Vyacheslav Pukhanov

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The Digital Separation
I've been doing this thing where I use two phones at once. Yeah, I know, it sounds a bit nuts. But stick with me here.
Vipinator: VPN Toggle for macOS Menu Bar
Yes, another one. It's the week for system utilities, I guess. Cue the Heroes of Might and Magic III OST.
From Frustration to Glee
An artisan handmade organic tool for managing Git’s exclude file locally and keeping your repos tidy, or how I stopped worrying and achieved 'glee'.
Memento — A Portal 2 Mapping Retrospective ⭐️
From initial ideas to unexpected rediscovery years later, here's a look back at the process and the joy it brought me.
Apple Intelligence? Typical
Apple decides that AI doesn't mean Artificial Intelligence anymore. Because of course it does.
Windows 11 Uses React Native
Guess what's behind some of Windows 11's fancy new looks? Yep, it's the mobile app framework.
Microsoft Build Dev Joy
This year's Microsoft Build had a lot of exciting stuff. It piqued my curiosity about AI, a field I had and continue to have some skepticism about.
Code Review: the Small Things and the Big Stuff
Code reviews are a great place to ask questions, align with team standards, and verify architectural decisions.
Reading Query-Parameters with Dashes in NGINX Config
For query-parameters in NGINX config, variables like $arg_<name> are generated automatically. But if there are dashes in the parameter name, the variable must be created manually.
Big Gay Loneliness ⭐️
A heartfelt exploration of the struggles and resilience of growing up, navigating societal expectations, and the journey towards self-acceptance and community.
Web Vitals: Metrics & Tooling
Web Vitals is a set of metrics by Google to measure web page performance, directly impacting user experience. Improving these metrics can enhance usability and reduce bounce rates.
Pros and Cons of Jest Snapshot Testing
Joining a new team, I was thrilled to see their commitment to code quality with a TypeScript codebase and extensive Jest unit tests. But are snapshot tests always the best choice?