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A Beginner’s Guide to Kotlin: Syntax, Basics, and Core Concepts
What is Kotlin Kotlin is an island in Russia… Wait… an island? Yes, that’s the joke: Java is an Indonesian island, and since Kotlin was created by Russians, Kotlin is…
Finite State Machines and how to build any step by step flow in React
I was working as a frontend developer at an event platform. One day, a task came up to redesign the ticket purchasing flow, where the user, after selecting an event,…
The Modern Terminals Showdown: Alacritty, Kitty, and Ghostty
Did a coworker ever ask you what terminal you use? If they have, they were probably referring to a terminal emulator - but what the hell is that anyway? What…
Setting Up A Free Claude-Like Assistant With OpenCode And Ollama
I've been experimenting with Claude Code for a while, and there is no doubt that it's a powerful assistant, capable of performing many tasks as a coding partner. While it's…
Understanding GeoTIFFs and Rendering Them in Leaflet
Hey there! If you've ever explored the world of mapping or spatial data, you’ve probably come across GeoTIFFs. They're a standard in the industry, with most web maps you’ve seen…