Building NPM Packages with TypeScript by Floriel Fedry

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Building NPM Packages with TypeScript by Floriel Fedry A Concrete Guide to Creating Reusable Libraries  TypeScript enhances JavaScript with static types for better code quality. "Building NPM Packages with TypeScript" by Floriel Fedry is a Kindle Edition guide that takes you through the process of creating robust and reusable NPM packages using TypeScript.           Overview The book starts with the basics of TypeScript syntax, gradually moving towards more advanced features. It provides a thorough understanding of how to leverage TypeScript to improve the development and maintenance of NPM packages.  The guide emphasizes best practices, from setting up the development environment to publishing the package on the NPM registry. Key Topics Covered Introduction to TypeScript The book begins with an introduction to TypeScript, explaining its benefits over plain JavaScript, particularly its static typing system w...
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Securing Your Home Assistant with DNS, Nginx, and Letsencrypt



For smart home enthusiasts, Home Assistant offers a powerful platform to manage and automate various devices. However, securing your Home Assistant instance and enabling remote access can be a daunting task. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of setting up a DNS server, Nginx reverse proxy, and Letsencrypt to secure your Home Assistant and ensure SSL security.

Getting Started: Setting Up a DNS Server

The first step towards securing your Home Assistant instance is to set up a DNS server. This will allow you to use a custom domain name instead of relying on your router's NAT (Network Address Translation) functionality. Setting up a DNS server may seem complicated, but there are many online resources and tutorials available to help you through the process.

Securing Home Assistant with SSL

Once you have a DNS server in place, it's time to secure your Home Assistant instance with SSL. This can be achieved using Nginx reverse proxy and Letsencrypt. Nginx acts as a reverse proxy, forwarding requests to your Home Assistant instance while ensuring SSL security. Letsencrypt provides a free SSL certificate to secure the connection between your users and Home Assistant.

Useful Resources:

1. Myip: Find your public IP address

2. Hass.io: Home Assistant's official website

3. Letsencrypt: A free SSL certificate provider

4. Challenge Types: Understanding different challenge types for Letsencrypt

5. Portainer: A web-based GUI for managing Docker containers

6. Nginx Rev Proxy: Nginx reverse proxy configuration examples

7. Setup Hass.io with Docker: A guide to setting up Home Assistant with Docker

8. Setup HASS with Letsencrypt and DuckDNS: A tutorial for securing Home Assistant with Letsencrypt and DuckDNS

9. Letsencrypt with Nginx for Home Assistant: Configuring Letsencrypt with Nginx for Home Assistant

10. How to setup remote access in Home assistant: Enabling remote access for your Home Assistant instance

11. Port Forwarding: A guide to port forwarding for remote access

12. DNS Encryption: An introduction to DNS encryption

13. Hass beginners guide: A comprehensive guide for Home Assistant beginners

Conclusion

Securing your Home Assistant instance is crucial to protect your privacy and ensure a safe smart home experience. By setting up a DNS server, Nginx reverse proxy, and Letsencrypt, you can achieve SSL security and remote access to your Home Assistant with ease. Utilize the resources provided in this post and follow the step-by-step guides to create a secure and reliable Home Assistant setup.

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