Installing an Example MySQL Database
Download, install, and configure the Sakila (DVD Store) MySQL database
Various thoughts on programming, SaaS, entrepreneurship, and more..
Model Context Protocol, Product Demos, and the New App Store
Is MCP ushering in an entirely new type of app store?
Viewing Claude Desktop MCP Server Logs
Debugging Claude Desktop MCP servers can be a drag, but tailing the log helps
Notes On the Present State of MCP Servers
MCP servers are an emerging technology with enormous promise and the potential to change how we use the Internet.
Building Businesses with AI
In this video I will explain how I used Google Gemini, DALL-E, and Cursor to research and build a subscription business called SpiesInDC.
Building Menubar Apps with AI
I have started building menubar apps with AI. Here are my early observations.
Two Day Rome Itinerary
Years ago I spent a lot of time exploring the Eternal City, and put this travel itinerary together for fellow travelers.
Japanese Short Story - Going to the Grocery Store
There seem to be very few Japanese language short stories useful for beginning learners, so I have started writing my own. This story is about a trip to the grocery store.
Programming Games
I love games that are fun while teaching the user something practical. There are a lot of programming- and technology-related games which fit this definition so I thought I would compile a list for easy reference.
How to See All Of Your JIRA Notifications In One Place
It can be difficult to keep track of your JIRA notifications, particularly when managing multiple projects. This post shows you how to regain control.
Switching Between English and Hiragana Keyboards on Mac
Macs offer a convenient solution for seamlessly switching between English and Hiragana alphabets. I regularly switch between the two when working on my Japanese language homework.
Minimal SaaS Technical Due Diligence
It's never been easier than ever to buy a SaaS. This is what you should do to ensure you can effectively assume control upon acquisition.
Toggling Between Fullscreen Editor and Terminal In VSCode
It's convenient to jump between VS Code's editor and terminal. You can use these keybindings to toggle between them in fullscreen mode.
Connecting to a Raspberry Pi Using VNC on macOS
I recently started using an old flatscreen TV as a Raspberry Pi-powered monitor and needed to connect to it using VNC.
A Career Spent Struggling with Web Design and Why the Future Looks Bright
A look back at struggling with developing user interfaces for the web, and why the future looks amazing.
Disabling SSL Validation in Bruno
The Bruno API client is great but you will probably need to make a minor configuration change when using it in conjunction with local Laravel development environments like Herd.
Disabling Axios SSL Certificate Validation
The NodeJS Axios library will by default verify the supplied server certificate against the associated certificate authority, which will fail if you are using a self-signed certificate.
Blitz Building with AI
AI coding assistants can provide enormous productivity gains. Learn how I used them to create two B2B SaaS MVPs in less than 15 hours.
Laravel Jetstream: Changing the Login Redirection URL
Laravel redirects logged in users to the dashboard route. I needed to change this behavior to redirect the user elsewhere. This post explains how I did it.
Disable Hiragana to Kanji Conversion on Mac
Macs offer a convenient solution for seamlessly switching between English and Hiragana alphabets. I regularly switch between the two when working on my Japanese language homework.
Disabling Foreign Key Constraints When Loading MySQL Data
Disable foreign key checks when loading data into an InnoDB storage engine-backed MySQL database
Validating Identical Passwords With the Zend Framework
Zend Framework 1.10.5 added enhanced support for comparing form input
Running PostgreSQL in a Docker Container
This article shows how to run PostgreSQL in a Docker container on macOS.
Undoing a Git Merge
Git is great, but can be intimidating. One scary situation pertains to figuring out how to undo mistakenly merged code. This short tutorial shows you how.
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Zend_Form
This post shows you how to override Zend_Form defaults
Deploying PHP Websites with Capistrano
Learn how to deploy and rollback PHP websites with Capistrano
The Power of Doctrine 2 Custom Repositories and Native Queries
Extending Doctrine with even more powerful capabilities
Checking Login Status Using a Zend Framework Action Helper
Check whether a user is logged in using a Zend Framework action helper.
Zend Framework Tip - Getting Controller and Action Names
Retrieve controller and action names inside your Zend Framework logic.
Improving the Windows Console
Add tail to Windows console.
Merging Two Arrays Into A Hash
Use PHP to merge two arrays together and form a hash.