Setup & Tools
Docker & Docker Compose Commands I Keep Forgetting (Cheat Sheet)
I recently started building a side project and decided to use Docker Compose to manage my containers. While working on i...
Jan 22, 2026 7 min read
Duke
Full-stack developer with a frontend focus, working with JavaScript since 2018. I enjoy learning continuously and sharing practical things I discover along the way.
35 posts
In the Browser
Naming Conventions: How to Name Your Components Without Fighting Your UI Library
At some point in pretty much every project, whether you're setting up the infrastructure or introducing an important lib...
Dec 23, 2025 7 min read
Setup & Tools
How to Install Java on Mac: Step-by-Step Guide
If you've ever tried running a Java program on a Mac without setting anything up, you've probably seen an error about a...
Nov 14, 2025 7 min read
Thoughts & Theory
Am I Too Old to Learn Coding?
I have to say, this is a question I've been hearing for a long time since I got into the web development world. It's a v...
Nov 7, 2025 10 min read
Thoughts & Theory
Why are internet cookies called cookies?
I am sure you have heard of cookies 🍪 no matter how many hours you've spent learning programming, or even if you are ju...
Sep 26, 2025 5 min read
Setup & Tools
MacOS Shortcuts – Cheatsheet for New Users
If you're a new Mac user (like me!), knowing a few common shortcuts can save you tons of time. Here's a simple cheatshee...
Sep 19, 2025 2 min read
Setup & Tools
Husky Hooks: The Easy Way to Improve Your Project Workflow
We all miss stuff sometimes — skipping a test run, forgetting to lint, or pushing code that breaks something. Yes, guilt...
Sep 12, 2025 14 min read
Setup & Tools
How to Do the Copyright Symbol on Mac
If you're wondering how to type the copyright symbol on a Mac, the solution is quick and easy. Mac keyboards come with b...
Aug 13, 2025 3 min read
Setup & Tools
How to Close a Full Screen on Mac
If you're new to Mac, like I am, you might be wondering: How do I close full screen on Mac? Don't worry, it's very simpl...
Aug 8, 2025 3 min read
Setup & Tools
How to Install Postgres on MacOS
If you're working on a Node.js project and run into errors like ECONNREFUSED ::1:5432, chances are PostgreSQL isn't runn...
Aug 4, 2025 2 min read
In the Browser
HTML for Blinking Text – Simple Copy & Paste Code
If you're here, chances are you're looking for HTML for Blinking Text — maybe you remember the old-school <blink> tag th...
Jul 25, 2025 2 min read
Setup & Tools
What does git add -a do?
If you're reading this post, chances are you're looking for a Git command that stages all changes before committing. To...
Jul 16, 2025 3 min read