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Welcome to my blog!

This is where I post about Blood on the Clocktower! Thanks for stopping by, and I hope you enjoy your stay.

I run a series called Script-A-Day here, where I highlight custom BotC scripts I think are novel and interesting! You can find the introduction post Script-A-Day #0 here, and a collection of all the scripts I've highlighted that are in the BotC Scripts database here. It used to update daily, but you run out of good scripts quickly that way. It updates weekly on Fridays!

I'm pretty new to the whole tumblr thing, all things considered, so this is also something of an experiment. My inbox is open: if you've got a question or request, please go ahead and shoot me a message! I haven't seen a lot of dedicated Clocktower posts here on tumblr, so I'm doing my part to interface with a community of people who enjoy the greatest social deduction game ever.

Other bio information:

Call me Axolator! Any (reasonable) shortening of my name's also fine. Just don't take the piss.

I use she/her/hers pronouns.

My profile picture was drawn by Sunquill, and I'd highly encourage you to check out her website and commision her if you're interested. She's incredibly skilled; you won't regret it!

I've been in the BotC community since April of 2023 after getting introduced by a friend who brought the game back with him from college over spring break. I've been hooked since then!

Online, I mainly haunt the Unofficial BotC Discord Server, where I've attained the status of Community-Endorsed Storyteller for both live voice and asynchronous text games.

In-person, I'm involved with running a couple of IRL groups of friends that I helped introduce to Clocktower. We get up to shenanigans: if I ever mention the Philo-Steward incident, that's where it originated.

I play a lot of non-Clocktower games, too, and might post/rb posts about them:

Board games: Spirit Island and Power Grid are among my favorites, but I generally enjoy strategy games!

Video games: The Binding of Isaac (duh), Bug Fables: The Everlasting Sapling, and Baba Is You are all up there. I really just enjoy anything with a good soundtrack. Well, and Pokémon Showdown.

Tag guide:

#blood on the clocktower: Posts about BotC

#scriptaday: Posts in my Script-A-Day series!

#axowall of text: Longer text posts that aren't Script-A-Day, like my character analyses

#scriptbuilding: Posts about building custom scripts

#storytelling: Posts about STing Clocktower: both mechanical posts (like running discretionary characters well) but also thoughts about running Clocktower across various different mediums (IRL, live voice, livetext, async text) and making sure everyone has fun

#askbox: Posts responding to, well, my askbox!

#silly: Memes and other non-serious posts

#nonbotc: Posts not about BotC (I'll usually tag what they are about)

If I come up with more tags, I'll update this post with them!

I don't actually know what else tends to go on people's pinned posts. Uhh, thanks for reading all the way, I guess?? I'll see you around!

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49 50 51 52 73 85 86 141....... 🧛‍♂️🍷

omg thx! :^)

49: song of winter: only love can break your heart by neil young!

50: song of spring: dida by joan baez ^_^

51: song of summer: literally anything from singular adventures of the style council and camera talk by flippers guitar buuut if i had to choose one ummm my ever changing moods oooor long hot summer by style council orrr summer beauty 1990 by flippers guitar.. the latter gets a bonus point cause it played on shuffle when i was driving back home from the swap meet during the middle of summer when i was working for thee record store and there was some busy traffic and ther ewas this pickup truck in front of me with bicycle parts in the back and one wheel was spinning due to the summer breeze so i have a fond memory of that song and it brings to mind a comfy confident vibe

52: song of autumn: uuuuh im no expert on autumn buut hmm uhhh like like the the the death by silver jews or buckingham rabbit also by silver jews

73: best song(s) of the 50s: hmmm i really think u cant go wrong w/ bo diddley by bo diddley jusst that sound of it is insaaaane like the way it echos and reverbates while still being a cleanly defined pop song like it has a whole entire energy with the rhythm and feels like otherworldy u cant go wrong w/ it! was also gonna say cinq etudes de bruits by pierre schaffer but that apparently came out in 1948 but i love all that musique concrete electronic sstuff i also love gesang der junglinge by stockhausen both very tiemless works :D

85: best album of the 00: VESPERTINE BY BJORK! orrr KID A BY RADIOHEAD both have such idk early 2000s moody vibes that kinda feel like idk the early 2000s vibe and all the fears n stuff summed up really well id say vespertine is the best thooo.

86: best album of the 10: i honestly neeeeed to listen to more modern music cause i rarely do T-T blackstar by bowie and async by ryuichi sakamoto are def really great since they both have lots to do w/ death and acceptance n stuff while stil feeling like both artists couldve just continued making amazing music endlessly w/o ever running out of steam .

141: favorite song from a video game: HMMMM i think its probably splash wave from outrun.. any of the three outrun songs (four if u count last wave from the name entry screen) well any of those songs are like my all time fav . ridge racer 4 and earthbound also have flawless soundtracks but i think outrun is the undisputed champion of great video game music

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At Gritty Tech, we believe in practical learning. That means you'll not only absorb theory but also work on real-world projects, collaborate in teams, and build a strong portfolio that impresses employers.

Why Choose Gritty Tech for Full Stack Coaching?

Gritty Tech stands out because of our commitment to excellence, personalized mentorship, and career-oriented approach. Here's why you should choose us:

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What is Full Stack Web Development?

Full Stack Web Development refers to the creation of both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) portions of a web application. A full stack developer handles everything from designing user interfaces to managing servers and databases.

Front-End Development

Front-end development focuses on what users see and interact with. It involves technologies like:

HTML5 for structuring web content.

CSS3 for designing responsive and visually appealing layouts.

JavaScript for adding interactivity.

Frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js for building scalable web applications.

