Once upon a time in the quirky land of Python, three ORMs walked into a bar. Django ORM, the well-dressed enterprise type. Peewee, the scrappy minimalist hipster. And Tortoise ORM, the async-savvy millennial with a nose for speed. What follows is their group therapy session… I mean, comparison guide. Django ORM What is it?It’s the … Read more
Let’s say you’re building an app. It’s going to be the next big thing. Bigger than TikTok but for spreadsheets. You need to store data, but raw SQL makes you feel like you’re defusing a bomb with chopsticks. Enter SQLAlchemy, the lovechild of Python and databases that says, “Hey, what if we made querying data … Read more
“Falcor? Isn’t that the fluffy flying dragon from The NeverEnding Story?” Why yes, dear reader, it is. But also — and far more relevant to your modern web app dreams — Falcor is a JavaScript library developed by Netflix that fetches data for your front-end as if it were gliding on clouds, whispering sweet nothings into your React components. Okay, … Read more
Welcome to the ultimate showdown in the digital skies, where the titans of cloud computing — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure — battle for supremacy. Grab your popcorn, folks; this is going to be a thrilling ride through the cumulus congestus of cloud services! What Are They? Are They Still Relevant? Absolutely! These platforms … Read more
Welcome back, fellow aficionados of the fine art of doing nothing! If you haven’t yet indulged in the first installment of our vegging-out series, you can catch up here: The Simple Joys of Vegging Out. Now, let’s dive deeper into the blissful abyss of relaxation. The Science Behind Vegging Out You might think that lounging on … Read more
Architecture is one of those things we don’t think about until we’re either inside a really beautiful building… or trapped in an airport designed by someone with a grudge against humanity. But have you ever stopped to consider that architects are basically time-traveling wizards? They summon the ghosts of history, shape the present, and predict … Read more
Ah, the allure of the open road, the wind in your face, the hum of the engine beneath you. Now add rain. Suddenly, that poetic image transforms into a slippery, nerve-wracking game of “How Not to Die.” Riding a motorcycle in the rain can be thrilling, but let’s face it, it’s mostly a game of … Read more
When you think about the Internet, you probably imagine scrolling through TikToks, streaming Netflix, or doomscrolling the news. But under the hood of all this is an invisible plumbing system of protocols keeping your binge-watching smooth and your memes loading fast. Enter QUIC (pronounced “quick”), a modern protocol quietly redefining how we connect online. What … Read more
Ah, the ever-expanding digital universe of X (formerly Twitter). Amid the chaos, there exist celestial gems — posts so powerful they transcend time, accumulating likes, retweets, and cultural significance. Let’s explore some of the greatest moments that have ever graced the platform and cemented their place in the hall of fame. Chadwick Boseman’s Family Announcement The tweet … Read more
Picture this: You’re pumped to dive into the OpenAI API. You’ve got a coffee in hand, a stack of tutorials open, and a “Can’t stop, won’t stop” attitude. But then… reality hits. The advice you’re following doesn’t work. The API changed, and nobody sent you the memo. Welcome to the trials and tribulations of using … Read more