Eric Jeker is a software developer who writes about backend development, DevOps, and cross-platform engineering. His blog covers practical topics like Nest.js best practices, CI/CD optimization, Ansible, and modern tooling for scalable applications.
11 articles from this blog
Compares AI models for cost-efficiency using OpenCode, with a filter-then-rank decision procedure and effective cost formula.
Analysis of AI coding agent costs in 2026, comparing model performance, harness efficiency, and pricing between US and Chinese models.
A developer compares AI code assistants OpenCode and Cursor, finding Cursor verbose and token-inefficient for bug fixes.
A developer shares their journey building a 2D game engine and a Breakout clone using C++, SFML, and the Flecs ECS library.
A guide to setting up a Nest.js project with best practices for linting, formatting, and tooling to ensure code consistency and quality.
A guide to running an Ansible control node on Windows using Docker, as a workaround for the lack of native Windows support.
A guide to implementing proper logging practices in Nest.js applications, focusing on log levels and avoiding debug logs in production.
A technical guide on building cross-platform mobile apps using Nx, Angular, and Capacitor, covering setup, Android configuration, and building.
A developer shares their experience implementing a Walker simulation from 'The Nature of Code' using p5.js and integrating it into an Astro project.
A guide on caching the node_modules directory in GitlabCI pipelines to improve build performance and dependency management.
A guide to setting up and using JetBrains Gateway to connect to a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) environment via SSH for remote development.
