<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Rakesh's Blog]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm Rakesh - a software engineer, tech enthusiast and product creator with expertise in building innovative tools and products.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com</link><generator>GatsbyJS</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 14:23:06 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://itsrakesh.com/rss.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></author><item><title><![CDATA[AI Tools I Used This Month-jan-2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore various AI tools I used in January 2026 to improve my productivty.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/ai-tools-i-used-this-month-jan-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/ai-tools-i-used-this-month-jan-2026</guid><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><category><![CDATA[ai]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 10:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Integrating DeepSeek API in NextJs and ExpressJs App]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to seamlessly connect DeepSeek in a Nextjs frontend and Expressjs backend. Unlock the potential of DeepSeek today!]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/integrating-deepseek-api-in-nextjs-and-expressjs-app</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/integrating-deepseek-api-in-nextjs-and-expressjs-app</guid><category><![CDATA[deepseek]]></category><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[expressjs]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Email Verification System in Next.js and tRPC with Resend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to handle email sending, verification, and confirmation efficiently, boosting your app's security and user trust.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/email-verification-system-in-next-js-and-trpc-with-resend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/email-verification-system-in-next-js-and-trpc-with-resend</guid><category><![CDATA[resend]]></category><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[trpc]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cookie-Based Authentication in Nextjs App Router Application]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on implementing secure cookie authentication in your Next.js frontend and handling authentication logic.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/cookie-based-authentication-in-a-nextjs-application</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/cookie-based-authentication-in-a-nextjs-application</guid><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[trpc]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jan 2025 11:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Implementing Cookie-Based JWT Authentication in a tRPC Backend]]></title><description><![CDATA[This guide provides a step-by-step tutorial on implementing cookie authentication in your tRPC application, enhancing security and user experience.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/implementing-cookie-based-jwt-authentication-in-a-trpc-backend</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/implementing-cookie-based-jwt-authentication-in-a-trpc-backend</guid><category><![CDATA[trpc]]></category><category><![CDATA[jwt]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:55:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My 2025 Tech Stack: Tools & Tech I'm Using This Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Level up your tech game in 2025!  Discover my hand-picked tech stack – the essential tools and platforms powering my productivity and creativity.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/my-2025-tech-stack</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/my-2025-tech-stack</guid><category><![CDATA[devtool]]></category><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting Up Drizzle & Postgres with tRPC and Next.js App ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Build a robust, scalable backend for your Next.js app with Drizzle and tRPC. This guide walks you through setting up PostgreSQL database integration.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/setting-up-drizzle-and-postgres-with-trpc-and-nextjs-app</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/setting-up-drizzle-and-postgres-with-trpc-and-nextjs-app</guid><category><![CDATA[drizzle]]></category><category><![CDATA[postgresql]]></category><category><![CDATA[trpc]]></category><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 Dec 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's Build a Full-Stack App with tRPC and Next.js 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/lets-build-a-full-stack-app-with-trpc-and-nextjs-14</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/lets-build-a-full-stack-app-with-trpc-and-nextjs-14</guid><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[expressjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[trpc]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing Publish Studio: Power Digital Content Creation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seamlessly create captivating stories, and connect with your audience like never before. Rich Text Editing, Integrated Media Tools, and more.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/introducing-publish-studio-power-digital-content-creation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/introducing-publish-studio-power-digital-content-creation</guid><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deploying a MERN App to AWS Elastic Beanstalk with CI/CD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/deploying-a-mern-app-to-aws-elastic-beanstalk-with-cicd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/deploying-a-mern-app-to-aws-elastic-beanstalk-with-cicd</guid><category><![CDATA[aws]]></category><category><![CDATA[elasticBeanstalk]]></category><category><![CDATA[devops]]></category><category><![CDATA[nginx]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Automate MERN App Deployment with GitHub Actions CI/CD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enhance your MERN app development with GitHub Actions CI/CD pipeline. Improve reliability, efficiency, and deployment speed for seamless development.