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Why I Keep Reaching for SQLAlchemy

SQLAlchemy isn't valuable because it saves you from having to write SQL. It's valuable because it gives database work a consistent structure.

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My previous workstation optimized for focusing on one task at a time. My new setup optimizes for coordinating multiple parallel threads.

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Often, new developers haven't encountered the tools I use every day. Here are four tools worth trying to address problems in your workflow.

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Using Swagger Codegen to create NPM packages for the sake of maintaining inter-layer consistency and integrity.

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I've been using Zellij, a terminal workspace / multiplexer, for a few months, and I've found it to be a great addition to my setup.

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ESLint catches everything else. Here's how to pair ESLint with JSDoc for the perfect squiggle setup — no build step required.

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How to use Lima to set up a VM sandbox for running AI coding agent CLIs that only have access to the source code directory.

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Tight timeline with a desire for reporting features? Here's a user’s guide to exploring Microsoft’s murky pool of reporting tools.

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Let's walk through the networking tools I use to diagnose issues like a recent home networking connection issue I encountered.

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Say you want to add code to a repository, but don’t want everyone with access to that repo to know it exists. Solution? Git Submodules.

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Learn how to use the browser DevTools Network tab to inspect requests, debug APIs, and analyze page performance.

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Two of the biggest competitors in the version management space are asdf and mise (pronounced MEEZ). If you are stuck, just use mise.