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After delving deeper into REST APIs I’ve come to appreciate the use of API calls and all the extra classwork I spent studying how any collaboration between apps is even possible. Looking for interesting utilities for API’s I found and article by Spotify R&D engineering that has definitely helped me better understand this technology. The…
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Recently, I stumbled upon a fantastic resource that delves into an essential aspect of API design: “REST API Design – Parameters and Query String Usage” from a Moesif blog provides deep insights into leveraging query strings for filtering, searching, and pagination, making API interactions more efficient and user-friendly. The gist of the resource revolves around…
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I found a an in-depth guide addressing the intricacies of securing REST APIs in StackOverflow, which taught me two things. The first is that StackOverflow has an article section, and two, that there is a lot of cybersecurity involved in REST API’s. Everything from authentication and authorization, elucidating best practices essential for fortifying these pivotal…
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Regarding the class material and the recent homework, I felt like I needed to better understand when it is more appropriate to use each one. Luckily I found a guide for every design pattern at tutorials point, which I used as reference for last week’s homework. Starting off with the Strategy Pattern, the idea is…
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Lately I’ve been seeking ways to not just make my code work but to make it more efficient as well as maintainable and clear. In my quest for improving my coding skills, I stumbled upon a good resource that discusses an essential aspect of coding: “Code Smells and Anti-Patterns.” Written by an online school, the…
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Hi there! I’m Andres, I study CS at WSU, and I make games and art when I’m not busy. I use this blog to write about game physics and programming stuff so I don’t forget them
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