Back-End Development

Back-end development deals with the server-side, databases, and application logic. Key technologies include:

Node.js, Python (Django/Flask), Ruby on Rails, or Java (Spring Boot) for server-side programming.

Databases like MySQL, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL to store and retrieve data.

RESTful APIs and GraphQL for communication between client and server.

Full Stack Tools and DevOps

Version Control: Git and GitHub.

Deployment: AWS, Heroku, Netlify.

Containers: Docker.

CI/CD Pipelines: Jenkins, GitLab CI.

Gritty Tech Full Stack Coaching Curriculum

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JavaScript Fundamentals: Variables, functions, objects, and DOM manipulation.

Modern JavaScript (ES6+): Arrow functions, promises, async/await.

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API Integration: Consuming third-party APIs.

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Microservices Architecture: Basics of building distributed systems.

GraphQL: Modern alternative to REST APIs.

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Example of @Async in Spring Boot for Beginners

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A Guide to Creating APIs for Web Applications

APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the backbone of modern web applications, enabling communication between frontend and backend systems, third-party services, and databases. In this guide, we’ll explore how to create APIs, best practices, and tools to use.

1. Understanding APIs in Web Applications

An API allows different software applications to communicate using defined rules. Web APIs specifically enable interaction between a client (frontend) and a server (backend) using protocols like REST, GraphQL, or gRPC.

Types of APIs

RESTful APIs — Uses HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to perform operations on resources.

GraphQL APIs — Allows clients to request only the data they need, reducing over-fetching.

gRPC APIs — Uses protocol buffers for high-performance communication, suitable for microservices.

2. Setting Up a REST API: Step-by-Step

Step 1: Choose a Framework

Node.js (Express.js) — Lightweight and popular for JavaScript applications.

Python (Flask/Django) — Flask is simple, while Django provides built-in features.

Java (Spring Boot) — Enterprise-level framework for Java-based APIs.

Step 2: Create a Basic API

Here’s an example of a simple REST API using Express.js (Node.js):javascriptconst express = require('express'); const app = express(); app.use(express.json());let users = [{ id: 1, name: "John Doe" }];app.get('/users', (req, res) => { res.json(users); });app.post('/users', (req, res) => { const user = { id: users.length + 1, name: req.body.name }; users.push(user); res.status(201).json(user); });app.listen(3000, () => console.log('API running on port 3000'));

Step 3: Connect to a Database

APIs often need a database to store and retrieve data. Popular databases include:

SQL Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) — Structured data storage.

NoSQL Databases (MongoDB, Firebase) — Unstructured or flexible data storage.

Example of integrating MongoDB using Mongoose in Node.js:javascriptconst mongoose = require('mongoose'); mongoose.connect('mongodb://localhost:27017/mydb', { useNewUrlParser: true, useUnifiedTopology: true });const UserSchema = new mongoose.Schema({ name: String }); const User = mongoose.model('User', UserSchema);app.post('/users', async (req, res) => { const user = new User({ name: req.body.name }); await user.save(); res.status(201).json(user); });

3. Best Practices for API Development

🔹 Use Proper HTTP Methods:

GET – Retrieve data

POST – Create new data

PUT/PATCH – Update existing data

DELETE – Remove data

🔹 Implement Authentication & Authorization

Use JWT (JSON Web Token) or OAuth for securing APIs.

Example of JWT authentication in Express.js:

javascript

const jwt = require('jsonwebtoken'); const token = jwt.sign({ userId: 1 }, 'secretKey', { expiresIn: '1h' });

🔹 Handle Errors Gracefully

Return appropriate status codes (400 for bad requests, 404 for not found, 500 for server errors).

Example:

javascript

app.use((err, req, res, next) => { res.status(500).json({ error: err.message }); });

🔹 Use API Documentation Tools

Swagger or Postman to document and test APIs.

4. Deploying Your API

Once your API is built, deploy it using:

Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, EC2), Google Cloud, Azure.

Serverless Functions: AWS Lambda, Vercel, Firebase Functions.

Containerization: Deploy APIs using Docker and Kubernetes.

Example: Deploying with DockerdockerfileFROM node:14 WORKDIR /app COPY package.json ./ RUN npm install COPY . . CMD ["node", "server.js"] EXPOSE 3000

5. API Testing and Monitoring

Use Postman or Insomnia for testing API requests.

Monitor API Performance with tools like Prometheus, New Relic, or Datadog.

Final Thoughts

Creating APIs for web applications involves careful planning, development, and deployment. Following best practices ensures security, scalability, and efficiency.

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Full Stack Developer Roadmap: Skills, Tools, and Best Practices

Creating a Full Stack Developer Roadmap involves mapping out the essential skills, tools, and best practices required to become proficient in both front-end and back-end development. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you understand the various stages in the journey to becoming a Full Stack Developer:

1. Fundamentals of Web Development

Before diving into full-stack development, it's essential to understand the core building blocks of web development:

1.1. HTML/CSS

HTML: The markup language used for creating the structure of web pages.

CSS: Used for styling the visual presentation of web pages (layouts, colors, fonts, etc.).

Best Practices: Write semantic HTML, use CSS preprocessors like Sass, and ensure responsive design with media queries.

1.2. JavaScript

JavaScript (JS): The programming language that adds interactivity to web pages.

Best Practices: Use ES6+ syntax, write clean and maintainable code, and implement asynchronous JavaScript (promises, async/await).

2. Front-End Development

The front end is what users see and interact with. A full-stack developer needs to master front-end technologies.

2.1. Front-End Libraries & Frameworks

React.js: A popular library for building user interfaces, focusing on reusability and performance.

