Reflections on Engineering Cleaner Back-ends
Why I stopped adding layers — DTOs, ports, mappers, use-case objects — and let one strictly-typed data class own the boundary instead.
November 9, 2025
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How to Secure Environment Variables for LLMs, MCPs, and AI Tools Using 1Password or Doppler
Stop hardcoding API keys in MCP configs and AI tool settings. Learn how to use 1Password CLI or Doppler to inject secrets just-in-time for Claude, Cursor, Continue, and other AI coding assistants.
September 25, 2025
Claude Code Output Styles: Explanatory, Learning, and Custom Options
An implementation guide to Claude Code's /output-style, the built‑in Explanatory and Learning modes (with to-do prompts), and creating reusable custom styles with /output-style:new.
August 22, 2025
Make a DigitalOcean Space Public by Default (ACLs and Bucket Policies)
If your Spaces policy or access-log commands return 403, you’re probably using a limited (per-bucket) key. Use a full-access key, then choose ACLs or a bucket policy for public reads.
July 20, 2025
Claude Code: Automatic Linting, Error Analysis, & Custom Commands
How to use Claude Code's error analysis slash-commands and create your own linting commands to automate repetitive CLI tasks.
June 16, 2025
Vercel Blob vs Hetzner vs DigitalOcean vs AWS S3: Object Storage Showdown
Comparing Vercel Blob's new general availability pricing and features against Hetzner Object Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, and traditional AWS S3 to help you choose the right object storage solution.
May 23, 2025
Anthropic's Claude 4 Announced: New AI Capabilities for Coding, Agents, and Claude Code in VS Code / IntelliJ
Anthropic launches Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, setting new benchmarks for coding, reasoning, and AI agents with extended thinking capabilities and improved tool use.
May 22, 2025
Google's Jules AI Agent: Autonomous Coding and Environment Setup Guide
A hands-on look at Google's Jules AI coding agent, its capabilities, and how to configure your development environment for full autonomous abilities in Jules.
May 21, 2025
Java, Maven, & Gradle: OS Setup & Project-Level Usage
Install Java, Maven, Gradle at OS & project levels. Learn common commands for consistent builds & development workflows.
May 17, 2025
Setting Up a Modern Spring Boot Web Server with REST API & Web Content (2025 Guide)
How to create a Spring Boot application with RESTful APIs and static web content using Maven and IntelliJ IDEA in modern Java.
May 12, 2025
How much does Techstars invest? Techstars' current and historical investment terms for startups
A look at how Techstars' deal terms have changed, from the early days to the current $220k offer.
April 28, 2025
How to setup the Java SDK and use JavaFX with macOS/Windows
A modern guide to setting up Java development with JavaFX on macOS and Windows using IntelliJ IDEA or VS Code. While setting `JAVA_HOME` is still useful for some tools like Maven and Gradle, many modern Java environments have reduced reliance on it. This guide includes integration with Scene Builder and modern IDEs.
April 8, 2025
Building an Interactive Terminal in Next.js
Building a simulated terminal UI with macOS-like window controls in Next.js, focusing on global state management and hydration patterns.
April 7, 2025
Filey - Flag Deprecated Files: A Simple VSCode Extension for Cleaner Codebases
How I solved my own problem of tracking deprecated files in large codebases with a lightweight VSCode extension that visually flags files marked with @deprecated tags.
March 24, 2025
How I Host My Apps: How to Deploy in 2025
The hosting setup I use for aVenture.vc, plus why you shouldn't waste time with complex cloud services when starting out.
February 10, 2025
How to automatically use Warp Terminal's Subshells with "Warpify"
Set up automatic subshells in Warp Terminal with a custom Warpify configuration
December 31, 2024
Greetings from the 2024 Next.js Conference in San Francisco
Quick highlights from Next.js Conf 2024 in SF, including chats with Sahil Lavingia, Theo Browne, and Rahul Sonwalkar, plus winning a mechanical keyboard at the hackathon!
October 24, 2024
Proximity Bias: The Hidden Trap in Venture Capital
A critical look at how proximity bias affects venture capital investment decisions and what investors can do about it.
November 6, 2023
A Poem on AngelList and Venture Capital Investing
A poem on the perils and promises of venture capital investing on AngelList's platform.
October 11, 2023
Portugal Golden Visa Fund Returns
A compilation of return data for private funds in Portugal's Golden Visa investment program.
August 21, 2023
Box Spreads and Cash Yield Tax Efficiency
An analysis of the new box spread ETF BOXX, including its yield equivalency after tax and alternative options.
August 1, 2023