I’m here to answer that age-old question: who the f*ck is this guy? — Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile, I’m Fernando. I’m a writer originally from Uruguay but now living with my family in Spain. I’ve been writing about software development since I was 15 years old, in one way or another I always kept a blog somewhere (the first one…

There are several big ones, so I’ll let you be the judge — Open source is one of the most fascinating things I’ve ever encountered in our industry. It is a movement that essentially groups people together to work on a product because they want to. They usually do it for free, especially during the first stages of the project, and then —…

I tried to live as a freelancer. This is why I failed at it. — The dream of being your own boss is one that almost everyone goes through at some point during their career. For some strange reason, we tend to believe we can do away with concepts such as “boss,” “9 to 5,” or “team meetings” and just sit down, put our head…

Learn how micro frontends can communicate with each other — The rise of micro frontends has revolutionized web development, enabling teams to independently build, deploy, and scale components of a web application. However, effective communication between micro frontends is essential for seamless user experiences. In this article, I’ll explore the various communication patterns that can help teams navigate the intricate…

In the digital realm of e-commerce, where customers can’t physically interact with products, compelling visuals become the bridge between a potential buyer and a successful sale. Product photography plays a pivotal role in creating a captivating online shopping experience that entices customers to make a purchase. In this article, we…

A true match made in heaven, learn how to implement authentication in your BFF architecture in minutes! — In the web development field, auth (authentication + authorization) plays a vital role in securing user access and protecting sensitive data. Authentication involves verifying the user’s identity, and Authorization is about granting them appropriate access to the application’s resources. That said, it’s not easy. Implementing auth solely in the frontend…

How companies and dev teams can build scalable React projects — Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in a messy React codebase, desperately trying to untangle the web of components and services? It’s a frustrating experience that can leave even the most seasoned developer feeling overwhelmed and defeated. But fear not, my fellow developer! There’s a solution that can help you…

It’s time you learn what Micro frontends are and why you should consider using them in your next project — In the vast realm of JavaScript development, monolithic front-end applications have long been the norm. These towering structures, with their intertwined codebases and tangled dependencies, often lead to a host of challenges. Every small change requires redeploying the entire application, slowing down development and hindering agility. And then, as teams…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, capturing the attention of online shoppers and turning them into satisfied customers is essential for the success of any e-commerce business. One crucial element in achieving this goal is the product description page (PDP), where potential buyers make their final decision to purchase. A well-optimized…