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PDMKit: An Open Source Power Distribution Module for ESP32-P4
Introducing PDMKit, an open source power distribution module built around the ESP32-P4 — a visual configuration app paired with ESP-IDF firmware that lets you build combinational, timing, and CAN-based logic for automotive relay and fuse box replacement, without writing embedded code for every rule change.
The Simple Web Service in AWS CDK for 2026 – With Rust
The same elegant pattern — now in Rust, with cargo-lambda and the AWS SDK for Rust. The old pattern I picked up from Jeremy Daly many years ago hasn’t changed — it’s still one of the cleanest foundations for a… Read More ›
Amazon S3 Tables: What they are and why they matter
If you’ve built a “data lake” on AWS, you already know the trade-off: Amazon object storage is brilliantly cheap and flexible… but tables are a layer you normally have to assemble (and babysit) yourself. S3 Tables is AWS’s answer rolled… Read More ›
Internal developer tools
Internal developer tools enhance engineering efficiency by addressing frequent, cross-team pain points that consume time and incur risks. Successful tools should be fast, predictable, self-service, integrated, and owned. Key ideas include local development bootstrappers, deploy tools, and secret management workflows. Avoid building full-time products from scratch unless necessary.
You can now run C# like a shell script (thanks, .NET 10)
.NET 10 allows C# to be used like a shell script, streamlining automation without the need for project setup. Users can write and run single .cs files directly, simplifying prototyping and scripting. The addition of inline NuGet packages enhances functionality, making C# more accessible for small tasks and learning purposes.
WOOP: A Simple Goal-Setting Method for Software Devs (New Year Edition)
Need some new Year motivation? WOOP is a quick goal-setting method that helps you plan for reality—so your goals don’t rely on willpower. What WOOP stands for W — WishPick a goal that’s specific and realistic for your next few… Read More ›
EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): the Commission’s 66-page FAQ is here — what dev & product teams should do next
The European Commission has published its first official FAQs on the Cyber Resilience Act, outlining implementation guidance. Key points include early reporting deadlines starting September 2026, a minimum five-year support period for product security, and explicit supply-chain due diligence requirements. Organizations are encouraged to begin preparations now to ensure compliance.
AWS Announces Security Agent (Preview): A New Era of Proactive Cloud App Security
Security in modern software development is no longer just a final checklist before deployment—it’s a continuous process that spans from design to delivery. At AWS re:Invent 2025, Amazon introduced one of its most impactful security innovations to date: AWS Security… Read More ›
Cost Optimization Strategies for Serverless Architectures
If you’ve been running serverless for a while, you’ve probably had that moment where your AWS bill makes you blink twice. Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway — individually cheap, collectively sneaky.The good news: with a few deliberate tweaks, you can keep… Read More ›
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