--- title: "Lord Abiolla (@LordAbiolla) | Hashnode" description: "Passionate Software Developer with a strong enthusiasm for data, technology, and entrepreneurship to solve real-world problems. I enjoy building innovative d..." url: "https://hashnode.com/@LordAbiolla" --- @LordAbiolla # Lord Abiolla @LordAbiolla · Joined May 2023 [Website](https://abiollaghjames.github.io/lord_abiolla/) ### [Authentication](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/authentication?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) Authentication is the process of verifying the identity of a user, system, or entity before granting access to resources. It answers the question: “Who are you?”, ensuring that only legitimate users or systems can access data or perform operations. A... 4 min read · [front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/authentication?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/authentication/68ca83d5e1ce550dbae17761) ### [REST/GraphQL](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/restgraphql?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) What is REST API? To understand REST API, we must have understanding of the following first: Client: This is a person or program using the API. The client makes a request to the API to retrieve data or change something within the application. Browse... 12 min read · [front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/restgraphql?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 17, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/restgraphql/68ca6fe5183d2e1e83822929) ### [Client-Server Networking and APIs](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/client-server-networking-and-apis?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) In this series, we are going to talk about the following topics. Advanced HTTP networking for Web Applications REST/GraphQL Introduction to Web Hosting. Working with APIs Advanced HTTP Networking for Web Applications Before we dive deep into th... 9 min read · [front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/client-server-networking-and-apis?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 16, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/client-server-networking-and-apis/68c8f22a54609a910b770e16) ### [Styling in React](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/styling-in-react?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) CSS is responsible for styling in React JS. Some of the options you can choose when it comes to styling React app include; Using inline style with your JSX Inline styling involves writing CSS directly within your JSX code. Each style is written as... 4 min read · [front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev](https://front-end-web-development.hashnode.dev/styling-in-react?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Sep 15, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/styling-in-react/68c7eac6ad04c73adf929b05) ### [Formatting Visuals in Power BI](https://alx-data-analytics.hashnode.dev/formatting-visuals-in-power-bi?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) This refers to the process of customising the appearance of the visuals within a report to make them more appealing, insightful, and easier to interpret. Some of the reasons why we format visuals include; Enhanced readability: Makes it easier for us... 11 min read · [alx-data-analytics.hashnode.dev](https://alx-data-analytics.hashnode.dev/formatting-visuals-in-power-bi?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Aug 28, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/formatting-visuals-in-power-bi/68aff6522e339e0783634ed3)