Setting Up PHPUnit and GitHub Actions for a PHP Project
Learn how to set up a PHP project with Composer, write tests using PHPUnit, and automate testing with GitHub Actions.
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The Race That Debugged My Software
Turning a kayak ergometer into a virtual race seemed simple—until real athletes started competing. Unexpected bugs emerged live: sleeping devices, stuck avatars, and a canceled race thanks to one unlucky keypress. Nothing tests software like the real world.
How I Built a Free Static Website for Developers Club Using Next.js and Cloudflare
Learn how I built and deployed a free static website, covering the setup, deployment process, and the tweaks needed to keep the site low-cost and easy to maintain.
How a Designer Took Project Oktan to the Next Level
Hiring a skilled professional for the Oktan website illustration showed me that experts don’t just execute ideas—they refine and elevate them beyond expectations.
Key-Value Stores
Key-value stores are fast, scalable NoSQL databases that store data as key-value pairs, making them ideal for caching, session management, and high-performance applications.
Oktan: The Car Expense Tracker I Built 15 Years Ago
A look back at Oktan, a car expense tracker I built 15 years ago—why I created it, the challenges I faced, and key lessons learned.
How to Count and Track Checkboxes in Obsidian with Dataview
Learn how to automate task tracking in Obsidian using the Dataview plugin. This guide walks you through setting up a dynamic checklist counter to display completed and total tasks, helping you stay organized and track progress effortlessly.
Determining the Date of Monday in the First Week of the Year
Learn how to determine the first Monday of the ISO week in any year using simple calculations and built-in methods in Python, Java, C#, PHP, and JavaScript.
Extend Hugo/Congo Theme: Adding Links to Unsupported Platforms
Learn how to easily add custom profile links and icons to the Congo theme in Hugo, even for unsupported platforms like Goodreads.
Automating Text File Encoding Conversion with Python
A guide on automating the conversion of subtitle file encodings using a Python package to simplify workflows and resolve UTF-8 compatibility issues.