Blog Posts
Thoughts, tutorials, and insights on modern web development.
Stop Wasting Tokens: Write Smarter JSON for LLMs
We all love JSON, but for LLMs it’s costly. Every quote and brace counts as a token. Learn how to write smarter JSON and save tokens in your prompts.
READ MORE →Why Grokipedia Is a Great Move
Elon Musk just launched Grokipedia, an AI-powered encyclopedia by xAI. But it’s not just a Wikipedia rival… it’s a smart move to train Grok faster, cheaper, and smarter.
READ MORE →Why Most CLI Tools Say ‘y/n’
Why do all CLI tools ask “(y/n)”? This tiny prompt started as a speed hack for slow computers and became a timeless developer convention.
READ MORE →How to Get Started with Motia in Under 10 Minutes
Learn how to set up Motia, an open-source backend framework that lets you build APIs, jobs, workflows, and AI agents in 10 minutes... simple, fast, and modern.
READ MORE →The Port Timeline: Why Dev Servers Use 3000, 8000, 8080, and 5173
Every dev has seen localhost:3000 or 8080, but few know why. Here’s how each port became a piece of developer history.
READ MORE →Virtual DOM, Fiber, and Reconciliation in React - Simple & Practical
React keeps a lightweight copy of the UI, figures out what changed, and updates only that. Fiber helps React split and prioritize work so updates stay smooth. Read on for a short, clear explainer.
READ MORE →AI-Driven Development Frameworks You Should Know
Discover AI-driven development frameworks like BMAD-METHOD, Spec Kit, and OpenSpec. Learn what they are, how to use them, and which fits your project best.
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