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A new Vue on things

A new Vue on things

Vue.js, commonly referred to as Vue, is an open-source JavaScript framework used for building user interfaces and single-page applications (SPAs). Vue is designed to be approachable, flexible, and highly customizable, making it a popular choice among developers for creating dynamic and interactive web applications.

Key features and concepts of Vue.js include:

1. Component-Based Architecture: Similar to React, Vue.js encourages building applications using reusable components. Components encapsulate both the UI and behavior, making it easier to manage and maintain complex user interfaces.

2. Reactivity: Vue introduces a reactivity system that automatically updates the DOM whenever the underlying data changes. This system allows developers to declare data dependencies and efficiently manage UI updates.

3. Vue Directives: Vue provides special directives that allow you to bind data to the DOM, manipulate the DOM, and apply conditional rendering. For example, the `v-bind` directive is used to bind data to HTML attributes, and the `v-if` directive is used for conditional rendering.

4. Templates: Vue supports an HTML-based template syntax that allows you to declare the structure of your UI components in a declarative manner. These templates are then compiled into render functions for efficient rendering.

5. Vue Router: Vue Router is an official routing library for Vue.js. It provides tools for creating single-page applications with client-side routing, allowing you to define different views and navigate between them without full page reloads.

6. Vuex: Vuex is Vue's official state management library. It helps manage centralized state across your application and provides a way to share data between components.

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Reacting to the state of Javascript

ReactJS

React is an open-source JavaScript library developed and maintained by Facebook (and a community of developers) for building user interfaces, particularly for web applications. It's widely used to create dynamic, interactive, and reusable UI components.

The primary goal of React is to provide a flexible and efficient way to create user interfaces that update and render efficiently when the underlying data changes. It uses a concept called the "Virtual DOM" to optimize the process of updating the actual browser DOM, making UI updates more performant.

Key features and concepts of React include:

1. Components: React applications are built using components, which are modular, reusable building blocks for UI elements. Components can be composed together to create complex user interfaces.

2. Virtual DOM: React uses a Virtual DOM to represent the structure of the actual browser DOM. When data changes, React calculates the difference between the previous and new Virtual DOM states (known as the "diffing" process) and updates the actual DOM efficiently.

3. One-Way Data Binding: React enforces a unidirectional data flow. Data flows from parent components to child components via props, and child components can't directly modify the data passed to them.

4. JSX: JSX is a syntax extension that allows you to write HTML-like code within your JavaScript code. It makes it easier to describe the structure of your UI components.

5. State: React components can have internal state, which allows them to manage and respond to changes in their own data. Stateful components re-render when their state changes.

6. Props: Props (short for properties) are data passed from parent to child components. They are immutable and allow you to configure and customize components dynamically.

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Angular & the Future

Angular & the Future

Angular is an open-source web application framework developed and maintained by Google and a community of developers. It's used for building dynamic, single-page applications (SPAs) and web applications with rich user interfaces. Angular provides a comprehensive set of tools and features to help developers create complex and scalable applications.

Key features and concepts of Angular include:

1. Component-Based Architecture: Angular applications are built using components, which are reusable and encapsulated building blocks for UI elements. Components are organized in a hierarchical structure and communicate with each other using inputs, outputs, and services.

2. Dependency Injection: Angular has a built-in dependency injection system that manages the creation and sharing of application components and services. This promotes modularity and testability by making components more independent and easier to test.

3. Templates and Directives: Angular templates use a declarative syntax to define the structure and behavior of the UI. Directives, such as `ngFor` and `ngIf`, allow you to manipulate the DOM, apply conditional rendering, and iterate over data.

4. Reactive Programming: Angular leverages reactive programming concepts with the RxJS library. Observables are used to handle asynchronous data streams and facilitate real-time updates in the application.

5. Services: Services in Angular are used to encapsulate business logic, data manipulation, and interaction with external resources (like APIs). Services are injectable and can be shared among components.

6. Routing: Angular provides a powerful routing system that allows you to create multi-view applications with client-side routing. You can define routes, navigate between views, and load components dynamically.