Vue.js: A progressive JavaScript framework for building UIs.

Angular: A platform and framework for building single-page client applications.

Best Practices: Use state management tools (like Redux or Vuex), focus on component-based architecture, and optimize performance.

2.2. Version Control (Git)

Git: Essential for tracking changes and collaborating with others.

GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket: Platforms for hosting Git repositories.

Best Practices: Commit often with meaningful messages, use branching strategies (like GitFlow), and create pull requests for review.

3. Back-End Development

The back end handles the data processing, storage, and logic behind the scenes. A full-stack developer must be proficient in server-side development.

3.1. Server-Side Languages

Node.js: JavaScript runtime for server-side development.

Python (Django/Flask): Python frameworks used for building web applications.

Ruby (Rails): A full-stack framework for Ruby developers.

PHP: Widely used for server-side scripting.

Java (Spring Boot): A powerful framework for building web applications in Java.

3.2. Databases

SQL Databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL): Used for relational data storage.

NoSQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Firebase): For non-relational data storage.

Best Practices: Design scalable and efficient databases, normalize data for SQL, use indexing and query optimization.

4. Web Development Tools & Best Practices

4.1. API Development and Integration

REST APIs: Learn how to create and consume RESTful APIs.

GraphQL: A query language for APIs, providing a more flexible and efficient way to retrieve data.

Best Practices: Design APIs with scalability in mind, use proper status codes, and document APIs with tools like Swagger.

4.2. Authentication & Authorization

JWT (JSON Web Tokens): A popular method for handling user authentication in modern web applications.

OAuth: Open standard for access delegation commonly used for logging in with third-party services.

Best Practices: Implement proper encryption, use HTTPS, and ensure token expiration.

4.3. Testing

Unit Testing: Testing individual components of the application.

Integration Testing: Testing how different components of the system work together.

End-to-End (E2E) Testing: Testing the entire application workflow.

Best Practices: Use testing libraries like Jest (JavaScript), Mocha, or PyTest (Python) and ensure high test coverage.

4.4. DevOps & Deployment

Docker: Containerization of applications for consistency across environments.

CI/CD Pipelines: Automating the process of building, testing, and deploying code.

Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc., for deploying applications.

Best Practices: Use version-controlled deployment pipelines, monitor applications in production, and practice continuous integration.

4.5. Performance Optimization

Caching: Use caching strategies (e.g., Redis) to reduce server load and speed up response times.

Lazy Loading: Load parts of the application only when needed to reduce initial loading time.

Minification and Bundling: Minimize JavaScript and CSS files to improve load time.

5. Soft Skills & Best Practices

Being a full-stack developer also requires strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work collaboratively in teams.

5.1. Communication

Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and stakeholders, especially regarding technical requirements and issues.

5.2. Agile Development

Understand Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and work in sprints to deliver features incrementally.

5.3. Code Reviews & Collaboration

Regular code reviews help maintain code quality and foster learning within teams.

Practice pair programming and collaborative development.

6. Continuous Learning

The tech industry is always evolving, so it’s essential to stay up to date with new tools, languages, and frameworks.

Follow Blogs & Podcasts: Stay updated with the latest in full-stack development.

Contribute to Open Source: Engage with the developer community by contributing to open-source projects.

Build Side Projects: Continuously apply what you've learned by working on personal projects.

7. Additional Tools & Technologies

Webpack: A module bundler to optimize the workflow.

GraphQL: For efficient data fetching from APIs.

WebSockets: For real-time communication in web applications.

Conclusion

Becoming a proficient full-stack developer requires a combination of technical skills, tools, and a strong understanding of best practices. By mastering both front-end and back-end technologies, keeping up with industry trends, and continuously learning, you'll be equipped to build modern, scalable web applications.

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Top Full Stack Development Interview Questions Every Candidate Should Know

Preparing for a full stack development interview can be a daunting task. The field requires comprehensive knowledge of both front-end and back-end technologies, and interviewers often ask questions that test a candidate’s in-depth understanding of various programming concepts, frameworks, and best practices. To set you up for success, this guide covers some of the top full stack development interview questions you should be prepared for. Additionally, be sure to check out this YouTube video guide on essential full stack interview questions for further insights.

1. What is Full Stack Development?

Full stack development involves creating complete web applications, encompassing both the front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side) development. Full stack developers are proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and at least one back-end language, such as Node.js, Python, Ruby, or Java.

2. Explain the Differences Between Front-End and Back-End Development.

Front-End Development focuses on the user interface and user experience. Technologies include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js.

Back-End Development deals with server-side logic, databases, and APIs. Popular technologies include Node.js, Express.js, Python (Django, Flask), Ruby on Rails, and Java (Spring).

3. What Are RESTful Services and APIs?

REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style that uses HTTP requests for communication. RESTful APIs allow communication between client and server through GET, POST, PUT, and DELETE operations. It ensures stateless operations and a standardized way of building APIs, making them scalable and easily maintainable.

4. Can You Explain the Concept of MVC Architecture?

MVC (Model-View-Controller) is a design pattern used to develop web applications. It separates an application into three interconnected components:

Model: Represents the data and business logic.

View: Displays data to the user.

Controller: Handles input and updates the model or view accordingly. This architecture promotes modularization and makes code maintenance more manageable.

5. What Are the Advantages of Using Node.js for Back-End Development?

Node.js is widely used for its asynchronous, event-driven nature, making it suitable for building scalable network applications. Key advantages include:

Single Language: JavaScript can be used both on the client-side and server-side.

High Performance: Thanks to its non-blocking I/O operations.

Vast Ecosystem: Access to thousands of libraries through npm (Node Package Manager).

