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Codú is growing up
After years as Ireland's largest coding community, here is where it's headed, and why this one is personal for me.
Responsiveness: what it is, how to test it, and how to implement it in TailwindCSS
Responsiveness: what it is, how to test it, and how to implement it in TailwindCSS Responsiveness is the ability of your website/component to be functiona
Software Engineering Best Practices: How to document a Pull Request?
Summary: Documentation is one of the most important and underrated parts of Software Engineering. Learn how to document well a PR!
I built an Open Source alternative to OpenRouter
Hey everyone, I wanted to introduce what we're building because I it's solving a problem a lot of people here have. If you're running OpenClaw agents, ev
Manifest now supports GitHub Copilot subscriptions 💫
The fourth proivider is here . After Anthropic, OpenAI, and Minimax, you can now route your OpenClaw requests through your GitHub Copilot plan. If you use
How I Fixed Supabase Rate Limiting in Production
The Coffee Timer was hitting Supabase's rate limits in production. Here's the exact problem, why it happened, and the four-part fix that solved it. The Pr
What are the five golden rules of web designing?
The five golden rules of web designing are the foundation of every high-performing business website. If you want more enquiries, more sales, and better vis
Website Accessibility Checklist
“Do I really need to worry about website accessibility?” The short answer is yes. Accessibility improves usability, SEO, and your brand reputation.
Getting Started with PostgreSQL in .NET: From Zero to Production
title: "" summary: "Learn how to connect PostgreSQL to your .NET application using Entity Framework Core and Dapper, set up Docker locally, run migrations,
Talking with Claude about the forthcoming crash
I said: Back to you and the forthcoming crash. If we can't prevent it, how do we mitigate it? And are we creating a desolate landscape for mankind? Claud
Structured LLM output in Go
Making an LLM generate structured output in Go.
Best WordPress Plugins (Must-Have Tools for 2026)
Best WordPress plugins are what turn a basic WordPress installation into a powerful, flexible website. From handling forms and eCommerce to improving perfo
LLMs with dynamically loaded tools
How to load tools for LLMs dynamically.
Using Apple's on-device LLM from within JavaScript
How to use Apple's on-device LLM in a Deno app.
A C API for Apple's on-device LLM
Using Apple's on-device model via C API.
Analysing CVs with a local LLM
How hard is it to analyse a CV with a local LLM?
Dynamic schemas for Apple's on-device LLM
Dynamically creating schemas for Apple's LLM tools.
How to Disable Claude Code Attribution
How to Disable Claude Code Attribution Tired of Claude Code adding "Co-Authored-By: Claude" to your commits? Here's the fix. The Setting Add this to you
☕ Just launched The Coffee Timer - my personal productivity project 🚀
\ \ After weeks of development, my time management app is finally in production. It combines the Pomodoro technique with a coffee-inspired aesthetic. \ \ �
Result Pattern in C#
Error handling can make or break the clarity and reliability of your code. While exceptions are powerful, using them for expected business failures leads t
Minimal API Validation in .NET 10
title: "Minimal API Validation in .NET 10" summary: "Discover the new built-in validation support for Minimal APIs in .NET 10. Learn how to use DataAnnotat
Channels in C#
Learn how to build high-performance, thread-safe producer-consumer applications using System.Threading.Channels. Explore bounded and unbounded channels, bac
I have open sourced a WebGL front-end for your terminal that emulates a CRT monitor
I'm thrilled to announce that I've open sourced cool-retro-term-webgl, a modern WebGL-based recreation of the beloved cool-retro-term terminal emulator!
