Backend
Authentication Patterns Every Developer Should Know
A practical guide to authentication patterns including sessions, JWTs, OAuth 2.0, and passkeys, with trade-offs and implementation advice.
Jonny Rowse 9 min read Tag
Backend
17 articles tagged with "Backend"
Jonny Rowse 9 min read Backend
Caching Strategies Every Developer Should Know
Learn the most important caching strategies for web applications, from browser and CDN caching to in-memory stores and cache invalidation patterns.
David White 12 min read Backend
API Design Principles Every Developer Should Know
Essential API design principles every developer should know, covering naming, versioning, error handling, pagination, and real-world best practices.
David White 7 min read Backend
Database Migrations Without the Fear
Learn how to run database migrations safely with zero-downtime strategies, rollback plans, and practical tips for confident schema changes.
Gareth Clubb 9 min read Backend
Building Resilient APIs with Retry and Circuit Breaker Patterns
Learn how to build resilient APIs using retry logic and circuit breaker patterns to handle failures gracefully and prevent cascading outages.
David White 9 min read Backend
The Developer's Guide to Logging
Learn developer logging best practices to debug faster, monitor production systems, and build more reliable software.
David White 9 min read Backend
Why Every Developer Should Learn SQL
Discover why learning SQL is essential for developers, from writing performant queries to understanding data-driven applications.
Jonny Rowse 9 min read Backend
GraphQL vs REST: Choosing the Right API Style
A practical comparison of GraphQL vs REST to help developers choose the right API style for their projects.
Gareth Clubb 8 min read