6. What Is the Role of a Package Manager in Full Stack Development?

A package manager, such as npm or Yarn, helps developers install, update, and manage dependencies for a project. It simplifies the process of adding libraries and frameworks, ensuring version control and smooth project development.

7. Explain the Concept of Asynchronous Programming in JavaScript.

Asynchronous programming allows the execution of non-blocking code, enabling functions to run in the background without stopping the main thread. Techniques like callbacks, promises, and async/await are used to handle asynchronous operations.

8. What Are Promises and How Do They Work?

A promise in JavaScript represents a value that may be available now, or in the future, or never. It has three states:

Pending: Initial state, neither fulfilled nor rejected.

Fulfilled: Operation completed successfully.

Rejected: Operation failed. Promises make it easier to manage asynchronous operations compared to traditional callbacks.

9. What Is the Importance of Version Control Systems in Development?

Version control systems like Git help track changes in code over time, allowing multiple developers to collaborate seamlessly. They provide features like branching, merging, and the ability to revert to previous code versions, essential for maintaining project integrity.

10. What Are the Benefits of Using Frameworks like React or Angular for Front-End Development?

React: Offers a component-based architecture, virtual DOM for enhanced performance, and easy integration with other libraries.

Angular: Provides a complete solution with two-way data binding, dependency injection, and a powerful CLI for streamlined development. Frameworks accelerate development, enhance code readability, and promote reusability.

11. How Would You Optimize a Website’s Performance?

Performance optimization strategies include:

Minimizing HTTP Requests: Using image sprites, combining CSS/JS files.

Lazy Loading: Loading images or components only when needed.

Caching: Leveraging browser caching for static resources.

Content Delivery Network (CDN): Distributing content through servers located close to users.

Compression: Using Gzip or Brotli to compress files.

12. What Are the Security Concerns in Web Development, and How Do You Address Them?

Common security concerns include:

Cross-Site Scripting (XSS): Prevented by sanitizing user input.

SQL Injection: Avoided using parameterized queries or ORM libraries.

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Mitigated with anti-CSRF tokens.

Secure Authentication: Implementing HTTPS and password hashing.

13. Describe a Few Commonly Used Database Solutions and When to Use Them.

SQL Databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL): Structured data, relational.

NoSQL Databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra): Unstructured data, flexible schema, ideal for large-scale applications with rapidly changing requirements.

14. How Do You Ensure Code Quality and Maintainability?

Ensuring code quality involves:

Writing Clean, Readable Code: Following industry standards.

Unit Testing: Using tools like Jest or Mocha for JavaScript.

Code Reviews: Regular peer reviews for feedback.

Linting Tools: ESLint or Prettier for code consistency.

Conclusion

Preparing for full stack development interviews requires a solid understanding of both fundamental concepts and advanced topics. Familiarize yourself with these questions, practice your coding skills, and stay updated on the latest industry trends. Don’t forget to enhance your preparation by watching this comprehensive video on top interview questions to gain more tips and insights.

By thoroughly preparing for these questions and understanding the core principles behind them, you’ll be well on your way to acing your full stack development interview and landing your dream job.

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Full Stack Developer Interview Questions

Are you preparing for a Full Stack Developer interview? Whether you’re experienced or new to full-stack development, acing the interview is essential to land your dream job. To help you prepare with confidence, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of Full Stack Developer interview questions covering various topics and concepts you may encounter during the interview.

Explain Pair Programming.

Explain Long Polling.

Explain the meaning of multithreading.

What do you mean by CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)?

Explain the benefits and drawbacks of using “use strict”.

What is Callback Hell?

Explain the event loop in Node.js.

To develop a project from scratch, what technologies and languages would you need or what skills a full stack developer should have?

Explain dependency injection.

What do you mean by the observer pattern?

Can you tell me what are the latest trends in Full Stack Development? Also, how do you keep yourself updated about the new trends in the industry?

What is CI (Continuous Integration)?

What are some of the uses of Docker?

State the difference between GraphQL and REST (Representational State Transfer).

Is there a way to decrease the load time of a web application?

What is Spring Framework, and how does it work?

What is REST API, and how does it work?

What is the difference between a servlet and JSP?

Explain the difference between JDBC and Hibernate.

How do you handle exceptions in Java?

1. Explain Pair Programming

Pair programming is a collaborative software development method where two programmers work together on one computer. The driver writes code, while the navigator reviews it. This approach finds errors early, boosts creativity, and enhances code quality.

2. Explain Long Polling

Long polling is a web development technique. In this technique, the client sends a request to the server, and the server keeps the request open until it has new data to send back or a timeout occurs. It’s used to achieve real-time updates in web apps without checking the server. It’s handy for chat apps and similar scenarios that need immediate data updates.

3. Explain the meaning of multithreading

Multithreading is a programming technique where one program runs several threads simultaneously. These threads work independently while sharing resources like memory. This makes the program faster and more responsive.

4. What do you mean by CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing)?

CORS, or Cross-Origin Resource Sharing, is a security feature implemented in web browsers. It controls access to resources on a web page from different domains. It allows or restricts web pages to make requests for resources hosted on other domains. CORS helps prevent potential security issues related to cross-origin requests, ensuring safer interactions between web applications.

5. Explain the benefits and drawbacks of using “use strict”

Using ‘use strict’ in JavaScript enforces stricter coding rules and helps catch common errors, leading to better code quality and improved error handling. It can potentially make code execute faster. However, it might necessitate rewriting existing code to adhere to strict mode, which can be a drawback.

