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Docker Override – Extending Your Docker Compose

A walkthrough of using docker-compose override files to manage local image tags, avoid committing dev-specific changes, and support multiple configurations.

JavaScript Currying Explained

A discussion on currying and partial application in JavaScript with practical examples including React's connect and letter ciphering.

10 Git Commands Every Developer Should Know

Practical Git commands that save you time, recover lost work, and help you debug faster. Think of this as your essential Git cheatsheet.

In Defense of Emojis in Developer Logs

AI may overuse emojis, but in developer logs they're more than decoration. Here's why ✅, ❌, ⚠️, and ℹ️ deserve a place in your terminal.

Automating 'Last Updated' Dates in Next.js with Node's fs Module

How to eliminate human error in blog timestamps by pulling the last modified date directly from the filesystem in Next.js.

Building a Headless YouTube Playlist Generator with OAuth and Quota Management

How I built a CLI tool to create YouTube playlists from my subscriptions, with quota-aware API calls, OAuth caching, and no frontend.

Cleaning Up GitHub Notifications with Python

A Python script to automatically clean up GitHub notifications by marking closed or merged issues and pull requests as done.

Gatsby Images – Adding to Your Blog

Lessons learned while extending a Gatsby blog with images, and the pitfalls of outdated tutorials when working with fast-moving frameworks.

jBPM Installation and Setup

Learn how to set up jBPM on macOS using Docker, including prerequisites like Xcode CLI, Homebrew, and verification steps for Docker installation.

Getting a List of Images

Learn how to use wget and parallel to download thousands of images from a URL list, with setup instructions and syntax examples for macOS.

Bash Script to Resolve Merge Conflicts

A script to automate resolution of common merge conflict patterns using bash.

What is Testivus' wisdom concerning the proper percentage of test coverage?

A parable from The Way of Testivus on how testing coverage goals depend on context — and how some developers just want simple answers.