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Learning resources, opinions, and facts about technology.
Occasionally software quality will come up in the form of a rant.
2024-03-19 00:00
It's time for a new cognitive bias label for our thoughts. The 2020 jump to
a new time dimension has left us reeling, and dealing Read More
2024-01-26 00:00
A review of the book "The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership" by John C. Maxwell Read More
2023-10-13 00:00
Let's learn about software architecture. We'll discover is use cases. Then we'll dive into common types of architectures, diagrams, and frameworks Read More
2023-09-02 00:00
Let's learn how to decompose a problem into smaller subproblems. This is an efficient problem-solving technique used to solve a variety of problems Read More
2023-07-19 00:00
Take control of your journey! Unleash your creativity, explore new horizons, cultivate healthy habits, boost your productivity, and find balance Read More
2023-06-24 00:00
The best package manager is Homebrew. Learn how to install, use, auto update, and contribute to Homebrew Read More
2023-06-24 00:00
How do I set up my shell and directory structure? What tools do I need for this? And what's the process for starting up my shell? Read More
2023-06-05 00:00
Learn dyamic programming to solve problems efficiently Read More
2023-06-02 00:00
Learn Asymptotic Notations to estimate, communicate, and optimize the efficiency and performance of algorithms Read More
2023-03-24 00:00
AI has joined the ranks of the computer, Internet, mobile phone, electricity, and other technologies that have changed the world Read More
2023-03-11 00:00
Technical overconfidence is toxic. Let's measure our words, raise doubt, and improve products Read More
2023-02-01 00:00
Learn Kubernetes basics to navigate the high digital seas. No acronyms, no buzzwords, no bullshit Read More
2023-01-07 00:00
How do I learn effectively? It all starts with a plan of action! Habits, books, and tools are all part of the equation Read More
2022-12-21 00:00
How to Run Jenkins With Docker Read More
2022-12-17 15:58
What is Vero?
Ad-free, Algorithm-free Social.
Finally!
I left Facebook behind in March because free speech is essential. I tried Mastodon, Friendica, and Diaspora. They need to be better.
En… Read More
2022-12-14 00:00
The Basics What is a platform community’s role?
A SPACES model helps define your Platform Community’s role in the ecosystem. SPACES is an acronym for:
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2022-09-05 08:12
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What is legacy deprecation? It’s a cost of technical debt. If you’re writing software, you will deprecate leg… Read More
2022-06-02 06:47
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I complain about work sometimes. My wife knows I need a change as my complaints escalate, and so do I. However, I ground… Read More
2022-05-20 18:06
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How do I scrape data from a web page? I recently found that Facebook REALLY doesn’t want you to leave their platfor… Read More
2022-05-12 19:05
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How do I use sqlite-utils? It’s time to learn how to manage an SQLite database.
I wrote up a tldr PR for sqlite… Read More
2022-05-11 11:52
Leadership isn’t straightforward. A leadership philosophy is very personal. I find it challenging to articulate, given a diverse set of successful styles. There isn’t a single ph… Read More
2022-05-09 18:58
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A blockchain glossary for programmers.
Source: ISO 22739:2020(en)Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies &mdash… Read More
2022-04-17 05:06
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How do I install Rocky Linux on a happy Saturday? OK, maybe an unhappy Monda, but let’s get started!
Why?
Roc… Read More
2022-04-16 17:11
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How do I send emails with Unix and Gmail?
Why?
If your Unix-based operating system fails, you’ll never know i… Read More
2022-04-10 14:12
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How do I use replit? It depends. I have a couple of use cases, but the use cases are numerous. If you don’t know wh… Read More
2022-04-10 12:48
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Learn Java Coding ChallengesThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesInvalid Use CasesCode ChallengesLearn Java Co… Read More
2022-03-19 07:59
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How do I use Google? Strap in, let’s learn some google-fu. 🤺
Double Quotes
Wrap your keywords in dou… Read More
2022-03-10 05:19
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Learn RendanheyiThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesInvalid Use CasesLevel SetInversion of ControlSingle Resp… Read More
2022-02-11 21:33
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How do I use multiple GitHub accounts on the same computer?
When working on multiple projects from multiple clients th… Read More
2022-01-17 05:06
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The BasicsPrimary Use CasesInvalid Use CasesDependenciesClusterContainer InstanceServiceContainer AgentTask DefinitionFam… Read More
2021-12-24 09:45
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A Disney Cruise travel review by Jeff Bailey
My wife and daughter wanted a Disney Cruise for Christmas. It took me qui… Read More
2021-11-30 20:25
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Learn jqThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesInvalid Use CasesParse A Remote FileParse A Local FileReformat A… Read More
2021-11-10 19:47
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The Basics
Learn 3D Graphics fundamentals then progress to more complex studies. The idea of 3D graphics has been arou… Read More
2021-11-04 19:14
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Learn systemctlThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesInvalid Use CasesCommon CommandsLearn systemd – Beyo… Read More
2021-10-31 22:26
Like any craftsman, I use many tools. Here are some that I use regularly.