6. What is Callback Hell?

Callback Hell, also known as the Pyramid of Doom, refers to a situation in asynchronous programming where multiple nested callback functions create complex and hard-to-read code. It occurs when callbacks are used extensively, making the code difficult to manage. It can be mitigated using techniques like Promises or async/await.

7. Explain the event loop in Node.js

The event loop is a crucial part of Node.js’s architecture. It’s responsible for handling asynchronous operations. Node.js is single-threaded, but it can perform non-blocking I/O operations by using the event loop. It continuously checks the message queue for pending tasks, executes them, and handles callbacks, making Node.js highly efficient for handling concurrent requests.

8. To develop a project from scratch, what technologies and languages would you need or what skills a full stack developer should have

A full stack developer starting a project from scratch should be comfortable with multiple programming languages like Java, Python, PHP, or Ruby. They should know front-end technologies like HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular. Back-end skills with Spring, Django, or PHP are vital. Familiarity with databases like MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB is necessary. Design principles, server administration, and basic Linux knowledge can also be helpful.

9. Explain dependency injection

Dependency injection is a design pattern used in software development where the dependencies of a class (external objects it relies on) are provided to it rather than being created within the class itself. This helps decouple components, making code more modular and testable. It enhances flexibility, as different implementations of dependencies can be injected without changing the core code.

10. What do you mean by the observer pattern?

The observer pattern is a behavioral design pattern where an object, known as the subject, maintains a list of its dependents, called observers. When the subject undergoes a change in state, it notifies its observers, ensuring that they are automatically updated. This pattern is commonly used in event handling and UI design, enabling components to react to changes in a subject’s state.

11. Can you tell me what are the latest trends in Full Stack Development? Also, how do you keep yourself updated about the new trends in the industry

Staying updated in Full Stack Development involves keeping an eye on trends like the rise of JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js), serverless architecture, microservices, and containerization (Docker). To stay informed, I regularly read tech blogs, follow industry news, participate in online forums, attend webinars, and take online courses to continuously enhance my skills.

12. What is CI (Continuous Integration)?

Continuous Integration (CI) is a software development practice. In CI, code changes are being combined with the main codebase. This helps prevent errors and maintain code quality. It streamlines development by building and testing new code additions.

13. What are some of the uses of Docker?

Docker is widely used in software development for containerization. It allows developers to package applications and their dependencies into containers, ensuring consistency across different environments. Docker is used for application deployment, microservices architecture, creating development and testing environments, and simplifying the management of complex applications.

14. State the difference between GraphQL and REST (Representational State Transfer)?

GraphQL and REST are both approaches to API design. GraphQL provides a more flexible way to request and retrieve data, allowing clients to specify their data requirements. In contrast, REST uses fixed endpoints for data retrieval, leading to over-fetching or under-fetching of data. GraphQL is better suited for modern, dynamic applications, while REST is more traditional and rigid in its structure.

15. Is there a way to decrease the load time of a web application?

Yes, several methods can reduce the load time of a web application, such as optimizing images, using external CSS and JavaScript files, reducing redirects, enabling browser caching, minifying code, and employing content delivery networks (CDNs). These techniques improve performance and enhance user experience.

16. What is Spring Framework, and how does it work?

The Spring Framework is a Java-based framework used for building enterprise-level applications. It simplifies development by providing dependency injection, aspect-oriented programming, and data access. Spring promotes modularity, testability, and scalability. Which makes it a preferred choice for creating robust and maintainable software.

17. What is REST API, and how does it work?

A REST API, stands for Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interface. It is a design style for building networked applications. It relies on HTTP requests to perform basic operations like creating, reading, updating, and deleting resources identified by URLs. REST APIs are stateless, which means every client request must contain all the necessary information. They’re used for web-based applications and services.

18. What is the difference between a servlet and JSP?

A servlet is a Java class that handles requests and generates responses on the server-side. It is primarily responsible for processing logic and business operations. In contrast, JSP (JavaServer Pages) is a technology for creating dynamic web pages. JSP combines HTML or XML with Java code to generate dynamic content for web applications. Servlets are more suitable for complex processing, while JSP simplifies the presentation layer.

19. Explain the difference between JDBC and Hibernate?

JDBC, or Java Database Connectivity, is a Java API used for connecting and interacting with relational databases. It involves manual SQL query writing and database interaction. On the other hand, Hibernate is an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) framework that automates database interactions by mapping Java objects to database tables. Hibernate eliminates the need for manual SQL coding, simplifying database operations.

20. How do you handle exceptions in Java?

In Java, exceptions are handled using try-catch blocks. Code that might throw exceptions is placed within a try block, and specific exceptions are caught and handled in catch blocks. Developers can specify different catch blocks for different exception types, allowing for precise error handling. Additionally, the “finally” block can be used to execute code that should run regardless of whether an exception occurred or not. Exception handling ensures graceful error recovery and better program stability.

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[codeonedigest]

Spring Boot Multithreading using Async in Hindi | Complete Tutorial of Multithreading in Spring Boot in HINDI

Full Video Link: https://youtu.be/SSwhctye9jA Hi, a new #video on #springboot #multithreading using #async #annotation is published on #codeonedigest #youtube channel. The complete tutorial guide of multithreading in #spring #boot #project using async

Multithreading in spring boot is achieved using Async annotation and using Task Executor Service class. Multithreading in spring boot is similar to multitasking, except that it allows numerous threads to run concurrently rather than processes. A thread in Java is a sequence of programmed instructions that are managed by the operating system’s scheduler. Threads can be utilized in the background…

[holyjak]

A discussion of the newly released Electric Clojure by Hyperfiddle. What is Electric? "Electric Clojure, a reactive Clojure/Script dialect for web UI with compiler-managed client/server data sync." What does that mean? You write a single piece of code, e.g. a UI component function, and hint which parts need to run on the server vs. the client. "The Electric compiler performs deep graph analysis of your unified frontend/backend program to automatically determine the optimal network cut, and then compile it into separate client and server target programs that cooperate and anticipate each other's needs." Thus you program as if there was no hard client-server divide (no 2 separate files with REST calls in between) and Electric handles splitting it up and managing the communication between them on your behalf. It is groundbreaking and fascinating, with potential to significantly simplify web apps. Go read more about it.

