Alexander Nnakwue Software engineer. React, Node.js, Python, and other developer tools and libraries.

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ES Modules In Node Today

Using ES modules in Node.js

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The module system in Node.js has come a long way from its earlier adoption of CommonJS.

Alexander Nnakwue
Mar 3, 2021 ⋅ 13 min read
javascript data visualization libraries 2021

The top JavaScript data visualization libraries for 2021

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Explore common data visualization libraries including: Highcharts, Toast UI Chart, D3.js, Recharts, and Chart.js to determine which will best improve the functionality of your project.

Alexander Nnakwue
Feb 22, 2021 ⋅ 7 min read
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The JavaScript Record and Tuple proposal: An overview

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In this overview of the JavaScript Record and Tuple proposal, you can learn some basic use cases and how to use them.

Alexander Nnakwue
Jan 4, 2021 ⋅ 7 min read
Async Cookie Store API

The async Cookie Store API: A new treat for web developers

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Tired of struggling with cookies? The new asnyc Cookie Store API aims to improve all the shortcomings of working with cookies.

Alexander Nnakwue
Dec 16, 2020 ⋅ 6 min read
Exploring Elder.js, the SEO-focused Svelte Framework

Exploring Elder.js, the SEO-focused Svelte framework

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Elder.js is a Svelte-based SSG for Jamstack sites, particularly suited to complex, data-intensive websites that require robust SEO.

Alexander Nnakwue
Dec 1, 2020 ⋅ 9 min read
Methods for Deep Cloning Objects in JavaScript

Methods for deep cloning objects in JavaScript

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There are several ways to shallow clone objects in JavaScript, but deep cloning objects is trickier. We highlight several methods to do so.

Alexander Nnakwue
Oct 1, 2020 ⋅ 7 min read
A Practical Guide To Working With Elasticdump

A practical guide to working with Elasticdump

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Review the implementation and use cases for Elasticdump, a tool for importing and exporting data stored in Elasticsearch indices or clusters.

Alexander Nnakwue
Sep 2, 2020 ⋅ 10 min read
Node Operators: Kubernetes Node Management Made Simple

Node operators: Kubernetes node management made simple

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We break down the concept of Kubernetes node operators, reviewing what they are, why and when to use them, and their advantages.

Alexander Nnakwue
Jul 14, 2020 ⋅ 8 min read
Guide To Working With OrbitDB In Node.js

A guide to working with OrbitDB in Node.js

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OrbitDB is a serverless, distributed, P2P database built on IPFS, making it a superb choice for blockchain applications and other DApps.

Alexander Nnakwue
Jul 8, 2020 ⋅ 11 min read
Building An Express-style API In Go With Fiber

Building an Express-style API in Go with Fiber

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See why Fiber, an Express-inspired framework for backend API development, has been steadily gaining traction.

Alexander Nnakwue
Jun 10, 2020 ⋅ 11 min read
Exploring SQL And Elasticsearch With Open Distro

Exploring SQL and Elasticsearch with Open Distro

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If you’re already familiar with SQL, Open Distro makes interacting with Elasticsearch clusters a breeze.

Alexander Nnakwue
May 26, 2020 ⋅ 9 min read
The Evolution Of Asynchronous Programming In JavaScript

The evolution of asynchronous programming in JavaScript

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Review the evolution of async programming in JavaScript, and dive into parallelism with the Web Worker API.

Alexander Nnakwue
Apr 16, 2020 ⋅ 12 min read