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/automate-mern-app-deployment-with-github-actions-cicd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/automate-mern-app-deployment-with-github-actions-cicd</guid><category><![CDATA[cicd]]></category><category><![CDATA[devops]]></category><category><![CDATA[automation]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2023 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Feature Flags Can Help You Ship Faster and Smarter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how feature flags can help you improve your workflow by allowing you to test and release new features more efficiently.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-feature-flags-can-help-you-ship-faster-and-smarter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-feature-flags-can-help-you-ship-faster-and-smarter</guid><category><![CDATA[configcat]]></category><category><![CDATA[featureflags]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dockerizing Your MERN Stack App: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/dockerizing-your-mern-stack-app-a-step-by-step-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/dockerizing-your-mern-stack-app-a-step-by-step-guide</guid><category><![CDATA[docker]]></category><category><![CDATA[devops]]></category><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Mobile Apps for Developers: Boost Your Productivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stay organized, and productive on the go with these top mobile apps for developers. From project management to code editing, these tools have you covered.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/top-mobile-apps-for-developers-boost-your-productivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/top-mobile-apps-for-developers-boost-your-productivity</guid><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[devtool]]></category><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Year of Writing: A Look Back and a Look Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join me on a journey through my first year of writing, where I reflect on challenges and triumphs, and look ahead to what’s next.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/one-year-of-writing-a-look-back-and-a-look-forward</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/one-year-of-writing-a-look-back-and-a-look-forward</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[All types of POST Requests with API Tester mobile app]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/all-types-of-post-requests-with-api-tester-mobile-app</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/all-types-of-post-requests-with-api-tester-mobile-app</guid><category><![CDATA[api]]></category><category><![CDATA[apiTester]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to write tests in full-stack MERN web application]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this blog post, I will explain how to write tests for the front-end ReactJs app and NodeJs, ExpressJs Rest API back-end.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-write-tests-in-full-stack-mern-web-application</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-write-tests-in-full-stack-mern-web-application</guid><category><![CDATA[mern]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adding Authentication to full stack MERN web application]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/adding-authentication-to-full-stack-mern-web-application</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/adding-authentication-to-full-stack-mern-web-application</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[jwt]]></category><category><![CDATA[mern]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's build and deploy a full stack MERN web application]]></title><description><![CDATA[This 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/lets-build-and-deploy-a-full-stack-mern-web-application</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/lets-build-and-deploy-a-full-stack-mern-web-application</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[reactjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[nodejs]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Most Popular Gaming Platforms For Programmers in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[If 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/8-most-popular-gaming-platforms-for-programmers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/8-most-popular-gaming-platforms-for-programmers</guid><category><![CDATA[programming]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to set up your own personal blog: Step-By-Step Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-set-up-your-own-personal-blog-step-by-step-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-set-up-your-own-personal-blog-step-by-step-guide</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The most efficient way to internationalize your web app]]></title><description><![CDATA[A smart and efficient way to internationalize your web applications while keeping your code clean and readable. Tolgee is an all-in-one localization tool.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/the-most-efficient-way-to-internationalize-your-web-app</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/the-most-efficient-way-to-internationalize-your-web-app</guid><category><![CDATA[tolgee]]></category><category><![CDATA[i18n]]></category><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[VSCode extensions every web developer should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Web development never stops, and neither do the VSCode extensions you need. Here are some of the best VSCode extensions every web developer needs.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/vscode-extensions-every-web-developer-should-know-in-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/vscode-extensions-every-web-developer-should-know-in-2022</guid><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[vscode]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I built my Blog with NextJs, Chakra UI and Hygraph?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-i-built-my-blog-with-nextjs-chakra-ui-and-graphcms</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-i-built-my-blog-with-nextjs-chakra-ui-and-graphcms</guid><category><![CDATA[nextjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[chakraui]]></category><category><![CDATA[hygraph]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jul 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are dApps? How they are different from normal apps?]]