@patrickkarsh

Building My First Chrome Extension with Cursor AI

Apr 18, 2025 · 6 min read · As a seasoned Ruby on Rails developer, I’ve spent the better part of the last decade immersed in server-side logic, database schema design, and the elegant conventions of the Rails framework. Until recently, I never had a reason to write a Chrome ext...

I Rebuilt and Redesigned My Rails App's UI in My Spare Time Using Cursor AI

Mar 23, 2025 · 4 min read · I recently undertook the ambitious task of redesigning a Ruby on Rails application — HiEnergy Rocket — using vanilla ERB templates, Hotwire, Stimulus, and Bootstrap. Remarkably, the entire process took just a few days, whereas typically, such an over...

Active Admin vs Administrate in Ruby on Rails: Making the Right Choice

Mar 13, 2024 · 3 min read · When developing a Ruby on Rails application, one of the crucial decisions that surface, especially in the early stages, is the choice of administrative framework. Two of the most popular contenders in this arena are Active Admin and Administrate. Bot...

Applying the Eisenhower Matrix as a Software Engineer

Mar 12, 2024 · 7 min read · The Eisenhower Matrix, also known as the Urgent-Important Matrix, is a powerful tool for time management and productivity enhancement, particularly useful for professionals such as engineers who often juggle multiple, complex tasks. Named after Dwigh...

Enhancing Your Terminal: A Guide to Configuring Zsh

Mar 12, 2024 · 3 min read · In the world of Unix and Linux, the terminal is the heart of the system — where the magic happens. The Z Shell (Zsh) is a powerful command line interpreter that can turn your terminal from a simple text input/output environment into a highly efficien...