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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 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 basic player movement. Include Babylon.js and its dependencies Setting Up the Canvas The project begins with an HTML […]
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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 mine organized as Capture, Refine, and a Finalize section. Finalize is for moving items to the Digital Garden […]
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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 first model, you can use their suggestion or you can install deepseek instead! Install Deepseek-R1 using ollama Once this is complete you can run and interact with deepseek in your own local environment If you’re interested […]
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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 of the viewport, even when it’s nested inside a parent container with a constrained width. The Classic Solution […]
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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 its users, ensuring security and boosting SEO rankings. Certbot simplifies what used to be a manual, error-prone process […]
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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 interface makes it accessible for both beginners and professionals, offering flexibility and scalability for projects of all sizes. […]
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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, and greener applications. These trends set the stage for 2025 to prioritize accessible, adaptive, and high-performing web solutions. […]
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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, improving the quality and stability of a project. This is a modern standard that eliminates lots of risk […]
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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 levels of programmers code when I was learning programming and working at a community college. In this post, […]
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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 set a timer for 25 minutes—this is one “Pomodoro.” Work with Intensity: Dedicate those 25 minutes solely to […]