Mailpit as a successor to Mailhog for local email debugging
In the article by Jeff Geerling, he discusses the tool Mailpit, which is used for local email debugging. The author explains how Mailpit allows developers to easily capture and view emails sent from applications during local development. This tool is especially useful for those working with applications that generate and send emails, as well as for developers needing to test various email-related scenarios without sending them to real recipients. Jeff walks us through the installation process of Mailpit and its main features, including the ability to browse message content, headers, and attachments. Furthermore, the author also addresses security concerns, emphasizing the importance of using local debugging tools while keeping recipient data safe and avoiding accidentally sending messages to the wrong people. In the final part of the article, Jeff shares several tips on best practices for using Mailpit in a developer's daily work, making this article a highly beneficial guide for anyone involved in web application development.