Irving-Swift

Author: swifty

  • My Current Developer Tool Setup 2024/2025

    My Current Developer Tool Setup 2024/2025

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    If you want to install all of these, please checkout the ansible script that I wrote about in Setup your Mac with Ansible. 👨‍💻 Developer Tools DataGrip Visual Studio Code (VS Code) • Why I Use It: VS Code fits perfectly into my workflow as a lightweight but powerful code editor. I’ve customized it with…

  • Setup your Mac with Ansible

    Setup your Mac with Ansible

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    Upgrading your hardware can be exciting, especially when starting a new business. However, setting up a new MacBook can quickly become a time-consuming hassle. What if your MacBook breaks, gets stolen, or even spontaneously explodes? Wouldn’t it be great to walk into an Apple Store, buy a new laptop, and have it fully configured and…

  • Running Expo in WSL2

    Running Expo in WSL2

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    So you want to start a project in Expo, you are running Windows and WSL2, you follow the instructions and create you application like so: Then as per the instructions on the `readme.md` you run: And you are presented with the following screen: Great! Let’s scan the barcode and we should be up and running!…

  • My Personal Journey Through Operating Systems: From Acorn to macOS

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    As most developers do, I’m often watching Theo-t3.gg and after watching his video why he gave up on Linux, I thought I would share my journey as I was surprised at how similar my journey was! Early Days: Discovering Computers My first computer experience was with an Risc OS on an Acorn at school, where…

  • My get started WordPress script

    My get started WordPress script

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    As a developer, laziness is key to my success! I don’t want to repeat myself and therefore I want a one liner to do everything for me! Obviously, it is important to have an understanding of what that one-liner is doing! When someone needs a new website and they want it set up on my…

  • The WordPress Plugins I Use and Why

    The WordPress Plugins I Use and Why

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    When it comes to running a smooth, secure, and optimized WordPress website, choosing the right plugins is crucial. Over time, I’ve refined my plugin choices to balance performance, security, and user experience. Out of personal preference, I like to keep things simple as it makes it easier to maintain. Here are the key plugins I…