Docker Override – Extending Your Docker Compose
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A walkthrough of using docker-compose override files to manage local image tags, avoid committing dev-specific changes, and support multiple configurations.
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JavaScript Currying Explained
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A discussion on currying and partial application in JavaScript with practical examples including React's connect and letter ciphering.
jBPM Installation and Setup
• 5 min read
Learn how to set up jBPM on macOS using Docker, including prerequisites like Xcode CLI, Homebrew, and verification steps for Docker installation.
Getting a List of Images
• 2 min read
Learn how to use wget and parallel to download thousands of images from a URL list, with setup instructions and syntax examples for macOS.
Building a Headless YouTube Playlist Generator with OAuth and Quota Management
• 9 min read
How I built a CLI tool to create YouTube playlists from my subscriptions, with quota-aware API calls, OAuth caching, and no frontend.
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Cleaning Up GitHub Notifications with Python
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A Python script to automatically clean up GitHub notifications by marking closed or merged issues and pull requests as done.
Gatsby Images – Adding to Your Blog
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Lessons learned while extending a Gatsby blog with images, and the pitfalls of outdated tutorials when working with fast-moving frameworks.
Fun Code Snippets
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A few handy CLI snippets and notes to remember how to quickly create or overwrite files using the terminal.
Bash Script to Resolve Merge Conflicts
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A script to automate resolution of common merge conflict patterns using bash.
What is Testivus' wisdom concerning the proper percentage of test coverage?
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A parable from The Way of Testivus on how testing coverage goals depend on context — and how some developers just want simple answers.