Smooth Operators
CSS transitions interpolate between UI states so changes feel intentional. Learn the four transition properties, why to avoid 'all', when transitions beat keyframes, and how to keep hover effects off touch devices.
Blogs
All the topics I've covered. I write about React, Next.js, TypeScript, databases, AI/ML, cloud deployment, performance optimization, and system design.
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.
Offloading Motion to the GPU
Fix janky CSS animations by understanding the rendering pipeline. Learn which properties trigger GPU acceleration, why transform beats width, and when to choose CSS over JavaScript.
Easing Curves That Feel Natural
Master easing curves to make your animations feel natural. Learn why linear is almost always wrong, how cubic-bezier works, and which easing to use for different interactions.
Non-Relational Databases
Explore the world of NoSQL databases: Document DBs, Key-Value Stores, and Graph Databases. Learn when to use each type, their trade-offs, and why they scale horizontally out of the box.
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.
Database Transaction Internals
Deep dive into how database transactions work under the hood. Understand ACID properties, isolation levels, locking mechanisms, and implementation across PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
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`
VSCode in Your Browser
Guide on setting up a VSCode Server in your browser using Docker