Running a Tezos full archive node

Setting up a production-ready, full-archive Tezos node with a VM and docker-compose.

HTMX, Django list_editable, and ManyToMany relationships in Django Admin

A quick demonstration of how I use HTMX in the Django Admin to hack in a ManyToMany relationship, kind of like using list_editable

Brave Browser buys a search engine; privacy is not a platform

Brave makes a strategic mistake in buying a defunct search engine. Say it with me folks, privacy is a feature, not a platform.

Make time to think

Put away the keyboard Put down the phone Go find somewhere away from work We all need some time to free roam and let our minds wander. Free from work. Free from distraction.

One time I built a Yelp for housing. It failed. Here is what I learned.

I once built a Yelp for apartments/rentals. It did not work out. This is that story.

I'm Building a Search Engine for the Django Ecosystem

Frustrated with Google, I decided to build a focused search engine to see if it can deliver better results. My first experiment covers the Django ecosystem.

I have never leapt to success, but I stumble my way there every time.

Success is the iterative process of many small failures– small bets made over and over again. Each time is slightly different, eventually leading me to an acceptable outcome.

Django Async Task Queue with Postgres (no Kafka, Rabbit MQ, Celery, or Redis)

Quickly develop async task queues with only django commands and postgresql. I dont need the complexity of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Celery.

Ghost File Downloads with Docker, Caddyserver, Traefik, and LetsEncrypt

Quick docker/docker-compose setup of how to use caddy to serve your files

How I stay motivated to publish despite being a lazy bastard

I briefly break down my process for staying on top of my writing ideas despite begin a lazy bastard. Procrastinate without guilt.