TJ VanToll is a Developer Advocate and technical writer covering modern web development, AI, IoT, React, firmware, and cloud-connected devices, with articles published across leading developer platforms.
10 articles from this blog
Explores the rise of 'vibecoding'—AI-assisted no-code/low-code development—and its surprising viability for both technical and non-technical users.
A developer advocate explains how using AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude to generate professional-looking designs has solved the problem of building ugly demo applications.
AI is making IoT development more accessible by helping developers navigate fragmented hardware and software ecosystems with high-quality, context-aware assistance.
A tech blogger analyzes the decline in their blog's ad revenue, linking it to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot.
A DIY guide to building a home CO2 monitoring system using LoRaWAN sensors, a custom gateway, and a web dashboard.
Learn how to use the Blues Notecard to add cellular and LoRaWAN connectivity to any device for integration with Arduino Cloud.
A tutorial on implementing geofences using Blues Notecard hardware and Datacake's new Zones feature for location-based notifications.
A technical guide on testing a Starnote device indoors using USB connection and the Notecard Simulator tool.
A guide to using the Notecard's new NTN mode APIs to prepare for the upcoming Starnote satellite module, enabling low-data IoT communication.
A guide on integrating an external GPS/GNSS module with the Notecard for continuous location streaming and cellular connectivity.
