Blog Posts

Thoughts, tutorials, and insights on modern web development.

01
AINov 02, 2025

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.

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02
LaunchOct 28, 2025

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.

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03
Developer CultureOct 25, 2025

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.

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04
Backend DevelopmentOct 24, 2025

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.

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05
Web DevelopmentOct 22, 2025

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.

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06
React NotesOct 22, 2025

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.

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AIOct 21, 2025

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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