Brian Rinaldi articles - 117 total
Navigating the Buzzwords of Frontend Development
A guide to commonly used jargon in the frontend and full-stack development world.
TheJam.dev 2024 - A Free, 2-day Virtual WebDev Conference
We're less than a week away from the best event of the year. Ok, I'm biased, but take a look.
What is Jamstack in 2024?
All good things must come to an end and so, most likely, must my annual Jamstack update. But what have we lost in the process?
What to Expect for Developers in 2024 (My Predictions)
I make my (not so bold) predictions for 2024 around web development, AI, developer events and DevRel.
Updating Your Netlify Functions to 2.0
Netlify Functions 2.0 offer some important improvements, but, to take advantage of them, you'll need to make some simple updates.
Building a (Virtual) Events Site
What does it take to build and run a site that hosts virtual events? Let's dig into how mine is set up.
6 Years and 180 (Virtual) Events Later...
Six years ago this week, I almost accidentally started a community around virtual events for developers.
Adding a Mailing List Subscription with Mailjet and Netlify Functions
Mailing lists are expensive! Let's get set up on a cheaper option using Mailjet and a serverless function.
Lifting Off with Astro 🚀
Let's take a look at how Astro can help you build apps with less JavaScript and better performance.
Is Jamstack Officially Finished?
Do recent changes mean the end of the term Jamstack? Unfortunately, it looks like a yes.
The Art of the CFP: Getting Your Session Accepted
The Call for Papers (CFP) process can be a difficult rite of passage for many developers looking to speak at conferences. These tips should help you succeed.
What Developers Need to Know About JWTs
Everything you need to know about using JSON Web Tokens for authentication and authorization.
Playing with Fire: Serverless PWA with Firebase
Exploring all the different services available for building web applications using Firebase.
What the Heck is Edge Computing?
A look at what edge computing is as well as the benefits, considerations and potential drawbacks to using it based upon a presentation by Austin Gil.
Full-stack Web Apps Without React
There are a ton of options for full stack web frameworks that don't use React. Let's explore some of them and why they are each unique.
The Price Developers Pay for Loving Their Tools Too Much
Developers are passionate about their tools - sometimes to a fault. There is value in being open to change and new directions.
Can DevRel Be Done Without Twitter?
Twitter has been around pretty much since the beginning of developer relations. Are the two permanently linked?
Is "GraphQL Mesh" the Next Big Thing?
GraphQL Mesh is a concept that consolidates the many sources of data an application consumes. Do recent acqisitions mean it's about to take off?
What Netlify's Acquisition of Gatsby Really Means
It's not about the framework. It's about crossing the streams (of data)
The State of Developer Conferences
Developer conferences still don't appear to be back at full strength, and that may just be a new reality.
Getting Started with Serverless Edge - Exploring the Options
There are a lot of options when it comes to serverless edge functions, let's explore what they are and how they are different.
What is Jamstack in 2023?
Yes, the Jamstack term has become extremely vague but the term still retains some value for developers.
Does the Serverless Edge Live Up to the Hype?
A lot of promises have been made about the serverless edge. Does it meet them?
When an SSG Isn't Just Static, What Is It?
Many tools we still call SSGs don't produce static-only content, so why do we still call them static site generators?
What is the Jamstack in 2022?
I'm a Jamstack advocate, but are we at risk of losing sight of what made Jamstack great?
What's So Great About Next.js?
One of the most powerful aspects of Next.js is the different options for rendering. Let's take a look at them.
Developer Communities You Need to Join Today!
Three developer communities (other than Dev.to) that offer free opportunities to learn from and network with your fellow developers.
What You Need to Know About GraphQL Directives
GraphQL directives are a powerful aspect of the GraphQL spec that you may not even be aware of. They provide extensibility to to a GraphQL API. This post looks at what GraphQL directives are, how they are used and some examples of directives in use.
Turning a REST API into GraphQL Using StepZen
A step-by-step guide demonstrating how to build a GraphQL API that pulls from multiple REST endpoints using StepZen.
Using Next.js with FaunaDB: How to Query the Database from Your App
This article will explore how to get started using FaunaDB and Next.js to connect a database to a Jamstack site built in the framework.