Sospeter Mong'are articles - 250 total
The Best Workflow for Collaborating on a Shared GitHub Repository
When working on a shared GitHub repository, your workflow can either make collaboration smoothor...
How a Junior Developer Should Approach System Design (The Practical, Real-World Way)
Why “necessity is the mother of invention” is the ultimate guide to learning system design. System...
API Integrations: High-Level Breakdown
Introduction In modern backend engineering, API integrations are no longer “extra...
From 7 Seconds to 600ms: How Smarter Caching Transformed My API Performance
A few days ago, one of my API endpoints was driving me crazy. The first request took almost 7...
Understanding Controllers in Express.js
As your Express.js application grows, route handlers can quickly become cluttered with business...
A Practical Guide to Structuring Express.js Projects for Scalability and Maintainability
Express.js gives you freedom. It doesn’t force strict rules on where files should go or how your app...
Express + MySQL Boilerplate Project Structure (Real App Ready)
project-root/ │ ├── src/ │ ├── config/ │ │ ├── db.js │ │ └── index.js │ │ │ ├──...
A Practical Guide to Routes and Routers in Express.js
When you build an API with Express.js, routes are the doors through which requests enter your...
Understanding Middlewares in Express.js and How They Work Internally
In Node.js backend development, Express.js middlewares are the invisible engines quietly shaping...
Node.js Best Practices for Building Scalable and Secure Applications
Node.js has become a go-to platform for building fast, scalable, and modern web applications....
How to Access Your New Linux Server via SSH
Purchasing a new server is exciting, but you might wonder, "How do I actually access it?" If you've...
How to Set Up a Node.js CI/CD Pipeline on cPanel Using GitHub Actions and Passenger
If you’re hosting your Node.js application on a cPanel-based server, you can automate deployments...
Understanding Array Destructuring in Node.js Database Queries
When working with SQL queries in Node.js (for example, using mysql2, pg, or similar libraries), you...
Building a Simple Node.js Server with Express
If you’re getting started with backend development or API design, Node.js is one of the best places...
How to Do Polling Requests to an API in JavaScript (with MPESA STK Push Example)
When you integrate payments like MPESA Daraja STK Push, the customer confirms the payment on their...
How to Do Polling Requests to an API in JavaScript (Beginner Guide)
When working with APIs, sometimes you send a request but the response takes time. For...
Best Practices for Structuring a Node.js Project
When you first start a Node.js project, it’s tempting to throw all your routes, controllers, and...
Integrating Lipa na MPESA (KCB MPESA STK Push) with Node.js
Mobile payments are the backbone of Kenya’s digital economy. KCB Bank provides APIs through their...
How to Build a WhatsApp Chatbot Using Flaresend API
WhatsApp has become one of the most effective channels for customer communication, marketing, and...
How to Secure Your Forgot Password Endpoint (Best Practices for Developers)
The “Forgot Password” feature is one of the most common — and most attacked — endpoints in any web...
How to Remove Sensitive or Large Files From Your Git Repository
Accidentally pushing sensitive files like .env or large folders like node_modules to your remote...
How to Integrate KCB M-PESA STK Push API
KCB BUNI M-PESA STK Push allows you to initiate payment requests directly to a customer’s phone. KCB...
How to Add GitHub Secrets Easily (Step-by-Step Guide)
If you’re using GitHub Actions, CI/CD pipelines, or deploying applications from GitHub, you’ll need...
CI/CD Setup for Node.js on Shared Hosting (cPanel)
Shared hosting is primarily designed for PHP websites, but you can run and deploy Node.js apps with...
Git Remote Error: “remote origin already exists” And How to Fix It
If you’ve ever tried to add a remote named origin to a Git repository and encountered the...
How to Disable Directory Listing in cPanel Using `.htaccess` (Options -Indexes)
If you’re running a website on cPanel shared hosting or any server powered by Apache, there’s a...
How to Integrate and Consume an API in Laravel (Step-by-Step Guide)
APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are essential for modern web applications, enabling...
How to Protect/secure Your Callback & Webhook Endpoints
When integrating with APIs from banks, payment providers, telecoms, or SaaS services, you’ll often...
Callbacks vs Webhooks When Working with APIs
When building or integrating APIs, you’ll often come across two terms that sound similar: callbacks...
Is It Still Worth Learning to Code in an Age of AI and Automation?
Introduction You’ve seen the headlines. AI tools like GitHub Copilot can write entire...