A developer explains how to configure a ColdFusion JDBC connection string to use UTC time, fixing a 5-hour time discrepancy with MySQL.
A technical guide explaining how to resolve at:// URIs and locate JSON data on the AT protocol's 'atmosphere' network.
Learn how to use 'uv run --env-file' to load environment variables from .env files, replacing the need for python-dotenv.
A tech professional explains why they refuse to provide references for strangers, arguing it's unethical to vouch for people they don't know.
The article argues that 'open social' platforms, like Bluesky's AT Protocol, are at a similar turning point as open source software was decades ago.
Explores using a reference application and GenAI to maintain code standards and detect drift from service templates in software development.
A personal retrospective of the various writing tools and platforms the author has used to publish online over the past twenty-plus years.
A Thoughtworks engineer explores the nuanced risk assessment required when using AI to generate code, moving beyond a simple 'good or bad' debate.
Explores the CSS @starting-style rule, its specificity issues, and provides practical workarounds for developers.
A developer's evolving code methodology for using if/else vs separate if statements based on whether the logic fits on one screen.
Explains how HTMX uses 'previous' and 'next' mechanics with CSS selectors and the Node.compareDocumentPosition() method.
Explains why fetch streams are inaccurate for measuring upload/download progress, especially with compressed content.
The article argues that a decline in watching romantic comedies is a cultural crisis, depriving people of valuable life lessons and role models.
A guide on merging two Git projects while preserving the complete commit history and contributor attribution.
A CSS tutorial on creating dynamic color-shifting effects for web animations, including workarounds for CSS limitations.
A guide on using the pytest-env package to set environment variables for pytest tests in pyproject.toml, avoiding direct os.environ modification.
Explores alternatives to XSLT for making XML files human-readable, as browser support for XSLT is being removed.
An opinionated syntax primer for the Lean programming language, covering definitions, types, and running code.
A technical guide on implementing asset fingerprinting and the preload response header in 11ty to improve website performance.
A guide to setting up asynchronous PostgreSQL operations with SQLModel and FastAPI, including code examples for async engines and sessions.
