Articles by Steve Bonisteel
Steve Bonisteel is a Technical Editor at Kinsta who began his writing career as a print journalist, chasing ambulances and fire trucks. He has been covering Internet-related technology since the late 1990s.
Understanding the useRef Hook in React
Dive into the depths of the useRef Hook functionality and best practices. Gain valuable insights into how to harness its full potential.
How To Generate and Use Fake Records with Laravel Model Factories
Laravel Model factories define database records in a predictable and easily replicable way. Learn how to get comments data without real user comments.
How To Use Laravel’s Built-In Client to Interact with External APIs
Dive in with us and explore using Laravel’s HTTP client to make requests, debug responses, create middleware and macros, and more.
Kubernetes vs Docker: The Difference Explained
Having trouble deciding between Docker and Kubernetes? You aren't alone. They are so different it is tough to compare them directly. Here are benef…
Persistent Storage: Long-Term Memory in the Era of Containers
Persistent storage used to be just disk drives and databases, but container-based development adds a new angle on non-volatile data.
Edge Caching: How Does It Improve the Performance of Your Pages?
Edge caching is a powerful way to improve website performance and optimize the user experience. Learn all about it in this blog post.
11 Types of Developers (Which Will You Be?)
A look at various types of developers, including the work they do and the tools they use to create the software applications you know.
What Is jQuery? A Look At the Web’s Most-Used JavaScript Library
The open-source jQuery JavaScript library helps developers build dynamic web applications with as little coding as possible. Learn more.
How to find and edit your Mac hosts file (in 4 steps)
Do you need to find and edit your Mac hosts file? Learn how to get to the file and edit it properly in 4 easy to follow steps.
What to Do If MAMP Is Not Starting (5 Top Solutions)
MAMP is a popular local web development tool. Learn how to troubleshoot your MAMP installation when it's not starting up correctly.