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Untangling the Logging Spaghetti: How We Built a Sustainable Logger from the Ground Up

RefactoringDesign PatternsArchitectureCode Quality

May 15, 202511 min read

Untangling the Logging Spaghetti: How We Built a Sustainable Logger from the Ground Up

Our existing logging system suffered from inconsistencies, significant code duplication (evidenced by a 9.1% duplication rate), and increasing maintenance challenges. We refactored it by introducing a BaseLogger for common configurations, specialized Singleton loggers, a LoggerFactory for decoupled creation, and Adapters for a smooth transition. This overhaul resulted in a more maintainable, readable, and robust logging framework, successfully reducing code duplication to 0.0%.

From Sluggish to Speedy: The Story of Our 70% Node.js Performance Gain

Node.jsPerformanceProfilingAPIOptimization

May 14, 202510 min read

From Sluggish to Speedy: The Story of Our 70% Node.js Performance Gain

A deep dive into using profiling tools to identify and fix performance bottlenecks in a Node.js API endpoint, resulting in a 40% improvement in response time.

From User Stories to Cyber Threats: The New Era of Software Testing

TestingDevOpsPerformanceSecurityBDD

May 5, 202511 min read

From User Stories to Cyber Threats: The New Era of Software Testing

Learn how to implement a multi-layered testing approach combining BDD, stress testing, and security testing to ensure robust financial applications.

From Skeptic to Believer: How SOLID Slashed Our Code Duplication by Over 50%

Code QualityArchitectureBest Practices

May 5, 20259 min read

From Skeptic to Believer: How SOLID Slashed Our Code Duplication by Over 50%

How applying SOLID principles transformed our troublesome logging system and dramatically reduced code duplication in our financial document processing system.

Embracing Secure Programming: Authentication, Authorization, and the Middleware Approach

SecurityAuthenticationNode.jsOWASP

April 20, 20258 min read

Embracing Secure Programming: Authentication, Authorization, and the Middleware Approach

Learn how to protect your applications throughout the SDLC by implementing proper authentication and authorization using middleware patterns.

Implementing SonarQube in an Express.js Project with GitHub Actions

DevOpsExpress.jsCode QualityCI/CD

March 15, 20258 min read

Implementing SonarQube in an Express.js Project with GitHub Actions

Learn how to set up and integrate SonarQube analysis into your Express.js project using GitHub Actions for automated code quality and security checks.

Struggling with Merge Request Reviews and Coverage Checks? Codecov AI is Your Solution!

DevOpsTestingCode QualityCI/CD

February 18, 202512 min read

Struggling with Merge Request Reviews and Coverage Checks? Codecov AI is Your Solution!

Learn how to set up Codecov in your CI pipeline and leverage Codecov AI to streamline code reviews and maintain high test coverage standards.

Practical Ways to Integrate AI Into Your Products

AIIntegrationProduct Development

January 12, 20257 min read

Practical Ways to Integrate AI Into Your Products

How to leverage existing AI tools and APIs to enhance your applications without becoming an AI expert.