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Tokuin v0.2.0 is here with the feature I promised: rule-based, structure-aware prompt compression. Here's how it works and why you might actually use it.

PostgreSQL Row-Level Security (RLS) implementation guide for multi-tenant applications. Real-world lessons, surprises, and best practices for database security.

GitHub Actions pricing 2026: What's free, what changed, and how to avoid charges. Complete breakdown of GitHub Actions costs for public and private repositories.

Exploring rule-based prompt compression for LLMs: structure-aware compression that reduces tokens by 66% without losing semantic meaning. A technical proposal for Tokuin.

Tokuin: A Rust CLI for LLM token counting, cost estimation, and load testing. Analyze prompts, compare models, and test APIs with reliable token intelligence.

Build REST APIs with shell scripts using mock framework. Lightweight API prototyping without heavy frameworks—perfect for testing, mocking, and quick integrations.

Java vs Rust performance benchmark: ROUGE-L implementation comparison shows dramatic speed differences. Same algorithm, same results, wildly different execution times.

Why AI prototypes fail in production: technical debt, scalability issues, and the gap between research and production ML systems. Real-world observations.

Solving Zola static site generator routing issues: how root-level pages work differently than expected. Quick fix for about page and section configuration.

Understanding Rust macros for Java and Python developers. Learn when to use macros vs functions, with practical examples and language comparisons.

Automate blog cover image generation with AI and GitHub Actions. Learn how to build a reliable pipeline using Replicate SDXL for context-aware cover images.

Solving Rust dependency conflicts: redis crate, deadpool-redis, and TLS compatibility issues. Learn how to navigate version mismatches in Rust projects.

Fix Rust Serde DateTime deserialization errors: handling JSON timestamps as objects vs RFC 3339 strings. Common error solutions and workarounds.

Cursor IDE pricing explained: Understanding the confusing payment model, free tier limits, usage caps, and billing structure for this AI-powered code editor.

How learning Rust improves critical thinking, focus, and team collaboration. Discover why Rust's strict compiler develops better engineering habits and mindset.

Real-world GitHub Actions lessons: handling git submodules, deployment strategies, workflow debugging, and knowing when automation isn't the answer.

Learn why Rust makes you a better programmer. Explore ownership, memory safety, error handling, and how Rust's strict compiler teaches disciplined coding practices.

My productive terminal setup: zsh with oh-my-zsh, tmux configuration, clean themes, and essential plugins for a faster development workflow on Linux.

Build a simple bash script to get word definitions directly in your terminal. No browser needed—just query the dictionary API and get instant results from the command line.

Exploring JShell, Java's official REPL (Read-Eval-Print-Loop) coming in JDK 9. Learn how to run Java code interactively without compilation—like Python's IDLE for Java.

Create interactive terminal interfaces with Linux's dialog utility. Learn how to display CPU temperature with a simple bash script using dialog and lm-sensors.

Anticipating the openSUSE 13.1 release. A look at the beta, RC1, and what's coming in this major Linux distribution update from the openSUSE community.

Step-by-step guide to connect to AWS EC2 instances using SSH RSA keys. Learn how to set up hassle-free authentication with key pairs for secure cloud access.

A reflection on the addictive mobile game Dots—exploring what makes simple games engaging, the psychology of gameplay, and the power-ups that keep you coming back.

Generate Java classes from XML schemas automatically using JAXB2 and Maven. A straightforward approach to XML-to-Java code generation in your build process.

Getting started with Go programming language on OpenSUSE 12.1. Learn how to install Go, set up your environment, and write your first Go program on Linux.