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16 August, 2022
Mocking third-party API in development and test environments
Mocking an API, and therefore not relying on the connection to the third-party service, is useful in development and testing environments.
- Luis Ruiz
10 September, 2025
NPM compromised: you are probably not at risk
NPM has been compromised, what are the real risks?
- Ricardo Sanz
4 April, 2025
Building an RC boat using an ESP32
Learn how to build your own remote-controlled boat with an ESP32, using recycled materials and promoting cooperation, DIY, and Open Source values.
- Eduardo Morales
18 September, 2024
Safe browsing the Internet and the birthday party analogy
HTTP security headers are a security measure that almost nobody uses but they are extremely powerful (and annoying to configure).
- Ricardo Sanz
5 October, 2023
Strategies for overcoming Unrealistic Deadlines in Software Development as a Project Manager
Unrealistic deadlines are a common problem in software development. They can harm the quality of the work, the morale of the team, and overall, the project’s success. This article discusses the dangers of unrealistic deadlines, how to identify them, and...
- Jorge Tutor
4 July, 2023
Successful QA testing and issue reporting
Within the web development workflow we follow at Metadrop, one of the crucial steps is the review of the implemented task's quality. This process aims to detect possible errors or bugs in order to correct them before the work reaches...
8 April, 2025
Tailwind CSS vs Bootstrap
Which framework is the most competitive for current times?
- Alejandro Cabarcos