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ToolsSeptember 15, 2026

ripgrep: why it replaced plain grep for me

A fast search tool that respects your .gitignore. A quick walkthrough of why it beats grep.
ToolsSeptember 15, 2026

Getting started with jq: parsing JSON on the command line

jq turns piles of JSON into formatted, filtered output. Real commands to learn the essential filters.
ToolsSeptember 15, 2026

SQLite vs PostgreSQL: two very different databases

They both speak SQL, which is about all they share. Here is when to reach for each.