Web-Development

The F Pixel by Meta Yes, it’s a Facebook version of Mixpanel or a data analytics tool used to track user behavior across app, web, iOS, or any device with Chrome. The purpose is to collect user data—of course, with consent (whether to be tracked or not 🧑‍💻)—to help business owners run personalized ads and campaigns via Facebook. It’s as simple to use as embedding an image. This is because, theoretically, for all practical purposes, it’s just a 1px x 1px pixel embedded in your HTML DOM, along with some scripts that send data to Facebook’s servers. ...

Shortly after joining a Bangalore startup after college, due to my previous experience in working with auth systems, I was given the task to change the current auth system from admin-secret based to a token-based auth system. with our prod server having an active user base of 5000 plus users daily. Adding more spice to the curry, since the app is used by children, we don’t want them to be redirected to a login screen after the new auth system is implemented. The transition for auth in both our frontend and backend systems should happen frictionlessly without users even noticing. ...

Introduction Emojis have become a significant part of digital communication, bringing a fun and expressive element to text. In web development, enhancing user experience and engagement is crucial. One creative way to achieve this is by integrating emojis into URL routes. This article explores the concept, benefits, and implementation of emojis in URL routes for your next web app project. Understanding URL Routes URL routes are the paths defined in your web application that map to different content or functionality. Traditional URL structures, like /about or /contact, are straightforward but can be bland. Adding emojis can make these routes more engaging and memorable. ...

Hey readers! I’m thrilled to start documenting my learning journey as a web developer, and this blog marks the beginning of that adventure. From now on, I will be sharing my experiences, challenges, and progress as a full stack developer. Why Hugo? You might wonder why I chose Hugo over a more complex web framework. The answer is simple: for a static application like this, Hugo is not only sufficient but also highly efficient. Using more elaborate frameworks for such purposes often feels like overkill. Hugo offers simplicity and speed without compromising performance. In fact, a quick check on Lighthouse shows that all the web vitals are above 97%. Achieving that with more sophisticated frameworks can be quite challenging. ...