Novice programmers rarely see the value in externalized configuration. It's tedious and doesn't result in an immediate payoff. That means this task is often overlooked or done poorly, if at all. For ...

Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is arguably the most powerful innovation in AI integration to date, but sadly, its purpose and potential are largely misunderstood. So what's the best way to really ...

There are very good reasons for Java’s long-lived popularity as a server-side platform. It combines unbeatable maturity and breadth with a long and ongoing history of innovation. Using Spring adds a ...

HTMX is a newer technology that takes plain old HTML and gives it extra powers like Ajax and DOM swaps. It’s included in my personal list of good ideas because it eliminates a whole realm of ...