Cache OpenAI Embeddings with SQLite for Low-Cost Astro Builds
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Avoid repeated OpenAI API calls by caching embeddings with SQLite. A lightweight, cost-effective solution to keep your Astro site builds fast and affordable. 
Refining “Similar Posts” for Relevance and Simplicity
PublishedAn inside look at improving the “Similar Posts” component using OpenAI embeddings and cosine similarity, with a clean 1–3 post display based on semantic relevance. 
Add 🤖 AI‑Powered Similar Posts 🔍 to Your Astro Blog — Here’s How
PublishedLearn how to enhance your Astro blog with intelligent “Similar Posts” using cosine similarity and embeddings. A static-friendly, semantic approach to content discovery without a server. 
📂 Implementing Series Support in Astro 🛠️
PublishedA technical deep-dive into building series support for an Astro blog, with cross-platform compatibility for DEV and Hashnode series features. 
Adding Series Support to My Blog: The Why and How 🤔🔍
PublishedWhy I decided to add series support to my Astro blog, and how it enables better content organization across my own site and other platforms like DEV and Hashnode. 
From AMD to NVIDIA: Switching from the RX 6700 XT to the RTX 4070 Ti
PublishedAn honest comparison of the RTX 4070 Ti versus RX 6700 XT, focusing on real-world performance differences, NVIDIA-exclusive features, and whether the upgrade was worth it. 
My 2025 Roadmap: Balancing Growth, Creativity, and Impact
PublishedThis is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Compiling 2025. My Roadmap... 
✍️ Cross-Posting Astro Blog Posts to BlueSky Using GPT-4 🧠
PublishedHow I enhanced my Astro-Hashnode integration to automatically share blog posts on BlueSky with AI-generated content using OpenAI's GPT-4 model. 
Creating a Custom Astro Integration: Auto-Publishing to Hashnode
PublishedMy journey creating a custom Astro integration to automatically sync blog posts to Hashnode. Sharing challenges, solutions, and insights from creating a cross-posting workflow for my personal site. 
🧠 Top 5 Lessons Learned from Competing in Hackathons and Dev Challenges 💻⏳
PublishedKey takeaways from hackathons and dev challenges, highlighting learning, teamwork, and growth under tight deadlines. 
🛠️ Syncing dev.to Posts with Your Static Astro Blog 🚀
PublishedShowcase your dev.to posts on your Astro blog using API integration. Perfect for static sites - no database required. Includes cross-posting and SEO tips. 
Effortless Image Tag Generation: Streamline Your Workflow with Pinata and IPFS
PublishedThis is a submission for the The Pinata Challenge What I Built I have built an app,... 
Boost Your Blog’s SEO with JSON-LD: How I Added Rich Results Using Structured Data
PublishedImplement JSON-LD to add rich results to your blog with Article, Breadcrumb, and Image objects for improved Google search visibility. 
Email Buddy: An LLM-Enhanced Inbox
PublishedThis is a submission for the Nylas Challenge: AI Expedition. What I Built and Why I built... 
Checking In: My Recent Adventures in Web Development
PublishedUpdates on my latest web development projects, challenges, and future plans. 
Building a Social Media Landing Page with Astro, Bulma, and Cloudflare
PublishedBuild a social media landing page with Astro, Bulma, and Cloudflare. 
MelodyLink: A Social Media App for Music Producers
PublishedThis is a submission for the The AWS Amplify Fullstack TypeScript Challenge What I... 
Moving from AWS Amplify to Cloudflare Pages: Pursuing Lower Costs
Published ❘ UpdatedLearn how I moved my website from AWS to Cloudflare, with a focus on AWS Amplify vs Cloudflare Pages differences like lower costs and improved performance. 
Why Every Developer, from Novice to Pro, Should Build Their Own Website
PublishedFind out how building your own website can boost your development skills, secure your digital presence, and enhance your professional visibility. 
Astro JS with Bulma CSS: Upgrading to Bulma v1
Published ❘ UpdatedLearn about my experience upgrading my website to Bulma v1, featuring the new built-in Bulma dark mode. 
Photo Gallery Migration: Gatsby to Astro Follow-Up
PublishedDiscover the insights from migrating a photo gallery from Gatsby to Astro, highlighting key improvements and the journey's technical evolution. 
Another Migration: From Gatsby to Astro
PublishedLearn about how I transitioned my personal website from Gatsby to Astro as I share insights and experiences from the migration process. 
Enhancing UI/UX in My Gatsby Blog: Introducing the New Popup Feature
PublishedExplore the integration of a new popup feature on my Gatsby blog, enhancing the UI and UX design with the seamless application of Bulma CSS. 
Updating Blog Tags: Simple Metadata Enhancements
PublishedExplore my recent work on enhancing blog tags with metadata and refreshing the tag page layout. 
Latest Developments and a Glimpse Ahead at Logarithmic Spirals
PublishedExplore recent updates at Logarithmic Spirals such as code improvements, design changes, and a sneak peek at what's to come. 
Recovering from a Serious PC Crash
PublishedJoin me as I share some interesting things I learned during my journey to rebuild my development environment. 
Automating Gallery Updates with AWS Lambda
PublishedAutomate your blog's rebuild with AWS Lambda. Learn to link S3 events with Lambda for efficient content updates every time an image changes. Ideal for streamlined blogging workflows. 
Migrating My Blog from DigitalOcean App Platform to AWS Amplify
PublishedDiscover how I made my blog more cost-efficient and secure by migrating from DigitalOcean Spaces and App Platform to S3 and AWS Amplify. 
Building a Photo Gallery for a Gatsby Site
Published ❘ UpdatedLearn how I created a Gatsby image gallery for my personal website. 
Adding a Mastodon Feed to a Gatsby Site
Published ❘ UpdatedSee how I integrated my Mastodon profile's RSS feed with my website. 
Designing a Dynamic Table of Contents
PublishedA short dive into designing a dynamic table of contents for blog posts. 
Creating a Blog with Bulma & Gatsby: The Power of Dark Mode
Published ❘ UpdatedLearn how to create a professional Bulma CSS dark mode experience by creating a Bulma dark mode toggle switch for a Gatsby site. 
AMD RX 6700 XT Overclocking: Unlocking Max Performance
PublishedLearn how to overclock the AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT graphics card for better performance.