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  • Setting up Node with TypeScript Troubles
    How To | Rant

    Setting up Node with TypeScript Troubles

    ByRobin Rowinski

    Bootstrapping a new Node.js + TypeScript project should be simple by now, right? Wrong. Every time I start fresh, I’m reminded how boring and error-prone it is to set up manually. Add to that the fast-changing JavaScript/Node ecosystem, and suddenly half the guides out there are outdated or untested. Following a Guide That Doesn’t Work…

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  • Quick Tip: Show Hidden Files in macOS Finder
    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: Show Hidden Files in macOS Finder

    ByRobin Rowinski

    While setting up a new Node.js project, I needed to copy over my .env file and .devcontainer folder. Sure, I could’ve done it via the command line – but sometimes it’s just easier to drag and drop in Finder. The problem? macOS hides these files by default. Here’s the quick tip you need: 👉 Press…

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  • A mother hiding the monitor with her hand
    How To | Security

    Family-Friendly Browsing: Protecting Kids (and Yourself) from Malware and Adult Content

    ByRobin Rowinski

    When it comes to child care in the digital age, it’s not just about keeping them from climbing the bookshelf anymore – it’s also about keeping their browsers free from adult content and shady malware sites. In short: online security is now a family-wide responsibility. I recently went down the rabbit hole of finding a…

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  • Retry Failed Tests in JUnit 5 (Without Losing Your Mind)
    How To | Testing

    Retry Failed Tests in JUnit 5 (Without Losing Your Mind)

    ByRobin Rowinski

    A few days ago, I found myself squinting at yet another flaky test report. You know the kind – 98% pass rate locally, but as soon as the CI wakes up, that one test decides to go hiking in the Alps and fail without remorse. So I asked myself: How hard can it be to…

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  • Converting an OpenFoodFacts CSV Dump into a SQLite Database with Deno and Streams
    Data Processing | How To

    Converting an OpenFoodFacts CSV Dump into a SQLite Database with Deno and Streams

    ByRobin Rowinski

    A few evenings ago, I came up with the idea to develop an app to capture nutritional information about food. There are some paid APIs, like FatSecret, Spoonacular, and Edamam, that offer a wide range of features. However, for a quick prototype, I didn’t want to spend too much money, so I looked for alternatives…

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