Best Practices for Optimizing Your React Application
React has emerged as a leading framework for building dynamic and responsive user interfaces.
Alex Bobes
Programming
Hands-on programming guides and software development best practices from a CTO who still writes code every day. From React performance optimization and Astro framework deep-dives to SQL mastery, OpenAI API integrations, Core Web Vitals engineering, and Google Search Console automation with Python — these are practical tutorials built from real production challenges. Whether you're a junior developer learning the fundamentals or a senior engineer optimizing at scale, these articles give you code you can actually ship.
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Astro Framework in 2026: Cloudflare Acquisition, Astro 6 & The CTO's Guide
In 2024, Astro achieved something remarkable: it ranked #1 in Interest, Retention, and Positivity in the State of JavaScript survey, while climbing to 2nd place in usage behind Next.js.
Alex Bobes
The Science Behind Cumulative Layout Shift
In the vast ocean of metrics that measure web performance, Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) emerges as a beacon highlighting visual stability. So,…
Alex Bobes
From Zero to Hero with SQL Joins
In the world of databases, SQL is our go-to for handling data. And when it comes to SQL, joins are a game-changer.…
Alex Bobes
Building a Slack Chatbot Leveraging the Power of OpenAI API
Hi there! I'm Alex Bobes, a tech enthusiast and CTO, currently in my second decade of tinkering with technology, unmasking the complexities…
Alex Bobes
How to learn programming in 2025
The programming world has undergone a seismic shift. In 2025, learning to code isn't just about mastering syntax and algorithms, it's about understanding how to work alongside AI tools, navigate an evolving job market, and build skills that remain valuable as technology advances.
Alex Bobes
How to Scrape Google Search Console Backlinks
As a webmaster or SEO specialist, performing backlink audits is an essential part of maintaining a healthy website. In order to keep…
Alex Bobes