break into tech and more specifically become a backend developer, you need to learn how to write APIs. The secret to getting ahead is getting started. — Mark Twain That’s why in today’s article, I will be going over 👇 Why do we need APIs? How…

There are a lot of opinions on the topic of automation tests and whether they’re worth it. In today’s article I give you my point of view and how my opinions on the topic have changed in the past 2 years. We will be covering the following 📝 My Experience …

In today’s fast-paced world, API development has become one of the most crucial skills a software engineer could have. No matter the language you write in, APIs are everywhere and play a vital role in the backend engineering of your application. Rapid’s 2022 State of APIs Report says that 👇 70% of survey respondents expect to use more APIs…

Understanding how custom annotations work under the hood is powerful and can greatly improve your code in the ways described above! I’ve used custom annotations quite extensively in my work for some API request validations or for defining custom permissions to the endpoints we develop! To sum it up, learning…

Crushed that uni exam! 🚀 Now, let’s chat about OSI model stuff! 🌐 Dive into the layers with me — it’s like decoding tech secrets in everyday language. Fun times ahead! 👨‍💻 What’s The OSI Model 🤔 The OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model was conceptualized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in the late…

From looking back at my software engineering interviews, I would say that interviews in tech require more than just technical knowledge - you also need a plan of attack! Meaning, everyone should have a tactical approach for when he/she enrolls in an interview process! 🎯 ✍️ In this article, I’ll…

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where the Google Store sees over 3,600 new apps daily and app downloads surpass 111 billion yearly, it’s our responsibility as developers to prioritize cutting-edge security practices for the apps we create. One of these security guards is how we store the personal data of…

I have primarily worked on Java-based APIs throughout my professional career. This choice was driven by my research when I was entering the tech job market. At the time, I noticed a high demand for Java developers, prompting me to embark on a journey to master the Java language. Before…