Dew Drop – January 27, 2026 (#4591)
A daily roundup of tech links covering AI, web development, .NET, Windows, and developer tools, including updates on OpenSilver, GitHub Copilot, and MCP.
A daily roundup of tech links covering AI, web development, .NET, Windows, and developer tools, including updates on OpenSilver, GitHub Copilot, and MCP.
Troubleshooting guide for resolving a WinSCP assembly loading error in BizTalk Server's SFTP adapter, including version compatibility and installation steps.
Explains how to display PostgreSQL timestamps with a specific timezone offset, including a custom function solution.
A personal account of joining Anthropic as a software engineer, covering the application process, interview preparation with AI, and considerations like salary and equity.
Analysis of the 2026 cybersecurity landscape, focusing on AI's dual role in attacks/defense, ransomware evolution, and new defense strategies.
A daily tech reading list covering AI development, MCP servers, ad system architecture, Spring Boot migration, Airflow updates, Kubernetes features, and open-source AI projects.
Armin Ronacher announces a new software company founded in Vienna, focusing on open protocols, human agency, and ethical tech development.
A developer uses Claude Code AI to migrate a static talks website from a paid platform to a self-built Hugo site, exploring AI-assisted web development.
A developer reflects on the dual nature of LLMs in 2026, highlighting their transformative potential and the societal risks they create.
A developer shares their initial experiences and positive impressions of learning Django, highlighting its explicitness, built-in admin, and ORM.
Tips for using AI coding agents to generate high-quality Python tests, focusing on leveraging existing test suites and patterns.
Tips for using AI coding agents to generate high-quality Python tests, leveraging existing patterns and tools like pytest.
A detailed guide on diagnosing and repairing failing capacitors in PreSonus Eris E3.5 studio monitors to restore functionality.
Analysis of Apple's 2025 top free iPhone apps in the U.S., focusing on the rankings, major tech players like Google and Meta, and commentary on Elon Musk's lawsuit.
ChatGPT's code execution containers now support bash, multiple programming languages, package installation via pip/npm, and file downloads.
ChatGPT's code execution containers have been upgraded to support bash, multiple programming languages, and package installation via pip/npm.
Compares Wolverine and MediatR frameworks, showing how Wolverine's idioms can simplify code for developers familiar with MediatR patterns.
Explores industry adoption of context engineering standards like AGENTS.md and MCP, showing how they reduce AI development costs and improve workflows.
A developer's experiment using an iPad Air with a third-party keyboard as a laptop replacement for mobile work, detailing the setup and initial challenges.
Using GitHub Copilot CLI to build a .NET console app that merges MP3 files into a large audio file, focusing on streaming and CLI design.