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🚀 How to Run npm run build in Next.js Using a Custom Export Script

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 build process and get a lean, production-ready static site. 📦 The Problem with a Standard Next.js...

By 2025-09-01 10:23:33 0 21

"How-To" & Tutorials

7 Free Coding Resources That Will Actually Make You Better

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. Why it’s great: Hands-on projects and certifications in web dev, data science, and more....

By 2025-08-28 21:16:19 0 190

"How-To" & Tutorials

Debugging Made Simple: How to Fix Code Errors Without Losing Your Mind

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 respond. Step 1: Stay Calm, Don’t Panic When you see a wall of red error messages, your first...

By 2025-08-28 21:15:29 0 193

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Should You Upgrade to iOS 18 on Your iPhone 11?

Apple users know the dilemma: a new iOS version drops, and the hype is massive. But if you own an...

By 2025-08-28 21:13:03 0 171

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From Medicine to Machine Learning: Dr. Adaobi’s AI Journey

When people think of tech careers, they often imagine someone who studied Computer Science, spent...

By 2025-08-28 21:05:03 0 154

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Nvidia's robot brain 🤖, Google fights sideloading 📱, against prediction markets 📈

😘 Kiss bugs goodbye with fully automated end-to-end test coverage (Sponsor)Bugs sneak out when...

By 2025-08-29 06:03:27 0 138

Tech Simplified

Why Your Phone Gets Slow (and 5 Easy Fixes That Actually Work)

You buy a phone, it feels fast. A year later… it lags, apps freeze, and the battery drains...

By 2025-08-28 21:03:28 0 151

General Articles

Perplexity's $34B Chrome bid ✉️, Altman backs Neuralink rival 💰, AGI disenchantment 🤖

Take Control of User Access with WorkOS (Sponsor)As your app grows, managing “who can do what”...

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