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Database GUI's to Boost Development Productivity

Nov 24, 2025 · 3 min read · Although my experience is primarily with front-end development, my current job is affording me the opportunity to do more full-stack work. Naturally, this meant that I needed to explore the different database GUIs available on the market. Here is a l...

How to Setup a Global gitignore File

Oct 3, 2025 · 2 min read · A Note on the Series: Fast Fridays 🏎 is a series where you will find fast, short, and sweet tips/hacks that you may or may not be aware of. I will try to provide these (fairly) regularly on Fridays. In this Fast Friday tip, I'll explain how to crea...

7 Git GUI's to Boost Development Productivity

Aug 1, 2025 · 4 min read · Over the past year, I’ve started incorporating a Git GUI into my workflow. I still reach for the terminal about 90% of the time, but I’ve found that a GUI can really shine when it comes to things like viewing diffs, checking stashes, or resolving mer...

Git Worktree

Jul 7, 2025 · 5 min read · Introduction Git worktree is a niche topic that I think doesn’t get enough attention. At first, the concept may seem a bit unnecessary, but once you find a great use case for it, it can be an immense improvement to your existing workflow. In this art...

5 Speech-to-Text Apps to Boost Productivity

Jun 6, 2025 · 4 min read · With all the AI tools popping up these days, I figured I'd try out some speech-to-text software in an attempt to boost my productivity. I've been hearing a lot about “developing at the speed of thought”, so here's a list of the top speech-to-text sof...