--- title: "Glory Alphonsus (@Kupenya) | Hashnode" description: "Starting tech right. Read the latest articles by Glory Alphonsus on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@Kupenya" --- @Kupenya # Glory Alphonsus @Kupenya · Joined June 2023 Starting tech right ### [Building a Secure API with PostgreSQL (No ORM!): The FreeMe​n​tors Guide](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/building-a-secure-api-with-postgresql-no-orm-the-freementors-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) ORM or SQL queries, what’s your go-to? For me, it’s always been ORM. I’m pretty familiar with Sequelize, and honestly, I never really understood why anyone would prefer writing SQL. But this project pushed me to get into raw SQL, and it’s definitely ... 16 min read · [kupenya.hashnode.dev](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/building-a-secure-api-with-postgresql-no-orm-the-freementors-guide?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Apr 23, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-secure-api-with-postgresql-no-orm-the-freementors-guide/680a62f212a3688db6384f84) ### [Title: Overcoming the JavaScript Learning Hurdle: Best Practices for Frontend Developers](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/title-overcoming-the-javascript-learning-hurdle-best-practices-for-frontend-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction JavaScript is a powerful programming language that plays a vital role in front-end development. However, many aspiring front-end developers find themselves overwhelmed by the challenges of learning JavaScript. It's important to recognize... 4 min read · [kupenya.hashnode.dev](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/title-overcoming-the-javascript-learning-hurdle-best-practices-for-frontend-developers?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 17, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/title-overcoming-the-javascript-learning-hurdle-best-practices-for-frontend-developers/64b4f8a65c4aeb847ce4fb24) ### [HTML for Beginners: A Guide to Semantics and Basic Structure of Web Pages](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/html-for-beginners-a-guide-to-semantics-and-basic-structure-of-web-pages?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction HTML (HyperText Markup Language) serves as the skeletal structure of every web page. It is like the foundation and framework of a house, providing the essential structure before adding the aesthetics. As a markup language, HTML allows yo... 3 min read · [kupenya.hashnode.dev](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/html-for-beginners-a-guide-to-semantics-and-basic-structure-of-web-pages?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jul 2, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/html-for-beginners-a-guide-to-semantics-and-basic-structure-of-web-pages/64a1fa5311bd779d147509f3) ### [Adventures in Tech: A Beginner's Handbook to Unleashing Possibilities](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/adventures-in-tech-a-beginners-handbook-to-unleashing-possibilities?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Introduction In our ever-evolving world, technology has woven itself into the fabric of our daily lives. Think of anything, there's a tech space attached to it, from software development to technical writing to product design, cybersecurity, cloud en... 5 min read · [kupenya.hashnode.dev](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/adventures-in-tech-a-beginners-handbook-to-unleashing-possibilities?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jun 25, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/adventures-in-tech-a-beginners-handbook-to-unleashing-possibilities/6498ad4a740a91eb175c235c) ### [I accidentally got into Tech](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/i-accidentally-got-into-tech?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) My unintentional journey into Tech. 3 min read · [kupenya.hashnode.dev](https://kupenya.hashnode.dev/i-accidentally-got-into-tech?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [2](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-accidentally-got-into-tech/648f2ebfcf5741bc75c75119) [Jun 18, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/i-accidentally-got-into-tech/648f2ebfcf5741bc75c75119)