Private Semantic Search: Building an Offline Vector Search Engine with SQLite and Ollama
Learn how to build a 100% offline, privacy-first semantic search engine for your markdown notes using Ollama embeddings and SQLite's vector extensions.
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SQLite FTS5 for Static Site Search Engines
Why use heavy databases? Learn how to generate static SQLite databases with FTS5 virtual tables to query index text instantly with SQL in client browser.
Vanilla CSS Grid Layouts for Blog Archives
Ditch CSS framework bloat. Learn how to write a highly responsive, modern, auto-fitting blog card layout using pure native CSS grid and clamp values.
Zero-Dependency Local AI Agents: Skip LangChain
Why you don't need heavy frameworks like LangChain to build functional local AI agents. How to use vanilla Python or JS with Ollama's direct API.
Build an Ollama Client That Runs on 0.5MB RAM
Framework fatigue is real. Build a fully featured, beautiful chat interface for Ollama using only plain HTML, CSS, and Vanilla JavaScript.
Static Site Search Engine Without a Database
A database is overkill for search on a static blog. Learn how to pre-build a lightweight JSON index and query it in the browser with simple JS.
Deploying Private SQLite Databases for Free
Want to host dynamic side projects for free? Here is how to deploy SQLite on free tiers with automated Litestream streaming backups.
Six Months of Agentic Coding — What I Learned
I spent six months using AI coding agents daily. Here's what surprised me, what frustrated me, and what I'd tell someone starting today.
Hello, Next Harizon
A new space. A blank page. Some thoughts on why I'm starting this blog and my goals for the content.
Building with AI: Lessons
Six months of using AI coding tools daily — the wins, the frustrations, and where I think this is heading.
Why I Still Build Side Projects
In an era where AI can generate entire apps from a prompt, building something for yourself matters more than ever.
AI in 2026: What's Happening
Forget the hype. Here's what the data actually says about AI and what developers should pay attention to right now.
Why Static Sites Still Win
No build step, no database, no server. Sometimes the oldest approach is the best one for the job.
How I Structure AI Prompts for Code Generation That Actually Works
The difference between AI-generated spaghetti and production-ready code is the prompt. Here's the framework I use every day.
Boring SaaS Ideas That Actually Make Money in 2026
The sexiest startup ideas get the most attention and the least revenue. Here's why boring software makes millionaires.
Build a Contact Form Without a Backend
Static sites are great until someone says "can you add a contact form?" Here's how to handle it without spinning up a server.
Core Web Vitals Explained for Developers Who Don't Care About SEO
Google's performance metrics sound intimidating. They're actually just three simple questions about your site.
Dark Mode with Pure CSS (No JavaScript Required)
Everyone uses JavaScript for dark mode. Here's how to build a multi-theme system with zero JS using CSS radio inputs.
Why I Stopped Using Git Branches for Solo Projects
Controversial opinion: if you're the only developer, feature branches are ceremony without value. Here's what I do instead.
Ollama vs LM Studio: Which Local AI Tool Wins in 2026?
Both tools let you run AI locally. But they take wildly different approaches — and the "best" one depends on what kind of developer you are.
How to Run an LLM on a 4GB RAM Laptop
Think you need a $3,000 GPU to run local AI? Absolutely not. Here's the guerrilla guide to running real LLMs on old hardware.
Self-Hosted AI for Private Document Analysis
Stop uploading sensitive documents to ChatGPT. Build a fully offline document analysis system that never touches the internet.
The Solo Developer Tech Stack That Costs $0/Month
You don't need a budget to ship a real product. Here's a complete production stack built entirely on free tiers.
The Developer's Guide to Writing Technical Blog Posts That Rank
Your brilliant tutorial has 3 views — all from your own browser. Here's how to fix that without becoming an SEO guru.
How to Validate a Side Project Idea in One Weekend
The developer graveyard is full of beautiful apps that no one asked for. Here's how to check if your idea has legs.
Vanilla JavaScript State Management Without a Framework
Redux has 1,800 GitHub issues. Your homemade state manager will have zero. Here's how to manage complex app state in plain JS.
Your Website Loads in 6 Seconds? Here's How to Hit Under 1 Second
Most websites are slow because of easily fixable mistakes. Here's a prioritized checklist that makes the biggest impact.