iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 29/09/2026

Is 2026 the year to ditch build tools for frontend development? This article dives deep into their contemporary relevance. #css #development #frontend #javascript #reading-list #tools

olliewilliams.xyz

Do we still need build tools?

#css #development #frontend #javascript #reading-list #tools

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 28/09/2026

PostgreSQL isn't just a database; it's a multi-functional powerhouse! Discover its surprising capabilities in Dr. Bauer's enlightening article. #best-practice #database #postgresql #reading-list

raphaelbauer.com

PostgreSQL for everything

#best-practice #database #postgresql #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 28/09/2026

The future of Bun looks shaky as AI promises falter and v1.4 remains elusive after months of delays. #ai #development #reading-list #rust

tipiirai.com

Bun 1.4 Rust rewrite is not looking good

#ai #development #reading-list #rust

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 28/09/2026

Uncover the secret behind invisible AI text watermarking and how it withstands edits while staying hidden. Curious? Dive into the details! #ai #best-practice #reading-list

declaude.org

How AI text watermarking works: a visual guide

#ai #best-practice #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 27/09/2026

Unlock database design with fresh insights into primary keys and ID strategies in this engaging deep dive.

anchorsandlinks.com

ID design and primary keys, pt. 1

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 27/09/2026

Discover how Elixir's GenStage manages data processing with demand, ensuring efficient flow between producers and consumers. A must-read for developers! #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

andrealeopardi.com

Elixir's GenStage demand (a visual explainer)

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 27/09/2026

Three hiring mistakes companies make when searching for Elixir talent—insights from ElixirConf EU 2026. #announcement #best-practice #ElixirLang #reading-list

agtalent.co.uk

The Elixir hiring paradox: notes from ElixirConf EU 2026

#announcement #best-practice #ElixirLang #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 26/09/2026

What if Japan's TRON operating system had prevailed? Dive into the ambitious project that could've changed computing forever! #development #reading-list

xda-developers.com

Japan tried to build an operating system for the entire world, then the US government intervened

#development #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 26/09/2026

Discover why Elixir structs are invaluable for preventing bugs. Learn how they define rules around data structure and enhance your coding practice. #best-practice #development #ElixirLang #reading-list

grox.io

A struct is just a map with rules

#best-practice #development #ElixirLang #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 26/09/2026

James Stanier unveils the real challenges of being a CTO: balancing tech leadership and executive teamwork in a fast-evolving landscape. #ai #development #reading-list

leaddev.com

The reality of being a CTO

#ai #development #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 25/09/2026

Linus Torvalds reaffirms the importance of AI in Linux kernel development, emphasizing its utility over ideology. Read more about his perspective! #ai #development #linux #reading-list

lore.kernel.org

Re: Linking Patchwork with Sashiko?

#ai #development #linux #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 25/09/2026

Discover the key features of Go 1.27, including generic methods, updated tools, and new libraries for enhanced programming efficiency. #announcement #development #golang #reading-list

go.dev

Go 1.27 release notes

#announcement #development #golang #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 24/09/2026

Learn how to build a manual supervisor in Elixir that ensures your worker processes stay resilient against crashes without using OTP. #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

Building distributed systems in Elixir: Part 5 — Supervisor from scratch

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 24/09/2026

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Discover how process linking in Elixir impacts system reliability when failures occur. A must-read for aspiring Elixir developers! #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

Building distributed systems in Elixir: Part 4 — Process linking

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 23/09/2026

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Discover how to handle process failures in Elixir through built-in monitoring without GenServers or Supervisors! #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

Building distributed systems in Elixir: Part 3 — Process monitoring

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 23/09/2026

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Explore building a stateful process in Elixir without GenServer and discover the power of message-passing! Dive into the art of distributed systems. #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

Building distributed systems in Elixir: Part 1 - Building a stateful process in Elixir without GenServer

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 23/09/2026

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Integrate AI seamlessly with your Tempest application using the new `tempest/mcp` package, transforming interactions into smooth workflows. #ai #database #ElixirLang #reading-list

tempestphp.com

Your application is already an MCP server

#ai #database #ElixirLang #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 22/09/2026

Make your CI disposable! Learn how to streamline your builds and ensure continuity even if CI services fail. #best-practice #devops #docker #reading-list #tools

oppi.li

Your CI should be disposable

#best-practice #devops #docker #reading-list #tools

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 22/09/2026

Discover ten transformative books that reshaped an engineer's mindset, from philosophy to design principles. Perfect reads for anyone in tech! #best-practice #development #reading-list

birkey.co

Ten books that shaped how I think

#best-practice #development #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 22/09/2026

Why settle for a binary dark mode toggle? Discover why a tri-state option could enhance clarity and user experience. #best-practice #css #frontend #reading-list

bram.us

The case for tri-state dark mode toggles

#best-practice #css #frontend #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 21/09/2026

A legacy PHP app crashed daily under pressures. With just 200 lines of Go and RabbitMQ, a team turned failure into a success story. #best-practice #database #development #devops #golang #reading-list

1 million DB updates, 3 days, 200 lines of Go: A legacy rescue story

#best-practice #database #development #devops #golang #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 21/09/2026

Discover how a support agent can protect user identity without compromising functionality in Humberto Figuera's latest insights! #ai #best-practice #development #ElixirPhoenix #phoenix #reading-list

hfiguera.github.io

The agent needs identity. The model does not.

