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NewNov 11, 2025•4 min read

Building with AI: How Model Context Protocol is Changing Development Workflows

Exploring the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and how it's enabling new patterns for AI-assisted development with practical examples from real projects.

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Oct 5, 2025•5 min read

Hardening a Developer Portfolio: Security, Performance & Production Readiness

A multi-part series on taking a weekend portfolio project to production: implementing CSP, rate limiting, INP optimization, and more.

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HotSep 10, 2025•3 min read

Shipping a Developer Portfolio: Next.js, Tailwind v4 & shadcn/ui

How I used Next.js App Router, Tailwind v4, and shadcn/ui to ship a nimble portfolio and blog in a weekend.

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ArchivedFeb 16, 2020•8 min read

Passing CompTIA Security+

A comprehensive guide to passing CompTIA's Security+ exam.

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