HassanAlmalki

Innovation inWeb Application Development

Hassan Almalki - Web App Developer & Product Manager

HassanAlmalki

Web application developer, technical product manager, and business analyst with over 8 years of experience in developing and analyzing digital platforms. Worked on designing technical solutions linked to business objectives and supporting digital transformation. Led multidisciplinary technical teams, and participated in implementing projects within specific timeframes and with high-quality deliverables. Expert in documenting and analyzing requirements, and building roadmaps for digital products. Also contributed to the development of technical content through specialized lectures and training workshops.

Innovations That Made an Impact

Technical Enrichment

Introduction to Vue.js Framework
Introduction to Vue.js Framework
Tuwaiq Academy

Introduction to Vue.js Framework

About the Workshop

This workshop introduces how to build and design modern web interfaces using the popular Vue.js framework.

You’ll explore its key features and build your first Vue-based application step by step.

Topics Covered

  • Why choose Vue.js?
  • Project scaffolding using Vue CLI
  • Understanding file and folder structure
  • Building your first component
  • Using props, data, and computed properties
  • Handling loops and conditionals
  • Intro to single-file components (SFC)

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Build a Resume Website Connected to a Database
Build a Resume Website Connected to a Database
Google MENA

Build a Resume Website Connected to a Database

About the Workshop

This workshop walks you through building a personal website that displays your resume using modern HTML/CSS and JavaScript.

You’ll learn how to connect the site to a real-time database using Google Sheets, and how to update and manage your content efficiently.

Topics Covered

  • Designing the resume layout and UI
  • Using Google Sheets as a live database
  • Fetching and displaying data with JavaScript
  • Creating an admin form for content updates
  • Deploying the website to the public

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Animations in Web Design
Animations in Web Design
Digital Attaa

Animations in Web Design

About the Workshop

This workshop explores how to use animations to enhance user experience in modern web interfaces.

Participants will learn how to implement scroll-based animations, transitions, and interactive effects using CSS and JavaScript libraries.

Topics Covered

  • The importance of motion in UX
  • CSS transitions vs. keyframes
  • Using animation libraries like AOS and GSAP
  • Triggering animations on scroll
  • Performance considerations and best practices

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Prototyping for Web and App Design
Prototyping for Web and App Design
Digital Attaa

Prototyping for Web and App Design

About the Workshop

This workshop introduces tools and techniques for building effective UI/UX prototypes.

Attendees will learn how to turn wireframes into interactive prototypes using Figma and other modern tools.

Topics Covered

  • Understanding the role of prototypes in the design process
  • From wireframe to interactive layout
  • Creating user flows and click-through models
  • Using Figma to simulate functionality
  • Getting feedback before development

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Simplifying Your Digital Presence
Simplifying Your Digital Presence
TechTrans Webinar

Simplifying Your Digital Presence

About the Workshop

This workshop focuses on the essential tools and platforms that help individuals and businesses establish a strong digital presence.

You’ll learn how to build a basic brand online, manage content, and create landing pages without writing code.

Topics Covered

  • What is digital presence and why it matters
  • Low-code and no-code tools overview
  • Building a landing page using Carrd and Notion
  • Integrating with forms and CRMs
  • Free tools for personal branding and visibility

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Digital Self-Sufficiency in the Workplace
Digital Self-Sufficiency in the Workplace
TechTrans Webinar

Digital Self-Sufficiency in the Workplace

About the Workshop

This workshop introduces strategies and tools to help teams and professionals reduce dependency on external services and build internal digital capabilities.

It focuses on collaborative platforms, automation, and knowledge sharing practices that enhance operational efficiency.

Topics Covered

  • What is digital self-sufficiency?
  • Examples of internal tools vs external dependencies
  • Using Notion, Google Workspace, and other collaboration platforms
  • Automating repetitive tasks without developers
  • Building documentation and internal knowledge bases

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Technical Articles

Claude — A Beginner-Friendly AI Tool for Developers
Claude — A Beginner-Friendly AI Tool for Developers

Claude — A Beginner-Friendly AI Tool for Developers

Claude is an AI assistant developed by Anthropic to help beginner developers write better code, learn faster, and feel more confident. Unlike basic code-completion tools, Claude acts like a teammate that understands your codebase, explains concepts, and suggests practical solutions tailored to your context.

One of the most exciting features is Claude Code — a command-line interface that lets you interact with Claude from your terminal. For instance, you can ask it to explain what a specific function does, fix a syntax error, or generate a Git commit message. This turns your terminal into a learning and productivity tool, even if you're just starting out with basic CLI usage.

