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Progress visibility is a fundamental aspect of UX design. It reassures users, keeps them engaged, and helps them navigate tasks smoothly. When users understand where they are in a process, they feel m...
The Builder Design Pattern
When creating objects in programming, sometimes we need to set many optional values. If we use constructors for this, it can get messy quickly and cause constructor hell. The builder pattern helps us ...
Scout & Morgan Books
How to Read a Book (Again)
A lifetime ago, I was enrolled at an unaccredited music school in Kansas City. Focusing on the guitar, I studied songwriting and composition. In the footnotes of on...
Unstructured Model Context Protocol Hackathon
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Java Multithreading Explained: Concepts, Examples, and Best Practices
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Multithreading is a powerful feature in Java that enables applications to execute multiple tasks concurrently, thereby improving efficiency and responsiveness. However, if not implemented correctly, m...
Report Then Remove or Remove Then Report: How to Handle Scammers Effectively
Encountering a scammer online can be frustrating, but taking the right steps can help protect you and others. Whether you’re dealing with phishing emails, fake online stores, or fraudulent profiles,...
Streaming APIs with FastAPI and Next.js — Part 1
Streaming data in the browser is one of those things that feels magical the first time you see it: data appears live — no need to wait for the full response to load. In this two-part series, we’ll...
Generating Keyframes with ChatGPT 4o
Summary
The Problem
Generating Base Sprite
Generating 9 keyframes
Generating 18 keyframes
Generating 36 keyframes
Conclusion
First of all, I'm not a game developer or a designer. I'm just do...