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How to Safely Accept File Uploads in C# Web Apps

Published on: 7/25/2025 - 3 min read

Letting users upload files to your website sounds simple, until someone tries to upload malware, a massive 5GB dump, or something with a sha...

How to Configure Your Vite Config File

Published on: 7/23/2025 - 6 min read

Vite's configuration system is refreshingly straightforward compared to other build tools, but there's still plenty to know when you want to...

CPU vs RAM: Which Matters More for Software Development?

Published on: 7/22/2025 - 5 min read

If you're shopping for a development machine or trying to decide where to spend your upgrade budget, you've probably found yourself staring ...

The Top Command Line Commands That Every Windows Developer Should Know

Published on: 7/21/2025 - 5 min read

Whether you're just starting your coding journey or you've been at it for years, mastering the Windows command line is one of those skills t...

Kiro IDE: A Fresh Take on AI-Powered Development

Published on: 7/16/2025 - 6 min read

The AI coding space just got an interesting new approach thanks to Amazon. [Kiro IDE](https://kiro.dev/) launched as what they're calling a ...

How to Check for Memory Leaks in JavaScript

Published on: 7/15/2025 - 5 min read

Memory leaks are one of those bugs that are critical in nature and difficult to detect. Unlike a syntax error that breaks everything immedia...

Micro-optimizations in JavaScript: Do They Actually Matter?

Published on: 7/14/2025 - 5 min read

I've been writing JavaScript for over 2 decades, and I've seen countless debates about micro-optimizations. Should you use `for` loops inste...

Configuring Vite Aliases for Cleaner Import Paths

Published on: 7/12/2025 - 5 min read

One of the most annoying aspects of working with a large-scale application is dealing with an array of import statements on each and every c...

Public vs Src Assets: When to Use Each Approach in Vite

Published on: 7/11/2025 - 4 min read

If you've been working with Vite for a while, you've probably noticed there are two main places to put your assets: the `public` folder and ...

When to Use Index Files vs Named Exports in Vite Projects

Published on: 7/9/2025 - 5 min read

If you've been building React apps with Vite, you've probably run into this question: Should I create an `index.ts` file to export everythin...

How to Actually Write Code on Your Tablet

Published on: 7/7/2025 - 4 min read

For the past several years, I've had the Galaxy Tab S7 open on my desk almost 24/7. It's a solid little device that can pretty much do anyth...

Top 3 JavaScript Game Engines to Use in 2025

Published on: 7/3/2025 - 11 min read

The JavaScript gaming landscape has evolved dramatically, transforming from simple browser experiments to sophisticated, console-quality exp...

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