The blog post discusses the open-source tool 'mackup' for backing up configuration files and application data by creating symlinks. It highlights the simplicity of mackup's configuration, which allows users to specify backup locat...
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The author discusses their experience with using terminal commands and the need to streamline repetitive tasks by creating aliases and functions in their shell configuration. They highlight their top commands tracked by a tool cal...
0A is for Alternate Universe
2024-03-24 •
The author discusses their experience with encoding and encryption, particularly with base64 in JavaScript. They initially thought 'A' and 'B' in atob and btoa stood for Alice and Bob, characters often used in encryption examples....
0Modifying Tags on NPM
2023-12-04 •
The article discusses the concept of tags in NPM registry and how to modify tags for package versions. It covers the use of custom tags for prerelease versions and retroactively applying tags to already published versions.
0Reading Secrets With the 1Password CLI
2023-09-04 •
The blog post discusses the use cases of the 1Password CLI, including keeping dot files password-free and autofilling one-time passwords for npm packages. It explains how to integrate the CLI into workflows and enhance security me...
0Searching for Unmute
2023-06-05 •
The author shares their experience of needing to quickly unmute during online meetings and the solutions they found, including using shortcuts in Slack and creating their own app in Swift to toggle the microphone without causing t...
0Using Key Pairs with JWTs
2023-03-25 •
The blog post discusses the use of key pairs with JWTs for authentication and authorization in web-based systems. It covers generating and verifying JWTs using key pairs, as well as the importance of separating concerns and least ...
0Testing Async Generators
2023-02-26 •
The blog post discusses using async generators and event emitters to stream real-time updates from server to client using Server Sent Events (SSE). It covers setting up connections, handling events, and cleaning up connections whe...
0Base64 Encoding & Decoding of Files in the Browser
2022-11-23 •
The blog post discusses how to encode and decode files to base64 in the browser using the FileReader API. It explains the process of encoding a file to base64, saving it locally, and decoding it back to recover the file contents.
0Form Validation with TypeScript and Zod
2020-09-27 •
The article discusses the importance of form validation in React using TypeScript and Zod. It explains how to define form types, validate form data at runtime, and handle errors using zod schemas. The author emphasizes the benefit...
0Pushing to Multiple Git Repos
2020-02-09 •
This blog post discusses how to push changes to multiple git repositories by setting up a second push URL and upstream branch. It also provides bonus tips on giving unique names to repo hosts.
0CSS Locks in Sass and Stylus
2019-12-01 •
The article discusses the concept of CSS locks, which are used to transition numerical values in CSS between breakpoints for responsiveness. It explains how to implement CSS locks using the calc() function and provides examples in...
0Configuring the PowerShell Prompt
2019-11-20 •
The blog post discusses how to configure the PowerShell prompt by creating a profile, editing the prompt, and fine-tuning it. It covers adding the current working directory, user name, and git branch to the prompt for a more infor...
0Sharing WiFi on Linux
2017-10-28 •
The blog post provides a detailed guide on how to share WiFi on Linux using a script available on GitHub. It includes steps for installation, finding the wireless interface name, launching the hotspot, and using a terminal multipl...
0Setting Up Azure CDN
2017-04-17 •
Setting up Azure CDN involves creating a CDN profile, implementing Azure Storage, setting up a CDN endpoint, and configuring a custom domain. The process includes creating a function app, setting up a storage account, and uploadin...
0Separation of Concerns with Git
2016-08-07 •
The blog post discusses the need for separation of concerns with Git when developing a web app or site with a public-facing repo. It provides a method to prevent sensitive files from being pushed to the public repo while allowing ...
0Commit Messages in GNU Nano
2016-07-19 •
This article discusses the importance of well-constructed commit messages in Git and provides a workflow using GNU Nano editor to format commit messages according to the 50/72 principle. It explains how to modify the nanorc file a...
0Git and Heroku
2016-07-09 •
The blog post discusses the importance of Git and Heroku for web developers, providing a guide on how to set them up for the first time on a UNIX-based system.