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Hello everyone, for the past month I have been working on this little project. I was tired of the complexity of authelia/authentik/keycloack and I just wanted something that I can plug to my existing traefik or nginx setup and work out of the box with minimal configuration. I feel like it has reached a very good point but I would really like to hear your suggestions about improvements and new features.

This article explores the use of Python's built-in shelve module as a simple and effective way to implement caching in your applications. It demonstrates how to use shelve to cache data, manage cache expiration, and handle concurrency issues.

The article discusses the evolution of Apple's user interface (UI) design, highlighting key trends such as the shift towards simplicity, the increasing focus on user experience, and the ongoing balance between form and function in Apple's products.

The article discusses the growing trend of European cities going car-free, with many implementing policies to reduce private vehicle usage and promote alternative transportation methods like public transit, cycling, and walking to address environmental concerns and improve urban livability.

The article discusses the concept of 'Personal Journal Methodology' (PJM), a system for personal productivity and self-improvement. It explores the author's experience with PJM and how it has helped them reflect on their life, set goals, and track progress over time.

The article provides various strategies to increase a website's domain authority, including creating high-quality content, building backlinks, optimizing on-page SEO, and leveraging social media platforms to enhance online visibility and improve search engine rankings.

I wanted to explore how good Cursor is. So, I made this PlantUML editor site 100% using the Cursor's "Agent mode" using Claude. I did not write a single line of code myself.

The only things I cheated on were: 1) I used Vue.js initializer to bootstrap the project, and 2) I manually configured the web deployment and DNS.

I this tool in my daily work, and I hope you can benefit from it too. Please share any feedback you have - I'd love to make this a great tool.

I have another version of this which supports a Google Doc like experience where multiple users can simultaneously collaborate on the diagrams. Also built 100% with Cursor. That said, I didn't deploy it because I don't think it's worth the hosting costs, but please let me know if you think otherwise?

This article explores the emerging field of the 'science of science', which aims to understand the processes and dynamics of scientific research. It discusses the potential of this field to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of scientific progress by identifying the factors that influence scientific discovery and collaboration.

PicoLisp is a programming language and environment that focuses on simplicity, conciseness, and power. It is a Lisp-based language designed for rapid application development, system programming, and scripting tasks.

The article provides a comprehensive overview of public housing in Hong Kong, discussing its history, development, and the various types of public housing available to residents. It examines the role of public housing in addressing the city's housing challenges and its impact on the community.

The article explores the ongoing debate over the definition of a podcast, as traditional media companies and tech giants like Spotify compete to shape the industry's future. It discusses the challenges of establishing universal standards and the implications for creators, listeners, and the overall podcast ecosystem.

The article argues that most externalities can be effectively addressed through market-based solutions, such as property rights, taxation, or tradable permits, rather than government intervention. It suggests that these market-based approaches are more efficient and effective in addressing environmental and social issues compared to traditional regulatory approaches.

The article explores the idea that our universe may have originated inside a black hole, suggesting this could explain certain features of the universe's expansion and evolution. It discusses the theoretical framework and potential implications of this hypothesis.

The article presents a novel deep learning model for automated detection and segmentation of brain tumors in MRI images, achieving high accuracy and outperforming existing methods. The proposed approach leverages convolutional neural networks to enable robust and reliable identification of different tumor types, which could significantly assist clinicians in early diagnosis and treatment planning.

This article provides a basic HTML starter template that includes a responsive layout, a navigation menu, and a footer. The template can be used as a starting point for building websites with a modern and clean design.

This study examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on US hospital financial performance, finding that hospitals experienced significant revenue losses and increased expenses due to the pandemic, which led to a decline in their overall financial health.

Sweden is on the cusp of becoming the world's first cashless society, with the use of physical money declining rapidly. The article explores the benefits and challenges of this transition, including the implications for financial security and access to banking services.

The article discusses the development of Fine, a programming language designed to simplify web development by providing a concise and expressive syntax. It highlights the language's focus on developer productivity, ease of use, and its potential to streamline the creation of complex web applications.

The article compares the performance of the Rust-based zlib-rs library with the original C-based zlib library, showing that zlib-rs can outperform the C version in certain scenarios, particularly when dealing with small data payloads.

The article explores the life and work of Philipp Tanzer, a German computer scientist and entrepreneur. It highlights his contributions to the development of distributed systems and his role in founding successful technology companies.

The article argues that reproducible builds are not always necessary, and that the benefits of reproducible builds should be weighed against the costs and complexity they introduce. It suggests that for many software projects, simply having a clear and well-documented build process may be sufficient.

enwrap is a JavaScript library that provides a simple, lightweight wrapper around the Fetch API, making it easier to work with HTTP requests and responses. The library offers a fluent API, support for request and response interceptors, and automatic handling of JSON data.

The article describes AutoApp, an open-source framework for building and deploying containerized applications. It highlights AutoApp's features, including automatic dependency management, application packaging, and deployment to various platforms.

The article discusses the importance of asking great questions, highlighting techniques such as active listening, exploring different perspectives, and following up to deepen understanding. It emphasizes the benefits of asking thoughtful questions to build stronger relationships and gain valuable insights.