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Is TTL broken in Java?

I created a tool in Java to verify whether TTL is broken.

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Accessibility with pa11y

My learnings around accessibility.

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When white is too bright

White? My eyes prefer lemon chiffon...

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The liability of everything

A lesson learned from managing my static website with Hugo.

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Add Pandoc Metadata With Git Log

A brash one-liner to prepend a Markdown file with git metadata.

Secret Message to the Primeagen

Using vim-abolish to decode the secret message in Telescope.

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404 - Netrw Not Found

Where did netrw go? Isn't it supposed to be part of Vim and Neovim?

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My Portable Dev Setup With Ansible

In this article, I share my journey of automating laptop setup using Ansible, and how I leveraged Ansible's power to create a streamlined and efficient process.

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Hello Tailwind CSS! Goodbye Pure CSS

My blog has been using Pure CSS since I published my first article in 2019. It's time for a makeover. Hello Tailwind CSS!

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Testcontainers With Rancher Desktop

A quick guide on migrating away from Docker Desktop.

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QMK: The Subtle Art of Key Overrides

Navigating the complexities of QMK.

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6 Tips on How to Give and Receive Feedback

It's all in the eye of the beholder...

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COLEMAK: The Keyboard Layout for the Speedy, the Brave, and the Bold

My journey with a keyboard layout designed for warp speeds.

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Tech Debt is Like a Credit Card, Easy to Use, but the Interest Rate is High

Tech debt is often seen as a problem that only affects the team responsible for the codebase. However, this is far from the truth.

A Lean Coffee 'Cheat Sheet'

Lean coffee is an incredible format. It's a simple yet powerful way to discuss important topics in a team without any upfront costs.

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Type-Safe Error Handling With Scala 3

What's a typed error channel and how could it look like in Scala 3?

Type-Safe Error Handling With Shapeless Coproducts

Looking for a union type in Scala 2.x? Look no further! Let's have a look at how we can use Shapeless coproducts for type-safe error handling.

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Compile-Safe Builder Pattern Using Phantom Types

Phantom types? A very cool technique to create more robust code! We'll be looking at the traditional builder pattern in Java and how we can create a compile-safe version in Scala.

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Be Aware of the Non-Lazy Nature of Java

Laziness in Java doesn't come easy! It's easy to mess up, without even realizing it.

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