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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

11 min read

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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.

8 min read

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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.

9 min read

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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

10 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.

9 min read

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