Pi Code Blocks: easier copying in the terminal
Copying multiline code from a terminal can mess up newlines. Pi Code Blocks adds syntax-highlighted panels and a copy button that copies the source, not the wrapped display.
Writing about software
All of my long-form thoughts on programming, product design, best practices, and more, collected in chronological order.
How to Replace an OpenSearch Index with an Alias Without Application Downtime
OpenSearch must briefly block writes before an index can become an alias. A durable Symfony queue carries rejected updates across that migration.
How Multiple Digital Signatures Work in a PDF
A second PDF signature does not rewrite the first. It appends a revision that preserves the earlier signature while protecting the new document state.
How to Generate and Cache Mapbox Vector Tiles with PostGIS
Generating a vector tile is straightforward. Keeping cached geometry current requires versioned artifacts, exact invalidation, and correct purge ordering.
Estimate Article Reading Time with a Simple PHP Function
When you're browsing through articles online, you might have seen something cool, a little note saying how long it'll take to read, like "5 minutes read" or "10 minutes read".
Safely Rebase a Development Branch onto Master with GitHub Actions
Automating a rebase rewrites shared history. This workflow uses an explicit lease, serialized runs, and least-privilege authentication to reduce the risk.