Goodbye Jib: Modernizing Container Builds for a Simpler CI/CD Workflow
• 7 min read
How migrating from Jib to a transparent Docker-based workflow simplified and unified our build pipelines across multiple services.
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10 Git Commands Every Developer Should Know
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Practical Git commands that save you time, recover lost work, and help you debug faster. Think of this as your essential Git cheatsheet.
JavaScript Currying Explained
• 3 min read
A discussion on currying and partial application in JavaScript with practical examples including React's connect and letter ciphering.
Never Rely on Color Alone: Why Symbols Matter More Than You Think
• 7 min read
Color-coding is intuitive — until it isn't. For millions of color-blind users, red and green look identical. Here's why symbols aren't optional, they're essential.
In Defense of Emojis in Developer Logs
• 3 min read
AI may overuse emojis, but in developer logs they're more than decoration. Here's why ✅, ❌, ⚠️, and ℹ️ deserve a place in your terminal.
From Localhost to Hetzner: A Love Story in Four Acts
• 5 min read
How I became a hosting provider connoisseur by migrating from localhost to Render to Fly.io to Hetzner—all because of a memory-hungry sprite sheet and basic economics.
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Docker Override – Extending Your Docker Compose
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A walkthrough of using docker-compose override files to manage local image tags, avoid committing dev-specific changes, and support multiple configurations.
Automating 'Last Updated' Dates in Next.js with Node's fs Module
• 3 min read
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
• 9 min read
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
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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
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Lessons learned while extending a Gatsby blog with images, and the pitfalls of outdated tutorials when working with fast-moving frameworks.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
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Learn how to set up jBPM on macOS using Docker, including prerequisites like Xcode CLI, Homebrew, and verification steps for Docker installation.