Integrating backpressure into the infrastructure

Continuing our exploration of the Fastify plugin under-pressure, we deploy our backpressure mechanism to Kubernetes.

The design-led development advantage

Design-driven development can help you become more effective at meeting your customers’ needs and prime your business for ongoing, predictable success.

Managing load in Node.js with under-pressure

The Fastify plugin under-pressure offers a simple solution to detect if a Node.js application is under load and apply

Defining the enterprise technology roadmap

A technology roadmap isn’t just about choosing your next language — it’s choosing your next architecture.

Investing for the future

NearForm has secured investment that will fuel rapid international expansion and accelerate the company’s mission to build better software,

The promise of proven technology

Don't get distracted by shiny new technology. Here's why you need a compelling case for adopting new alternatives to established tech solutions.

Uncovering secrets in Fastify

Learn how the fastify-secrets-* plugins let web apps access secrets from different storage mechanisms inside Fastify applications.

Why and how to automate dependency bumps

Keeping dependencies up to date in open source becomes easier with automation tools like Dependabot.

6 steps toward a digital-first customer experience

Delivering a great customer experience takes more than investing in leading-edge tools. You must first take key steps toward a digitally minded culture.

Why you need DevOps — and how to get it right

Some organisations see DevOps as a magic route to super-productivity, but you need more than cutting-edge technology to realise its benefits.

OpenHive.JS talks with Mikeal Rogers, part 2

For the tenth episode of OpenHive.JS, our hosts Matteo Collina and James Snell pick up right where they left

Unraveling the CORS mystery

A seasoned backend developer corrects misconceptions about Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS), a technology often suggested as a solution to fix the backend.

Adding a permission system to Node.js

Is adding a permission system in Node.js desirable — or even feasible? James Snell explores the challenges, workarounds and

Load testing with Autocannon

Already one of the fastest tools available for testing web-server performance, Autocannon gets even faster with new access to

Build a community, not a framework

In this video, Technical Director Matteo Colina discusses why successful open source projects need focus and a supportive community.

OpenHive.JS talks with Mikeal Rogers, part 1

For the ninth episode of OpenHive.JS, our hosts Matteo Collina and James Snell sit down with open source and

3 lessons learned in becoming an AWS Select Partner

NearForm has been recognised as an APN Select Consulting Partner, and we’ve discovered some valuable insights in the process.

The trouble with technology fragmentation

Technology fragmentation drains company resources, but one approach enables fast development and delivery without the overhead of dedicated teams.

Access Control in Node.js with Fastify and Casbin

Implementing access control is a common requirement for most applications, but a lack of agreed standard practices and tooling

7 ways to maintain a “one team” mentality in a remote environment

Remote working and working from home are not the same thing. Follow our guide to find out how to build a team that works together while working remotely.