Tools articles

Software and utilities that make building, shipping, and debugging easier.

• Part1: Containerize an application(Jul 29, 2026)

  Learn how to containerize applications with Docker: Dockerfile creation, image building, container management, and deployment best practices.

• Virtual Environments in Python(Jul 27, 2026)

  Set up Python virtual environments with venv and virtualenvwrapper: creation, activation, dependency management, and best practices.

• WSL Development Tips: Paths, Node, and Fixing Vite(Jul 23, 2026)

  Practical tips for developing with Node.js inside WSL — fixing paths, setting up nvm, and solving the Vite file-watching problem.

• GitHub Personal Access Tokens: Setup and Security(Jul 21, 2026)

  Create and use GitHub Personal Access Tokens (PAT) for secure Git authentication: step-by-step setup and security best practices.

• Dev Environment Quick Fixes: VSCode, PostgreSQL, FAT32, and Disk Space(Jun 26, 2026)

  A collection of quick fixes for common developer environment issues — from VSCode shortcuts to PostgreSQL config and filesystem limitations.

• The Python Guide: Virtual Environments, pip, and Everyday Workflows(Jun 22, 2026)

  Master Python virtual environments, pip dependency management, and daily workflows for clean, reproducible projects.

• Install Web Development Tools on Ubuntu(Jun 18, 2026)

  Set up Git, Node.js, npm, Composer, and other essential web development tools on Ubuntu.

• npm on WSL mingw(May 25, 2026)

  Fix npm run commands in Git Bash (MinGW64) on Windows: understand the issue and use cmd.exe workaround.