Automating Dependabot with our GitHub app
NearForm's GitHub Dependabot app is a useful tool for unattended approval and merge of dependency updates.
Is serverless right for your organisation?
The business case for going serverless is becoming more compelling. Find out how you should approach it for optimum results.
2021 Call for Code with Founding Partner IBM, Charitable Partner the United Nations Human Rights Office and NearForm
The Call for Code Global Challenge drives humanitarian progress with practical applications built on open source. Sign up!
Getting to know HKDF
The HMAC-based Key Derivation Function makes modern cryptographic capabilities easier for Node.js developers. Although the HMAC-based Key Derivation Function
How discovery engagements unlock a project’s potential
A collaborative discovery workshop can be a game changer for organisations seeking practical solutions. Deciding how to build and implement
OpenHive.js talks with Liz Parody about building communities
In this episode of OpenHive.js, Liz Parody talks about the most important elements for building communities.
5 essential developer skills for a post-digital world
With the world nearer than ever to a fully digital future, developers should prioritise skills that set them up for long-term success.
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
