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Git Fixup: The Cleanest Way to Update Commits Before a PR

How to use git commit --fixup to fold changes into earlier commits without losing your history or your mind.

3/30/26

Git Fixup: The Cleanest Way to Update Commits Before a PR

How to use git commit --fixup to fold changes into earlier commits without losing your history or your mind.

3/30/26

Replacing Dev Containers: Reducing Setup Time from Minutes to Seconds

How we replaced a 170-line devcontainer.json with a single mise.toml and never looked back.

3/24/26

Replacing Dev Containers: Reducing Setup Time from Minutes to Seconds

How we replaced a 170-line devcontainer.json with a single mise.toml and never looked back.

3/24/26

We Ditched SSH for SSM and Kamal Deploys Got Simpler

How we switched Kamal from SSH to AWS SSM for SOC2 compliance without setting up a VPN. No open ports, IAM-based access, and a simpler deploy setup.

3/8/26

We Ditched SSH for SSM and Kamal Deploys Got Simpler

How we switched Kamal from SSH to AWS SSM for SOC2 compliance without setting up a VPN. No open ports, IAM-based access, and a simpler deploy setup.

3/8/26

WebAuthn in Rails: Design Decisions and Trade-offs

Explore the architectural choices behind our Rails WebAuthn implementation

2/18/26

WebAuthn in Rails: Design Decisions and Trade-offs

Explore the architectural choices behind our Rails WebAuthn implementation

2/18/26

Backup Codes for WebAuthn: The Safety Net

Learn how to implement secure backup codes for WebAuthn in Rails

2/18/26

Backup Codes for WebAuthn: The Safety Net

Learn how to implement secure backup codes for WebAuthn in Rails

2/18/26

WebAuthn Authentication: From 2FA to Password-less

Master password-less authentication in Rails

2/18/26

WebAuthn Authentication: From 2FA to Password-less

Master password-less authentication in Rails

2/18/26

Implementing WebAuthn (Passkeys) in Rails: Setup and Registration

Learn how to implement passkey registration in Ruby on Rails using Devise and the WebAuthn gem.

2/18/26

Implementing WebAuthn (Passkeys) in Rails: Setup and Registration

Learn how to implement passkey registration in Ruby on Rails using Devise and the WebAuthn gem.

2/18/26

How to Prevent Database Race Conditions in a Rails Coupon System

Learn how to avoid 5 common database traps when building a coupon system

2/17/26

How to Prevent Database Race Conditions in a Rails Coupon System

Learn how to avoid 5 common database traps when building a coupon system

2/17/26

Stop Fighting Your Database When Switching Git Branches

Database-per-branch workflow in Ruby on Rails using the BranchDb gem

2/4/26

Stop Fighting Your Database When Switching Git Branches

Database-per-branch workflow in Ruby on Rails using the BranchDb gem

2/4/26

AWS Cost Optimization: 5 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Cloud Bill by 32%

Learn 5 actionable patterns to identify cloud waste and reduce your monthly bill by up to 32%.

2/4/26

AWS Cost Optimization: 5 Proven Ways to Reduce Your Cloud Bill by 32%

Learn 5 actionable patterns to identify cloud waste and reduce your monthly bill by up to 32%.

2/4/26