></title><description><![CDATA[dApps 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/what-are-dapps-how-they-are-different-from-normal-apps</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/what-are-dapps-how-they-are-different-from-normal-apps</guid><category><![CDATA[dApps]]></category><category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category><category><![CDATA[web3]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most active Developer Communities you should join in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[Communities help you build your passion. So here are some communities I recommend getting involved in. Find resources, get guidance and gain opportunities.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/most-active-developer-communities-you-should-join-in-2022</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/most-active-developer-communities-you-should-join-in-2022</guid><category><![CDATA[community]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Blockchain? How does it work? Why do we need it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/what-is-blockchain-how-does-it-work</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/what-is-blockchain-how-does-it-work</guid><category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category><category><![CDATA[web3]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join me in the #100DaysOfWeb3 challenge - Learn together]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alexander Kallaway created the #100DaysOfCode challenge to encourage people to learn to code on a regular basis. I am doing the #100DaysOfWeb3 challenge.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/join-me-in-the-100daysofweb3-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/join-me-in-the-100daysofweb3-challenge</guid><category><![CDATA[web3]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reward system for Open Source contributions and communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aviyel is a community platform for open source projects to monetize and be sustainable. Their reward system makes open source communities fun and awesome.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/taking-open-source-contributions-and-communities-to-next-level-with-the-reward-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/taking-open-source-contributions-and-communities-to-next-level-with-the-reward-system</guid><category><![CDATA[opensource]]></category><category><![CDATA[web3]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How does the Web work - Behind the scenes (URL to Webpage)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-the-web-works-behind-the-scenes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-the-web-works-behind-the-scenes</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web 3.0 learning platforms - Earn While You Learn]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you aware that some platforms offer incentives to learn web 3.0 technologies? I mentioned a couple of web3 learning platforms in this blog.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/web3-learning-platforms-earn-while-you-learn</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/web3-learning-platforms-earn-while-you-learn</guid><category><![CDATA[web3]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting started with Open Source contributions - what, why, how]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is Open Source? Why should I contribute? Where should I start? If you have these questions, then read this article for answers.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/getting-started-with-open-source-contributions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/getting-started-with-open-source-contributions</guid><category><![CDATA[opensource]]></category><category><![CDATA[roadmap]]></category><category><![CDATA[career]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's learn about APIs and how to create and sell one]]></title><description><![CDATA[APIs 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/lets-learn-build-and-sell-an-api</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/lets-learn-build-and-sell-an-api</guid><category><![CDATA[api]]></category><category><![CDATA[nodejs]]></category><category><![CDATA[mongodb]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[[PART 2] 8 best open source projects you should try out]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are lots of open-source projects which are just 🤯. From productivity tools to B2B applications open source projects are there for you.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/part-2-8-best-open-source-projects-you-should-try-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/part-2-8-best-open-source-projects-you-should-try-out</guid><category><![CDATA[opensource]]></category><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[devtool]]></category><category><![CDATA[nocode]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to better design website layouts and elements - Part 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's see some rules and best practices to design different website elements. Following these, you can take better design decisions for your website elements.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-2</guid><category><![CDATA[webdesign]]></category><category><![CDATA[uiux]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to better design website layouts and elements - Part 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's see some rules and best practices to design different website elements. Following these, you can take better design decisions for your website elements.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-better-design-website-layouts-and-elements-part-1</guid><category><![CDATA[webdesign]]></category><category><![CDATA[uiux]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Chatwoot and how to integrate it on your website?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chatwoot is an open-source customer engagement platform that helps companies engage their customers on their website, Facebook page, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-integrate-chatwoot-on-your-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-to-integrate-chatwoot-on-your-website</guid><category><![CDATA[chatwoot]]></category><category><![CDATA[automation]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 best opensource projects you should try out]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are lots of open-source projects which are just 🤯. From productivity tools to B2B applications open source projects are there for you.