Razorpay Subscription Integration Guide for SaaS (with Real Indie Dev Pain & Code)

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Why After Years of Being a Developer, I’m Embracing VibeCoding (a.k.a. Coding with AI)

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How I Bypassed Token Expiry Hassles in Next.js with a Surprisingly Simple Trick

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The Hidden Stripe Debugging Hack Every Developer Should Know

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Why I Trained an AI to Read My Mind (Sort Of) 🤯

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⚖️Balancing Act: The Blueprint for Work-Life Harmony❤️

In the modern landscape of work, where the boundaries between professional life and personal life are increasingly blurred, achieving a work-life balance can seem like a daunting task. It’s not just about doing what you love and magically finding balance, especially when work can easily spill over into our

Building the Future: A Three-Year Plan for Aspiring Software Engineers

Imagine you’re a college student with a dream — the dream of becoming a software engineer. You’ve got three years ahead of you, and you’re eager to embark on a learning journey. Here’s how I would go about it. Year 1: Laying the Foundation I’d start

Becoming a Full-Stack Developer in 90 Days: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a mere three months to delve into the world of programming and secure a job in software development, rest assured that significant progress is achievable. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you accomplish this ambitious goal: 1. Define Your Focus Before embarking on your learning journey,

The Art of Naming: Mastering Variable Names for Readability

In my journey towards code clarity, one of the first lessons I encountered was the importance of meaningful names. The way we name variables and functions can have a profound impact on the comprehensibility of our code. Here are some key insights I gained: Use Intention-Revealing Names: Avoid turning naming

From Chaos to Clarity: How I Mastered Organization and Memory

In a world dominated by digital devices and constant distractions, I, like many others, struggled to keep my life in order. I would forget important tasks, lose track of my thoughts, and stumble through the chaos of everyday life. But little did I know that a simple system would soon

Streamlining My Development System Setup for Ultimate Productivity

Nowadays, having the right tools at your disposal can make a world of difference in how efficiently you work. Let’s take a closer look at my system setup and the tools I’ve carefully chosen to optimize my workflow. Choosing the Ideal Operating System First, let’s don’t

Starting from Scratch: A Guide to Learning and Improving Your Coding Skills

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of information and resources available when learning to code? Starting from scratch can be challenging, especially if you don’t know where to begin. Here are some tips and strategies for learning to code and improving your coding skills. Be Good at

Unveiling the Unconventional: My Local Blog Hosting Adventure

Hi there👋! I wanted to share my blogging journey. I started because I wanted to share what I know with others, but I didn’t want to deal with the stress of recording videos for YouTube. So, I chose to write articles instead. I found a way to host my

You should install these 10 extensions right now

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The best way to organize your React project

One of the best ways to organize your files in your react project.