Google Chrome I’ve used these browsers roughly in this order.
Lynx Netscape Navigator Internet Explorer Firefo… Read More
2021-10-29 07:12
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Learn JavaScriptThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesInvalid Use CasesNode Package ManagerFundamentalsVariable… Read More
2021-10-24 09:02
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Hello, this article is part of my Death by 1000 Cuts series. I intend to shine a light on big software industry problems… Read More
2021-10-10 11:07
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Missing Context – Deadly Cut 6IntroductionContentContextAcronymsSolutionsFor WritersFor Progra… Read More
2021-09-22 20:11
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Big Tech has been getting a lot of press lately. Let me start by saying I’m not in the mood to complain. I’m… Read More
2021-09-08 20:28
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The Basics
GitHub is a hosting platform for the Git source control management system. Microsoft purchased it in 2012… Read More
2021-05-29 00:00
The Basics Learn how to learn for fun and profit! Everyone has their own way of learning. Here’s my take on the most effective way to learn and a few tips on the tools I use to learn a… Read More
2021-05-19 06:54
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Hello, this article is part of my Death by 1000 Cuts series. I intend to shine a light on big software industry problems… Read More
2021-04-10 16:45
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Migrating From Evernote To JoplinMy History With EvernoteMigrating To JoplinConclusionUpdatesRelated… Read More
2021-03-13 14:31
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Learn StructurizrThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesDiagramsThe CLIStructurize Your WorkspaceGetting HelpLea… Read More
2021-03-02 21:32
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Yet another productivity system that won’t work for you!
Well maybe?
I don’t know about you, but I&rsqu… Read More
2021-01-29 06:39
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Open source web clipper?! Yes, it’s true, there is such a thing, and it’s awesome.
I’ve been using E… Read More
2021-01-23 21:56
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I had a task to check out Roam notes. I finally got around to completing the task, and I’m glad I did. As I was res… Read More
2020-12-20 19:21
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Learn Design SystemsThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesDrilling InDesign SystemsMaterial DesignInVisionAdobe… Read More
2020-12-19 10:29
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A Pragmatic Programmer book review by Jeff Bailey
The Pragmatic ProgrammerSummaryThe GoodDelight Y… Read More
2020-11-12 06:42
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Learn JavaThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesThe JVMInstalling JavaJava FundamentalsObject Oriented Programm… Read More
2020-11-05 07:21
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Learn Design PatternsThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesThe PurposeTypes of Design PatternsCreationalStructu… Read More
2020-11-02 20:26
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Learn How To PrioritizeThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesKnow When To Fold ‘EmPress The Pause ButtonP… Read More
2020-10-19 06:57
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Learn Color TheoryThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesUse The Right ToolCMKYRBGDefinitions in ColorColor Sche… Read More
2020-10-17 15:29
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Learn Data VisualizationThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesKnow Your AudienceKnow Your GoalsChoose Your Weap… Read More
2020-10-02 07:26
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Salary negotiation for programmers isn’t much different than any other job.
I ran into this question on Quora, s… Read More
2020-09-11 17:32
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Learn AWS AmplifyThe BasicsUse CasesInstallationAmplify ChoicesAmplify ConsolePushUpdateWrapping UpL… Read More
2020-08-25 18:55
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How do I use email? Email is ubiquitous, and many of us have our methods for taming our inboxes.
I won’t add to… Read More
2020-08-06 16:04
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A software development philosophy guides developers throughout their careers. Some adhere to prevailing philosophies wr… Read More
2020-07-14 07:01
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How to highlight text on a web page with a few easy steps for you and your friend’s sanity.
Google is working… Read More
2020-07-10 06:45
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SignalFx and EC2 are a match made in heaven. If you need to ensure the uptime of your EC2 instances monitoring tools like… Read More
2020-07-09 05:52
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Learn EC2The BasicsPrimary Use CasesLaunch TemplateAuto Scaling GroupsInstancesImagesSecurity Groups… Read More
2020-06-13 22:06
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Cloud providersThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesAdoption RatesPublic Cloud AdoptionPrivate Cloud AdoptionA… Read More
2020-06-06 14:44
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Learn Amazon AthenaThe BasicsPrimary Use CasesImporting DataLearn Amazon Athena – Beyond the B… Read More
2020-05-27 10:20
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Learn Signal AnalogThe BasicsInstallationCreating a DashboardLearn Signal Analog – Beyond The… Read More
2020-05-27 09:00
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Learn SignalFxThe BasicsFactsMetrics and MetadataCountersCumulative CountersGaugesMetadataChartsDash… Read More
2020-05-26 08:38
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Learn PythonThe BasicsVirtual EnvironmentsPackagesPushing It UpFundamentalsVariablesCommentsControl… Read More
2020-05-22 02:44
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Deliver macOS system mail with the following instructions. These instructions apply to macOS Catalina.
