Docker, Django, Traefik, and IntercoolerJS is My Go-To Stack for Building a SaaS in 2020
I provide a deeper-dive on the tech stack I like to use in 2020. It is simple, easy to work with, and allows you to grow out of it when the time comes.…
Ghost blog pro-tip: Fix those 404s for AMP pages
If you update URLs in Ghost, make sure to put the "amp/" redirect in your redirects.json file as well. Read on!…
Migrate from Traefik 1.x to 2.x with Docker labels.
Follow these side-by-side configurations to see how quick and easy it is to migrate from Traefik 1 to version 2.…
Quickly add Swap to an Ubuntu Linux VM
Whether you are on Digital Ocean, Azure, or Scaleway (and others), you do not get swap space setup for free. Use this little script below to quickly and easily add some space.…
My configuration for Traefik 2.0, Docker, and LetsEncrypt
This is my pristine production-quality config for deploying Traefik as my front-end proxy and TLS termination server.…
Django is My Go-to Application Framework for 2020
Django continues to be a rational and powerful choice to build your modern web application or SaaS.…
How can I effectively network and talk to recruiters?
LinkedIn, LinkedIn, and LinkedIn. It is 2019. Every time I get an CV without a LinkedIn profile referenced then I assume that the applicant must be a time traveler from the past. Step 1. Create LinkedIn profile. Step 2. Stack your profile all the buzzwords of the day. Eg -…
How important is a GitHub presence when hiring?
Any Github presence is a strong signal that someone is willing to put themselves out there. It shows a willingness to invite others into their code-bases (warts and all), and hopefully be receptive to feedback. Having a public git repo is a sign of bravery, and that is nice to…