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š©ļø QUICK SUMMARY
Penpot Plugins: Build custom tools with Penpotās brand-new plugin system.
Zoom Hack: A simple trick to lower your Zoom bandwidth.
Fake Backend: Use IndexedDB to create a mock backend easily.
JavaScript Challenge: Think you know JS? Prepare to be surprised!
Apple Study: Spoiler alert: AI still struggles with coding.
PostgreSQL & Express: Add a PostgreSQL database to your Express API with this guide.
Node Toolbox Picks: 4 of the best new Node.js tools you need to try.
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A little trick to reduce Zoom bandwidth
How to create fake back-end using IndexedDB
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š» TUTORIAL OF THE DAY
Adding a PostgreSQL Database to Your Express API
Youāve built a shiny RESTful API with Node.js and Express. Itās fast, efficient, and looks great on the surface. But behind the scenes, your data is living precariously in an in-memory arrayāa temporary cardboard box waiting to be wiped clean with the next server restart. Enter PostgreSQL, the hero your API deserves, ready to transform that box into a fortress of structured, persistent data.
Connecting Your API to Postgres
With a simple package called pg, you can turn your Express app into a data powerhouse. Imagine the relief of knowing your data wonāt disappear the moment your server hiccups. Hereās a taste of what it looks like to connect your API to a PostgreSQL database:
const { Pool } = require('pg');
const pool = new Pool({
host: 'localhost',
user: 'your_username',
password: 'your_password',
database: 'marketplace',
port: 5432
});
// Check the connection
pool.query('SELECT NOW()', (err, res) => {
if (err) {
console.error('Error connecting to the database', err);
} else {
console.log('Connected to the database at', res.rows[0].now);
}
});
Thatās the start of a beautiful relationship. Your API is now backed by a reliable database that wonāt let your precious data vanish into the digital void.
Making Your API Persistent
Letās say youāre tired of seeing your vendor data wiped every time you restart your app. Hereās how you can create a new vendor in style, with data that lives on forever:
app.post('/vendors', async (req, res) => {
try {
const { name, specialty } = req.body;
const result = await pool.query(
'INSERT INTO vendors (name, specialty) VALUES ($1, $2) RETURNING *',
[name, specialty]
);
res.status(201).json(result.rows[0]);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error creating vendor', error);
res.status(500).send('Internal Server Error');
}
});
Notice how we use SQL to insert data, with placeholders to prevent SQL injection. Itās simple, secure, and effective. And when you fetch vendors, itās just as elegant:
app.get('/vendors', async (req, res) => {
try {
const result = await pool.query('SELECT * FROM vendors');
res.json(result.rows);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error fetching vendors', error);
res.status(500).send('Internal Server Error');
}
});
With Postgres, your API evolves from a basic demo to a full-fledged, production-ready system. You get persistent storage, relational data support, and the peace of mind that your data is secure and scalable. Want to learn how to set up the tables, structure your queries, and take full advantage of Postgres? This tutorial is just scratching the surface.
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