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Developer Tools

How to Create UML Database Diagrams in Visual Studio Code

In VS Code, I used plantUML to describe a database schema. I defined the schema in text, and then the tool generated database diagrams.

Extracurricular Activities

How to Run OpenVSCode Server via LinuxServer.io’s Docker Image

OpenVSCode Server is a great tool for editing files on a remote host. Learn how to run OpenVSCode Server via LinuxServer.io's image.

Development Practices

Run Terminal Faster Using Lazy Loading

I ran into a problem when VS Code would open on startup and after I logged into my OS. One solution turned out to involve lazy loading.

Developer Tools

5 Principles for Your dotfiles Repository

Like many developers, I’ve long kept a git repository containing my "dotfiles." These five principles will help you improve your dotfiles repository.

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For Code Consistency, Always Share Your Environment Settings

IDEs offer plenty of options for sharing configuration settings in a team. Sharing configuration files enforces code consistency and reduces ramp-in.

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Debug Javascript in VS Code: Going Beyond Console.log()

Console.log() isn't the only Javascript debug tool. Visual Studio Code has great features to track bugs. Use VS Code's debugging feature for Javascript.

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Using Docker as a Dev Environment with VS Code: Part 2

Today, I’m going to explore a strategy for using VS Code Remote-Containers and Docker Compose to develop a complex project.

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Using Docker as a Dev Environment with VS Code: Part 1

In this two-part series, I'll go over developing in Docker, not just for build targets but for actively writing code on your projects.

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4 Helpful VS Code Extensions I Use in 2021

Aside from the extensions that target specific programming languages, there are a few VS Code extensions I use regularly that are worth sharing.

Developer Tools

Tools for Tedious Tasks in Visual Studio Code

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

TypeScript

Achieve Project-Wide Type Checking with TypeScript and Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code is a perfect editor for TypeScript, but it doesn't support project-wide type-checking out of the box. Luckily, you can add it to your own TypeScript project.

DevOps & System Admin.

Docker for Mac: Overcoming Slow Mounted Volumes with Visual Studio Code

How I'm hosting a development environment, including source code, inside a Docker container and using Visual Studio code to attach and edit the code.