If you’ve ever built a Next.js project and wanted a clean static export for deployment, you’ll know that npm run build is the standard way. But sometimes, you don’t want all the extra files, error pages, or configs bloating your output.
That’s where a custom export script comes in. Today, I’ll walk you through how to use a Bash script to streamline your Next.js...
When people hear “crypto,” they imagine volatile prices — Bitcoin shooting up, then crashing. But not all crypto behaves that way. Enter stablecoins — the calmer cousins of Bitcoin and Ethereum.
What Are Stablecoins?
Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies designed to stay stable in value. Usually, they’re pegged to the U.S. dollar (1 coin = $1).
Examples:...
Forex can look glamorous — charts, candles, and people flashing profits online. But behind the scenes, many beginners lose money fast. Why? Because they repeat the same mistakes.
Let’s unpack the most common ones and how you can avoid them.
Mistake 1: Trading Without a Plan
Jumping into trades without rules is gambling. You need a plan:
Entry point (when you’ll...
If you hang around crypto communities long enough, you’ll hear whispers like:
“The halving is coming. Prices will pump.”
But what does that even mean? Why is everyone so excited about something called halving? Let’s break it down in simple terms.
What Is Bitcoin Halving?
Bitcoin is mined by computers solving puzzles. As a reward, miners earn new bitcoins. But...
You’ve spent weeks, maybe months, building something — a website, an app, a data project, or a prototype. It works (mostly). You’re proud, but also nervous: “Is it ready to share?”
The answer is yes. Showcasing your work is not the final step — it’s part of the journey.
Why Showcasing Matters
VisibilityIf nobody sees your project, it might as...
Every big tech company started with an idea — often simple, often in a small room, often with a tiny team. The challenge isn’t always having the idea; it’s convincing others to believe in it and join you.
This guide shows you how to pitch your project idea in a way that excites others, and how to recruit teammates online (including in communities like Africoders).
Step 1:...
If you’re online, you’re a target. Hackers don’t just go after big companies — they also target everyday users who reuse passwords, click strange links, or download unsafe apps.
The good news? With a few simple habits, you can protect yourself.
1. Use Strong, Unique Passwords
Don’t use 123456, your birthday, or “password.”
Each account...
Everyone starts somewhere. But in tech, many beginners feel embarrassed asking “simple” questions. The truth? There’s no such thing as a dumb question — only unanswered ones.
This guide answers 10 of the most common “basic” questions people have when starting out in tech, in plain English.
1. What exactly is “the internet”?
The internet is...
With thousands of tutorials online, it’s easy to get lost. Which ones are worth your time? Which are beginner-friendly but also practical?
Here are seven free resources that consistently help African developers learn, practice, and grow — whether you’re starting from scratch or leveling up.
1. FreeCodeCamp
What it is: A nonprofit with full-length, free coding courses....
Every developer, from beginner to senior engineer, faces bugs. The difference is not whether you get errors (you will), but how you debug them. Debugging is both a science and an art — and with the right mindset and tools, it can even be fun.
This guide will walk you through practical debugging strategies, so the next time your code screams at you, you’ll know exactly how to...
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