Web Dev

Modern web development from someone who builds it. CSS, JavaScript, web standards, and the patterns that actually scale.

HTMX + Alpine.js: 35KB interactive UIs, zero build step

HTMX + Alpine.js: 35KB interactive UIs, zero build step

Build fast, interactive web apps combining HTMX and Alpine.js with two script tags, 31KB gzipped. No Webpack, Vite, Node.js, or build tools.

CSS subgrid reaches 92% baseline: align cards natively

CSS subgrid reaches 92% baseline: align cards natively

CSS subgrid lets nested grids inherit parent tracks, so card titles, descriptions, and buttons align perfectly without JavaScript height calculations.

Smartphone showing a fingerprint and face-ID prompt next to a titanium USB-C hardware security key on a dark surface

Add WebAuthn passwordless login to any Node app in a day

WebAuthn passwordless login in Node and TypeScript: passkey sign-up, autofill login, YubiKey support, and account recovery that survives prod.

URL Shortener in 200 Lines of Python

URL Shortener in 200 Lines of Python

Build a production-ready URL shortener in under 200 lines of Python with FastAPI, SQLite, base62, click tracking, rate limiting, and QR codes.

SQLite at the edge: 100x faster reads, Cloudflare D1 and LiteFS

SQLite at the edge: 100x faster reads, Cloudflare D1 and LiteFS

SQLite at the edge: sub-millisecond queries in serverless, CDN environments. Cloudflare D1, Turso, and Litestream distribute databases for production.

Python Markdown blog: 100 lines of code

Python Markdown blog: 100 lines of code

Build a static site generator in 100 lines of Python. Parse YAML front matter, convert Markdown to HTML, render templates, and deploy a blog.