Codemotion

The post describes how to use fastq, an npm package for Node.js, to create in-memory queues for decoupling processes. It explains the installation and setup of fastq, creating a queue worker, pushing items into the queue, and building a retry strategy. While fastq is easy to use in certain scenarios, challenges like retry strategy implementation and loss of queue status on process termination must be addressed.

Queueing Without a Queue: Enter fastq

ExpressoTS

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React Native

The author is transitioning from web to app development using React Native Expo and is seeking recommendations for essential tools and NPM packages used in this development framework.

Drop the tools/NPM you use in React Native EXPO👇👇

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