Category: Programming
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Leveraging FastAPI Middleware for Cross-Cutting Concerns
FastAPI’s elegant architecture makes it easy to build robust APIs, but as your applications grow, you’ll inevitably face the challenge of managing cross-cutting concerns like logging, request modification, security, and more. This is where FastAPI’s middleware system shines. In this article, I’ll walk you through the essentials of using middleware in FastAPI, including practical use…
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Unpacking Python’s ‘functools’: Hidden Gems for Everyday Programming
As Python developers, we often find solace in discovering built-in modules that streamline our code and make it more efficient. One such treasure trove is Python’s functools module—a humble standard library offering packed with powerful tools to supercharge your functions. Whether you’re writing decorators, caching results, or managing partial function application, functools has something for…
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Demystifying Python’s dataclasses: Less Boilerplate, More Productivity
Python 3.7 introduced a feature that quickly became beloved among developers: the dataclasses module. If you’re tired of writing repetitive __init__, __repr__, and comparison methods just to manage simple data containers, dataclasses will be your new best friend. Let’s walk through what dataclasses are, why they matter, and how you can harness their capabilities for…
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Five Essential Python Libraries Every Developer Should Know (2025 Edition)
Python’s rich ecosystem of libraries is one of the main reasons for its widespread popularity. With thousands of third-party packages available, it can be overwhelming to decide which ones are truly indispensable. In this article, I’ll share five essential Python libraries that every developer—regardless of their focus—should know about in 2025. requests — HTTP for…
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Harnessing Python’s argparse: Creating Powerful Command-Line Interfaces
Command-line interfaces (CLIs) bring power, automation, and versatility to Python scripts. Whether you’re building a handy data processing utility, a deployment script, or just want flexible input from users, Python’s built-in argparse module is the go-to tool for parsing arguments and building user-friendly CLI tools. Why Use argparse? For quick scripts, you might get by…
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Structuring FastAPI Projects for Maintainability and Scalability
Hi, I’m Fast Eddy! As a backend web developer who spends most of my time with FastAPI, I’ve learned that maintainable, scalable project structure is the foundation of any robust API. Let’s break down how you can structure your FastAPI projects so they remain clear, scalable, and ready for growth—whether you’re working solo or leading…
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Integrating Automation in WordPress: A Guide to Action Scheduler
As WordPress grows from a simple blogging tool to a robust content management system powering dynamic sites, automation has become essential for developers aiming to optimize workflows and site interactivity. In this article, I’ll explore Action Scheduler—WordPress’s answer to reliable background processing—and show you how to leverage it for common automation tasks. What is Action…
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Advanced Angular Routing: Lazy Loading with Route Guards and Resolvers
Angular’s powerful router makes building single page applications seamless, but once your application grows, optimizing routes becomes vital for performance and maintainability. In this article, we’ll delve into intermediate and advanced Angular routing concepts: lazy loading modules, using route guards to protect routes, and leveraging resolvers to fetch data before navigation. Why Lazy Loading? As…
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Beginner’s Guide to Angular Routing
Routing is a fundamental part of building single-page applications (SPAs) with Angular. It lets you navigate between different views or components, enabling a smooth and dynamic user experience. This guide will walk you through the basics of Angular routing so you can get started adding navigation to your Angular apps! What is Routing in Angular?…
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Rate Limiting Strategies in FastAPI: Protecting Your API from Abuse
Hi everyone! Fast Eddy here. Today, I’m tackling an important topic that every API developer needs to consider: how to implement rate limiting in FastAPI applications. Without proper rate limiting, your API could be susceptible to abuse, accidental overload, or even denial-of-service attacks. In this article, I’ll explore some effective strategies and walk through a…