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Fixing Midnight Commander (MC) Performance Issues with Zsh, Oh My Zsh, and Powerlevel10k

Truth be told, I suffered with this problem for almost a year. It permanently and little by little spoilt my mood. I use mc on both local machines and servers. Today I will put an end to it.

Ihor Chyshkala

Jan 27, 2025

CSSTailwindCSS

Tailwind CSS 4.0: The Renaissance of Utility-First CSS

The web development community has just received a groundbreaking update: Tailwind CSS 4.0. This isn't just another version bump with a few new features – it's a complete reimagining of what...

Ihor Chyshkala

Jan 24, 2025

TypeScript

Self-Documenting TypeScript: Why Meaningful Generic Names Matter in 2025

Оhh that good old days when saving a few keystrokes meant the difference between your code fitting on a 80x24 terminal screen, iterm or putty, vim, midnight commander. Well, it's 2025...

Ihor Chyshkala

Jan 5, 2025

Fintech

PayPal Honey: The Hidden Cost of "Free" Savings

PayPal Honey, a browser extension promising to save users money through automated coupon applications, presents an interesting case study in modern digital business practices.

Ihor Chyshkala

Dec 27, 2024

TypeScriptTypeScript

Promises in JavaScript: A Journey Through Time and Space

Ever wondered how astronauts communicate with Earth? There's always a delay between sending a signal and receiving a response. This delay - this promise of future data - is exactly how JavaScript...

Ihor Chyshkala

Dec 8, 2024

Next.jsTypeScriptZustand

Building a Type-Safe E-commerce Cart with Next.js and Zustand

E-commerce functionality is a crucial component of many modern web applications. In this article, we'll explore how to build a robust, type-safe shopping cart using Next.js, TypeScript, and Zustand

Ihor Chyshkala

Dec 5, 2024

GitlabDevOps

Automated GitLab CE Backups to Google Drive: A Complete Guide

This guide will walk you through creating an automated backup system that stores your GitLab CE backups securely on Google Drive, providing an off-site backup solution...

Ihor Chyshkala

Dec 3, 2024

TypeScript

Understanding TypeScript Generics: From Basics to Advanced Patterns 🚀

Hey TypeScript enthusiasts! 👋 Ready to level up your type-safety game? Today, we're diving deep into one of TypeScript's most powerful features - Generics.

Ihor Chyshkala

Dec 2, 2024

AIGoogle GeminiGoogle Chrome

Chrome's Built-in AI: Your Browser Just Got a PhD

Web browsers have evolved far beyond their original purpose of rendering HTML pages. With Google Chrome's latest built-in AI capabilities, your browser is transforming into an int...

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 29, 2024

AITypeScript

Gemini Nano: When AI Decided to Go on a Diet

Remember that friend who suddenly got really into fitness and wouldn't stop talking about their "transformation journey"? Well, Google's AI just had its own weight loss revelation with Gemini Nano.

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 29, 2024

Fintech

The Rising Tide of Creator Payment Platforms: An Analysis of the U.S. Market

The creator economy has experienced explosive growth in recent years, yet one of its most crucial components remains surprisingly underdeveloped: payment infrastructure.

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 27, 2024

PHP

What's New in PHP 8.4: A Comprehensive Guide

PHP 8.4, scheduled for release on November 21, 2024, brings several groundbreaking features that significantly enhance developer productivity and code clarity.

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 27, 2024

ReactTypeScriptZustand

The Joy of Zustand: A Friendly Guide to React State Management

Remember the days when managing state in React felt like juggling while riding a unicycle? Well, those days are over! Let's dive into Zustand, the state...

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 26, 2024

ReactCoding

Simplifying Toggle States in React: A Custom Hook Approach

In React applications, we often find ourselves implementing various toggle states - dark/light themes, online/offline status, modal visibility, or menu states...

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 23, 2024

CodingReactTypeScript

Building Type-Safe React Forms: Beyond useState

Building forms in React can quickly become complex, especially when dealing with validation, error handling, and type safety.

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 22, 2024

ReactTypeScriptCoding

React Performance Patterns: From Memo to Virtualization

Performance optimization in React applications requires a deep understanding of rendering behavior and various optimization techniques.

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 20, 2024

DevOpsnginx

Nginx Configuration Patterns for Node.js Applications: Proxy vs Streaming

When setting up Nginx as a reverse proxy for Node.js applications, there are different configuration patterns we can use depending on our specific needs.

Ihor Chyshkala

Nov 19, 2024