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Sep 18, 2026javascript

The Memory Leak Detective: Debugging Long-Running Node.js Services

Heap snapshots, diffing, the EventEmitter trap, and the closure trap — a practical field guide to finding memory leaks in Node.js services that were fine for weeks before they weren't.

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Sep 17, 2026selfhosted docker

Forgejo vs Gitea: Self-Hosting Your Git Server in 2026

Same codebase, two futures. A practical comparison of Forgejo and Gitea — licensing, governance, federation, CI, and what actually changes when you pick one for your homelab.

Sep 16, 2026engineering notes

SQL Window Functions: The Query Feature You're Not Using

ROW_NUMBER, RANK, LAG, LEAD, running totals, moving averages, top-N-per-group — a deep dive into window functions and the queries they make embarrassingly simple.

Sep 15, 2026review hardware

Six Months With the Framework Laptop 16

A long-term review of the modular, repairable 16-inch laptop: the expansion bay, the GPU module, Linux support, battery life, and whether the repairability premium is actually worth it.

Sep 14, 2026review hardware

The Keychron Q1 Max: A Review of My Endgame Keyboard

Gasket mount, QMK/VIA, wireless latency, and the endless modding rabbit hole — six months with the keyboard that was supposed to end the hobby, and why it almost did.

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