#ai #best-practice #development #ElixirPhoenix #phoenix #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 21/09/2026

Struggling to style complex components? Discover how the `:has()` pseudo-class empowers your CSS in Andrew Spencer's latest article! #css #frontend #html #reading-list

thoughtbot.com

Can’t touch the DOM? Reach for :has() to style any element

#css #frontend #html #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 20/09/2026

AI is changing software development, but can it replace engineering judgment? Dive into insights from a seasoned staff engineer on this dynamic shift. #ai #best-practice #development #reading-list

boredhacking.com

Engineering judgment matters more than ever

#ai #best-practice #development #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 20/09/2026

APIs are now 100x more important than five years ago, yet still uncool. Discover why their foundational role in tech can't be overlooked. #ai #best-practice #http #reading-list

apievangelist.com

APIs are 100x more important than five years ago, and still uncool

#ai #best-practice #http #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 20/09/2026

Unlock the secrets of fuzzy search! This piece dives deep into Levenshtein automata and n-gram similarity to revolutionize how we match terms. #database #reading-list #sql

blog.serenedb.com

A deep (and fuzzy) dive into search

#database #reading-list #sql

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 19/09/2026

Discover how AI is reshaping coding, writing, and personal productivity in 2026 through Shrivu Shankar's innovative approaches. #ai #development #frontend #reading-list #tools

blog.sshh.io

How I use AI in 2026 (Coding, Writing, Learning, Assistant-ing)

#ai #development #frontend #reading-list #tools

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 19/09/2026

How fast is fast for cURL? Discover Daniel Stenberg's new performance testing suite and its potential to boost efficiency. #reading-list #terminal #testing #tools

daniel.haxx.se

cURL performance

#reading-list #terminal #testing #tools

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 19/09/2026

Discover how a generic REST interface can effortlessly connect with Elixir's GenServer functions, enabling seamless interaction via JSON! #ElixirLang #http #reading-list

blog.stfx.eu

A generic REST interface into Elixir

#ElixirLang #http #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 18/09/2026

Easily deploy Elixir projects across environments with Burrito! Check out this guide for creating self-extracting archives. #devops #ElixirLang #linux #reading-list #tools

juanpabloaj.com

Distributing Elixir applications with Burrito

#devops #ElixirLang #linux #reading-list #tools

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 18/09/2026

Streamline your Elixir dependency management with Mike Zornek's new Agent Skill. Automate updates, review changelogs, and keep your code in check! #ai #development #ElixirLang #reading-list #tools

mikezornek.com

An agent skill for updating Elixir dependencies

#ai #development #ElixirLang #reading-list #tools

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 18/09/2026

GitHub's infrastructure isn't the real issue; it's flooded by AI noise. Discover a fix that could reclaim coding quality. #ai #development #github #reading-list

birkey.co

GitHub's recent crisis has a simple fix

#ai #development #github #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 17/09/2026

Flare removes its AI solutions for better context-driven error management, replacing them with an MCP server and a sleek CLI. Here’s what changed! #ai #announcement #development #reading-list

flareapp.io

Why we removed AI solutions from Flare

#ai #announcement #development #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 17/09/2026

Discover why SQLite remains the world’s favorite database, its strengths, weaknesses, and the exciting Rust rewrite project Turso. #database #reading-list #rust #sqlite

nickstambaugh.dev

Why SQLite still wins

#database #reading-list #rust #sqlite

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 17/09/2026

Ever wondered why the Apple logo is upside down on laptops? This article uncovers the surprising rationale behind this design choice. #best-practice #reading-list

blog.joemoreno.com

Mea vita: Carpe diem: Upside down Apple logo

#best-practice #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 16/09/2026

Check out sqlfmt, an opinionated SQL formatter that simplifies your queries with a clean, consistent style. No config needed! #golang #postgresql #reading-list #sql #tools

tapoueh.org

Introducing sqlfmt: an SQL GoFmt-style formatter

#golang #postgresql #reading-list #sql #tools

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 16/09/2026

Discover how modeling state transitions as rows in Postgres unlocks rich historical queries without sacrificing performance. #database #pattern #postgresql #reading-list #sql

thoughtbot.com

Modeling state transitions in PostgreSQL

#database #pattern #postgresql #reading-list #sql

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 15/09/2026

Learn how to correlate request and reply messages in Elixir by using unique request identifiers in this insightful article. #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

Building distributed systems with Elixir — 02: Correlated request–reply

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 15/09/2026

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Ever wondered how trades crossing multiple sessions can mess up your P&L? This article reveals the surprising complexities of trading session accounting. #best-practice #pattern #reading-list

seriousalchemy.com

Calculating P&L when a trade spans multiple sessions

#best-practice #pattern #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 14/09/2026

Discover how module attributes in Elixir enhance code clarity and efficiency. Explore their practical applications and benefits! #best-practice #development #ElixirLang #reading-list

Learning Elixir: Module attributes

#best-practice #development #ElixirLang #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 14/09/2026

Is Spec-Driven Development just waterfall? Not at all! AI is transforming how we handle specs, making processes faster and cheaper, aligning with Royce’s original vision. #ai #best-practice #development #reading-list

martinelli.ch

Waterfall was never the problem

#ai #best-practice #development #reading-list