In modern backend applications, efficient database connection management is critical for performance, stability, and scalability. One of the core solutions to these challenges is database pooling the practice of reusing a limited set of established database connections instead of creating a new one for each request. This guide covers: 1.
In modern web applications, file uploads and downloads are common requirements—profile pictures, documents, images, and so on. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a popular and reliable solution for storing and serving files in a scalable manner. However, ensuring that uploads and reads are performed securely is critical to
Terraform lets you manage your server architecture using code, a concept called Infrastructure as Code (IaC). It’s declarative, meaning you don’t have to code each step; simply define the final setup you want, and Terraform takes care of the rest. It lets you build, modify, and update and
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a popular cloud storage service from Amazon Web Services (AWS). Also, it’s perfect for hosting static websites, which consist of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other static assets. Hosting a static site on S3 provides benefits like high availability, durability, and cost-efficiency. Prerequisites Before
In this blog post, we will explore how to set up Continuous Deployment (CD) for a Node.js application using GitHub Actions. Prerequisites * A basic understanding of Git, GitHub, and Linux commands. * A GitHub account and a repository. * An Ubuntu server instance. Understanding SSH Key. Before diving into this blog,
In this blog, we'll explore the fundamentals of SSH keys, their applications, and how to create one for different scenarios. What is an SSH Key? An SSH key is a way to log into computers without needing to type in a password every time. It comes in two
Dive into automating backups for your database on AWS EC2 with Ubuntu, ensuring data safety and accessibility. This guide covers setting up EC2, configuring database backups, and leveraging cron jobs to store data securely on Amazon S3. Learn to streamline your backup process, maintaining optimal performance and peace of mind
Welcome to a comprehensive guide on deploying a Node.js application to an AWS EC2 instance. This tutorial aims to equip you with the knowledge to deploy your application efficiently and securely. This tutorial is centered on deploying a Node.js application on an EC2 instance running Ubuntu. However, the
Although simple, deploying Next.js apps on a Ubuntu 20.04 instance requires some effort. I will help you set up a Production/UAT version of your Next.js application through this blog. A quick snapshot of the steps to achieve our goal: 1. Update the server and packages 2.
We all have been working with Git(One of the most popular Versions Control Systems) for quite a long time now. We all are aware of how useful it is in our day to day life as developers. Git commits are one of the crucial and underrated parts of a
Most college grads want to start their career in a startup for the growth potential wrt learning and exposure and not so much for the money aspect (at least that's what they say during interviews :D ). While it is true that budding startups are not the best paymasters,
When I started my career as a developer in a start-up, this was the first feedback I got from my boss and perhaps one of the best pieces of advice I've got to date. I often hear statements such as: * I have never worked on this before, so