Highlights from the discussion (many comments by the founder):

[..] we're seeing 10x LOC reduction (18k to 2k) in rebuilding Electric's sister project, Hyperfiddle (a spreadsheet like tool for robust UI development), as well as massive gains in performance.

NOTE: Til now focus was on correct program semantics, now started work on DX etc.

Our DOM module is only 300 LOC - it's bare metal DOM point writes + Electric (reactive language) + macros for JSX-y syntax. When the programming language itself is reactive, DOM rendering falls out for free.

Mechanically, Electric is comparable to Solid.js except the reactive engine (missionary) is general purpose, not coupled to DOM rendering, which is a special case of incremental view maintenance.

[..] over-abstracting is a primary risk and has been top of mind for us since project conception in ~2012. [..] Electric is an attempt to find exactly the right level of abstraction. The goal is to remove and flatten layers, not add them, thus decreasing abstraction weight in the end if we succeed. Maybe we fail, but first let me share some details about how we think about this:

I've personally failed to build this project several times, Electric Clojure is something like the 7th attempt.

strong composition model as a starting point, based on category theory generalization of "function" -> "async function" -> "reactive function" -> "stream function" -> "distributed function". [..] (This rigor is in response to the past failures.)

Functional effect system (monad stuff) at the bottom, which provides strong semantics guarantees about glitch-free reactive propagation, process supervision (like Erlang) (transparent propagation of cancellation and failure), strong resource cleanup guarantees (DOM nodes can never be left hanging, event handlers can never fail to be detached and disposed). Already this results in tighter operational semantics than we have ever achieved with manual resource management (and, again, we tried, see past failures).

Electric affords the programmer trapdoors to the underlying FRP/concurrency primitives. Electric is essentially a Clojure-to-FRP compiler, so if you code raw concurrency and effect management, that actually typechecks with what Electric generates, allowing seamless transition in and out of the abstraction.

3k LOC + 3k test LOC is the size of Electric today (includes a rewrite of the Clojure analyzer). Spring Framework is, let me go check, 59k just for spring-core/src/main/java, and there are like 20 other modules I excluded. Indeed it is not a fair comparison but certainly we have complexity budget to spare.

About Missionary: "Missionary is a reactive dataflow programming toolkit providing referentially transparent operators for lazy continuous signals, eager discrete streams, and IO actions. Missionary aims to improve over state-of-the-art reactive systems, it can be used as a general-purpose asynchronous programming toolkit but also as a basis for event streaming and incremental computations." Electric uses it for functional effects and as its reactive engine.

[deitiesofduat]

DEITIES Update 9/23/19

YEHHHHH okay who's ready for a long overdue blog update? It's been, what, 9 months now...? This probably should have been completed during June, but I've finally kicked myself to get to it now when there's more to share.

A not-so-short update of what I've been up to and how things are looking for this project -- including but not limited to: delayed progress on the main story; upcoming entries for DEITIES color tests; presenting DEITIES at the Automattic Grand Meetup; and other general updates regarding the project. This update is also filled with both photos and WIP screenshots, as a heads up!

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PROJECT'S MAIN STORY ON HOLD… FOR NOW

It's safe to say that I've been using 2019 as something of a recovery year, after the extended job hunt and other events that happened last year. I’m finally returning to a [new] state of normalcy, but within the time I've gathered my footing, I've been chipping away at other personal projects -- one that will remain private, and some I hope to complete and share eventually.

Rest assured this hasn't diminished my interest in seeing the main story of DEITIES to fruition. But focusing on other interests has helped me adjust the way I prioritize progress on DEITIES, and also reconsider the format I want to use to share this story. I'm not sure how it's going to manifest yet -- though I have ideas and want to experiment -- but I do know that it's not something I'm ready to juggle while trying to completing these other personal projects alongside my full time work.

To help set expectations, public progress for the prelude and main story for DEITIES Project will remain limited for a bit longer.  I have a "end-of-year" goal for at least one of my projects to help lighten my load, and after that I'll have a clearer head to revisit the main story and work out a timeline I can manage without burning out.

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WIPS OF MORE UPCOMING COLOR TESTS...

While I'm making the call to hit pause for the main story, I'll still be drawing content as it comes to me for the project. Currently, the main content has been in the form of color tests for some side characters in the deity roster. That's still going on, and in fact I have quite a few that are still in progress, many which I’ve shared in my Ko-fi gallery:

Why I've gotten some midway progress on all these deities, I'll explain in the next section. But once my motivation to draw returns I'll have enough to work thru that should keep the tumblr remotely active.

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DEITIES PROJECT FLASH TALK AT COMPANY MEET UP

So for context, about two weeks ago I went to my company's annual Grand Meetup in Orlando, FL -- and you can see my highlight stories regarding the event on my personal Instagram. Alongside all the other new hires, I was asked to give a flash talk presentation about any topic I wanted, for a maximum of 4 minutes. Literally any topic you wanted.

And well… this happened:

(All photos courtesy of my awesome co workers who did me a solid favor!)

