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Thoughts on web development, technology, and more
Infrastructure
Migrating a Shopify Store from Staging to Production
Dozens of metaobject definitions, hundreds of metafield definitions and a stack of Flows need a plan, not copy and paste.
Tech Basics
REST vs SOAP: Which One and Why?
A strict XML protocol with a contract vs the flexible style most APIs use today, with a live call to each from the terminal.
API Guides
Creating Salesforce Leads via API with OAuth Client Credentials
Server-to-server lead creation without a user login: an External Client App, one token request and one POST.
Tech Basics
Webhook vs WebSocket: What's the Difference?
Both push data to you, but in very different ways: one HTTP request per event, or one connection that stays open.
Programming Tips
My zsh Terminal Setup for Faster Development
Ten small tools and one shell hook that save me time every day, including switching GitHub accounts by folder.