03 February 2025 /
Learn how to use AI effectively in your programming journey without becoming overly dependent on it. Find the balance between mastering core skills and leveraging AI tools to boost productivity.
05 December 2024 /
Installing Python on Mac is a crucial step for developers, especially those working with machine learning or managing legacy codebases. This guide explores the best methods: using pyenv (our recommended choice), the official installer, and…
04 December 2024 /
Mastering the art of code reviews is essential for improving software quality and fostering team collaboration. In this post, I’ll share actionable tips to help you conduct great code reviews, including knowing when to push back and when…
03 December 2024 /
Discover the power of Hugging Face Transformers on macOS in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to install, configure, and utilize pre-trained models for NLP tasks like text generation, sentiment analysis, and more. Whether you're a…
02 December 2024 /
Deploy your Next.js app on AWS EC2 (Ubuntu) efficiently! Build locally, transfer production files, and configure Nginx as a reverse proxy. This guide simplifies deployment for lightweight servers like t2.micro.
01 December 2024 /
Test-Driven Development (TDD) promises cleaner, more reliable code, but is it the ultimate solution? The reality is simpler: what truly counts is that your code is tested, whether before or after development. Let's break down the myths and…
01 December 2024 /
Front-end engineering is more than just aesthetics, it's about creating seamless, functional, and user-friendly experiences. These three skills can set you apart as a standout developer and elevate your work to exceptional levels.
29 November 2024 /
Learn how to enable GPU support for PyTorch on macOS using the Metal Performance Shaders framework. This guide walks you through the setup, ensuring you can leverage the power of Apple's M-series chips for machine learning tasks.
08 October 2024 /
In software engineering, getting your code correct, clear, concise, and fast - in that order - is crucial. This guide breaks down why following this sequence ensures high-quality, maintainable, and performant code.
30 September 2024 /
Fine-tuning Llama 3 on Linux allows you to adapt the model to specific tasks and datasets, unlocking powerful performance in niche applications. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk through setting up your environment, preparing a…
30 September 2024 /
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, making it one of the most exciting fields in tech. Whether you're just starting or looking to expand your skill set, learning the right programming languages can significantly…
27 September 2024 /
Struggling to learn programming? You may be falling into common traps like passive learning or relying on AI too early. Discover 10 wrong approaches to coding and learn how to shift your strategy to become a more effective developer.
25 September 2024 /
As we head into 2024, the need for responsive design is no longer optional - it’s essential. With mobile traffic dominating the web, developers and designers must prioritize responsiveness. Learn why your projects should be built for every…
12 May 2024 /
Many developers find themselves encountering the psychological phenomenon known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Here is how.
10 May 2024 /
When embarking on a new project, the allure of cutting-edge technologies can be tempting, but the proven reliability of a 'boring' tech stack often offers the most practical foundation for long-term success.
08 April 2023 /
This post provides you with a PostgreSQL command cheat sheet to help you reference the most useful commands and syntax for developers on Mac OS.
03 March 2023 /
Poka-Yoke is often used in manufacturing to prevent errors. However, it's not extensively used in Software Engineering. Errors are only discovered and corrected during testing rather than prevent upfront.
18 October 2022 /
It is a very common practice to install NPM packages globally. It's an easy method to install and run executable programs that helps with your development.
24 September 2022 /
There are many dozen HTTP status response codes that you can return from your back-end API. Fortunately, you do not need to know and memorize every single one of them.
15 October 2020 /
Often times, you may find yourself accessing Windows files from Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). The Windows drives can be found via /mnt
27 April 2020 /
These are the list of commonly used commands to set up a MySQL database. They contain all the essentials for everyday use-cases when working with a MySQL database.
20 May 2019 /
This tutorial is to guide Node.js app programmers to automate their app deployment. It starts with a source code copy to other useful processes:
13 May 2019 /
This guide details the required skills to be a full-stack engineer with the necessary technical and collaborative skills to be a productive member of a team. It serves as a roadmap for those looking to fill in the gaps to cover the various…
14 January 2018 /
Strong parameters prevent users from maliciously updating attributes in the database that have not been whitelisted. With strong parameters, you will have to make a conscious decision of which attributes are allowed to be modified. It is a…
11 January 2018 /
This guide is the beginner's introduction to programming languages and frameworks that they can learn for server-side web development and part of a continuation of How to learn web development for a complete beginner. These server-side…
10 January 2018 /
Web development was what started me on my journey to become a programmer. It all started when I wanted to create my own website and I progressed from there to become a full-time Software Engineer. A lot who wanted to learn web development…
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