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Github to Azure

Deploying an Angular app to Microsoft Azure when merging to the master branch on GitHub involves different Azure services and GitHub Actions. Here's a general overview of the process:

Set Up Azure Services:

a. Azure Storage Account: Create an Azure Storage Account to host your Angular app's static files (HTML, CSS, JS). You can also use Azure Blob Storage within the Storage Account.

b. Azure CDN (Optional): Set up an Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN) profile and endpoint to serve your app's content globally for better performance.

Configure Azure Credentials:

a. Set up an Azure Service Principal with appropriate permissions to access the Azure Storage Account and CDN (if used).

b. Generate the Azure Service Principal's Application ID, Authentication Key, and Tenant ID.

c. Configure these credentials on your local machine or your CI/CD environment where the deployment will take place. This can be done using environment variables or Azure CLI configuration.

Set Up GitHub Actions:

a. In your Angular project repository on GitHub, create a .github/workflows directory.

b. Create a YAML file (e.g., deploy.yml) in this directory to define the GitHub Actions workflow.

c. Configure the workflow to trigger on merges to the master branch.

Define Deployment Steps:

a. Within the workflow file, define steps to build and deploy the Angular app:

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React Hook Form

React Hook Form is a library for managing form state and validation in React applications using hooks. It is designed to make form handling in React applications more efficient and straightforward. React Hook Form is a popular alternative to other form management libraries like Formik.

Some of the key features and benefits of React Hook Form include:

1. **Hooks-based:** React Hook Form leverages React's hooks API, making it a natural fit for modern React applications. You can manage form state and validation rules using simple and familiar hooks.

2. **Minimal Re-renders:** The library is designed to minimize unnecessary re-renders, which can improve performance. It does so by only re-rendering form components when needed.

3. **Validation:** React Hook Form provides a flexible and extensible way to define and perform form validation. You can define validation rules for each input field and trigger validation at various points in the form submission process.

4. **Custom Inputs:** You can easily create and use custom form input components with React Hook Form, allowing you to encapsulate form logic and reusability.

5. **Error Handling:** The library provides mechanisms to handle and display validation errors, making it easier to provide feedback to users.

6. **Optimized for Controlled Inputs:** It primarily focuses on controlled input components, which helps you maintain full control over your form state and avoid common issues with uncontrolled components.

7. **Built-in Support for Uncontrolled Components:** While primarily designed for controlled inputs, React Hook Form also offers support for uncontrolled inputs when necessary.

8. **Form Submission:** React Hook Form provides methods for handling form submissions and managing form data, making it easier to integrate with your backend services.

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A-Form built with Angular Reactive Forms

I built a reusable component module to streamline the creation of Angular Reactive Forms

Angular Reactive Forms are a way to manage and validate form inputs in Angular applications. They provide a more programmatic and flexible approach to handling forms compared to Template-Driven Forms, which rely on two-way data binding. Reactive Forms are a powerful and versatile way to work with forms in Angular applications.

Reactive Forms offer a more structured and maintainable way to work with forms in Angular applications, particularly in complex scenarios with complex validation requirements or dynamic form elements.

To use Reactive Forms in an Angular application, you need to import the necessary modules, create a form model using the FormBuilder, define your form controls and validation rules, and then bind the form controls to HTML elements in your template using directives like formControlName.

My AForm Module allows you to skip the process of importing the dependencies and writing a Reactive form by providing a data object to the AForm component.

For Example:

Template:

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From Github to AWS

Deploying an Angular app to AWS when merging to the master branch on GitHub involves several steps, including setting up AWS services, configuring GitHub Actions, and creating deployment scripts. Here's a general overview of the process:

  1. Set Up AWS Services:

    a. S3 Bucket: Create an Amazon S3 bucket to store your Angular app's static files (HTML, CSS, JS).

    b. CloudFront Distribution (Optional): Set up an Amazon CloudFront distribution to serve your app's content globally for better performance.

  2. Configure AWS Credentials:

    a. Create an IAM user with appropriate permissions (S3, CloudFront if used).

    b. Generate AWS Access Key and Secret Access Key for the IAM user.

    c. Configure these credentials on your local machine or your CI/CD environment where the deployment will take place. This can be done using environment variables or AWS CLI configuration.

  3. Set Up GitHub Actions:

    a. In your Angular project repository on GitHub, create a .github/workflows directory.

    b. Create a YAML file (e.g., deploy.yml) in this directory to define the GitHub Actions workflow.

    c. Configure the workflow to trigger on merges to the master branch.

