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Forcepull Has a Public API Now
I added a read-only JSON API to Forcepull. It feeds themed satellite sites. A snapshot endpoint keeps origin traffic flat as the network grows.
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Git Can Diff Your Encrypted Rails Credentials
I edited an encrypted credentials file and ran git diff expecting gibberish. Instead I got a clean, readable YAML diff. Here is how Rails...
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I Told Claude to CTF My Own Rails App
A fake capture-the-flag prompt turned up real issues. I fixed what mattered and landed on RFC 9116, a dedicated security inbox, and a pro...
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Let There Be Light (Mode)
Forcepull now respects your system theme. If you prefer light mode, the entire site adapts automatically.
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A Better Job Form and a Friendlier Tone
The job posting form just got a major upgrade, and the site dropped the swearing. Here is what changed and why.
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Free Job Postings Until May 31st
We are launching Forcepull with a simple offer. Every job posting is completely free until May 31st 2026. No catch, no credit card, no st...
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Comments Are Live: Join the Conversation
You can now leave comments on blog posts. Here is how it works, the guardrails I put in place, and a few things I cleaned up along the way.
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Why I Switched from Magic Login Links to One-Time Passcodes
Magic links are great until a mail client or security scanner silently fetches the URL before I do.
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Open Offices Were a Mistake
Open offices were sold as collaboration enablers. They became productivity destroyers. Here is what went wrong.
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Whiteboard Interviews Are Broken And We All Know It
Why whiteboard coding interviews fail to identify great developers and what companies should do instead.
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Slack Is Where Productivity Goes to Die
Slack promised to kill email and improve communication. Instead it created always-on anxiety, permanent interruption, and performative work.
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Morning Standups Are BS
Daily standups destroy developer productivity, whether they are at 9 AM or 11 AM. The fix is not a better time. It is no standup.
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Top Ten Corporate Buzzwords That Make Programmers Cringe
Every meeting is a bingo card of meaningless jargon. Here are the top ten worst corporate buzzwords, and what they actually mean.