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How OpenAI Codex Revolutionizes Software Development

By Radek Zítek June 11, 2025GeneralNo Comments

Since the advent of GPT‑3’s code‑centric descendant "Codex" in 2021, OpenAI has consistently advanced the art of AI-assisted programming. Originally powering GitHub Copilot for inline autocomplete in editors like VS Code, the new Codex agent unveiled in May 2025 marks a decisive leap—it acts as a cloud-hosted software engineering agent that autonomously tackles entire tasks, not just code snippets (en.wikipedia.org, devops.com).

Log Management Made Easy with BetterStack

By Radek Zítek June 10, 2025Full StackNo Comments

Better Stack is an infrastructure monitoring platform designed to be beautifully simple and powerful. Its core mission is to unify all the tools you need to understand the health of your applications and infrastructure into a single, cohesive product.Instead of stitching together separate services for logging, monitoring, and alerting, Better Stack combines them. They are often seen as a more modern, developer-friendly, and cost-effective alternative to complex enterprise solutions like Datadog, Splunk, or setting up your own ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack.

GraphQL API Choices: Express vs Fastify in 2025

By Radek Zítek June 9, 2025BackendNo Comments

When building a GraphQL API in Node.js, developers today are spoiled for choice. For years, the undisputed king of the hill was the combination of Express.js and Apollo Server—a battle-tested, robust, and feature-rich stack. But a new contender has emerged, built on a foundation of pure speed: Fastify and its native GraphQL engine, Mercurius.As of 2025, the question is no longer just "How do I build a GraphQL server?" but "Which philosophy and stack will best serve my project's needs?" This article breaks down the two leading combinations to help you decide.

Bow to the New King: Why Playwright is Dominating Web Automation

By Radek Zítek June 8, 2025FrontendNo Comments

For years, developers and QA engineers navigated the tricky waters of web automation with tools that felt like a compromise. Selenium was powerful but notoriously flaky. Cypress offered a revolutionary developer experience but came with architectural limitations. Then, in 2020, Microsoft released Playwright, a modern framework that didn't just join the race—it built a new track.

The Rise of Vitest: A New Era for JavaScript Testing

By Radek Zítek June 8, 2025Backend, FrontendNo Comments

For years, the JavaScript testing landscape has been dominated by one name: Jest. Its comprehensive feature set and strong community support made it the default choice for countless projects. However, a new contender has emerged, built from the ground up for the modern web: Vitest. Powered by the same engine that makes the Vite build tool so fast, Vitest is rapidly gaining popularity by offering a faster, leaner, and more enjoyable testing experience.

Understanding HashiCorp Vault: A Secure Secrets Manager

By Radek Zítek June 7, 2025Full StackNo Comments

HashiCorp Vault provides a centralized, secure, and highly controlled system for managing the entire lifecycle of secrets.

Building Full-Stack GraphQL Applications with Apollo Server and Client

By Radek Zítek June 7, 2025Full StackNo Comments

This article dives into the two core components of the Apollo stack: Apollo Server and Apollo Client, explaining their roles and how they work in synergy to create a seamless full-stack development experience.

Understanding React and Vue: Performance & Community Insights

By Radek Zítek June 7, 2025FrontendNo Comments

In the ever-evolving landscape of web development, React and Vue continue to be two of the most prominent JavaScript frameworks

Powering Your Fastify API with Mercurius: A Deep Dive

By Radek Zítek June 7, 2025BackendNo Comments

Mercurius is not just another GraphQL library; it is the official, high-performance GraphQL adapter for Fastify. It was built from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with Fastify's core principles, resulting in a developer experience that is as elegant as it is fast.

Unlocking NoSQL in Node.js: A Guide to MongoDB and Mongoose

By Radek Zítek June 7, 2025BackendNo Comments

MongoDB, a powerful, flexible, and scalable document-oriented database. But for Node.js developers, interacting with MongoDB directly can feel verbose and unstructured. This is where Mongoose enters the picture.