Modern Neovim config from scratch
Ever wondered how to configure Neovim from scratch using Lua, with the LSP, and the must-have plugins?
2024
2023
Nftables, Docker, and a default drop policy
How to keep the firewall under control with a default drop policy without breaking applications like Docker.
Faster Alacritty start-ups with single-instance mode
As an alternative to the client/server mode in terminal emulators like URxvt, which decreases startup time and overall memory usage.
Truly declarative Kubernetes resource management
From the basics of Kustomize to the more advanced topics of pruning resources, vendoring Helm charts, and encrypting Secrets.
Range queries and updates with Binary-Indexed Trees
From simple prefix sums to the 3 modes of operation of a BIT, with links to further applications.
2022
Lessons from Unit Testing Principles, Practices, and Patterns
A book as much about writing unit tests as it is about integration testing and refactoring towards more testable software architectures.
Five blogging mistakes (and how to fix them)
If you want to make blogging a part of your learning workflow.
Embedding and subsetting external fonts inside SVG images
Make optimized self-contained SVG images through font embedding and subsetting.
Low latency microphone audio capture through ADB
Dive into Linux audio and network systems to find sources of buffering and decrease the microphone capture latency in Audio Source.
2021
Getting started with Chernobyl Simulator
Introduction to Chernobyl Simulator, with explanation of the game interface, core refueling, the feedwater system, malfunctions, and ideas for further experimentation.
How to configure reverse proxy caching with Nginx
Configure the Nginx proxy cache, increase availability with stale responses, limit request bursts with locking, and normalize requests to improve caching efficiency.
Vim Fugitive in action
Learn how to harness the power of Vim Fugitive to efficiently stage, diff, commit, and resolve conflicts in Git repositories.
How to convert ANSI terminal content to HTML
Learn how to capture terminal content including ANSI escape sequences, how to convert it to HTML, and how to make it responsive.
How to learn touch typing effectively
Discover what the benefits of touch typing are, with advice on how to learn it effectively, and a discussion about its limitations.
How to handle HTTP requests with Rust and Hyper
Recipes to build an asynchronous HTTP server with Hyper, including request routing, form handling, and cookie-based authentication.
Understanding SQLite
Discover how SQLite ensures the ACID properties, how to configure it for better performance, and how to effectively handle concurrent clients.
Understanding TWRP
Introduction to Android storage partitions and explanation of TWRP install, backup, and wipe features.
How to compile the WireGuard kernel module for LineageOS
Guide to download the WireGuard kernel module, patch the LineageOS kernel, make the boot image, and flash it on your device.
How to build LineageOS inside a container
Instructions to create a systemd-nspawn container, setup the LineageOS build environment, and make the system image.
Hello, World!
Is it possible to start a programming blog without an "Hello, World!" article? I don't think so.