A guide on using Cypress to test PDF file downloads and verify their contents, including parsing PDFs with a custom script.
A tutorial on cleaning up merged Git branches using a simple Bash script, with customization and local ignore tips.
A tutorial on automating client payment reminders using Twilio's WhatsApp API, Notion for data storage, and Python for business logic.
Using R and the magick package to automate the processing and centering of profile pictures for a conference, saving manual effort.
A guide to automatically commenting on GitHub Pull Requests using GitHub Actions, covering authentication, security, and workflow setup.
Guide on using Python 3.8.0 in Azure Runbooks, including installing packages with dependencies via a helper script.
A guide to automating content syndication from dev.to to an Eleventy blog using GitHub Actions, including markdown manipulation and API integration.
Explains how to handle the new mandatory and unique Priority parameter for Azure Application Gateway routing rules in PowerShell automation scripts.
A guide to debugging Xcode scheme pre and post actions by logging script output to a file, with a detailed shell script walkthrough.
A PowerShell script to identify and remove stale Azure AD role assignments where the associated identity no longer exists, helping clean up access control lists.
Introduces the 'Code Review Pyramid' concept to prioritize important aspects like functionality and performance over style in code reviews.
Introduces the 'Code Review Pyramid' concept to prioritize important aspects like functionality and performance over style in code reviews.
Using PowerShell to manage blob retention in Azure Storage, keeping last 7 days and Sunday files.
Pure Paste is a macOS utility that automatically pastes copied text as plain text, removing formatting, invisible characters, and URL trackers.
A blog post about creating a Wordle helper tool, discussing the programming challenges and educational opportunities the game presents.
Explains core principles of Cypress command chains, including parent, child, and dual commands, to help write better automated tests.
Learn how to set a default Azure region for PowerShell cmdlets using $PSDefaultParameterValues to avoid specifying location repeatedly.
A tutorial on using the pkill command to easily kill processes from the command line, part of an automation series.
A developer discusses balancing project deadlines with the long-term benefits of improving processes and automating tasks, using examples like PowerShell scripts and cloud services.
A guide on avoiding hard-coded waits in Cypress tests, exploring alternatives like timeouts and assertions for better test reliability.
