Running a Local Kubernetes Cluster with Minikube or Kind
Introduction Before deploying to cloud-managed Kubernetes services, testing locally saves time, money, and frustration. Local clusters allow developers to experiment...
Using Docker for Local Development: tips and pitfalls
Introduction Docker has transformed how developers build, test, and run applications locally. By packaging applications and their dependencies into containers,...
Pair Programming Over Distance: tools and techniques
Introduction Pair programming has always been a powerful way for developers to learn, share knowledge, and solve complex problems faster....
Configuring Prettier & ESLint for TypeScript/JavaScript Projects
Introduction Maintaining consistent code style and quality across a development team is challenging, especially in large TypeScript or JavaScript projects...
Command‑Line Tools Every Developer Should Know
Introduction At first glance, the command line might seem intimidating. However, it remains one of the most powerful and versatile...
Mastering Debugging in VS Code and IntelliJ
Introduction Debugging is one of the most essential skills in software development. It goes beyond finding bugs: it is about...
Using Git Hooks to Automate Code Quality Checks
Introduction Every developer has committed code with missing semicolons, failed tests, or inconsistent formatting at least once. These small mistakes...
Top VS Code Extensions for Full‑Stack Developers (2025 edition)
Introduction Visual Studio Code remains one of the most popular editors for developers, and for good reason. It is lightweight,...
Securing CI/CD Pipelines: supply‑chain best practices
Introduction Modern CI/CD pipelines automate everything from building to testing to deploying code. This automation accelerates development but also introduces...