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Musings on software, gaming and life in general.
All of my long-form thoughts on programming, AI, product design, gaming and more, collected in chronological order.
All of my long-form thoughts on programming, AI, product design, gaming and more, collected in chronological order.
All of my long-form thoughts on programming, AI, product design, gaming and more, collected in chronological order.
As 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 ...
I’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 ...
Docker 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. ...
Star 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 ...
I 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, ...
Remember 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 ...
Watching 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 ...