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DataGrip Goes Free for Non-Commercial Use
Good database tools being freely available matters. DataGrip joining that list is a win, even if I'm skeptical of JetBrains' broader IDE strategy.
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AI as Creative Catalyst From Idea to Flow State
Why AI works best as a tool for breaking through creative barriers and maintaining momentum, not as a replacement for thinking.
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The Hidden Performance Trap in CRDTs: Why Your Real-Time Collaboration is Slower Than It Should Be
The promise of CRDTs (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types) is compelling: conflict-free real-time collaboration that "just works." But there's often a massive gap between what looks good in academic papers and what actually performs in production.
architecture local-first sync real-time web-development
Local-First Architecture: The Future of Web Applications
Exploring how local-first development and sync engines are revolutionizing web applications by reducing boilerplate and enabling real-time collaboration patterns.