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/8-best-opensource-projects-you-should-try-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/8-best-opensource-projects-you-should-try-out</guid><category><![CDATA[opensource]]></category><category><![CDATA[devtool]]></category><category><![CDATA[productivity]]></category><category><![CDATA[nocode]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Setting up Web Development environment in Windows + linux]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn how to set up a web development environment in windows with Windows Subsystem for Linux (wsl) and other tools (code editors, browsers, etc.)]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/setting-up-web-development-environment-in-winnux-windows-linux</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/setting-up-web-development-environment-in-winnux-windows-linux</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[wsl]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Web 2.0 app architecture Vs Web 3.0 app  architecture]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn the differences between web2 application architecture and web3 application architecture. Get answers to your web3 questions.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/web-20-architecture-vs-web-30-architecture</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/web-20-architecture-vs-web-30-architecture</guid><category><![CDATA[web3]]></category><category><![CDATA[blockchain]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Mar 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Playgrounds to Learn Every Tech Stack on the Web]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can use these online playgrounds that have all things set up for you so that you can start learning and coding right away.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/online-playgrounds-for-every-technology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/online-playgrounds-for-every-technology</guid><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[appdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take your automation tasks to next level with 2captcha]]></title><description><![CDATA[2captcha 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/take-your-automation-to-next-level-with-2captcha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/take-your-automation-to-next-level-with-2captcha</guid><category><![CDATA[the2captcha]]></category><category><![CDATA[automation]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Git and GitHub - Ultimate productivity tools for developers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost every developer has at least heard about git & Github. 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In this post, I will show you how I structure reactjs components.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-i-structure-my-react-components</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-i-structure-my-react-components</guid><category><![CDATA[reactjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Auto-generate your NodeJs app + ReactJs Admin-UI 😳]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amplication 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/auto-generate-your-nodejs-app-admin-ui</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/auto-generate-your-nodejs-app-admin-ui</guid><category><![CDATA[amplication]]></category><category><![CDATA[nocode]]></category><category><![CDATA[nodejs]]></category><category><![CDATA[opensource]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How I Built My Portfolio Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/how-i-built-my-portfolio-website</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/how-i-built-my-portfolio-website</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[reactjs]]></category><category><![CDATA[bootstrap]]></category><category><![CDATA[nodejs]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tools I use from design to deployment, testing and analytics]]></title><description><![CDATA[See the full list of tools I use for planning, creating, testing, implementing analytics, and submitting the site to Google.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/tools-i-use-from-design-to-deployment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/tools-i-use-from-design-to-deployment</guid><category><![CDATA[tools]]></category><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><category><![CDATA[devtool]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoid these mistakes when you are learning a new technology]]></title><description><![CDATA[If 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.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/avoid-these-mistakes-when-you-are-learning-a-new-technology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/avoid-these-mistakes-when-you-are-learning-a-new-technology</guid><category><![CDATA[programming]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The flow of building a full-stack web application ]]></title><description><![CDATA[You will learn how to build a web application using a full-stack approach. What are the different phases in building a website?]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/the-flow-of-building-a-full-stack-web-application-447g</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/the-flow-of-building-a-full-stack-web-application-447g</guid><category><![CDATA[webdev]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Best productivity tools for web developers in 2022]]></title><description><![CDATA[A list of 8 best productivity tools for web developers in 2022. 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You can use the pixel by adding a tag to your website's code.]]></description><link>https://itsrakesh.com/what-is-facebook-pixel-and-how-to-use-it-2c4c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://itsrakesh.com/what-is-facebook-pixel-and-how-to-use-it-2c4c</guid><category><![CDATA[facebook]]></category><category><![CDATA[tutorial]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Rakesh Potnuru]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 26 Dec 2021 18:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Let's explore different tech stacks in web development]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tech stack is a combination of different technologies to build a complete software product. 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