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Connecting the Intellij IDEA Debugger to a Maven Execution

A quick and easy tutorial on how to set up debugging functionality for a Maven project in JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA using mvnDebug.

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Using Discord to Drop (& Erect) Communication Barriers When WFH

When you're working remotely, how do you express the "only important questions, please" stance of sitting at your desk with headphones on in an open office?

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Tools for Tedious Tasks in Visual Studio Code

My favorite VS Code tools for avoiding tedium by reducing repetitive tasks in Visual Studio Code.

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CircleCI vs. Azure Pipelines: A Comparative Analysis

CircleCI and Azure Pipelines are leading continuous integration platforms, each with strengths and weaknesses. Which should you choose?

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Take Control of Your Multi-Browser Life with Choosy

Using a proxy to send some (but not all) of your traffic over a VPN? Choosy wil help you open all of your links in the right browsers and networks.

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Why Multiple SSH Keys Don’t Work with Git, and How to Make Them

SSH and Git work together to secure access to your remote repository but don't work particularly well with multiple keys. I have a solution for this.

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3 Development Tools You Need from Day One

These are the tools I wish I had on my first day as a developer. They can level up any developer's work process, whether they're new or a veteran.

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Supercharge Your Caps Lock: Remapping with Karabiner Elements

A single tap of my Caps Lock behaves just like tapping Esc. But hitting any other key with Caps Lock behaves just like hitting Ctrl with that other key.

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Three Git Configurations that Should Be the Default

Here are a few Git configurations that I think should be the default for everyone, plus a quick overview of how each has helped my workflow.

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Three Great Features of the Insomnia REST Client

I was drawn to Insomnia by its clean UI and ease of use. I keep using it because it allows my team to be more productive when messing around with new APIs.

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A Quick Guide to Building a Custom Docker Image for CI

Does your CI job have time-consuming setup steps? Bake them into the environment with a custom Docker image.

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Six More JetBrains Shortcuts & How to Combine Them for a Better Workflow

Here are 6 more great JetBrains shortcuts that can help boost your coding skills and provide a smoother workflow.

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