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  • How I Built JobSight: A Better Way to Manage Your Worksite Diaries

    Hi, I’m [Your Name], a software developer based in Southeast Queensland. Over the years, I’ve built solutions for industries where good record-keeping isn’t just nice to have — it’s essential. From clinical software to custom compliance systems, I know what it takes to turn messy paper trails into secure, user-friendly digital tools. JobSight is my…

  • The Frustration of Not Being Able to Set Per-Window Models in Cursor

    I’ve been using Cursor for a while now — and overall, it’s become an integral part of how I code and experiment with different AI models. But there’s one thing that’s driving me absolutely nuts: the fact that I can’t set the model per window. Let me explain. Cursor lets you pick which model you…

  • 📚 How to Reset a Branch to an Old Commit and Bring Back Only the Changes You Want (Even with Binary Files)

    👉 A Practical Guide for When You Want a Fresh Base But Can’t Lose Everything 👋 The situation You’re working on a Git branch — let’s call it prod. Over time, it’s picked up all sorts of changes: some good, some bad, maybe some experimental stuff you don’t want anymore. You decide: So you: 🗂️ The…

  • Fetching Data Attributes – Pseudocode

    Overview This document provides pseudocode for fetching data attributes from HTML elements and logging them to the console. Basic Concept HTML Element with Data Attribute JavaScript Pseudocode Complete Example Error Handling Multiple Elements Key Points

  • 🛠️ Sea-Doo Speedster Starter Motor Troubleshooting: Why My New Starter Didn’t Work

    Things were heading in a good direction! But then—new day, new curve ball. I took the boat down to the water for testing, excited to see both engines roar to life. But the starboard engine wouldn’t crank at all. So it was back on the trailer, back home, and time to investigate. If you’ve ever…

  • Git Revert Cheat Sheet

    Basic Revert Operations Single Commit Revert Multiple Commit Reverts Working with Staged Reverts Review and Modify Managing Reverts Backup Strategies Create Safety Branch Cherry-pick Changes Back Tips

  • Seeding SQL Server LocalDB v11: A Developer’s Guide

    A practical guide to working with SQL Server LocalDB v11, creating databases with Entity Framework, and running seed scripts using PowerShell Introduction SQL Server LocalDB is a lightweight version of SQL Server Express designed for developers. While newer versions are available, many legacy projects still use LocalDB v11. This guide walks through the complete process…

  • Enabling Detailed Entity Framework Error Logging for Better Debugging

    The Problem When working with Entity Framework Core, SQL exceptions can be frustratingly opaque. You might see generic error messages like: Or the particularly cryptic: But these don’t tell you: The Solution Enable detailed error logging in your Entity Framework configuration to get much more informative error messages. Implementation 1. Configure Detailed Errors in DbContext…

  • ⚠️ Warning to eBay Plus Members: Don’t Get Caught Out by This Easy Mistake

    As a long-time eBay user and eBay Plus member, I thought I was protected when it came to change-of-mind returns—after all, that’s one of the biggest perks of the subscription, right? Recently, I bought an iPad through eBay and soon realised it was the wrong model for my needs. Thinking I had 30 days to…

  • ASP.NET MVC to .NET Core MVC Migration Cheat Sheet

    Partial Views ASP.NET MVC (Legacy) .NET Core MVC HTML Helpers vs Tag Helpers ASP.NET MVC (Legacy) .NET Core MVC Configuration ASP.NET MVC (Legacy – Web.config) .NET Core MVC (appsettings.json) Dependency Injection ASP.NET MVC (Legacy) .NET Core MVC Action Filters ASP.NET MVC (Legacy) .NET Core MVC Routing ASP.NET MVC (Legacy) .NET Core MVC View Components (Replacement…