I'm Rakesh - a software engineer, tech enthusiast and product creator with expertise in building innovative tools and products.https://itsrakesh.comen-ushttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/saving-content-isnt-the-same-as-understanding-ithttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/saving-content-isnt-the-same-as-understanding-itGistr is a thinking space for learning and research. Instead of just summarizing content, Gistr helps people break down, organize, question, connect, and retain ideas from the things they consume.Thu, 21 May 2026 10:53:00 GMTproductivityaihttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/ai-tools-i-used-this-month-jan-2026https://itsrakesh.com/blog/ai-tools-i-used-this-month-jan-2026Explore various AI tools I used in January 2026 to improve my productivty.Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:45:00 GMTproductivitytoolsaihttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/integrating-deepseek-api-in-nextjs-and-expressjs-apphttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/integrating-deepseek-api-in-nextjs-and-expressjs-appLearn how to seamlessly connect DeepSeek in a Nextjs frontend and Expressjs backend. Unlock the potential of DeepSeek today!Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMTdeepseeknextjsexpressjshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/email-verification-system-in-next-js-and-trpc-with-resendhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/email-verification-system-in-next-js-and-trpc-with-resendLearn how to handle email sending, verification, and confirmation efficiently, boosting your app's security and user trust.Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:12:00 GMTresendnextjstrpchttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/cookie-based-authentication-in-a-nextjs-applicationhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/cookie-based-authentication-in-a-nextjs-applicationThis guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on implementing secure cookie authentication in your Next.js frontend and handling authentication logic.Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:55:00 GMTnextjstrpchttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/implementing-cookie-based-jwt-authentication-in-a-trpc-backendhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/implementing-cookie-based-jwt-authentication-in-a-trpc-backendThis guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on implementing cookie authentication in your tRPC application, enhancing security and user experience.Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:55:00 GMTtrpcjwthttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/my-2025-tech-stackhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/my-2025-tech-stackLevel up your tech game in 2025! Discover my hand-picked tech stack – the essential tools and platforms powering my productivity and creativity.Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:30:00 GMTdevtooltoolshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/setting-up-drizzle-and-postgres-with-trpc-and-nextjs-apphttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/setting-up-drizzle-and-postgres-with-trpc-and-nextjs-appBuild a robust, scalable backend for your Next.js app with Drizzle and tRPC. This guide walks you through setting up PostgreSQL database integration.Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:30:00 GMTdrizzlepostgresqltrpcnextjshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-build-a-full-stack-app-with-trpc-and-nextjs-14https://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-build-a-full-stack-app-with-trpc-and-nextjs-14Ready to build blazing-fast, type-safe full-stack applications? Dive into the power of tRPC and Next.js 14 App router! Build better typescript apps.Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:30:00 GMTnextjsexpressjstrpchttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/introducing-publish-studio-power-digital-content-creationhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/introducing-publish-studio-power-digital-content-creationSeamlessly create captivating stories, and connect with your audience like never before. Rich Text Editing, Integrated Media Tools, and more.Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMTproductivityhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/deploying-a-mern-app-to-aws-elastic-beanstalk-with-cicdhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/deploying-a-mern-app-to-aws-elastic-beanstalk-with-cicdLearn how to deploy your MERN stack app on AWS with CI/CD. This guide covers infrastructure setup, pipeline configuration, and expert tips for seamless updates.Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMTawselasticBeanstalkdevopsnginxhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/automate-mern-app-deployment-with-github-actions-cicdhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/automate-mern-app-deployment-with-github-actions-cicdEnhance your MERN app development with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline. Improve reliability, efficiency, and deployment speed for seamless development.Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMTcicddevopsautomationwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-feature-flags-can-help-you-ship-faster-and-smarterhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-feature-flags-can-help-you-ship-faster-and-smarterLearn how feature flags can help you improve your workflow by allowing you to test and release new features more efficiently.Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMTconfigcatfeatureflagswebdevtoolshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/dockerizing-your-mern-stack-app-a-step-by-step-guidehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/dockerizing-your-mern-stack-app-a-step-by-step-guideLearn how to easily containerize your MERN stack app using Docker. This guide will show you how to set up and run your app in a secure, efficient environment.Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMTdockerdevopstoolswebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/top-mobile-apps-for-developers-boost-your-productivityhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/top-mobile-apps-for-developers-boost-your-productivityStay organized, and productive on the go with these top mobile apps for developers. From project management to code editing, these tools have you covered.