BJ

Bob James

@init_bobjames

Full Stack Developer
San Francisco, CA
hi 👋 i'm bob i've been in tech all my life and recently promoted myself to tech wizard thank you

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Articles by Bob James

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Dev Setup

Next.js 15 Features

Exploring the new features in Next.js 15

A comprehensive look at what's new in Next.js 15, including React 19 support, improved performance, and new APIs.

#frameworks#full-stack#code
Bob James
Featured
Tutorials

How to Backup Your Supabase Database for Free

The Guide to Creating Database Backups Without Paid Plans

Learn how to backup your Supabase database using pg_dump and PostgreSQL tools, even on the free tier. Includes troubleshooting common connection issues and step-by-step instructions.

#automation#tips#data
Bob James
Licenses

BJSL EULA v1

Bob James Software License and End User License Agreement

This is the first publicly released version of the Bob James Software Licence ("BJSL"), making our Software available free of charge for binary use and redistribution under the terms.

Bob James
Software Development

The Problem with Npm Install

Why npm ci Could Save Your Production Builds (and Your Sanity)

Discover why npm install creates inconsistent builds and how npm ci provides the reproducible, secure deployments your production environment desperately needs.

#developer tools#errors#frameworks#npm#javascript
Bob James
Powershell

PowerShell Commands for Checking Windows Executable Properties

Inspecting Windows executable files (`.exe`) for their properties

Useful PowerShell commands when you need to inspect your newly built .EXEs

#powershell#windows
Bob James
JavaScript

IIFE (Immediately Invoked Function Expression): A Complete Guide

Define and execute JavaScript functions immediately

Creating a private scope for your code, preventing variable pollution and naming conflicts in the global scope with IIFE.

#javascript#code
Bob James
Featured
Dev Setup

Fixing npm.ps1 Cannot Be Loaded Because Running Scripts is Disabled on Windows

Let's Solve the Execution Policy Error and Get Back to Coding

Learn how to fix the 'npm.ps1 cannot be loaded' error in PowerShell by safely updating your execution policy on Windows.

#npm#windows#vscode#powershell#errors
Bob James
Business

Are Your Competitors Building AI Empires While You Sleep?

The Complete Blueprint for Transforming Your Business Into an AI-Native Operation

AI in Business, a practical guide. Learn how to use intelligence in business to augment, automate and stay ahead. Start now so you don't get left behind later.

#ai#business#automation
Bob James
Bob's Basics

Bob's Basic Guide to Markdown

A Quick and Practical Guide to Markdown Syntax You Can Use Right Now

Markdown is a lightweight markup language used to format text. I'm using right now to write this basic examples of Markdown article. Let's get started with the basic examples of Markdown to showcase some of Markdown's features.

#beginner friendly#markdown#code
Bob James
JavaScript

React Hooks: A Complete Guide to Modern State Management

Master useState, useEffect, and custom hooks to build powerful React applications with clean, reusable code.

Learn everything you need to know about React Hooks, from the basics of useState and useEffect to creating powerful custom hooks. This comprehensive guide includes real-world examples and best practices for modern React development.

#javascript#code#react
Bob James