Moving Things Without Moving Them
Understand CSS transforms and why they're the foundation of performant animations. Learn translate, rotate, scale, the order trap that catches everyone, and how to think in 3D.
Blogs
All the topics I've covered. I write about React, Next.js, TypeScript, databases, AI/ML, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and system design.
Training Your Eye for Motion
Why taste is the skill that separates good interfaces from great ones. Learn how to develop your intuition for animation, study the work of others, and build the judgment that AI can't replace.
When to Animate and When to Skip
Not every interaction needs motion. Learn how frequency, duration, and context determine whether animation helps or hurts your interface. The difference between delight and frustration.
The Psychology of Motion in UI
Discover why some animations feel natural while others feel off. Explore the brain's wiring for movement, the uncanny valley of UI, and when animation becomes harmful.
Understanding Database Scaling and Sharding Patterns
Master database scaling from vertical to horizontal scaling, read replicas, sharding strategies, and partitioning techniques. Learn when to use synchronous vs asynchronous replication and how to choose the right shard key.
Prisma with PostgreSQL
Prisma ORM setup guide for PostgreSQL with Node.js and TypeScript, includes step-by-step instructions for efficient, type-safe database operations
AWS S3 with Node.js
Learn how to seamlessly integrate AWS S3 with Node.js for efficient cloud storage and image uploads in your application
Node.js on EC2 with PM2 and NGINX
Learn to deploy Node.js applications on EC2 using PM2 and NGINX for robust and scalable production environments. Step-by-step guide included
Creating Your Own npx Command
Learn to create a personalized `npx` command to share your details with others efficiently. Follow my step-by-step guide on creating `npx devpulkit`
Server-Sent Events with FastAPI
Implement real-time updates with FastAPI using Server-Sent Events (SSE) for efficient long-running processes and live data streaming
Python Dependency Management with Poetry
Learn how to simplify Python dependency management using Poetry with easy installation, project setup, and a FastAPI server example