https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/ Technical articles about Full-Stack Development, Flutter, Node.js, and freelancing in the MENA region. en Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/salla-store-automation.html Automate your Salla store with bots, order notifications, inventory sync, and abandoned cart recovery using Node.js and the Salla API. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/salla-store-automation.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/zid-vs-salla-comparison.html Head-to-head comparison of Saudi Arabia's top e-commerce platforms — features, pricing, APIs, and which to choose for your business. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/zid-vs-salla-comparison.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/whatsapp-business-bot-guide.html Build an automated WhatsApp bot with Node.js and the WhatsApp Cloud API — from webhook setup to interactive messages and e-commerce integration. Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/whatsapp-business-bot-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/telegram-bot-nodejs-tutorial.html Complete guide to building and deploying Telegram bots with Node.js — commands, keyboards, media, webhooks, and real-world deployment. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/telegram-bot-nodejs-tutorial.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/nextjs-arabic-website.html Set up Next.js with Arabic RTL support, i18n, Arabic typography, bidirectional text handling, and SEO for Arabic content. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/nextjs-arabic-website.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/flutter-app-from-scratch.html Build and publish a Flutter app — clean architecture, Bloc state management, API integration, push notifications, and Google Play publishing. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/flutter-app-from-scratch.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/nodejs-rest-api-complete-guide.html Production-grade REST API with Express, TypeScript, JWT auth, RBAC, validation, Docker, CI/CD, and deployment — code for every section. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/nodejs-rest-api-complete-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/react-dashboard-tutorial.html Build an admin dashboard with React — layout, auth, data tables, charts, CRUD, real-time updates, dark mode, and RTL Arabic support. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/react-dashboard-tutorial.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/mongodb-vs-postgresql.html Compare MongoDB and PostgreSQL — performance, scalability, use cases, ORMs, hosting options, and a decision flowchart for your project. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/mongodb-vs-postgresql.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/docker-deployment-guide.html Docker basics for developers — Dockerfile, Compose, deploying Node.js and Next.js apps with Nginx, SSL, and monitoring. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/docker-deployment-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/freelancing-pricing-arabic.html How to price web apps, mobile apps, bots, and SaaS projects in the Arab market — hourly rates, packages, negotiation, and red flags. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/freelancing-pricing-arabic.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/ecommerce-arabic-market-2026.html State of MENA e-commerce — platforms, payments, logistics, social commerce, trends, and opportunities for developers. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/ecommerce-arabic-market-2026.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/ai-chatbot-business-guide.html Build an AI chatbot — intent recognition, Arabic NLP, e-commerce features, customer support automation, cost analysis, and ROI. Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/ai-chatbot-business-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/payment-integration-mena.html Integrate Tamara, Tabby, Mada, PayMob, Tap, Moyasar, and more — Node.js code examples for every major MENA payment gateway. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/payment-integration-mena.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/mobile-app-cost-guide.html Mobile app pricing by complexity — simple to enterprise. Cost breakdown, hourly rates in Egypt vs Gulf vs global, and how to get accurate quotes. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/mobile-app-cost-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/website-speed-optimization.html Core Web Vitals, critical CSS, font optimization, lazy loading, service workers — how I took my portfolio from 75 to 99 PageSpeed. Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/website-speed-optimization.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/github-portfolio-developer.html Build a standout developer portfolio — GitHub profile README, project showcasing, SEO, analytics, PWA features, and design tips. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/github-portfolio-developer.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/saas-mvp-build-guide.html Build a SaaS MVP in 4-6 weeks — validation, tech stack, auth, billing, multi-tenancy, deployment, and scaling strategy. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/saas-mvp-build-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/api-integration-beginners.html What APIs are, REST vs GraphQL, HTTP methods, authentication, making your first API call, and building projects with external APIs. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/api-integration-beginners.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/cybersecurity-basics-arabic.html OWASP Top 10, SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, authentication security, Helmet.js, and incident response — security essentials for every developer. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/cybersecurity-basics-arabic.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/mena-freelance-guide.html Compare Mostaql, Khamsat, and Upwork for MENA developers. Pricing strategies, Arabic business communication, payment methods, and scaling from freelancer to agency. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Guide https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/mena-freelance-guide.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/open-source-contributions-journey.html How I went from reading open source code to merging PRs into express-validator and Helmet.js. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Experience https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/open-source-contributions-journey.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/nodejs-typescript-best-practices.html Everything you need to ship a production Node.js + TypeScript service — tsconfig, project structure, JWT auth, error handling, logging, Docker, and CI/CD. Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/nodejs-typescript-best-practices.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/flutter-clean-architecture.html Implement clean architecture in Flutter with domain, data, and presentation layers. Covers use cases, repository patterns, Bloc/Cubit, and dependency injection. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/flutter-clean-architecture.html https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/building-salla-bot.html A deep dive into integrating with Salla e-commerce platform using Node.js, building a Telegram bot for customer support, and automating order management. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Tutorial https://mahmoodhamdi.github.io/cv/blog/posts/building-salla-bot.html