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REST API vs GraphQL: Architecture, Performance, and Scalability Compared

February 13, 2026 by Nasim Khan

Modern web applications rely on APIs for client-server communication. Two dominant approaches are REST and GraphQL. Both solve similar problems but use different architectural models and trade-offs. What Is REST? REST (Representational State Transfer) is an architectural style for designing networked applications. It follows resource-based routing and standard HTTP methods. Example: Key Characteristics Strengths Limitations … Read more

Why MERN Scales Poorly

February 12, 2026February 9, 2026 by Nasim Khan

The MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js) is widely used for rapid development, MVPs, and modern web applications. As traffic, data volume, and team size increase, scaling a MERN-based system requires stronger architectural discipline, infrastructure planning, and performance optimization. This article examines the architectural and operational challenges teams may encounter when scaling MERN in large, … Read more

JavaScript Execution Context

February 6, 2026 by Nasim Khan

JavaScript execution context defines how and where code is evaluated and executed. Every time JavaScript runs a script, a function, or a block, it creates an execution context to manage variables, scope, and this binding. Types of Execution Context JavaScript has three main execution contexts: 1. Global Execution Context (GEC) Example: Here, x and test() … Read more

Website Speed Optimization – Practical, Real‑World Guide

February 4, 2026 by Nasim Khan

This guide is based on real production experience. No theory. Only changes that actually improve load time, Core Web Vitals, and crawl efficiency. CSS Optimization JavaScript Optimization jQuery Handling Image Optimization Font Optimization Lazy Loading Strategy Network Optimization Caching Strategy Static Cache Policy Server & Backend Optimization Content & DOM Optimization Script Control What Actually … Read more

What Is Closure in JavaScript?

February 3, 2026 by Nasim Khan

Closures are one of the most important and most misunderstood concepts in JavaScript. If you work with callbacks, event handlers, React hooks, or async code, you are already using closures—whether you realize it or not. This article explains closures from the ground up, with real-world examples, performance notes, and common pitfalls. Closure Definition (In Simple … Read more

CSS Entities: A Complete, Practical Guide for Developers

February 2, 2026 by Nasim Khan

CSS entities are not a standalone CSS feature, but they play a critical role in how CSS handles special characters, symbols, and reserved characters when styles interact with HTML and text content. Misunderstanding entities often leads to broken layouts, invalid CSS, or rendering issues—especially in pseudo-elements, content properties, and embedded styles. This guide explains CSS … Read more

What Is Event Bubbling?

February 1, 2026 by Nasim Khan

Event bubbling is a core concept in JavaScript’s event model. It describes how events propagate through the DOM hierarchy after they are triggered on an element. In simple terms: when an event happens on a child element, it automatically travels upward to its parent elements, one by one, until it reaches the document root. This … Read more

Automation in Web Development: Making Life Easier for Publishers

February 1, 2026 by Nasim Khan

Automation is no longer limited to developers. For digital publishers, automation in web development reduces manual work, minimizes publishing errors, and speeds up content delivery. From deployment to performance optimization, automation now runs quietly behind most modern publishing platforms. What Automation Means for Publishers In practical terms, automation means systems handling repetitive tasks without human … Read more

How to Override CSS Styles (Complete, Practical Guide)

January 30, 2026 by Nasim Khan

Overriding CSS styles is a core front-end skill. It becomes critical when working with third-party libraries, legacy code, CMS themes, or auto-generated styles. This guide explains every reliable way to override CSS, why some methods fail, and which approach is technically correct in real production environments. 1. How CSS Decides Which Style Wins CSS works … Read more

Show More / Show Less Using CSS (No JavaScript)

January 30, 2026 by Nasim Khan

The show more / show less pattern is widely used to control long content blocks without overwhelming users. While this is often implemented using JavaScript, modern CSS alone can handle most real‑world cases efficiently, with better performance and fewer moving parts. This article covers pure CSS techniques, accessibility notes, limitations, and production‑ready patterns. Why Prefer … Read more