Developer guides, tutorials, and deep dives from the SnipShift team.
Learn how to convert require to import in TypeScript: CommonJS vs ES Modules, module.exports to export, dynamic require, and interop gotchas.
Learn how to convert JavaScript to TypeScript with a practical migration strategy. File-by-file approach, strictness levels, handling any types, and common gotchas.
Connect to PostgreSQL from Node.js using pg, Prisma, or Drizzle ORM connection pooling, .env setup, and which ORM to pick based on your project size.
Compare CommonJS and ES Modules in Node.js require vs import, package.json config, interop gotchas, and what the ecosystem has settled on in 2026.
Avoid these 10 common TypeScript mistakes: overusing any, ignoring null checks, wrong generic constraints, skipping discriminated unions, and more.
Learn how to check if a string is valid JSON in JavaScript using JSON.parse with try/catch. Covers edge cases, a reusable utility function, and common pitfalls.
Build a complete CLI tool from scratch with TypeScript and Commander.js. Project setup, Zod validation, colored output, tsup bundling, and npm publishing.
Build a fast, type-safe API with Hono.js and TypeScript. Covers routing, middleware, Zod validation, and deploying to Cloudflare Workers.
