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TypeScript Backend Toolkit V2 - the Express stack that writes its own docs, SDK, and admin UI while you code
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TypeScript Backend Toolkit V2 - the Express stack that writes its own docs, SDK, and admin UI while you code

👋 Hey there, Muneeb here. After losing one too many afternoons to: “Where did I put that...

November 4, 2025
3 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Claude Code (MAX) is the best deal
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Claude Code (MAX) is the best deal

Every single penny in this plan is worth it because Claude Code is the ultimate bundle when it comes...

July 6, 2025
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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'Vibe Coders' Are a Threat to Tech

Unpopular Opinion The idea that everyone can now build apps and games without...

April 4, 2025
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Vibe Coding: The Right way
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Vibe Coding: The Right way

Let's first understand how vibe coding (as it's currently trending) works: Don’t touch the...

March 30, 2025
3 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Do clone tutorials really teach you anything?

It really bothers me a lot when I open YouTube and it's recommending video tutorials like "Full Stack...

March 16, 2025
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
The Human Edge
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The Human Edge

In a world obsessed with artificial intelligence, have you ever wondered what makes us truly...

January 18, 2025
3 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Code smarter, not harder - here's my actual AI toolset that works.

"If you're still spending more time switching tools than actually coding, we need to talk." Hey...

November 23, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Why 90% of 'Software Engineers' Are Actually Just Code Monkeys
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Why 90% of 'Software Engineers' Are Actually Just Code Monkeys

Misconceptions About the Software Engineering Field There's a common misconception that...

November 4, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Claude 3.5 Sonnet + Aider + Cursor Pro

Claude 3.5 Sonnet + Aider + Cursor Pro. No, it's not just another overhyped dev tools. This unholy...

August 29, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Stuck on React and Express? Legacy Code Is Holding You Back—Old Isn’t Gold!

Are You Stuck in Your Stack? You’ve mastered TypeScript, and you’re comfortable with...

August 25, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
saassoftwareengineering

Building a SaaS product should not be complex

Ever feel like modern SaaS stacks are a house of cards waiting to collapse? Let's talk about...

August 20, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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That's How I Build Software ( as a Solo engineer )

Simplify requirements, document core features, plan the flow, and design the database with the help...

August 16, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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What They Don’t Tell You on LinkedIn about Software Engineering

The way we talk about writing code online is almost nothing like the reality of doing it. We like to...

August 16, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Autogenerated Swagger Docs for your Express APIs
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Autogenerated Swagger Docs for your Express APIs

🚀 Swagger (OpenAPI 3) Autogenerated Docs feature is now available in the "TypeScript Backend...

August 13, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Finally Open Sourcing My Go-To Backend Toolkit! 🚀

After months of using this toolkit to power not just my projects, but also as a foundational piece...

August 11, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
programmingproductivity

You’re Spending Time on the Wrong Thing — Here’s What Really Adds Value

Ever seen code that looks like it was designed to win a beauty pageant rather than solve a problem?...

August 10, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Meet BullMQ
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Meet BullMQ

Managing background jobs in Node.js was a pain? Meet BullMQ, the superhero you didn’t know you...

August 7, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
I hate Server Actions in Next.js
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I hate Server Actions in Next.js

Don't get angry, Just listen to me Ask yourself few questions Why you hate PHP? How much time it...

August 6, 2024
3 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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The Rare Art of Specialization

Specialization is so rare. Whenever I look, I find a jack of all trades, a wannabe jack of all...

August 2, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
javascripttypescriptai

The JavaScript community should focus on making AI/ML accessible to the language, just as it is with Python.

Why? I don't think Python as a language adds any unique benefits to the development of...

July 30, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Worried about getting laid off? Don't be!

Worried about getting laid off? Don't be!

Once upon a time in a bustling corporate jungle, there was an employee named Jack-ass. Jack-ass had...

July 28, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Don't ride a donkey when you can drive a brand-new sports car
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Don't ride a donkey when you can drive a brand-new sports car

So you're still stuck using REST APIs? That's like persisting on riding a donkey when there's a brand...

July 26, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Express.js needs a funeral
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Express.js needs a funeral

Express.js might have been your go-to framework, but it’s starting to feel like an aging laptop –...

July 26, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
TypeScript Branded Types: In-depth Overview and Use Cases
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TypeScript Branded Types: In-depth Overview and Use Cases

What Are Branded Types? Branded types in TypeScript enhance type safety by attaching a...

July 25, 2024
3 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
So Easy, Even Your Grandma Could Use It (But She'd Probably Just Knit Instead)
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So Easy, Even Your Grandma Could Use It (But She'd Probably Just Knit Instead)

Ever felt like writing an API is like solving a Rubik’s cube with your eyes closed? Same here, until...

July 17, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Why You Shouldn't Stick with Just JavaScript

JavaScript is a fantastic language to start with, offering the flexibility to build almost anything...

July 7, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Data Validation is super important, don't ignore or delay it.

I often encounter backend codebases where data isn't validated before being processed or inserted...

June 30, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
softwareengineering

RECONSIDER YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS AS A SOFTWARE ENGINEER

I've observed a prevailing trend in the software engineering community: a fixation on creating...

June 14, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
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Build your framework based on the requirements of your projects (focusing on JavaScript/TypeScript)

Here's a detailed guide on building your framework tied to the requirements of your projects,...

June 1, 2024
2 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain
Fullstack Frameworks aren't worth it
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Fullstack Frameworks aren't worth it

Hey, I've been burned too many times by fullstack frameworks, and I just need to get this off my...

May 29, 2024
1 min read
Muneeb Hussain
Muneeb Hussain