All my posts about various bits of code and projects
23 posts
Code posts about small tools, shell functions, Python helpers, AI-assisted experiments, and project write-ups where the interesting bit is how the pieces fit together. These are usually practical notes from building something for myself first, then tidying up the trail enough for someone else to follow.
Learn how to efficiently manage Python environments on your MacBook Pro using Conda. This comprehensive guide covers installation, creating and activating environments, installing packages, and best practices for streamlining your Python development workflow.
10 min read
For the first time in nearly a decade, I updated my dotfiles blog post.
3 min read
Discover how Azure Logic Apps save you money by automating tasks like stopping and starting VMs and App Gateways. Follow this step-by-step guide to deploy cost-saving automation efficiently.
25 min read
A step-by-step guide to installing Ollama on macOS and running large language models like llama2 and Mistral entirely offline. Learn how to interact with the models via chat, API, and even remotely using ngrok.
17 min read
I had some time so decided to have a play with a new tool called Aider Chat, which allows you to write and edit code with OpenAI’s GPT models.
10 min read
Russ Mckendrick improves blog speed, adds Gruntfile features for testing and deployment to Amazon S3 with Cloudflare cache flushing.
2 min read
Streamline your Git workflow with Russ Mckendrick's tips! Learn how to fork, add remotes, and rebase for maximum efficiency.
2 min read
