The Journal
What I learn shipping React Native apps, Node.js services, and the infrastructure that keeps them running — written down while it is still fresh.
10 articles across 4 subjects
10 articles
Matching Two Strangers for a Live Conversation, Without Race Conditions
How to build a fair, real-time matchmaking queue for pairing two people live: the exact race condition that silently strands both sides, the one-line fix, and a seamless AI fallback so nobody ever hits a dead end — with runnable code for every piece.
What Actually Happens When You Talk to an AI in Real Time
The full architecture behind a real-time voice AI conversation — token minting, a media server, an auto-dispatched worker, and the STT/LLM/TTS loop that makes it feel instant — with runnable code for every piece.
How to Use CMSKite with Next.js: A Complete Integration Guide
A step-by-step walkthrough of wiring the CMSKite headless blog API into a Next.js App Router site: credentials, a typed client, static generation, markdown, images, SEO, and the gotchas that cost me time.
Building Scalable React Native Apps: Best Practices and Patterns
Learn how to build production-ready React Native applications with proper architecture, state management, and performance optimization techniques.
MERN Stack Development: From Setup to Deployment
A complete guide to building full-stack applications with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js, including deployment strategies.
Real-time Features with Socket.io: A Practical Guide
Implement real-time communication in your applications using Socket.io, including chat, notifications, and live updates.
Optimizing React Performance: Tips and Tricks
Learn advanced techniques to optimize your React applications for better performance and user experience.
Building RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express
A comprehensive guide to designing and implementing RESTful APIs following best practices and industry standards.
TypeScript in React: Why and How to Use It
Discover the benefits of TypeScript in React development and learn how to effectively integrate it into your projects.
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