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Current state of Government ContractingNovember 20, 2024Government contracting – the practice of outsourcing specific tasks or projects to external entities – has been a staple of government procurement for decades. But in recent years, it’s gotten a bad rap. And for good reason. When done poorly, government contracting can lead to a lack of transparency, accountability, and even exploitation of workers. ...
The Unaffordable Reality of Modern Housing MarketsNovember 19, 2024As we navigate the complexities of modern economies, it’s hard to ignore the elephant in the room: unaffordable house prices. It’s a phenomenon that’s affecting people from all walks of life, from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. But what’s driving this trend, and what are the consequences for our economies and societies? One key factor ...
The new M4 Mac Mini – Best value Mac on the marketNovember 18, 2024I’ve been using my M1 Mac Mini as a home server for the past three years, and it’s been a rock-solid performer. I’ve had it running various services like hosting next.js projects and Docker containers. Despite being a relatively low-powered device, it’s handled everything I’ve thrown at it. One of the things that impressed me ...
Laravel Docker Build (beginner friendly)November 15, 2024Docker Compose provides an excellent way to containerize Laravel applications for both development and production environments. This guide will walk you through creating a complete Docker setup for Laravel applications. 1. Project Structure First, create the following structure in your Laravel project: your-laravel-project/├── .docker/│ └── nginx/│ ├── nginx.conf│ └── sites-enabled/│ └── nginx.conf├── Dockerfile└── docker-compose.yml 2. ...
Quick and Easy Laravel Docker GuideNovember 15, 2024server { listen 80; server_name localhost; root /var/www/html/public; add_header X-Frame-Options "SAMEORIGIN"; add_header X-Content-Type-Options "nosniff"; add_header X-XSS-Protection "1;…
Thinking about the decline of modern Star WarsNovember 12, 2024Star Wars has been going through some changes lately, and it seems like many millennials who grew up with the franchise aren’t connecting with it the same way they used to. Even with all the new content coming out, something feels different. Recent shows have been a bit of a mixed bag. “The Book of ...
Thinking About Stablecoin GovernanceNovember 10, 2024I was heading home from my old classmate’s wedding this weekend, taking the bus and then the train – which is usually a good time to reflect and ponder about the state of our world. So far one interesting topic has been on stable coins. Link to YCombinator here for the inspiration for this article, ...
Declining Performance for Coding on ChatGPTNovember 8, 2024Remember when ChatGPT first came out and everyone was amazed by its coding skills? It was like having an incredibly smart coding partner who could help you with all sorts of programming tasks. But lately, I’ve noticed that ChatGPT’s performance on coding has really gone downhill. Over the past few months, I’ve seen a lot ...
Takeaways from Watching YC VideosNovember 7, 2024Watching videos from Y Combinator, a well-known startup accelerator, has been a valuable learning experience. Many important lessons can be gleaned from these videos, and some of the most significant takeaways are worth sharing. First and foremost, making money is crucial. A clear path to profitability is essential for any business to be sustainable. One ...

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