Tutorial
Ktor: Crafting a Stock Portfolio Endpoint – Part 2
This is the second post in the series of posts that aim to build a single endpoint with Ktor by wrapping the AlphaVantage Quote Endpoint.
Tech
Tutorial
Ktor: Crafting a Stock Portfolio Endpoint – Part 1
Let's build a simple server for a stock market-related app using Ktor - a lightweight Kotlin framework. Part 1 only shows how to set up a Ktor project and return a type-safe response.
Coding
The Advantages of Calling an External API from the Server
This post focuses on exploring the benefits of calling the API from the backend since the pros outweigh the cons of this approach for most cases.
Tech
How is Mobile Different From Web Development?
So many people, including other software engineers, have asked me, "What is mobile development? Is it similar to web development, but on phones?". The short answer is yes, but some challenges are unique to mobile development. Let's take a look at those differences in this post.
Tech
Top Resume Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The common mistakes discussed focus on English-speaking tech positions in Canada and the United States. Please feel free to pick and choose the tips that are apposite to your culture.
Tech
Understanding AI's Role in Resume Screening
TL;DR: Generally, AI (artificial intelligence) systems don't reject resumes. Humans do.