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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 04/10/2026

Discover the cluster singleton pattern in Elixir and learn how to manage globally unique processes to avoid cascading failures. #development #ElixirLang #kubernetes #pattern #reading-list

jola.dev

Cluster singleton pattern

#development #ElixirLang #kubernetes #pattern #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 03/10/2026

Is the Single Global Process pattern compromising your Elixir app? Discover the hidden dangers and potential solutions. #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

keathley.io

The dangers of the Single Global Process

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 03/10/2026

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Are we blind to the bugs in our favorite tools? This article challenges the notion of software perfection and our biases in noticing bugs. #best-practice #development #reading-list

danluu.com

Bug blindness

#best-practice #development #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 03/10/2026

Discover how to build a worker pool in Elixir to manage concurrency without overwhelming your system. Don't miss this deep dive! #development #ElixirLang #pattern #reading-list

Building distributed systems in Elixir: Part 7 — worker pool

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 02/10/2026

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Discover how agentic AI differs from automation and why organizations must shift their focus to real-world complexities instead of relying on flowcharts. #ai #best-practice #development #reading-list

towardsdatascience.com

Is agentic AI just automation?

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

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 02/10/2026

Confused by WebSockets vs. SSE? Discover why event ordering and correctness are key to a seamless user experience. #best-practice #frontend #http #reading-list

dashbit.co

WebSockets vs. SSE should be about ordering and correctness

#best-practice #frontend #http #reading-list

Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 02/10/2026

Discover how `flex-wrap: balance` revolutionizes responsive design by preventing orphan flex items. Flex with style! #best-practice #css #frontend #reading-list

ishadeed.com

Balancing flex items with flex-wrap: balance

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

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 01/10/2026

Revamp your approach to HTML! Discover the must-have elements in Manuel Matuzović's updated boilerplate for 2026. #best-practice #frontend #html #reading-list

matuzo.at

My HTML boilerplate in 2026

#best-practice #frontend #html #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 01/10/2026

Unlock the power of backend-driven UIs! Discover how to build an interactive monitoring dashboard with Go and Datastar. #frontend #golang #http #reading-list

packagemain.tech

Build htop for the web with Go + Datastar

#frontend #golang #http #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 01/10/2026

Claude just leveled up! Anthropic's AI now comes with a built-in browser, enhancing its ability to give real-time, accurate answers. #ai #announcement #reading-list

thenewstack.io

Anthropic's Claude now has a browser of its own

#ai #announcement #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 30/09/2026

Transform your Phoenix LiveView web app with CDN magic! Discover how to speed up performance effortlessly using bunny.net. #devops #ElixirPhoenix #frontend #phoenix #reading-list

jola.dev

Speeding up a Phoenix LiveView web app with a CDN

#devops #ElixirPhoenix #frontend #phoenix #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 30/09/2026

DuckLabs is joining AWS! Their popular open-source projects like DuckDB will stay free while scaling up. Exciting times ahead! #announcement #database #devops #reading-list

ducklabs.com

DuckLabs to join AWS, projects to remain open source

#announcement #database #devops #reading-list

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Pieter Claerhout @yellowduck.be · 30/09/2026

Discover Loosdrecht: a Dutch town where residents live on strips of land in a lake! It’s a creative twist on lakeside living. #reading-list

core77.com

The Dutch community where people live on strips of land in a lake

#reading-list

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

Imagine running your apps from a SQLite database! Farid Zakaria presents a bold vision for the future of executables with his prototype, SELF. #database #development #reading-list #sqlite

fzakaria.com

Your executable is a SQLite database

#database #development #reading-list #sqlite

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

OnRotation builds a custom feature flag system in `Elixir` and `Phoenix`, empowering targeted feature access without the SaaS overhead. #best-practice #development #ElixirLang #ElixirPhoenix #phoenix #reading-list

nickstalter.com

Feature flags without a SaaS: How OnRotation gates features

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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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