Why would you w… Read More
2020-05-08 09:03
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Full Stack Developer vs. Software Developer, which is right for you? Let’s reframe the question.
To specialize o… Read More
2020-05-08 00:00
Full Stack Developer VS. Specialized Software Developer; which is the right choice? Let's consider each path Read More
2020-05-03 13:50
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Learn TerraformThe BasicsTestingProvidersData SourcesStateModulesImportChallengesConclusionThe botto… Read More
2020-04-30 05:21
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Install bash on windows with a few effortless steps.
First, why would you want to do this?
You’re moving to… Read More
2020-04-25 07:32
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Open in Visual Studio Code on macOS using Automator.
1. Open Automator2. Choose a new Quick Action
3. Search fo… Read More
2020-04-12 07:54
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Hello, this article is part of my Death by 1000 Cuts series. I intend to shine a light on big software industry problems… Read More
2020-04-01 18:39
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Learning Elixir for fun and profit? It’s not a secret that Programmers like a great holy war. The echos of passiona… Read More
2020-03-13 21:11
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Hello, this article is part of my Death by 1000 Cuts series. I intend to shine a light on big software industry problems… Read More
2020-02-21 05:14
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WhiteboardingQuartet Dry-Erase Glass Board MarkersPILOT V Board Master Refillable Dry-Erase MarkersA… Read More
2020-01-20 08:36
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Push declined due to email privacy restrictions is an error you may receive if you push code to GitHub.
This error oc… Read More
2020-01-02 00:06
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MagicMirror is an open-source project used to create a customizable fullscreen display. I recently read Scott Hanselman&r… Read More
2020-01-01 12:00
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Hello, this article is part of my Death by 1000 Cuts series. I intend to shine a light on big software industry problems… Read More
2020-01-01 00:00
Software reliability is important. Don't turn people that use your software into liars. Let's make your software work for people Read More
2019-12-27 09:36
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Lastpass went to the past. In my last article, Lastpass to Bitwarden – Part 1, I wrote about my decision to switch… Read More
2019-12-14 05:55
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Visual Studio Code and open the program that is associated with the file’s extension. This article covers both Mac… Read More
2019-12-13 07:12
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Hello, this article is part of my Death by 1000 Cuts series. I intend to shine a light on big software industry problems… Read More
2019-12-13 00:00
Software documentation gaps are as common as the cold. Left in the cold, we get to deal with a harvest of confusion Read More
2019-11-28 18:56
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Learning terraform for fun and profit. Terraform is an alternative to cloud-specific resource management tools. … Read More
2019-11-24 00:00
How Do I Use Automator To Open the Hyper Terminal? Hyper Terminal is a terminal program with several plugins and features Read More
2019-11-23 22:09
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I’ve recently started using Hyper terminal because iTerm was giving me grief. One of my goals was to be able to ope… Read More
2019-11-23 20:46
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[email protected]: Permission denied (publickey)
If you ever receive this message when attempting to clone a git reposito… Read More
2019-11-12 02:48
Jeff Bailey
Summary Principal Software Engineer with 25+ years of experience building web applications and databases on numerous platforms. Proven ability to build custom software solutions… Read More
2019-11-10 05:19
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Setting SSH Key Permissions – Permission denied (publickey)
If you use ssh (Secure Shell) then you have likely e… Read More
2019-11-09 10:04
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Bitwarden has given me new hope when it comes to password management. Password management is high on my list of things I… Read More
2019-11-09 10:04
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If you haven’t heard of pi-hole, you have a Synology NAS that supports Docker, and you hate ads you’re in the… Read More
2019-11-09 07:27
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Death by 1000 cuts, it’s an apt expression in today’s software world. I’m a user, and I create software… Read More
2019-11-09 00:00
What Is Pi-hole? Let's get Pi-hole running on a Synology NAS with Docker Read More
2001-01-01 00:00
macOS has many useful shortcuts to maximize efficiency.
Check Apple’s Mac keyboard shortcuts for the usual suspects.
Here are some of my favorites.
Keyboard Symbols
⇧ - Shift … Read More
2001-01-01 00:00
The Basics Primary Use Cases Less Suitable Use Cases Learn Event-Driven Architecture - Beyond the Basics An Event-Driven Architecture Glossary Read More
2001-01-01 00:00
This website contains learning resources, opinions, and facts about software-related technology.
Occasionally software quality concerns will arrive in the form of a rant.
I live by several s… Read More
2001-01-01 00:00
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