Rick Bowen (JavaScript)

Hi, I'm Rick! I'm an accomplished Software Engineer with broad and deep expertise in Go JavaScript, TypeScript, Shell (bash/zsh), Git, SQL & NoSQL Databases, Containers + Kubernetes, Distributed Systems, Reliability Engineering, DevOps, Cloud / Network / Application Security, Identity / Access Management, Linux, macOS/Darwin, CI/CD, SaltStack, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Azure, Internet Protocols, and much more.
87 Posts

How to do Base64 Encoding in Java

Hey fellow coders! Let’s talk about a common pitfall I’ve seen in Java projects: using internal APIs like sun.misc.BASE64Encoder and sun.misc.BASE64Decoder for Base64 encoding. You might have inherited...

How to Fix Prompt Error in Node.js with JavaScript

Hey there! If you’ve ever tried building a JavaScript program outside a browser, you might have run into the dreaded ReferenceError: prompt is not defined....

How to Build a Point Map with JavaScript

If you're looking to create a visually appealing and interactive point map using JavaScript, you've come to the right place. Whether you're a seasoned...

Create a Number Guessing Game with HTML, CSS and JavaScript

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve just completed my first project combining HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It’s a simple yet exciting "Guess the Number"...

How to Make a From Login to Post-Login With Database Using JavaScript

Today, I’m going to walk you through how I built a user authentication system for a web application with database using JavaScript. This includes connecting...