In the fast-paced world of software development, setting up a reliable, portable database shouldn’t be a struggle. Enter MySQL in Docker—a hassle-free way to manage databases for development and testing. Whether you’re new to Docker or looking to fine-tune your workflow, this guide has your back. Let’s get started and turn database setup into one less thing to worry about. Why Run MySQL in Docker? Docker takes the complexity out of setting up MySQL. It lets you: ...

Beginnings are Hard I’ve been postponing this for years—decades, even. The idea of writing has always captivated my soul. As a kid, I wrote my own tales and illustrated them (poorly). As a teenager, I wrote nostalgic, emo-ish posts about life in my personal blog that my online friends loved. But I never chased the dream. Later in life, as a junior software developer, I fell in love again with blogs and newsletters. I subscribed to every newsletter and followed every blog with my little RSS feed extension. The same thought always surfaced: if they can do it, why can’t I? Well, now, ten years later, I’m finally doing it. ...