Tech Tips
A collection of useful articles and guides.
The Importance of Good Commit Messages
June 11, 2025Version control systems like Git preserve not just code changes but also the story of a project's evolution. Commit messages are the narrative that explains …
Learn Basic Regular Expressions
June 11, 2025Regular expressions (regex) are powerful pattern-matching tools that can seem cryptic at first but become indispensable once mastered. They're supported in virtually every programming language …
Use a Linter
June 11, 2025A linter is a tool that analyzes your code for potential errors, style violations, and suspicious constructs without executing it. While the name comes from …
The Difference Between `==` and `is` in Python
June 11, 2025Python's `==` and `is` operators are often confused by newcomers, but they serve fundamentally different purposes. Understanding this distinction is crucial for writing correct Python …
Why You Should Use SSH Keys
June 11, 2025SSH keys provide a more secure and convenient method of authentication compared to passwords. While passwords can be guessed, stolen through phishing, or cracked through …
Understanding the `PATH` Environment Variable
June 11, 2025The PATH environment variable is one of those fundamental concepts that every developer should understand, yet many use their systems for years without fully grasping …
Never Lose Work with Git Stash
June 11, 2025Git stash is a lifesaver when you need to quickly switch contexts without committing half-finished work. Perhaps you're deep in developing a feature when an …
The Power of `Ctrl+R` in Your Terminal
June 11, 2025Among the many keyboard shortcuts that can accelerate your command-line workflow, `Ctrl+R` stands out as particularly transformative. This reverse history search feature turns your shell …
Master Your Shell with Aliases
June 11, 2025An alias is a powerful shell feature that lets you create custom shortcuts for longer or more complex commands. By defining aliases in your shell's …
Quickly Find Large Files in Linux
June 11, 2025Disk space has a way of mysteriously disappearing, especially on development machines filled with node_modules directories, Docker images, and forgotten database dumps. Linux provides powerful …