Leave a Comment Guide Alan Bollinger October 2, 2025
Windows 10 support ends October 2025, and Microsoft wants you to upgrade or buy new hardware. There's a better way! This comprehensive guide walks complete beginners through switching to Ubuntu Desktop—a free, secure operating system that b...
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I spin up a lot of small APIs. Here is the stack I keep coming back to for a solid, modern, and secure baseline. Libraries first, plus short “why,” then a skinny walkthrough you can copy. Core stack Runtime: Node 20 LTS Framework...
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Looking for the best mini PC in 2025? This guide compares top ready-to-use models for every budget and use case, including work, gaming, and home setups. See which system delivers the best performance for your money.
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Code reviews are essential for maintaining high-quality code and fostering collaboration among developers. This guide covers best practices for writing well-formed pull requests, conducting thorough and empathetic reviews, and improving tea...
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Email etiquette has evolved in 2025! From protecting your privacy with BCC to avoiding phishing scams, this updated guide covers essential tips for safer and more effective emailing.
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This is a comprehensive guide to setting up a high-performance hosting environment for Laravel applications on Ubuntu. The guide covers the installation of required software, including Nginx, PHP 8.4, Node.js, and Certbot for SSL, as well a...
Read More »Leave a Comment Guide Alan Bollinger September 15, 2022
Git is a distributed version control system. Every dev has a working copy of the code and full change history on their local machine, and can easily share and undo changes to subscribers all over the world. It is a critical part of the deve...
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Discover effective coaching strategies to guide your development team in embracing unfamiliar and challenging tasks. Learn the importance of fostering a growth mindset, providing support, and cultivating a safe environment for continuous le...
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I recently interviewed over 200 ultra-productive people including seven billionaires, 13 Olympians, 20 straight-A students and over 200 successful entrepreneurs. I asked a simple, open-ended question, “What is your number one secret to prod...
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