It's not every job that gives you the opportunity to talk about personal projects regarding the Egyptian gods! With only 4 minutes to work with, I ended up introducing the room to 36 of the gods, as they appear in DEITIES Project. I had visuals for all of them too -- which was part of the reason I did some quick color test for the ones that I hadn't drawn since my Inktober runs. I'm debating on whether I'll share a PDF of the slides, but it was an overall fun experience for me to share with my colleagues and work friends.

Also as a reminder -- as I realize I don't mention this often, but my company happens to be Automattic -- i.e., the same company that's acquiring Tumblr in a couple days. I know there's a lot of mixed feelings and skepticism about this acquisition, and I'm not here to act as some PR spokeswoman. But from my own personal observations and perspectives from within, I think it's worth giving it a chance to see what happens.

Not to mention, I would not have shared my deeply personal project + nerdism for Egyptian mythology with a bunch of my professional peers, if I didn't feel encouraged and comfortable enough to do it. The work environment is a true upgrade from what I had before, and I'm in a much better place thanks to their openness to give me a chance when I applied nearly a year ago. So I'm happy to have had this opportunity, and optimistic about what's to come.

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OTHER UPDATES

I'll keep these last ones brief as they're either minor or a bit more speculative regarding DEITIES:

- For new content, I'll continue to post on tumblr, art twitter, and my art instagram, though they may be a bit async. The DEITIES instagram remains dormant until I can motivate myself to sketch with pencil and paper again.

- I'm starting to really miss interacting with followers and answer project-related questions, but I'm also not ready to re-open the askboxes quite yet. When I have the headspace for it, I'll revisit ways to consolidate ask from it's 3 platforms (Tumblr asks, Curious Cat, and Instagram stories), and to be open to answer what I can.

- The DEITIES Spotify playlists are still being worked on gradually! And while I generally don't like to share them early, I'll make an exception and link the two I'm trying to polish next -- a Set and Osiris joint mix, and a villainy playlist for Yamm. These mixes aren't public yet, and any tracks there are subject to change, but feel free to give them a look or listen. 

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There's also a bit of spring fall cleaning + updating I ought to do around this blog, but this is about all that comes to mind that feels worth sharing. Not sure when I'll next update, but looking forward to sharing more art and content from the project soon!

[georgetownacsjobs]

Full-Stack TypeScript/Java Developer, at Tesla Government Inc.

 Full-Stack TypeScript / Java Developer

Location: Tysons Corner, Virginia Employment Type: Full-time Citizenship: US Citizenship

What do we do?

We do work for the government, we build modern web apps that look good and work well. Our product has a front end built on TypeScript/JavaScript, React/Redux, and SASS. The back-end is a REST API built on Spring Boot, Hibernate, and MySQL. We have custom integrations with some really neat applications such as Rocket Chat, ArcGIS, Tableau and others.

What’s the job?

We are looking for a developer who is passionate about writing good code. Someone who understands the importance of doing things the right way, rather than cutting corners. Someone who believes that writing code is a way of life, not simply a means to an end. The perfect candidate will be able to embrace these ideals while still pumping out code at a good pace.

Who are we?

Why would you want to work for Tesla? (Not the car company, the other one.) It's a really good place to work. We make important software that people actually use. There are people here you can learn from. You will write new code, not just maintain old, buggy code. We work hard, but we don't work to death. We understand inspiration doesn't work on a time table. We're a small company, so we can do things the right way. We give our people 4% matching on 401k contributions, health insurance and pay decent salaries.  We'll set you up with a MacBook Pro and two monitors so you can spread out. If you don't have a car, no big deal; we're close to Metro and bike trails, but if you do have a car, we have free parking (and EV chargers). We also have showers if you ride your bike (and a gym to go with those showers). Your daily tasks will vary between front-end and back-end work, so you should be comfortable and happy doing both.

Who are you?

Do you enjoy solving complex problems? Do you dream in code? Do you want to make great software that informs important decisions around the globe? If so, we'd like to meet you.

Now, on to the requirements. We are open to candidates with varying levels (at least 1 year) of experience in front-end and/or back-end development. You should have strong working knowledge in the following areas, frameworks, and tools...

Front-end

TypeScript/JavaScript, ES6/ESNext

Promises, async/await

HTML, CSS/SASS

React/Redux or similar front-end frameworks

RESTful web services

Git, NPM, Node

Jest for unit tests

Back-end

Java 8/11, lambdas, streams

Gradle/Maven

Spring Boot, Hibernate (HQL)

MySQL

JUnit

Extra points for: Linux, MongoDB, Docker, RPM, Jenkins

We give our people 4% matching on 401k contributions, health insurance and pay decent salaries.  We'll set you up with a MacBook Pro and two monitors so you can spread out. If you don't have a car, no big deal; we're close to Metro and bike trails, but if you do have a car, we have free parking (and EV chargers). We also have showers if you ride your bike (and a gym to go with those showers).

Where do I sign up?

Sound good? If you're up for it, prepare a cover letter including a brief (one paragraph) description of a development project you have worked on, your role, and the outcome. If you can, include a link to one of your projects on GitHub, or somewhere else on the ‘net.

TO APPLY: All interested applicants should submit relevant materials via the web portal here.

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Year End Stuff

Favorite new albums

Zola Jesus-Okovi, SZA-Ctrl, Pharmakon-Contact, Kelela-Take Me Apart, Smino-blkswn, Mount Eerie-A Crow Looked At Me, The Last Artful, Dodgr-Bone Music, Charlotte Gainsbourg-Rest, Open Mike Eagle-Brick Body Kids Still Daydream, Amine-Good For You, Ryuichi Sakamoto-async, Vince Staples-Big Fish Theory, Godflesh-Post Self, Wolves in the Throne Room-Thrice Woven, Ravyn Lenae-Moon Boots, Kendrick Lamar-Damn, Drake-More Life, Power Trip-Nightmare Logic.

