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Abdulkader Safi web and mobile application development blogs
RabbitMQ: A Complete Guide to Message Queuing with FastAPI
In modern distributed systems, components need to communicate asynchronously to handle tasks efficiently. RabbitMQ is a powerful message broker that implements the Advanced Message Queuing Protocol (AMQP), enabling applications to send and receive messages reliably. In this guide, we'll explore what RabbitMQ is, its use cases, how to install it, and how to integrate it with FastAPI.
Building Tools Is Fun: Why I Love Creating Custom Developer Tools
There's something uniquely satisfying about building tools. Not just any software, but tools that solve real problems you face every day as a developer. Tools that make your workflow smoother, your code better, and your life easier. This is why I love building custom developer tools, and why I believe every developer should try their hand at it.
ClarifAI: Free AI-Powered Code Analysis for Visual Studio Code
As a developer, I've always struggled with understanding complex codebases, especially when jumping into unfamiliar projects or revisiting old code. That's why I built ClarifAI - a free, privacy-focused Visual Studio Code extension that uses local AI models to explain code and suggest improvements, all running on your own machine.
AWS US-East-1 Outage October 2025: Complete Analysis and Impact Report
Comprehensive analysis of the AWS US-East-1 outage on October 20, 2025. Learn what caused the DynamoDB DNS failure, which services were affected, and how to prevent future disruptions
API Design and Architecture: A Complete Developer's Guide to Building Scalable APIs
API design is the foundation of modern software architecture. Whether you're building microservices, mobile applications, or integrating third-party services, well-designed APIs determine the success of your software ecosystem. This comprehensive guide covers everything developers need to know about API design and architecture, from fundamental principles to advanced patterns.
Native or Cross-Platform Mobile App? How to Decide in 2025
Choosing between native and cross-platform mobile development isn't just a technical decisionit's a strategic one that affects your budget, timeline, user experience, and long-term maintenance costs. After years of building mobile applications for startups and enterprises alike, I've helped dozens of clients navigate this critical choice.
How to Choose the Right Web Development Partner for Your Business
Finding the right web development partner can make or break your digital transformation journey. Whether you're building a customer-facing website, an internal business tool, or a complex web application, the developer or agency you choose will significantly impact your project's success, timeline, and long-term ROI.
WebAssembly 3.0: The Future of High-Performance Web Applications
WebAssembly 3.0 (WASM 3) represents a major milestone in web development technology, bringing unprecedented performance capabilities and new features that revolutionize how we build web applications. Released in 2024, WebAssembly 3.0 builds upon the foundation of its predecessors while introducing game-changing improvements that make it easier to compile, deploy, and run high-performance code in web browsers.
Prompt vs Context Engineering: A Complete Guide to AI Communication Optimization
In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs), two critical concepts have emerged as fundamental to effective AI interaction: prompt engineering and context engineering. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they represent distinct approaches to optimizing AI communication. Understanding the difference between these two methodologies can dramatically improve your AI outputs, save costs, and unlock more sophisticated use cases.
Building an AI-Powered Image Renaming Desktop App with Python, tkinter, and Ollama
Have you ever scrolled through a folder full of cryptically named images like IMG_0001.jpg, DSC_1234.jpg, or Screenshot_20231015.png? I certainly have, and it's frustrating trying to find that one specific photo when all you have to go by is a generic filename.
Why I Switched to Umami Analytics — A Self-Hosted, Privacy-First Web Analytics Tool
If you run a website or blog and care about data privacy, lightweight performance, and full ownership of your analytics, you’ve probably heard of alternatives to Google Analytics. One standout in this field is Umami Analytics. Over the past two days, I’ve been using Umami on my own site (self-hosted), and I want to share my full review, pros/cons, setup tips, and a peek into the dashboard.
ElectronJS vs NW.js: Which Framework Should You Use to Build a Desktop App in 2025?
Building a desktop application with web technologies (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript) has never been easier — but the real question is: Should you use ElectronJS or NW.js (Node-Webkit)? Both frameworks empower developers to ship cross-platform desktop apps using familiar web stacks, yet they differ in architecture, performance, and developer experience. In this guide, we’ll break down ElectronJS vs NW.js with code examples, performance insights, and practical recommendations.