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The Stupid Simple Guide to SQL JOINs That Anyone Can Understand

Stop Struggling with Venn Diagrams and Finally Grasp INNER, LEFT, RIGHT, and FULL JOINs with Clear Analogies and Examples

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Taming the Beast: A Developer's Guide to Stopping JavaScript Global Scope Pollution

Is your code leaking into the global namespace? Let's clean up the chaos, boost performance, and build more robust applications.

11 min read

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Modern CSS vs. Sass: Rethinking Preprocessors in 2025

How Modern CSS Features Are Reducing the Need for Preprocessors

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Ruby on Rails in 2026: Why the Matured Framework is a Secret Power Tool

Beyond the Hype Cycle: How Rails' Unmatched Productivity, Modern Stack, and Proven Stability Make It a Shockingly Smart Choice for the Future of Development.

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The HTMX Revolution: Why Ignoring This in 2025 Will Cost Your Web Dev Career

How HTMX is Revolutionizing Frontend Development Without the JavaScript Bloat.

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Agentic Programming: How to Stay Relevant as a Developer in an AI Future

Your Guide to Evolving from Coder to AI Orchestrator and Future-Proofing Your Career

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When Given the Choice, Use a Framework: Why I’ll Die on This Hill Every Single Time

Why choosing a proven framework beats starting from scratch—every single time

9 min read

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My Dev Stack for 2025: Astro, TailwindCSS, Alpine.js, Netlify, Decap CMS, and ChatGPT5

A lean, fast, and genuinely fun stack for building modern sites that feel handcrafted—without the complexity tax.

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Vibe Coding: The New Way Developers Build with AI

From specs to shipping code with natural language, fast feedback, and AI-assisted iteration.

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Composable Architecture: The Future Beyond JAMstack

How modern teams outgrow static-first patterns and assemble digital platforms like Lego, not concrete.

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Going Full Circle: From JavaScript Frameworks Back to Server-Side Rendering

The Evolution of Web Apps and Why Server-Side Rendering Still Wins

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Who Buys More In-App Purchases or Subscriptions: iOS Users or Android Users?

Why Focusing Only on iOS Can Lead to Bigger Profits and Easier Growth

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Customer Desire Paths: The Hidden Detours That Derail Professionals (And How to Handle Them)

When customers go off-script, your product, process, and sanity suffer—here’s how to protect your work without losing their trust.

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