UptimeRobot: The Monitoring Lifesaver for Side Projects
Why simple uptime monitoring beats complex enterprise solutions for side projects. A reflection on finding the right balance between monitoring sophistication and actual needs.
Software engineer and architect, passionate about tech and a curious learner.
I am Jakob Blume, a freelance software engineer out of Halle in the middle of Germany. My drive is seeking for solutions of big and small problems and the ability to build literally anything from my laptop. There is nothing more rewarding than solving problems and see people using the solution.
What makes good documentation (with and without AI Agents)
Exploring effective documentation methods in the age of AI agents: contextual code comments, minimal steps to runnable code, and decision logs for both human and AI consumption.
Building a secure kindergarten website with Django
Custom Django website for a kindergarten with secure file sharing, efficient media delivery using nginx X-Accel-Redirect, and cost-effective hosting on Hetzner Cloud.
DORA for Devs: A real RAG Use Case
Let’s explore how DORA for Devs applies Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to transform dense regulatory texts into an interactive chatbot, enabling meaningful discussions within a developer context.
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- S-Markt & Mehrwert
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- EntwicklerHeld GmbH
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- polylith GbR
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- DevBoost GmbH
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- BMW AG
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- MonkeyWorks GmbH
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