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This is my personal logbook of discoveries, links, code fragments, and random learnings, where I document things I don’t want to forget and solutions I might need again.
Upgrading .NET dependencies: Essential dotnet CLI commands
Need to update your .NET packages? Here are the key commands you’ll need:
Check for Updates:
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dotnet list package --outdatedshell code snippet end
Update Packages:
Single package (latest version):
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dotnet add package PackageNameshell code snippet end
Specific version:
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dotnet add package PackageName --version 1.2.3shell code snippet end
Bulk updates:
While there’s no built-in command to update everything, you can use
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dotnet tool install --global dotnet-outdated-tool dotnet outdated -u # Updates all packagesshell code snippet end
Pro tip: Always backup, and test after upgrading. Add
--prereleaseif you need preview versions./* End of post */Hedonic adaptation
Also known as hedonic treadmill: The tendency of humans to return to a relatively stable level of (un-)happiness despite positive or negative changes. The reason why we always need more: more money, more stuff, more likes…
/* End of post */YouTube: Obsidian + Cursor
I just came across this YouTube video, Obsidian + Cursor = Magical AI Knowledge Management, where Ben Hofferber demonstrates an elegant approach using Cursor’s built-in AI capabilities. Instead of working with a code base (Cursor’s typical use case), he simply opens his Obsidian vault and engages in a conversation about his notes.» Read moreWriting CSS selectors with Amazon Q Developer
I’m notoriously bad at CSS! 😅
I rarely work with it, so advanced selectors always leave me scratching my head. But thanks to AI, I don’t need to memorize them anymore!
Today’s example: I needed to style specific elements, but only if they weren’t the first one. Instead of googling CSS selectors for the hundredth time, I let Amazon Q’s new Inline Chat handle it for me. Here’s my workflow:
1️⃣ Select the CSS snippet
2️⃣ Press Ctrl+i (Cmd+I on Mac) for Q’s Inline Chat
3️⃣ Explain what I need in plain English
4️⃣ Review Q’s generated diff
5️⃣ Quick sanity check and accept!Using AI without interrupting my coding flow really is a game changer!
/* End of post */How to set up the vertical ruler in VS Code
There’s this handy vertical ruler feature in most IDEs, showing a simple guide line to help maintain consistent line lengths across your codebase. It’s one of those small tools that makes a big difference in keeping your code maintainable and easier to review.
Here’s how to set it up in VS Code: Open your settings file and add the
editor.rulersconfiguration. You can set a single ruler at the traditional 80-character mark, or add multiple guides for different contexts. Here’s an example that sets the ruler at 80 characters:json code snippet start
"editor.rulers": [80]json code snippet end
Remember, this ruler is just a visual guide - you’ll still need to format your code manually or with your preferred auto-formatter.
/* End of post */Temperature and Top-k demystified
Most AI models provide temperature and top-k to control response randomness, here’s what they do:
🌡️ Temperature (creativity level) - Like a chef in the kitchen: Low means sticking to recipes, high means getting creative with flavors.
▼ Top-k (word choice limits) - Like restricting your chef’s pantry. Rarely useful in practice.
Pro tip from AI engineers: Use temperature alone. Let your chef focus on creativity without restrictive ingredient lists!
/* End of post */How I simplified Hugo blog post creation (with a little help from AI)
Here’s how I turned my cumbersome six-step Hugo post creation process into a single command using a shell script - with Amazon Q Developer doing the heavy lifting. A quick win for lazy developers like me, who’d rather focus on writing than remembering dates and fiddling with filenames.» Read moreJekyll or Hugo?
After years of procrastination, I finally dove into static site generators. Jekyll didn’t click, but Hugo won me over - taking just a few hours to set up with help from Claude. Here’s how that conversation went.» Read moreTesting JetBrains Fleet
I’ve started testing JetBrains Fleet today. It feels a bit odd after having spent decades working with fully featured IDEs, like IntelliJ IDEA, etc. I’m not sure if I like it yet. But I guess I’ll give it a try for a few days and we’ll see if it can be a lightweight alternative, at least for simple editing, like writing this blog.
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