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Run an IOTA Node on Guix
How to run an IOTA full node on Guix System.
Build React Native Android Apps on Guix in 5 Minutes
No Docker, no Android Studio. Just Guix and a few commands.
The Perfect Linux Setup: Guix on a Framework Laptop
How I configured my Framework laptop with Guix for fingerprint login, YubiKey sudo, automatic theme switching, and more.
Jail Claude Code with Guix Shell Containers
How to run Claude Code in an isolated container on Guix, protecting your system from unintended changes.
Supercharge Guix Shell with direnv
How to automatically activate Guix shell environments when entering a project directory using direnv.
Automatic Dark/Light Theme Switching on Sway with Guix
How to automatically switch between dark and light themes based on time of day using darkman on Sway/Wayland with Guix
Screen Sharing on Sway/Wayland with Guix
How to enable screen sharing on Sway/Wayland using Guix
LLM models that run well on your laptop
A quick overview of some interesting LLM models that run well on modest hardware
From Docker to Podman on Guix
A guide on transitioning from Docker to Podman using Guix.
Load Testing and Scaling (Formshive with Apache Bench)
Architecture analysis for a web application: Exploring performance bottlenecks and scaling strategies.
A Surface-Level Look at LLM Vendor Privacy
A quick overview of how AI vendors handle your data, focusing on privacy and tracking practices.
LLM Guardrails with OpenShield
Exploring OpenShield for LLM safety and compliance
From Vibe Coding to Production: Why Your Lovable.dev MVP ...
AI-generated apps are fantastic for validation—but terrible for scaling. Here's what happens when your MVP gets traction.
Rust and React: Tips for Full-Stack Development
How to stay productive with Rust and React using Typeshare, Garde and Mantine.
React Native (and Android Development) on Guix
React Native development on Guix, without Android Studio using Docker.
Customize Guix Shell Environment
How to set environment variables like OPENSSL_DIR within a Guix shell manifest for project-specific development environments.
Vibe Coding with Rust: The Key To Success. Not.
It works until it doesn't. My experience with AI agents and coding.
Reduced AWS Bills by 75% with Docker
How I cut AWS costs by consolidating services with Docker and HAProxy.
Automate testing with Docker Compose and Claude Code
Use Claude Code to write tests for your Docker Compose based project, and run them automatically.
Claude Code vs. Claude API: A Developer's Comparison
A practical comparison of using Anthropic's Claude via a subscription (Claude Code) versus its API for a software development workflow.