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Fullstack Web Development with Next.js, Node.js, Express, and MySQL (and AI-Driven “Vibe Coding”)
Fullstack JavaScript applications typically use a client-server architecture: a React-based frontend communicates with a Node.js backend, which in turn persists data in a database. In this stack, Next.js (a React framework) handles the user interface and server-side rendering, while Node.js (the JavaScript runtime) runs an Express.js server for API endpoints, and MySQL serves as the relational database.
Scaling AWS Smarter: A Startup's Cost-Optimization Journey
Follow SkylineAI's journey to cut AWS costs by 57% without sacrificing performance. Learn how to leverage Spot Instances, Fargate Spot, S3 lifecycle policies, and right-sizing strategies to optimize your cloud infrastructure.
Top 7 AWS Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid a Massive Bill or Data Breach)
Stepping into AWS for the first time? Learn from common mistakes and avoid costly bills or security breaches. From root account usage to S3 bucket misconfigurations, here's what to watch out for.
Building a Scalable Serverless Quiz App: AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway
Learn how to build a production-ready serverless quiz application using AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and API Gateway. Discover cost-efficient, auto-scaling architecture without managing servers.