Nik Tomazic

How to deploy an application to Heroku?

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This tutorial covers the deployment process of a Python-based application to Heroku. Reading this article, you can understand Heroku’s core functionalities, Heroku’s app deployment process, and how to deploy an app to Heroku. 

On top of that, it provides instructions on deploying the same application to Back4app Containers — a great free alternative to Heroku.


How to build a backend for an Android app?

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In this article, we’ll talk about Android — one of the most popular operating systems. We’ll look at the pros and cons of Android development, backend options for mobile applications, and teach you how to build your own mobile backend.


How to make a Geolocation App?

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In today’s world, location-based applications are becoming more and more popular. Almost every other popular app incorporates geolocation features to some extent. Some do it to enhance user experience and provide more of a personalized experience, while others are built around location-based features.

In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about geolocation apps. We’ll talk about their key features, types of geolocation apps and explain the process of creating a geoapp from the business’s perspective. Additionally, we’ll guide you through the process of developing a geolocation app using Back4app and React Native.


What is CaaS – Containers as a Service?

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In this article, we’ll talk about Containers as a Service (CaaS). One of the newer but powerful cloud models. You’ll learn about its core functionalities, pros and cons, how it compares to other cloud models, and how to deploy a simple application using containers.


How to deploy a PHP application?

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This article will discuss PHP, one of the most popular scripting languages that power the world wide web. We’ll explore its advantages, disadvantages, and deployment options.

By the end of this article, you’ll be able to bootstrap a simple PHP application, dockerize it, and deploy it to Back4app Containers.


How to host a Node.js application?

How to host a Node.js application?
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In this article, we’ll talk about Node.js and its deployment options, specifically IaaS, PaaS, and CaaS. We’ll analyze each of the options and look at some of the most popular vendors that offer these cloud services.

In the second part of the article, we’ll learn how to build, dockerize and deploy a simple Node.js application to Back4app Containers.


How to build and deploy a Python application?

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Python is a free and open-source programming language that has many applications. It was created by Guido Van Rossum in 1991 and has since then evolved into one of the most popular programming languages.

In this article, we’ll talk about Python, its advantages, disadvantages, use cases, and deployment options. On top of that, we’ll demonstrate how to build, dockerize and deploy a simple Python application to Back4app Containers.

Keep reading to learn more how to build and deploy a Python project.


How to build a REST API?

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This article provides an introduction to APIs, specifically RESTful APIs. We’ll look at their benefits, limitations, and alternatives. Additionally, we’ll demonstrate how to build a REST API using Back4app — one of the best BaaS providers.


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