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Building APKs locally with expo: a step-by-step guide
JavaScript

Building APKs locally with expo: a step-by-step guide

Building an APK locally with Expo gives you greater control over your development workflow, allowing you to generate a standalone Android package without depending on Expo’s cloud build services. This approach is particularly valuab...
Next.js performance tuning: practical fixes for better Lighthouse scores
JavaScript

Next.js performance tuning: practical fixes for better Lighthouse scores

Achieving strong Lighthouse scores starts with basic optimisations, but reaching exceptional performance takes more than default settings. While Next.js offers powerful tools out of the box, real results come from deliberate decisions ac...
Seamless Headless Drupal integration with Next.js 15 (App Router)
Drupal JavaScript

Seamless Headless Drupal integration with Next.js 15 (App Router)

Drupal is a mature and flexible content management system (CMS) trusted for building structured content models and managing complex workflows. On the front end, Next.js is a widely adopted React framework known for its speed, develo...
Solving web performance with the Speculation API
JavaScript

Solving web performance with the Speculation API

Web applications today are expected to respond instantly. Even minor lags between user action and content load can lead to user drop-off, higher bounce rates, and lost engagement.At QED42, we’ve been experimenting with several ways to ad...
Test-driven development (TDD): code that starts with a test
JavaScript

Test-driven development (TDD): code that starts with a test

Software development works best when every feature is clear, tested, and built with purpose. Test-Driven Development (TDD) supports this by starting with tests before any code is written. Each test defines a specific behaviour, guiding t...
SEO strategies for Next.js 14+ and TypeScript: building search-optimised websites
JavaScript

SEO strategies for Next.js 14+ and TypeScript: building search-optimised websites

Getting your website noticed is no small feat, especially when competing with millions of others online. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is what makes your site easier to find, helping it rank higher in search results and bring in more ...
How to build your first plugin in Strapi: A beginner’s guide
JavaScript

How to build your first plugin in Strapi: A beginner’s guide

Strapi is a powerful CMS that offers a variety of features out of the box, along with a robust plugin marketplace. However, there are times when you might need a custom solution to meet specific project requirements. Fortunately, Strapi ...
Strapi V5: Easing content revisions in production
JavaScript

Strapi V5: Easing content revisions in production

A Content Management System (CMS) is a software platform that enables users to create, manage, and publish digital content, typically for websites, without needing deep technical expertise. CMS platforms provide tools to organize and edi...
Understanding some of the routing mechanisms using App Router in Next.js 14
JavaScript

Understanding some of the routing mechanisms using App Router in Next.js 14

Routing is a core aspect of web development, enabling smooth navigation across pages within an application. This article focuses on introducing a powerful new feature: the App Router in Next.js 14. This addition aims to enhance the way d...