Claude also supports CLAUDE.md — a special file where you can define your project rules or preferences. Claude reads this file and automatically follows your conventions. It's a simple yet powerful way to keep your coding habits consistent, especially when working on group projects or team collaborations.

What makes Claude especially helpful for beginners is its ability to explain programming topics like loops, arrays, functions, Git, testing, or APIs. For example, you can ask: "What's the difference between for and while loops?" or "What is a promise in JavaScript?" and it will give clear explanations with examples and suggestions.

Whether you're learning web development or data science, Claude can be your personal tutor. Instead of switching between tutorials and Stack Overflow, you can get live, contextual help right inside your coding environment. That makes it a perfect AI companion for every new developer starting their journey.

Getting started with Claude is straightforward. First, visit claude.ai and create a free Anthropic account using your email or Google/Microsoft account. Once registered, you can immediately start chatting with Claude through the web interface without any installation. For beginners, this is the easiest entry point — simply type your programming questions into the chat window and get immediate answers.

For those ready to integrate Claude into their workflow, install the Claude command-line tool. Open your terminal and run 'npm install -g claude-cli' if you have Node.js installed, or download the appropriate package for your operating system from Anthropic's developer portal. After installation, authenticate by running 'claude auth login' and following the prompts to connect your account.

Using Claude for coding help is intuitive. Try starting with questions like 'How do I read a JSON file in Python?' or 'Debug this function for me: [paste your code]'. You can also use commands like 'claude explain file.js' to get a detailed breakdown of any code file, or 'claude suggest' to get recommendations for improving your code. The more context you provide, the more helpful Claude's responses will be.

For team projects, create a CLAUDE.md file in your repository root with statements like 'Always use camelCase for variable names' or 'Include detailed comments for complex functions'. Claude will remember these preferences when you interact with it. You can also use 'claude init' in your project folder to generate a starter CLAUDE.md template with common coding standards.

As you grow more comfortable, explore Claude's advanced features like code generation ('claude generate component button--primary'), automated testing ('claude test function calculateTotal'), or even pair programming sessions ('claude pair'). These capabilities transform Claude from a simple Q&A tool into a collaborative development partner that adapts to your growing skills.

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Local-First Web Apps — Building for Offline First
Local-First Web Apps — Building for Offline First

Local-First Web Apps — Building for Offline First

Traditional web apps assume that users are always online — but that’s not always true. Local-first apps store and process data directly on the user’s device before syncing it to the cloud. This allows users to keep using the app even when the internet is slow or unavailable, and sync everything later.

Technologies like IndexedDB allow developers to store complex data such as objects and files in the browser. CRDTs (Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types) help avoid sync conflicts, while Service Workers enable apps to load and work offline by caching pages and resources.

This architecture is ideal for users in remote or rural areas, commuters with unstable mobile networks, or professionals working in environments without guaranteed internet. It also boosts user privacy, since data stays on the device until a secure sync is needed.

Libraries like PouchDB make it easy to implement local-first behavior with syncing support, while Yjs enables real-time collaboration that works even offline. These tools power apps like Notion, Figma, and offline note editors.

If you're building a modern progressive web app (PWA), consider using a local-first approach. Start by saving user inputs locally and building a background sync queue. The result? A fast, resilient, and user-friendly experience that works wherever the user is.

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Prompt Engineering — The Developer Skill of the Decade
Prompt Engineering — The Developer Skill of the Decade

Prompt Engineering — The Developer Skill of the Decade

Prompt engineering is the ability to craft precise, structured inputs that guide AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to give high-quality results. It’s not about magic words — it’s about clarity, context, and intent. The more clearly you instruct the AI, the more useful and correct its response becomes.

AI doesn’t guess what you want — it responds based on how you ask. Instead of saying: 'Build me a website', say: 'Create an HTML page with a blue header and two sections: About and Contact.' This reduces misunderstanding and improves output accuracy. This is called setting context and expectations.

Effective techniques include few-shot prompting (showing examples), chain-of-thought prompting (asking the AI to reason step-by-step), and structured constraints. For example: 'Explain each line of this function, then suggest improvements.' These methods turn AI into a collaborative tool rather than just a code generator.

Prompt engineering is now a core skill in modern dev teams. Whether writing documentation, test cases, or planning features — AI tools save time if you guide them correctly. Bad prompts lead to wrong answers, so clarity is critical. Learning this skill means fewer bugs and better team communication.

If you’re a beginner or an experienced developer, practice writing prompts and reviewing the responses. Was the AI accurate? Did it miss something? Use every mistake as feedback to improve. In a world where AI is becoming standard, prompt engineering is the communication language between humans and machines.

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