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The article discusses the challenges of deploying Django applications on Coolify, particularly focusing on schema-destructive migrations that can lead to errors during deployment. It critiques various strategies for handling migra...
Bonsai is a pure Swift HTML minifier that eliminates Node.js dependencies and offers fast, safe transformations for HTML files.
The article discusses a significant slowdown in Docker build times from 1 minute to 4.5 minutes due to a bug in the Coolify deployment platform that invalidated Docker's layer caching mechanism. It explains how Docker's caching wo...
This post compares Hugo, Publish, and Saga static site generators, highlighting their features, usability, and performance, ultimately favoring Saga for its flexibility and control.
Slow Docker deployments can occur due to BuildKit's aggressive garbage collection, but configuring Docker can help retain build cache for faster deploys.
GetSaga.dev is a new documentation site for Saga that overcomes previous limitations and showcases its capabilities through a fully functional, JavaScript-free interface.
Apple's moral decline under Tim Cook is evident through political compliance and ethical compromises, leaving users feeling trapped in a flawed ecosystem.
Moon is a new server-side HTML syntax highlighter for Swift that uses Prism.js, enhancing performance by avoiding client-side JavaScript loading.
Implementing Cloudflare security rules significantly reduces bot traffic, enhancing the accuracy of self-hosted analytics like Umami and Plausible.
Heroku's decline due to security issues and the removal of free plans prompts developers to seek alternatives like Coolify for better performance and cost savings.
A productive Q1 2026 led to major updates in open source projects, including Critical Notes and Saga, alongside the launch of new tools and features.
Django's built-in test framework is often overlooked but offers sufficient functionality for most projects, prioritizing simplicity and stability over the complexities of pytest.
Expertise in programming today is about mastering your specific domain rather than the entire language, advocating for focused, practical learning over exhaustive knowledge.
The author switched from Plausible to Umami for its comprehensive features and open-source principles, despite some UI and functionality drawbacks.
5.3Announcing SagaUtils
2026-03-06 • web development open source utility apps swift html
SagaUtils is a new package that streamlines HTML post-processing with composable transformations for improved reusability and modularity.
SwiftTailwind replaces Node.js dependencies in Swift projects by providing a streamlined way to integrate Tailwind CSS without requiring npm or node_modules.
5Announcing the Saga CLI
2026-02-17 • web development swift static site generator sage cli
The new Saga CLI tool streamlines the setup and development of static sites in Swift, allowing users to quickly initialize and manage projects.
After a year of using Home Assistant Green, the author finds it invaluable for unifying smart home devices and enhancing automation without ongoing subscriptions.
Django 6.0's new tasks framework addresses background processing but falls short by only supporting one-off tasks, necessitating third-party tools for comprehensive functionality.
4.42025 in review
2025-12-18 • music personal experience open source travel annual review django ai
A personal year in review highlights both challenges from a car accident and achievements in writing, open-source projects, and memorable experiences.
Switching to self-hosted Plausible Analytics resulted in ineffective data due to poor bot detection, prompting the author to seek alternatives.
A personal review of a Home Assistant setup, focusing on its integration with Apple HomeKit for reliable home automation and presence detection.
A comprehensive overview of the author's essential hardware and software for development, photography, and gaming, highlighting reliability and personal preferences.