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A step-by-step guide is provided on retrieving Google Sheets document content as a JSON object without needing Google API OAuth.

This post explores using Healthchecks.io for monitoring microservice stacks via simple ping-based health checks.

Notes about the experience of using Verdaccio for a self-hosted private npm registry at Nomad Interactive.

Notes about the Git workflow implemented at Nomad Interactive, including branching models, tagging conventions, and continuous integration practices.

An overview of Ant Design as the primary React.js UI framework used at Nomad Interactive.

Notes about using Genymotion for Android testing (simulator/emulator) on macOS or Windows.

This post outlines the rationale behind migrating from a self-hosted GitLab instance to the gitlab.com cloud service.

Leveraging GitLab.com's CI/CD scheduled pipelines as a method for running background worker scripts is explored.

Methods for controlling internet bandwidth usage on macOS when using mobile hotspots are explored, highlighting tools like TripMode and Little Snitch to manage data consumption and avoid unexpected charges.

Strategies for maintaining reliable internet connectivity while traveling are discussed, focusing on mobile internet solutions like portable modems and smartphone hotspots, along with considerations for bandwidth management and device compatibility across…

The creation of a portable development environment using an iPad Pro paired with a Raspberry Pi is explored, detailing how this setup overcomes iOS limitations for coding by providing a full Linux environment for tasks like Node.js development.

Three different methods for implementing navigation and redirections in React applications using the react-router library are explained, including using the Link component, the Redirect component, and programmatic navigation via the history object.

The significance of maintaining consistent and informative commit messages for improved code history readability and team collaboration is discussed.

A homepage design update for mfyz.com is detailed, focusing on improved usability and aesthetics.

An account of a 10-day experiment using Windows 10 for a work setup after over a decade in the Apple ecosystem.

The benefits of using Vercel (formerly Zeit/now.sh) for rapid web application deployments are discussed, covering its command-line interface, Git integration for automatic deployments, and serverless API features.

An exploration of how Figma revolutionized the team's UX/UI design collaboration by consolidating tools and enabling real-time, browser-based workflows, alongside considerations for its impact on the design process.

Airtable's API allows it to be used programmatically, functioning almost like a remote database for small projects.

The importance of Google Sheets and Excel programming skills for developers is highlighted, emphasizing how Google Apps Script can facilitate data sharing with non-technical colleagues and enable rapid prototyping of ideas.

The launch of Sheet2Cal, a new product featured on Product Hunt, is announced.

The capabilities of Google Docs and Sheets can be extended for more complex tasks using Google Apps Script.

The launch of Screenshot Tracker, a free and open-source desktop application designed for capturing full web page screenshots across multiple URLs and resolutions simultaneously, is announced.

Guidance is provided on integrating Memcache into a NodeJS application hosted on Heroku, utilizing the Memcachier add-on for improved performance through in-memory caching.

The launch of a Chrome extension, 'Post to Wordpress from Chrome', on Product Hunt is announced.

An exploration of 'smarter' document tools like Quip, Notion, Airtable, and Coda, which enhance information management and collaboration beyond traditional word processors and spreadsheets.

As a developer, I find myself living more in the cloud.

Key considerations for developing and deploying Node.js and Express applications on Heroku are discussed.

The significance of maintaining a changelog for projects is discussed, referencing guidelines from keepachangelog.com.

The use of Cloudinary for image cloud storage and dynamic transformations within Node.js/Express applications on Heroku is explored.

A guide is provided for implementing Instagram OAuth authentication and fetching user photos using Node.js and Express, all within a single JavaScript file.

The World Domination Summit (WDS), an annual gathering in Portland, OR, is described as an event for unconventional thinkers to share impactful ideas on community, purpose, and creative living.

The use of Slack as a central dashboard is explored, highlighting its capabilities for team communication, monitoring various services through integrations, and initiating actions via bots and slash commands.

A critical view on body-attached wearables like smartwatches is presented, questioning the utility of activity tracking and the intrusiveness of notifications.

In this post, I explore a Stack Overflow answer detailing how to efficiently store and query billions of rows of analytics data using PostgreSQL and BRIN indexes.

I've made my car smarter using the Automatic device.

Heroku has changed how I create and deploy apps.

I find regular breaks essential during long work sessions.

I'm always looking for ways to boost my focus.

See how to quickly set up a Graylog instance using Docker in about 5 minutes.

After trying countless GTD apps, I've found that the simple, plain text format of Todo.txt works best for me.

Ever needed to screenshot a long, scrolling piece of content on your Mac?

For over a year, I've embraced screen-less Saturdays.

Quick rundown on headless browsers and how they're used for web and UI automation.

I'll show you a fun way I use IFTTT to track when astronauts go to space!

An overview of using Quip for personal note-taking and enhancing team collaboration, highlighting its benefits for transparency, real-time work, and offering tips for effective team communication.

Exploring the importance of written communication for personal thought organization, learning, and its critical role in business and team collaboration for clarity, consistency, and asynchronous work.

A quick guide on how to use Bitbucket's feature to host static websites, similar to GitHub Pages, by creating a repository named 'username.bitbucket.io'.

Learn how to create a DIY baby dashboard using a cheap tablet to track feedings and diaper changes for newborns, complete with software, hardware, and mounting tips.

A review of the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro experience, highlighting the Notability app as a top choice for note-taking and drawing due to its responsiveness and simplicity.

A new father working from home shares experiments with biphasic and polyphasic sleep cycles to balance work and newborn care, alongside focus strategies.