The Journal

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Thoughts on programming, technology, and lessons learned along the way.

May 20, 2026

Reflections from PyCon US 2026

Reflections from my first PyCon US — volunteering at the registration desk, GPU tiling with NVIDIA, AI economics, Python's generational garbage collector, Pablo Galindo's 'cathedral' keynote on open source, and the 'Silence is Gold' lightning talk. PyCon reminded me that Python is much bigger than a programming language — it's a community.

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August 23, 2025

Why Monorepos Make AI Coding Tools Way Smarter

Monorepos significantly enhance AI coding tools by providing full context across frontend, backend, and shared code. This article explains how unified codebases enable better AI suggestions, fewer errors, and more effective pair programming with AI assistants.

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Why Monorepos Make AI Coding Tools Way Smarter

July 26, 2025

Things that literally doubled my productivity as a programmer

Discover practical productivity tips and tools that can significantly boost your programming efficiency, from keyboard shortcuts to automation techniques.

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Things that literally doubled my productivity as a programmer

July 1, 2025

Xcode might be eating up your hard drive space!

Xcode's DerivedData folder can consume massive disk space on Mac. This article explains how to find and safely delete it to reclaim storage, with a real-life example of freeing up 276 GB.

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Xcode might be eating up your hard drive space!

June 22, 2025

How I learned git rebasing — a real life work scenario

A real-life scenario demonstrates how git rebase can help separate feature work from dependent changes. The article explains a branching situation, the problem with merging, and how 'git rebase --onto main A' solves it, highlighting the value of practical experience.

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How I learned git rebasing — a real life work scenario

June 6, 2025

Canonical URL sharing on mobile browsers and a workaround for static sites

Mobile browsers often share canonical URLs, which can strip important context from links. This article explains why, the impact on users, and a workaround for static sites to preserve full URLs when sharing.

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Canonical URL sharing on mobile browsers and a workaround for static sites

June 12, 2024

Write clean Flutter code with extension methods

Learn how to write clean Flutter code using Dart extension methods. This article explains how to add new methods to existing classes, provides practical examples like date-only extraction and string capitalization, and encourages creating your own extensions for cleaner, more maintainable code.

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Write clean Flutter code with extension methods

May 25, 2024

How to learn programming in 2024

Learning programming in 2024 is easier than ever thanks to abundant resources, but it's also easy to get overwhelmed. Focus on mastering core concepts, building real projects, and following your interests to stay motivated. Avoid "tutorial hell" by applying what you learn and tracking your progress.

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