The Franconian
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Over 30 years of coding have taught me one thing: the right tools can make all the difference. From humble beginnings with basic text editors to experimenting with IDEs like Eclipse and NetBeans, my journey took a significant turn with PhpStorm. It set a new standard for me, and when I shifted to Go, GoLand became my go-to IDE. While I’ve dabbled with VS Code, especially for remote development, I always find myself returning to GoLand. Its seamless code completion, robust refactoring, and intuitive debugging tools make it indispensable for my work. In this article, I’ll share why GoLand continues to outshine alternatives for my Go and TypeScript projects.

When Docker entered the scene around 2015/2016, it felt like a game-changer. Containers provided isolated build and run environments, making packaging and deployment more manageable—and even fun. But as our environment became more defined, we realized containers weren’t a strict necessity. With the introduction of systemd, many of the isolation and process control issues we relied on Docker for were solved natively. This shift led me to happily switch back to DEB packages. In this article, I’ll discuss the trade-offs between containers and traditional packaging, and why it’s essential to choose the tool that best fits your needs.

In the world of web-based and network service projects, debates about programming languages often take center stage. But when it comes to operational costs, the language you choose is usually just a small piece of the puzzle. From Kubernetes clusters and load balancers to databases and storage solutions, infrastructure and architecture play a far more significant role in determining your expenses. A poorly designed system can drain your budget, regardless of whether you’re using Java, Python, Go, or Rust. In this article, I’ll explain why effective cost reduction starts with optimizing your infrastructure and architecture—not with chasing the ‘right’ programming language.

Making local services publicly accessible has always been a challenge, especially when dealing with dynamic IPs or NAT networks. Enter Cloudflare Tunnel—a solution I recently explored that simplifies this process. By using Cloudflare’s massive CDN and the cloudflared connector, you can securely route traffic to your internal network without exposing your machines directly to the internet. While this tool offers incredible convenience, it’s important to note that Cloudflare handles HTTPS termination, meaning they have access to your traffic. In this article, I’ll walk you through how Cloudflare Tunnel works, its benefits, and the considerations to keep in mind before using it.

Web technologies have come a long way, enabling developers to build modern desktop applications with frameworks like Electron, Tauri, or Wails. But what if you could achieve native integration without relying on these wrappers? Imagine delivering a Progressive Web App (PWA) from a local server, where a lightweight process handles native functionality while the PWA provides a polished UI. While this approach has its challenges—like installation complexity and local network communication—it opens up exciting possibilities for developers who want to rely solely on web technologies. Let’s dive into how this idea could reshape the way we think about desktop app development.