Here's a straightforward guide to getting a Rails app going using Kamal, with postgresql as the backend, on a single server, that actually works without you having to figure out a bunch of crazy shit. Kamal 2 is a fantastic bit of code, something between Dokku (which is
Here are some straightforward steps to harden a Hetzner server, with an explanation of each step so you're not just reciting magical incantations. If you're going to be escaping the world of virtual servers and their associated servitude to the AWS's and Vercels of
I've been writing code for 3 decades and with the straightforward technique described in this post, I am leveraging AI to write substantially better code than what I would be able to by myself, and learning more about being a better developer than I have in years. What
Update: For various reasons to do with the state of GrantTree when I returned to it, this book won't be published. Or at least not without serious rework. Thanks to all those who reviewed copies of the book! I'm writing a book! The title is not
Every startup founder that's not living under a rock should know, by now, that they're supposed to "validate their market", though probably many aren't entirely clear what it means[footnote]though they might wrongly think they do...[/footnote]. This is true for
For over a decade now, pitch decks have been a critical part of how startups pitch investors. But how can you make a pitch deck that guarantees you will get the funding you want? Most people make mistakes when creating their first pitch deck. Here's how to do
