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Git Bisect – Using a Binary Search Tool to Find A Bugs Initial Occurrence
t bisect is a powerful tool built into Git that helps identify the specific commit that introduced a bug or regression. It automates a binary search across your commit history, quickly narrowing down to the first “bad” commit.
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Getting Started with TensorFlow.js – Real-Time Object Detection
Ever wondered how object detection works in web applications? With TensorFlow.js, you can leverage pre-trained models to build powerful machine learning applications directly in the browser. In this guide, I’ll walk you through creating a real-time object detection app using TensorFlow.js and the pre-trained Coco-SSD model. This project is beginner-friendly and perfect for exploring the…
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Building Spindle, an Open Source Web-Based Layout Builder
In early June I stumbled across Layouts.dev, a visual layout builder that offered a fast way to scaffold UIs…
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Why I Still Build Sites in WordPress
(Even Though I Could Use Anything Else) As a frontend engineer with years of experience across JavaScript frameworks, headless…
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Running DeepSeek-R1 Locally
Install Ollama by downloading the appropriate installer from their website.https://ollama.com/download After first-run installation it’ll ask you to install your…
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Full-Width elements inside Fixed-width containers
When working in the frontend, I often come across a common challenge: adding a full-width element inside a fixed-width container. For example, you might need a banner, background section, or hero image to span the full width…
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Generate an SSL Certificate using CertBot
Certbot is a free, open-source tool that automates the process of obtaining and renewing SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt, a certificate authority that provides free SSL certificates. These certificates encrypt the data transmitted between your website and…
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Building an Isometric Babylon.js Game: An early Project Scaffold
In this post, we’ll walk through a simple project scaffold for creating an isometric game using Babylon.js. This scaffold sets up the core elements required to get started with your game development—from initializing the rendering engine to…
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During holiday break I discovered TouchDesigner
TouchDesigner is a powerful visual programming tool designed for real-time interactive multimedia applications. Developed by Derivative, it is widely used by artists, designers, and engineers to create stunning visualizations, interactive installations, and dynamic audio-visual performances. Its node-based…
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Web Development in 2024: A Year in Review
2024 reshaped web development with AI-powered tools streamlining workflows, React Server Components becoming a mainstream standard, and a critical focus on performance and sustainability. Developers leaned into TypeScript, edge computing, and eco-conscious practices to build smarter, faster,…
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Continuous Integration on the Web
Continuous Integration (sometimes shortened to CI) is an important and useful practice in modern software development that focuses on integrating code changes into a shared repository frequently. This practice allows teams to detect and address errors quickly,…
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Debugging tips
Debugging is a critical skill for any engineer. The ability to track down elusive bugs can elevate you from a good developer to a great one. I was lucky enough to spend time evaluating lots of different…
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Pomodoro Technique
Struggling to stay focused during work or study sessions? This time-management method, created by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s, is simple and extremely effective. Here’s how it works: Set a Timer: Decide on a task, then…
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Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful tool for prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, helping engineers stay focused on what matters most. Here’s how to effectively use it in your daily work and delegate tasks efficiently.…
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Using Github to display Github Pages
GitHub Pages is a free and user-friendly way to host websites directly from your GitHub repository. Whether you’re showcasing a portfolio, documentation, or a blog, GitHub Pages makes it simple to publish your project. What is GitHub…
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Debugging Google Ads with Google Publisher Console
Google Ads provides several debugging tools, and one of the incredibly effective techniques is simply appending the google_console=1 query parameter to your URL. This enables detailed logs in your browser console, making it easier to diagnose and…
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Brief overview of Zettelkasten
Why should I use Zettelkasten if I’m an engineer, programmer, coder etc. and not an academic currently enrolled in college? No matter your role, the Zettelkasten method is an effective way to: Core Principles I personally keep…
