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Coder Journal
30 posts tagged #Coder Journal
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Vibe Coding My Way Off SaaS
The process I use to vibe code bespoke apps that replace SaaS for me: wireframes first, components before pages, then the back end, and AI driving it all in parallel.
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Test-Driving Wispr Flow
A quick note on trying Wispr Flow, a dictation app that keeps up with fast talking, and my one hesitation about the microphone.
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The Rat Race of Online Self-Promotion
A reflection on self-promotion, masks, trust, and real relationships in business.
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Google I/O 2026: Continued Transition to AI
A reflection on the words and tone Google used at I/O 2026 to present AI as a creative tool.
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Writing More of Myself Into This Blog
I'm thinking about what belongs on this blog, and whether the value here is less about information and more about finding the person behind the site.
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Atuin: A Terminal Utility Worth Trying
A quick note about Atuin, a terminal utility that makes shell history more useful with fuzzy search and a full command history list.
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Being Behind a Few Steps Is Not a Bad Thing
I am removing my AI research notice, not because I am relenting to AI, but because reality is real.
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The Journey Defines the Destination: Why Compromise Corrupts the Goal
The means mirror the end: bad means result in bad ends. Let your means be rooted in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22).
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What I Learned Moving My Blog from WordPress to VitePress with AI
Moving my blog from WordPress to VitePress gave me the Markdown-based, Git-controlled, AI-friendly writing workflow I have wanted for years.
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Switching from Dual LG UltraFine 5K Displays to the LG 32U990A-S 6K
After years of using two of LG’s Mac-specific UltraFine 5K monitors, I recently upgraded to the new LG 32U990A-S 6K display. It’s a great coding monitor overall, but there are a few macOS integration quirks worth knowing about, especially around LG Switch and system controls.
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But Dust
Are we but dust? But, what if? Just, if? Can we bear to ask, “if”? What danger is there in the question “if?” for someone who is but dust? What danger is there to indifference, fear, meaninglessness, grasping, devouring, and the dark end?
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Lessons Beyond the Classroom
I was taught that hard work and the courage to take risks bring great rewards. While school showed me how to "play the game," it didn’t help me truly retain knowledge.
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When Tech Innovation Prioritizes Financials Over Customer Experience
I want to see technology move toward people, not people moving toward technology. The goal should be to enhance the human experience.
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The Kind of Shots We Take
A reflection on the kind of shots we take, the trenches they build, and the sacrificial boldness Jesus exemplified.
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Ecosystem > Preference
Ecosystem often matters more than personal preference when choosing dev tools. It's not just about what you enjoy using—it's about what removes friction. Don’t let comfort trap you. Adaptability is part of the job.
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Cold Archival Storage for Web Devs: What Actually Matters
You need hardcore long-term cold storage—designed to last 50–100 years and survive an EMP. (I had lightning take out a few pieces of equipment once. It happens.)
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Curious about AI? Start here
A thoughtful starting point for understanding AI—its promise, its risks, and how to use it wisely in a world it’s rapidly reshaping.
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AI Ethics: Navigating the Unavoidable
AI’s ethical issues, like using copyrighted data without consent, trouble me, but its unstoppable rise forces participation in digital life.
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Learning Through Grit, Not Grades
School taught me the game, but real learning came from desire—working hard, screwing up, and improving. Schooling has its place, but it doesn’t make you learned. That’s a heart thing, built through books, watching others, and 100 failures. Life trumps grades every time.
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When is Hard Work a Personal Problem?
Hard work isn't always the noble badge we imagine; it can mask deeper issues like poor boundaries, ego, avoidance, or misplaced priorities, turning effort into a self-inflicted cycle of stress and inefficiency.
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Drinking the Ocean: The Humility of Faith
Have you ever tried to drink the ocean? It sounds absurd, right? The ocean is vast, and attempting to consume it would only result in you being consumed by it instead. This analogy reveals a profound truth about belief systems and the role of faith within them.
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Seeking Honesty: A Call for Humility and Truth in Politics
The importance of demanding honesty in politics by avoiding picking sides and uniting against lies. It calls for humility and truth to overcome division and maintain integrity.
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While Angry Send Air In Not Out
Talking while angry is not advised. You need air to go into your lungs at that time, not out.
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4 Key Learnings From Many Years of Tech Experience
Taking written notes leads to doing work right. Work done right leads to deep learning and the ability to teach. Teaching makes you wise enough to know when to use AI and when AI is using you.
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The Brain-Numbing Implications of Writing Blog Posts with AI
I've been using AI to assist with writing and coding, and while it's powerful for improving grammar and efficiency, it can also be brain-numbing, stifling my creativity and critical thinking. AI's ability to generate ideas quickly can lead to a reliance that diminishes my own creative process. I'm working to ensure that AI elevates my capabilities without replacing them, maintaining a balance where it supports but doesn't overshadow my creativity.
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A July Workday In Downtown Greenville
A day working in downtown Greenville, SC, exploring local coffee shops and restaurants.
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How To Clear PHP-FPM Logs Daily On macOS (M1 Chipset)
To clear your php-fpm logs daily set up a CRON job to run the following script.
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The day I denied Batman
A personal story about denying childhood dreams due to fear of what others might think.
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Optimizing large font files for @font-face
Reduce @font-face file sizes by removing unused characters and converting fonts for better performance.
