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Image of two database tables connected/joined by a magnifying glass. Hearder reads: What is an SQL Join, Really?

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

11 min read

Image of a beast with JS on his chest accross from a coder holding a whip trying to tame him. Header reads: Taming the Beast a developer's guide to stopping JavaScript global scope pollution.

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

Image of a capybara at a computer heading reads: CSS vs Sass in 2025

Modern CSS vs. Sass: Rethinking Preprocessors in 2025

How Modern CSS Features Are Reducing the Need for Preprocessors

11 min read

Top down view of a craftsmans table with old woodworking tools. Heading reads: Don't Belive the Obituary: Ruby on Rails is Your Secret Weapon for 2026

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

Image of a man in a suit holding a glowing floating skeleton key, title reads:"Unlock simpler, faster, web apps, the htmx revolution: why ignoring this in 2025 will cost your web dev career.

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

Image of a robot collaborating with a women in front of a computer. Title reads: "From coder to AI orchestrator"

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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