SGSalome Githinjiingithinjisal-dev.hashnode.dev·6d ago · 8 min readAdvanced Retrievers in LlamaIndex: Beyond Basic Vector SearchIf you've been building RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) applications, you've probably started with vector search — embed your documents, embed your query, retrieve the top-k similar chunks. It wo00
SGSalome Githinjiingithinjisal-dev.hashnode.dev·Feb 9 · 11 min readMastering Authentication in Next.js 13+ with Redux Toolkit & TypeScript: A Comprehensive GuideIntroduction When I started building my e-commerce application with Next.js 13 and the App Router, I struggled to find a comprehensive guide on implementing Redux Toolkit for authentication. Most tutorials used the simple counter redux examples.This ...00
SGSalome Githinjiingithinjisal-dev.hashnode.dev·Dec 14, 2025 · 4 min readUnderstanding the Linux top Command: A Complete Guide to Real-Time System MonitoringMonitoring system performance is a critical skill for anyone working with Linux whether you’re a developer, system administrator, or DevOps engineer. While commands like ps provide a static snapshot of running processes, they fall short when you need...00
SGSalome Githinjiingithinjisal-dev.hashnode.dev·Oct 26, 2025 · 7 min readWeb Application Security: Essential Best Practices for DevelopersIntroduction In today's digital landscape, web application security is not optional it's essential.This comprehensive guide covers the most critical security measures every web developer should implement, from preventing XSS attacks to securing API e...00
SGSalome Githinjiingithinjisal-dev.hashnode.dev·Oct 17, 2025 · 3 min readLearn GraphQL: A Beginner's Step-by-Step GuideWhat is GraphQL? GraphQL is a query language that lets you ask an API for exactly the data you need—nothing more, nothing less. Think of it as a more intelligent alternative to traditional REST APIs. Unlike REST, where you might get back a bunch of i...00