  4. Define Deployment Steps:

    a. Within the workflow file, define steps to build and deploy the Angular app:

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You know what I mean MERN

I came up with a brainstorming app and I built it with MERN. Like MEAN but with React instead of Angular. 

MERN is an acronym that stands for MongoDB, Express.js, React, and Node.js. It refers to a popular stack of technologies used for building modern web applications. Each component of the MERN stack represents a different layer of the application's architecture and contributes to the overall development process.

Here's an overview of each technology in the MERN stack:

MongoDB: MongoDB is a NoSQL database that stores data in a flexible, JSON-like format called BSON. It is known for its scalability, flexibility, and ability to handle large volumes of data. MongoDB is often used to store the application's data and provides a convenient way to interact with structured and unstructured data.

Express.js: Express.js is a web application framework for Node.js. It simplifies the process of building robust and scalable server-side applications. Express.js provides a set of tools and middleware to handle routing, request handling, and other common tasks, making it easier to create APIs and handle server-side logic.

React: React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces. It focuses on creating dynamic and interactive user interfaces by using a component-based approach. React allows developers to build reusable UI components that efficiently update and render based on changes in application state. It is commonly used for creating the client-side of web applications.

Node.js: Node.js is a server-side runtime environment that allows developers to build scalable and event-driven applications using JavaScript. Node.js provides a non-blocking, asynchronous architecture, making it well-suited for handling I/O-heavy tasks and building APIs.

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Element UI Events

I have been learning the Vue framework and I discovered that Element UI is the go to CSS framework for working with Vue. 

Element UI is a popular open-source UI framework for building responsive and customizable web applications. It is designed to work with Vue.js, a progressive JavaScript framework, and provides a set of high-quality components and features to streamline the development of modern user interfaces.

Key features of Element UI include:

Rich Component Library: Element UI offers a wide range of UI components, including buttons, forms, dialogs, tables, menus, popovers, and more. These components are designed with a consistent and visually appealing style.

Responsive Design: The components in Element UI are responsive by default, ensuring that your application looks and works well across various devices and screen sizes.

Customization: Element UI provides theming and customization options, allowing you to adjust the appearance of components to match your application's design and branding.

Internationalization (i18n): The framework supports internationalization, making it easier to build applications that can be localized for different languages and regions.

Accessibility: Element UI places an emphasis on accessibility, ensuring that your application is usable by people with disabilities and complies with accessibility standards.

Grid System: Element UI includes a flexible grid system that helps you create responsive layouts and organize content.

Form Validation: The framework provides built-in form validation capabilities, helping you validate user input and provide meaningful feedback.

Icons and Typography: Element UI includes a set of icons and typography styles to enhance the visual design of your application.

Notification and Message: You can easily display notifications, messages, and alerts to users using the provided components.

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12 Factor App

12 Factor App

The 12-Factor App methodology is a set of best practices and principles designed to guide the development and deployment of modern cloud-native applications, including microservices. These principles were formulated by developers at Heroku (a cloud platform) and have been widely adopted by the software industry as a foundation for building scalable, maintainable, and portable applications. The 12 factors provide a clear set of guidelines for building applications that can take full advantage of modern cloud environments and enable efficient development, deployment, and scaling.

Here are the 12 factors of the 12-Factor App methodology:

Codebase: Maintain a single codebase for your application, versioned in a source code control system.

Dependencies: Explicitly declare and isolate dependencies. Use a package manager to manage dependencies.

Configuration: Store configuration settings in the environment, separate from the codebase. Configuration should not be hard-coded.

Backing Services: Treat external services (databases, caches, queues, etc.) as attached resources. Connect to them via URLs or credentials stored in configuration.

Build, Release, Run: Separate the build, release, and run stages of your application. Keep builds and releases repeatable and independent.

Processes: Run your application as one or more stateless and share-nothing processes. This facilitates scalability and fault tolerance.

Port Binding: Export services via a well-defined port and listen for connections on that port.

Concurrency: Scale out your application by adding more processes rather than making individual processes larger.

Disposability: Design your application to be disposable, meaning it can start and stop quickly without affecting the overall system.

Dev/Prod Parity: Keep development, staging, and production environments as similar as possible to reduce the likelihood of bugs and issues.

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