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMTproductivitydevtooltoolshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/one-year-of-writing-a-look-back-and-a-look-forwardhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/one-year-of-writing-a-look-back-and-a-look-forwardJoin me on a journey through my first year of writing, where I reflect on challenges and triumphs, and look ahead to what’s next.Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMTwritinghttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/all-types-of-post-requests-with-api-tester-mobile-apphttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/all-types-of-post-requests-with-api-tester-mobile-appThis article will cover all types of POST Requests using API Tester so that we can easily understand how to test POST requests on the go.Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:30:00 GMTapiapiTesterhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-write-tests-in-full-stack-mern-web-applicationhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-write-tests-in-full-stack-mern-web-applicationIn this blog post, I will explain how to write tests for the front-end ReactJs app and NodeJs, ExpressJs Rest API back-end.Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMTmerntutorialwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/adding-authentication-to-full-stack-mern-web-applicationhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/adding-authentication-to-full-stack-mern-web-applicationThis article will give you a basic understanding of how to add authentication to a full-stack web application by following a step-by-step guide.Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevjwtmerntutorialhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-build-and-deploy-a-full-stack-mern-web-applicationhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-build-and-deploy-a-full-stack-mern-web-applicationThis tutorial teaches you how to build a Full Stack Web application. MERN is a collection of technologies: MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, and Node.js.Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevreactjsnodejshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/8-most-popular-gaming-platforms-for-programmershttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/8-most-popular-gaming-platforms-for-programmersIf you're a gamer and programmer, these are the platforms you want to use to get good at programming. I've put together some of the most popular platforms.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:30:00 GMTprogramminghttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-set-up-your-own-personal-blog-step-by-step-guidehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-set-up-your-own-personal-blog-step-by-step-guideA personal blog (or weblog) is a blog published by an individual or group, usually on the web. It includes posts, comments, and contributions from readers.Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevnextjshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/the-most-efficient-way-to-internationalize-your-web-apphttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/the-most-efficient-way-to-internationalize-your-web-appA smart and efficient way to internationalize your web applications while keeping your code clean and readable. Tolgee is an all-in-one localization tool.Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMTtolgeei18nproductivityhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/vscode-extensions-every-web-developer-should-know-in-2022https://itsrakesh.com/blog/vscode-extensions-every-web-developer-should-know-in-2022Web development never stops, and neither do the VSCode extensions you need. Here are some of the best VSCode extensions every web developer needs.Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMTproductivitywebdevvscodehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-i-built-my-blog-with-nextjs-chakra-ui-and-graphcmshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-i-built-my-blog-with-nextjs-chakra-ui-and-graphcmsIn this article, I described how I created my blog using NextJs, Chakra UI, and Hygraph. I also disclosed the tools, technologies, and services that I used.Sat, 02 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMTnextjschakrauihygraphwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/what-are-dapps-how-they-are-different-from-normal-appshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/what-are-dapps-how-they-are-different-from-normal-appsdApps are blockchain-powered applications. They are a new way of starting a business, and you don't need to rely on middlemen to start your business.Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMTdAppsblockchainweb3https://itsrakesh.com/blog/most-active-developer-communities-you-should-join-in-2022https://itsrakesh.com/blog/most-active-developer-communities-you-should-join-in-2022Communities help you build your passion. So here are some communities I recommend getting involved in. Find resources, get guidance and gain opportunities.Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMTcommunityhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/what-is-blockchain-how-does-it-workhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/what-is-blockchain-how-does-it-workIn the past few years, the term blockchain has gotten a lot of attention from major media outlets and the public. This article will explain how it works.Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMTblockchainweb3https://itsrakesh.com/blog/join-me-in-the-100daysofweb3-challengehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/join-me-in-the-100daysofweb3-challengeAlexander Kallaway created the #100DaysOfCode challenge to encourage people to learn to code on a regular basis. I am doing the #100DaysOfWeb3 challenge.Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMTweb3https://itsrakesh.com/blog/taking-open-source-contributions-and-communities-to-next-level-with-the-reward-systemhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/taking-open-source-contributions-and-communities-to-next-level-with-the-reward-systemAviyel is a community platform for open source projects to monetize and be sustainable. Their reward system makes open source communities fun and awesome.Tue, 24 May 2022 18:30:00 GMTopensourceweb3https://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-the-web-works-behind-the-sceneshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-the-web-works-behind-the-scenesLearn how the web works behind the scenes in this article. I will provide a high-level overview of how the without delving too deeply into technical details.Thu, 19 May 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/web3-learning-platforms-earn-while-you-learnhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/web3-learning-platforms-earn-while-you-learnDid you aware that some platforms offer incentives to learn web 3.0 technologies? I mentioned a couple of web3 learning platforms in this blog.Tue, 10 May 2022 18:30:00 GMTweb3webdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/getting-started-with-open-source-contributionshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/getting-started-with-open-source-contributionsWhat is Open Source? Why should I contribute? Where should I start? If you have these questions, then read this article for answers.Mon, 02 May 2022 18:30:00 GMTopensourceroadmapcareerhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-learn-build-and-sell-an-apihttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-learn-build-and-sell-an-apiAPIs for fun, some for money, and some for applications. In this blog, let's learn what exactly is an API, and how you can build your own API, and sell it.Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMTapinodejsmongodbtutorialhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/part-2-8-best-open-source-projects-you-should-try-outhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/part-2-8-best-open-source-projects-you-should-try-outThere are lots of open-source projects which are just 🤯. From productivity tools to B2B applications open source projects are there for you.Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMTopensourceproductivitydevtoolnocodehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-2https://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-2Let's see some rules and best practices to design different website elements. Following these, you can take better design decisions for your website elements.Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdesignuiuxwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-1https://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-1Let's see some rules and best practices to design different website elements. Following these, you can take better design decisions for your website elements.Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdesignuiuxwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-integrate-chatwoot-on-your-websitehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-integrate-chatwoot-on-your-websiteChatwoot is an open-source customer engagement platform that helps companies engage their customers on their website, Facebook page, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc.Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMTchatwootautomationtutorialhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/8-best-opensource-projects-you-should-try-outhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/8-best-opensource-projects-you-should-try-outThere are lots of open-source projects which are just 🤯. From productivity tools to B2B applications open source projects are there for you.Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMTopensourcedevtoolproductivitynocodehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/setting-up-web-development-environment-in-winnux-windows-linuxhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/setting-up-web-development-environment-in-winnux-windows-linuxLearn how to set up a web development environment in windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux (wsl) and other tools (code editors, browsers, etc.)Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevwsltutorialhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/web-20-architecture-vs-web-30-architecturehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/web-20-architecture-vs-web-30-architectureLearn the differences between web2 application architecture and web3 application architecture. Get answers to your web3 questions.Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMTweb3blockchainwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/online-playgrounds-for-every-technologyhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/online-playgrounds-for-every-technologyYou can use these online playgrounds that have all things set up for you so that you can start learning and coding right away.Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMTtoolswebdevappdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/take-your-automation-to-next-level-with-2captchahttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/take-your-automation-to-next-level-with-2captcha2captcha can be used to verify that a website visitor completes a task by solving a captcha. It is a Captcha-solving software to bypass any type of captcha.Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMTthe2captchaautomationtutorialwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/git-github-ultimate-developer-toolshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/git-github-ultimate-developer-toolsAlmost every developer has at least heard about git & Github. In this blog, I will introduce and share some amazing resources to master git and GitHub.Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMTgitgithubdevtooltoolshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-i-structure-my-react-componentshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-i-structure-my-react-componentsBetter structure helps you to easily debug your app, and understand how the flow is going on. In this post, I will show you how I structure reactjs components.Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMTreactjswebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/auto-generate-your-nodejs-app-admin-uihttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/auto-generate-your-nodejs-app-admin-uiAmplication gives you the ability to create a fully functional app in a few minutes. You can also include an Admin-UI that is fully functional and customizable.Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMTamplicationnocodenodejsopensourcehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-i-built-my-portfolio-websitehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-i-built-my-portfolio-websiteIn this blog, I will show you how I built my Portfolio website with reactjs and nodejs. I will also share some resources to set up your online profile.Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevreactjsbootstrapnodejshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/tools-i-use-from-design-to-deploymenthttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/tools-i-use-from-design-to-deploymentSee the full list of tools I use for planning, creating, testing, implementing analytics, and submitting the site to Google.Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMTtoolswebdevdevtoolhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/avoid-these-mistakes-when-you-are-learning-a-new-technologyhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/avoid-these-mistakes-when-you-are-learning-a-new-technologyIf you are trying to learn new technology and you are making these mistakes, it could be holding you back from your goals. Check out how to avoid them.Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMTprogramminghttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/the-flow-of-building-a-full-stack-web-application-447ghttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/the-flow-of-building-a-full-stack-web-application-447gYou will learn how to build a web application using a full-stack approach. What are the different phases in building a website?Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMTwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/best-productivity-tools-for-web-developers-1e7ghttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/best-productivity-tools-for-web-developers-1e7gA list of 8 best productivity tools for web developers in 2022. Includes a wide range of categories - from a developer's IDE to collaboration tools and more.Sun, 02 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMTproductivitytoolswebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/what-is-facebook-pixel-and-how-to-use-it-2c4chttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/what-is-facebook-pixel-and-how-to-use-it-2c4cThe Facebook Pixel is a tool that helps you track conversions and optimize your website's ads. You can use the pixel by adding a tag to your website's code.Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMTfacebooktutorialhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-explore-different-tech-stacks-4ea0https://itsrakesh.com/blog/lets-explore-different-tech-stacks-4ea0A tech stack is a combination of different technologies to build a complete software product. In this blog, I will introduce you to some web dev tech stacks.Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMTwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/guide-to-make-your-first-react-package-2gd0https://itsrakesh.com/blog/guide-to-make-your-first-react-package-2gd0This article is a quick and beginner-friendly tutorial that is designed to walk you through the process of creating your first React package.Mon, 13 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMTreactjsnpmtutorialhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/two-new-react-frameworks-3hg7https://itsrakesh.com/blog/two-new-react-frameworks-3hg7React is one of the most popular JavaScript libraries. In this blog, I will introduce two new react frameworks that were recently (2021) released.Sat, 04 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMTreactjswebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/web-design-principles-1p2khttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/web-design-principles-1p2kThe principles of web design: Colour, Typography, User Interface, and User Experience; are the most important considerations when designing a website.Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMTwebdesigndesignuiuxhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/different-ways-to-connect-react-frontend-and-node-backend-1pikhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/different-ways-to-connect-react-frontend-and-node-backend-1pikLearn the three different ways to connect the react frontend with the node backend. These are the most common methods used by developers.Sun, 21 Nov 2021 18:30:00 GMTreactjsnodejswebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/amazing-emmet-shortcuts-for-html-and-css-to-code-fasterhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/amazing-emmet-shortcuts-for-html-and-css-to-code-fasterSave time with Emmet shortcuts. Emmet, a plugin for Chrome, Firefox, and Sublime Text, lets you create HTML and CSS code using abbreviations.Sat, 13 Nov 2021 18:30:00 GMTemmetwebdevhtmlcsshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-put-your-website-online-in-under-10-minuteshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-put-your-website-online-in-under-10-minutesGitHub Pages is a free and easy way to publish web pages directly from a GitHub repository. This tutorial tells you how to host your static website on GH Pages.Sun, 07 Nov 2021 18:30:00 GMTgithubwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-host-your-website-on-azurehttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-host-your-website-on-azureLearn how to host your websites and web apps on Microsoft Azure and allow your customers to access them from anywhere with an Internet connection.Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:30:00 GMTazuregithubtutorialwebdevhttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-compile-different-languages-source-code-fileshttps://itsrakesh.com/blog/how-to-compile-different-languages-source-code-filesLearn how to compile c, c++, java, php, c#, go, ruby, javascript, swift, r, etc, source code files using the command line.Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:30:00 GMTprogrammingtutorial