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2026 • 09
Write Technical Emails People Can Act On
Technical emails work better when they lead with the point, name the request, show the risk and give the reader a clear next step.
2026 • 07
Introducing Chromatica, My Colour Catalogue
Chromatica is a collaborative colour catalogue that helps designers and developers organise, name, search and share colours beyond simple HEX codes.
2026 • 06
My ZSH Setup Built Around Workflow
The Zsh setup I use daily for development, deployments, reporting and server management across multiple projects.
2026 • 06
Building Dark-Mode Emails That Works
A practical guide to MJML, dark mode implementation, logo switching, and why every email client does something different.
2026 • 06
I Rewrote My 2012 Music Player Last Month
Project Apollo ran as a static HTML page for 13 years. Last month I rebuilt it — two deployments, one codebase, Docker and no build step.
2026 • 05
Makefile for Deployments and Dev Workflows
A single Makefile replaces scattered shell scripts, reads .env to switch environments, and gives every project a consistent command interface.
2026 • 03
portless | Named .localhost URLs for Development
Portless replaces localhost ports with stable name.localhost URLs, adds optional HTTPS, supports subdomains and git worktrees, and auto-assigns ports.
2026 • 02
How to Write Better Git Commit Messages
A concise guide to writing better Git commit messages—clear subjects, useful context, and patterns that make history easier to read and review.