The year we all went remote
How you worked before the pandemic could determine how successful your remote working experience has been since.
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.
The JSONata Performance Dilemma
Is the performance cost of using JSONata worth the added benefit in terms of implementation? Read on to find out.
How to choose a digital partner
The ideal digital partner helps you to understand the potential of what you can achieve by leveraging technology. Here's how to find one:
OpenHive.JS talks data visualisation with Anthony Aragues
For the eighth episode of OpenHive.JS, our hosts James Snell and Matteo Collina welcome Anthony Aragues, author of Visualizing Streaming Data, to