Right now, Node.js is the most popular runtime, having been released in 2009. The creator of Node.js released DenoJS in 2018, and this new runtime was meant to fix issues in Node. While we figure out whether Deno will replace Node, it is also … Read more
Backend
The Backend Developer is a programmer who creates the logical back-end and core computational logic of a website, software or information system. The main activities usually concern the three functional aspects of the back-end:
Programming: he has the knowledge of different programming languages like Java, JavaScript (NodeJS), PHP and the knowledge of methodologies and Frameworks such as Spring and
Hibernate. It is also able to work on more structured languages such as Ruby and Python.
Database Designing: a Back-end Developer has expertise in database management such as Oracle, MySQL or MongoDB.
Web Tool: is essential to be familiar with SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol) and REST (Representational State Transfer) for integration with different infrastructures.
Video: How to Use Python for Async Microservices
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How to Implement a Security Testing Program For Web Applications
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Security Testing 101: 9 Tried And Tested Ways to Find Security Flaws in Your Software
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What is Reactive Programming and How Can I Benefit from It?
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Is It Always Best to Reduce Code Lines?
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All You Need to Know About the Spring Framework
This quick Codemotion guide to Spring offers insights and key concepts for understanding and getting started with this popular framework. A brief story of Spring Today, Spring Framework is a de facto standard. Hundreds of thousands of … Read more
Creating a Catalogue with StencilJS
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According to Reti (an innovative Italian software development company), .NET, Microservices, Cloud, AI, and CyberSecurity are fundamental skills that will help you participate in some of the most exciting and innovative trends in programming. So … Read more
How to Boost Performance With Lazy Loading
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Technology and web development are constantly evolving. Right along with it, cybercriminals have become experts at devising new and sophisticated attack methods. Web developers need to understand how these attacks work so they can patch any … Read more
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