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Abdulkader Safi web and mobile application development blogs
Java 25: What Developers Need to Know About the New Release
Java 25 is here, and it brings a mix of language enhancements, JVM improvements, and new APIs that developers should care about. Unlike minor updates, Java 25 continues the tradition of polishing modern Java while also laying the groundwork for performance and developer productivity.
Is jQuery Still Relevant in 2025? A Practical Guide for Developers
For over 15 years, jQuery has been one of the most widely used JavaScript libraries on the web. It simplified HTML document traversal, event handling, AJAX requests, and cross-browser compatibility at a time when JavaScript development was fragmented and inconsistent. But in 2025, with modern frameworks like React, Vue, Svelte, and Angular dominating front-end development, is there still a reason to use jQuery?
How to Use Claude Code Right: The Ultimate Guide to AI-Powered Development Best Practices in 2025
Imagine cutting your development time in half while writing better code. That's the promise of Claude Code Anthropic's revolutionary AI coding assistant that works directly in your terminal. Unlike other AI tools that trap you in chat windows or clunky interfaces, Claude Code meets you where you already work: your command line.
Custom HTML & JavaScript Attributes: A Developer’s Guide with Examples
Modern web development often requires attaching extra information to HTML elements so your JavaScript code can act on them. While HTML comes with many built-in attributes (id, class, src, etc.), sometimes you need your own. That’s where custom HTML attributes (specifically data-\* attributes) come in.
Is It Still Worth Using Bootstrap in 2025 When Tailwind and shadcn/ui Exist?
Bootstrap vs Tailwind vs shadcn/ui in 2025 — which front-end framework should you choose for modern web projects? Read our detailed breakdown
Atlassian’s Bold Move: Acquiring The Browser Company to Build the AI Browser for Work
In a striking leap into the future of productivity, Atlassian has entered into a $610 million cash acquisition of The Browser Company, the startup behind the innovative Arc and next-gen Dia browsers. This acquisition represents a defining moment in Atlassian’s evolution, shifting from enterprise collaboration tools to pioneering AI-first workspace experiences.
Next.js 15.5: A Developer’s Guide to Turbocharged Builds, Full-Node Middleware & Smarter TypeScript
Published August 18, 2025, Next.js 15.5 delivers powerful enhancements that accelerate builds, modernize middleware, elevate TypeScript, refine linting, and pave the path to Next.js 16.
React 19 Memoization: Is useMemo & useCallback No Longer Necessary?
React 19 brings smarter performance optimizations, but do useMemo and useCallback still matter? Learn when memoization is necessary.
SQL vs NoSQL: A Look at MongoDB and Its Trade-offs
Databases are the backbone of almost every modern application. For decades, SQL (relational) databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle were the standard choice. Then, as applications needed to scale across millions of users and handle unstructured data, NoSQL databases like MongoDB emerged.
What is Quantum Computing? The Future Beyond Classical Machines
Technology has always been about pushing boundaries, whether it’s the invention of electricity, the rise of the internet, or the power of artificial intelligence. Now, a new frontier is emerging: quantum computing. While the term often sounds like something straight out of science fiction, it is very real and has the potential to redefine how we solve some of the world’s hardest problems.
OpenAI’s CodeX: The Future of AI Coding Agents
Artificial Intelligence has been transforming industries at lightning speed, but perhaps no field is evolving as rapidly as AI-assisted coding. With OpenAI’s introduction of CodeX, the next-generation AI coding agents, developers and businesses alike are stepping into a new era of productivity, automation, and innovation.
Astro Framework: The Future of Web Development for Speed, SEO, and Content-Driven Sites
The web development landscape is constantly evolving, and modern developers face a critical challenge: building websites that are fast, scalable, and content-rich, while still being search-engine friendly. Enter Astro — a cutting-edge framework designed to simplify building high-performance websites with less JavaScript and maximum flexibility.