Author Archives: Karmina Clemente

How to Connect to PostgreSQL (psql) from Your Local Computer to an AWS RDS

Connecting to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) RDS database from your local computer is an essential task to manage and query your data. However, it’s common to make some mistakes in the process. In this tutorial, I will show you how to do it correctly. Preliminary Steps Before starting, make sure you meet the following […]

How to Deploy a React App on AWS S3 and CloudFront

In this tutorial, you will learn how to deploy a React application on AWS using S3 for static file storage and CloudFront for content distribution. This process includes three basic steps. Deployment Commands 1. Build the application First, make sure your application is production-ready by generating the static files: This command creates a dist/ folder […]

Introduction to Access Control

Agenda: What access control is and its transformation Door fastening devices and accessories Identification Technology Standalone controllers and software-based controllers Attendance time software Intercoms and Video Door Phones: New technology via IP Special Solutions: Hotel Software X-Ray Machines Credentialing Metal Detectors Asset Protection Patrol Control Armored Equipment Access controls tell you 3 fundamental things: Who? […]

Tutorial: Deploying an AWS Lambda Function with Dependencies, Environment Variables, and Refresh Token Using the AWS Console

1. Create the function in AWS Lambda Step 1: Access the Lambda console Step 2: Configure the function 2. Create the code and its dependencies We need a deployment package (ZIP file) with our code in lambda_function.py and libraries (e.g., requests). Step 1: Prepare the package locally Notes: 3.- From the folder su-lambda, install the […]

Best Practice for Updating the DOM in React After Making an HTTP POST Request

Below is a fairly detailed tutorial (in Spanish) that explains the before (how it used to be done) and the after (the recommended way) of handling data fetching and state updates (whether in Redux or local state) after CRUD operations in React. 1. Context When building applications in React (or with Redux), there is usually […]

Missing a Temporary Directory’ Error in WordPress: Causes and Solution on Servers with VestaCP

Below you will find a step-by-step tutorial to fix the “Missing a Temporary Folder” error in WordPress and the issue of not being able to upload images or files. This specific case occurred on a server with VestaCP, but the steps are similar on any hosting with open_basedir configurations and folder permissions. 1. Problem Description […]