Favorite books I read this year

George Eliot-Middlemarch, Charlotte Perkins Gilman-The Yellow Wall Paper, Magda Szabo-Iza’s Ballad, Eduardo Galeano-Open Veins of Latin America, The Complete Stories of Leonora Carrington, Junichiro Tanizaki-The Makioka Sisters, Antonio Di Benedetto-Zama, Jamaica Kincaid-Autobiography of My Mother, Juliet Jacques-Trans: A Memoir, Banana Yoshimoto-Kitchen, Mahmoud Darwish-In The Presence of Absence, Naomi Klein-The Shock Doctrine, István Örkény-The Flower Show/Toth Family, Nathalie Léger-Suite For Barbara Loden, Elizabeth Taylor-A Game of Hide and Seek, Marta Traba-Mothers and Shadows, Sylvia Townsend Warner-Lolly Willowes, Fumiko Enshi-The Waiting Years.

Favorite Movies I saw this year

Enchanted Desna (Yuliya Solntseva, 1965), Possibly in Michigan (Cecilia Condit, 1983), Punishment Park (Peter Watkins, 1971), 79 Springs (Santiago Alvarez, 1969), Taipei Story (Edward Yang, 1985), The Headless Woman (Lucrecia Martel, 2008), The Hour of the Furnaces (Octavio Getino & Fernando E. Solanas, 1968), Caught (Max Ophuls, 1949), The Pearl (Henri d’Ursel, 1929), Ashes and Embers (Haile Gerima, 1982), No Fear No Die (Claire Denis, 1990), When The Cat Comes (Vojtěch Jasný, 1962), Manoel’s Destinies (Raul Ruiz, 1984), Aquarius (Kleber Mendonça Filho, 2016), Dead Slow Ahead (Mauro Herce, 2015), Sieranevada (Cristi Puiu, 2016), Soleil O (Med Hondo, 1967), Duelle (Jacques Rivette, 1976), Wanda (Barbara Loden, 1970), Pyaasa (Guru Dutt, 1957), The Watermelon Woman (Cheryl Dunye, 1996).

[theam-cjsw]

Podcast: Monday, May 10, 2021

Opening with dreaminess from Loscil, closing with love from Ora Cogan, and making our way through girl-group garage-rock, the return of alt-rock veterans Dinosaur Jr, jangling pop, plant-worshipping electronics, and a whole lot more Monday morning glories.

If I had to pick a couple personal favourites this week, it’d probably be Loscil’s “Vespera,” Charles Spearin’s “Unsolicited Advice”, and the two tracks from Female Species. Loscil because of the track itself, but also because I think the self-imposed restrictions of his latest album make for a fascinating project, a full album based around samples from a three-minute song. Spearin because it would have made for such a perfect addition to last week’s Affirmations episode, and because between Do Make Say Think, Broken Social Scene, and his solo work, he’s easily one of the most consistent sort-of-experimental musicians in Canada. And Female Species because that particular strain of psychedelic girl-group garage sounds is basically irresistible to me.

Biggest surprise would probably be No Joy covering Deftones, but in context it makes total sense (and means I’ll maybe have to dig up some nu-metal for re-listening sometime soon).

Anyways, I should stop rambling and let you listen. Links below, track list after the break.

Listen at CJSW

Stream from Soundcloud

Hour One:

Vespera Loscil • Clara

Dreams Tommy Tone • Of The Killer

All That Remains Async Ross • The Context Fades, And So Do The Memories

Rehumanization Solotet • Victimhood Sold as Empowerment

Not a Dream Daniel Aged • You Are Protected By Silent Love

Bird of Paradise Green-House • Music for Living Spaces

29M a-souvenir • memoraie / 2001 - 2005

Not Really Rival Consoles • LUZoSCURA

Walk Alone yehno • Tomorrow We'll Be Here

Wind Mountain Plankton Wat • Future Times

Hour Two:

Unsolicited Advice Charles Spearin • Single

Saul The Limiñanas, featuring Laurent Garnier • Single

Horizon Misha Panfilov Sound Combo • Single

A Colour Named By You Dawn to Dawn • Single

Lucklucky Nicholas Krgovich • This Spring

Stop and Think It Over Female Species • Tale Of My Lost Love

You Need Me Female Species • Tale Of My Lost Love

Let It Go Triptides • Alter Echoes

First Day of Six The Death of Pop • Seconds

Tired Tape Waves • Bright

In Advance of the Landing The Mind • Open Up the Window and Leave Your Body

She's So Young (The Pursuit of Happiness) Lab Coast • Cover to Cover

Golden Pear Chad VanGaalen • World's Most Stressed Out Gardener

Hour Three:

And Me Dinosaur Jr • Sweep It Into Space

Salt and Sweet LAPêCHE • Blood In the Water

Wrong Answer Cindy • Free Advice

Back to Nothing The Joy Formidable • Into The Blue

Teenager - From Heaven No Joy • Can My Daughter See Me From Heaven

"Quotations" - Single Version Water From Your Eyes • Structure

June Like a Bug Fiver • Fiver With the Atlantic School of Spontaneous Composition

Elastic Band Lightman Jarvis Ecstatic Band • Banned

Drummin in the Woods Nevada Brown • Speak Low

Finger Pies Anika • Single

Radiation Dark Time • Radiation

All Is Full of Love Ora Cogan • AM Affirmations