Kickstart Docker containers in a QEMU-based Alpine VM using launchd — The Problem Docker is not natively supported on Mac; Docker commands are forwarded to the Docker Engine running in a LinuxKit virtual machine (VM). Similarly, Podman, an alternative to Docker, forwards its commands to a QEMU-based VM. There is no quick way to automatically start the Docker daemon and Docker containers on…

Combining the best of Splitwise and Tricount — Imagine this: you and your friends are on an unforgettable adventure, exploring new places, trying delicious cuisine, and making memories. However, when it’s time to settle the bills, things become complicated. When dealing with different currencies, payment methods, and varying repayment times, it’s easy for calculations to go awry. That’s…

Conduct app monitoring, data backup, and data analysis for your MongoDB — Monitoring health and growth metrics is critical for app performance and user experience. By tracking key metrics, such as downloads, active users, and engagement, we can better understand how our app is being used and whether it is meeting our goals. This article shares a simple way to achieve this…

A step-by-step guide for implementing SymbolLayer in Mapbox v10 — The easiest way to add markers in a Mapbox map is to do it directly on the map layer. However, the map loads very slowly when the number of markers reaches about 180. This is a known issue, and the solution is to use a SymbolLayer. I found a guide…

Here’s a brief guide so you can easily schedule your messages — In my previous article, How to schedule recurring messages on Telegram (no code!), I shared how we can schedule recurring messages on Telegram using Cron. While that was cool, I wanted to make the process simpler for users by automating all the processes I could automate and keeping the entire…

Using Telegram API to send messages remotely — Telegram doesn’t support scheduling of recurring messages at the moment. Hence, I created an app called Cron as a non-technical, no-code solution. All you need is a smartphone! 6 Steps to schedule recurring messages on Telegram Step 1. Create Telegram channel

Step-by-step instructions for the entire deployment process — The Problem Dynamic routing in Vue.js is handled by vue-router. The default mode for vue-router is hash mode, which results in unusual-looking URLs and performs poorly in SEO. …

Project description This visualisation shows the spread of COVID-19 in Singapore across time. The data is filtered to show only data in May 2021, as the dataset used is more promptly updated during this period due to the rise in community cases. …

While building my portfolio site, I thought it would be good to feature my Medium articles on it. I envisioned the article links to appear as snippets that look like actual Medium article links. …