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Articles by Muhammed Ali

Muhammed is a Software Developer with a passion for technical writing and open source contribution. His areas of expertise are full-stack web development and DevOps.

 

The ultimate guide to Python exception handling

Discover powerful Python exception-handling techniques with this guide. Learn about nested try blocks, re-raising exceptions, custom exceptions, and more.

Handling spatial data in Django using PostGIS

Learn how to use spatial data in Django to build location-aware applications with the PostGIS extension and PostgreSQL.

Options for passwordless Django authentication

Passwordless Django authentication is a good alternative to typical authentication. Dive with us into 3 authentication methods: email, OAuth, and magic links.

How to build a React rich text editor with CKEditor 5

A WYSIWYG editor allows users to easily format text, add images, and more. In this article, you'll learn how to build a rich text editor in React using CKEditor 5.

How to use the Reddit API for a JavaScript application

You've probably used Reddit in the browser, but did you know the API can power your apps with Reddit data? Jump in to learn how to use the Reddit API to display search results in a simple JavaScript web application built with Parcel.

Serialization and deserialization in Node.js

Let's explore various serialization formats, delve into practical implementation techniques, uncover best practices, and examine real-world use cases. By the end of this article, you'll have the knowledge and skills to effectively manage data in Node.js, making it work for your application as expected.

Learn encryption and decryption in TypeScript

In this article, you will learn about cryptography and how to utilize cryptographic concepts for encrypting and decrypting data using TypeScript.

Creating a seamless multi-language user interface in React

Learn how to create apps that can display information in different languages based on user preferences. In this article, we'll walk through the process of building a weather application with multi-language support using react-i18next.

A comprehensive guide on how to migrate from Python to Go

In this guide, you will learn the advantages of migrating from Python to Go, common challenges, different approaches to migration, and two methods for migrating: manually vs. with the gopy package.

Code coverage vs. test coverage in Python

Writing tests is essential for ensuring the quality of your code. Discover the difference between code coverage and test coverage and how to use them to make your testing process more efficient and effective.

Build a CI/CD pipeline for Flask apps using GitHub Actions

Get up and running with automated testing and deployment of your Flask app using GitHub Actions and Heroku.

Deploying a React App to AWS Elastic Beanstalk

Learn how to deploy a React application to AWS Elastic Beanstalk with the Elastic Beanstalk CLI and GitHub Actions.

Deploying a Django application on Ubuntu

Do you need complete control over your production environment? If so, you might want to skip the Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings and deploy to your own server instead. This article describes deploying a Django application to an Ubuntu server at Linode.

Working with GraphQL and Django

If you've ever wondered if there is a better way to build and consume APIs, you should check out GraphQL—it's better than REST in many cases. This article discusses how to work with GraphQL in Django.

Build a Discord Bot with Python and Flask

In this tutorial, learn how to use Python to interact with the Discord API—and build a bot using Flask.

How to dockerize a Django and React application

Docker offers many benefits, but it can be tricky to get started—especially when you need to deploy several components. In this article, Muhammed Ali shows how to use Docker and Docker Compose to containerize an application built with Django and React.

Building an OCR service with Amazon Textract and AWS Lambda

Optical Character Recognition (OCR) automates extracting text from visual assets such as PDFs and images. This tutorial teaches how to use Amazon Textract and AWS Lambda to build an OCR service.

Job Queues and Workers in Django

Job queues are a powerful tool for processing background work in your Django applications. This article teaches about job queues and workers—and how to implement them with Django Q and Celery.

Building a Realtime Chat App with Django Channels and WebSockets

Building stateful web applications can be tricky, unless you use a framework, of course—Django to the rescue! In this article, learn how to build a realtime chat app using Django Channels and WebSockets.

Automating Django Tests with Github Actions

Automating your test suite helps get your code to production faster. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to write unit tests for Django and run them with GitHub Actions.

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