Deep Dive: Understanding Ripple's Runtime and Reactivity System
Introduction Ripple is a compile-time reactive framework that achieves fine-grained reactivity through a sophisticated runtime system. Unlike virtual DOM
How to Start Implementing AI in Your Business, The Practical Way
Everyone talks about AI. Very few actually implement it the right way. The truth is, most businesses don’t fail at AI because it’s complicated; they fail
Adapter Pattern Explained with Real Examples
Image description Introduction You're integrating a third-party payment gateway into your application. Everything looks straightforward until you realize
How to Build a Developer Productivity Stack: Tools and Tips
Developer Productivity Stack As a developer, you probably spend hours writing code, debugging, and working with your team. Having the right tools can sign
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Tools for Apple's LLM in JavaScript
How to implement tools for Apple's LLM in JavaScript
Task vs ValueTask in C#
A clear and practical guide to understanding Task vs ValueTask in .NET, with benchmarks, examples, rules of thumb, and real-world recommendations.
Build Your Local AI with C# and .NET
Learn to run artificial intelligence models completely offline with C# and .NET using llama.cpp and LLamaSharp. Control your data, avoid API costs, and buil
LeetCode2273
2273. Find Resultant Array After Removing Anagrams Problem Analysis We are given an array of strings words. According to the problem, we need to repeate
7 Types of Constructors in C#
onstructors are special methods that execute automatically when an instance of a class is created.
Types of Unit Tests in C#
If you're a C# developer looking to improve your code quality, unit tests are your best mate. In this guide, I'll walk you through all the types you need to
Using tools with Apple's on-device LLM
Using tools with LLMs to get data from external sources.
What Is the Best Free Currency Converter API for Accurate Forex Rates?
Why Accurate Currency Conversion Matters Currency conversion plays a crucial role in international business, trading, eCommerce, and even personal finance.
Access Global IP Databases with Free-Tier Geolocation APIs
For modern developers, understanding user location is essential for security, personalization, analytics, and compliance. Accessing this information effici
How Developers Can Automate GitHub Workflows with APIs for Smarter Projects
In the world of software development, automation is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. From managing repositories to keeping track of deployments, deve
Rate Limiting in ASP.NET Core – Protect Your APIs Like a Pro
Learn how to implement rate limiting in ASP.NET Core to protect your APIs from abuse, DDoS attacks, and excessive usage. Includes native .NET 7+ features
Database Indexing in .NET with EF Core – Boost Your Query Performance
Learn how to improve query performance in your .NET applications using database indexing with Entity Framework Core. Includes examples with Fluent API, Data
Navigating MCP Security: Risks, Real-World Threats, and Practical Guidance
I was recently reading through a PDF I downloaded from WIZ Security, and I felt it was important to write a post about it and share my learnings. The repo
Building an Azure DevOps Extension for Collaborative Effort-Impact Matrix Prioritization
Democratizing software prioritization through collaborative effort-impact matrix voting. Developers contribute technical insights alongside business value f
Semantic Search with .NET Core and AI: Build Your Smart API from Scratch
Learn how to build a smart API with .NET Core, SQLite, and OpenAI to perform semantic search using embeddings. A practical guide for beginners who want to i
GitHub README images based on prefers-color-scheme
Learn how you can adjust your GitHub README images to look their best based on the users preferred color scheme
Detecting Missing Migrations in EF Core: A Guide for .NET Developers
Image description Entity Framework Core has streamlined how we evolve databases using the Code-First approach. But in real-world projects—especially with
DDD in .NET: Modelling Rich and Meaningful Domains
Learn how to apply Domain-Driven Design in .NET to create expressive, maintainable, and business-focused domain models. Includes practical examples with Val
How to Store Secrets Securely in .NET: Environment Variables, AppSettings, User Secrets and More
Learn the best practices to handle secrets in .NET applications using environment variables, user secrets, configuration files, and Azure Key Vault.
Core-Driven Architecture: Structuring Business Logic for Maintainable and Scalable .NET Applications
Explore Core-Driven Architecture to keep your business domain isolated and clean. Learn how to build maintainable, scalable, and testable .NET applications
Avoiding Indexed Access in .NET: Safer and Faster Alternatives for Production Code
Accessing elements by index is fast but risky in production .NET code. Learn safer and more expressive alternatives to avoid runtime exceptions, fragile log