Notes and thoughts on web development, systems, automation, and calm digital design.
Design systems aren't just for designers. Learn how to build design systems as a developer: design tokens, spacing scales, motion design, and typography hierarchy.
A practical guide to a frictionless macOS development setup using BetterTouchTool, Logitech MX Master, and a flexible Lap Mode for mobile work.
How to build and maintain consistent design systems with Tailwind CSS. Custom configurations, design tokens, and component patterns from production projects.
Playwright isn't just for testing. Learn how to automate creative workflows, batch processing, and authentication-heavy tasks with real examples from production tools.
How to build AI coding assistants that actually augment your workflow. Learn from three variants of Claudius: VSCode extension, multi-agent orchestration, and remote control.
Learn how to build and maintain a self-hosted development platform using Docker, Coolify, and open-source alternatives to expensive SaaS tools. Infrastructure as craft, not chore.
Importing a large MySQL database into MAMP often fails in phpMyAdmin because of strict file size limits. Even increasing PHP values in php.ini won't reliably handle 100 MB+ database dumps. The most effective way is through the Terminal.
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Exploring how to build a modern learning platform using Astro, content collections, and markdown.