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What’s the type for a Transaction in Drizzle?

Learn how to properly type Drizzle ORM transactions in TypeScript. This quick guide shows you how to extract transaction types or interfaces.

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How to let Lighthouse download your Next.js robots.txt file

Fix Lighthouse's "unable to download robots.txt" error in Next.js by adjusting Content Security Policy headers for perfect SEO scores.

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How to fix Next.js 15 route export type errors

Learn how to fix the Next.js 15 route export type error by correctly typing dynamic route parameters as a Promise.

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Next.js: how to ignore/exclude a folder when running "next build"

Learn how to configure Next.js to ignore or exclude specific folders or directories during build time using tsconfig.json.

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The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: book review and summary

Review of John Sonmez's "The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide" coding book - strengths, weaknesses, and key takeaways.

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Adding a Simple Analytics badge to a Next.js site

How to add a Simple Analytics badge to a Next.js site, an excellent alternative to Google Analytics.

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Resolving MDX and VS Code sidebar shortcut conflicts

Learn how to fix the conflict between the MDX extension and VS Code's default sidebar shortcut.

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Getting started with TypeScript: a super fast guide

A fast guide to setting up a TypeScript project with minimal configuration, including project structure and basic TypeScript usage.

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Clean Code by Robert C. Martin: summary with TypeScript examples

Explore the key principles of writing maintainable and elegant code in my comprehensive review of Robert C. Martin's 'Clean Code'.

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Resolving Vite MIME type errors in React

Learn how to fix MIME type errors in React, including the "not executable", "application/octet-stream", and "text/html" issues.

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Coding in 1816: Anne Lister's secret diaries.

Discover the history and significance of Lister's 'the first modern lesbian', her coded diaries, and their impact on LGBTQ+ history.

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The problem with Codecademy

The limitations of certificates and why it's crucial to focus on your personal goals rather than just completing courses.

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HTML & CSS by Jon Duckett: is it still relevant?

Discover if Jon Duckett's 'HTML & CSS' is still relevant in today's fast-evolving web development landscape.