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I Used DynamoDB for 2 Years. Here’s Why I recommend SQL.

Aug. 15, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

After two years using DynamoDB, I’ve concluded that the best database for a million users is often the wrong choice for your first ten.

The Feel-Bad Factor: Capitalism's Hidden Cost and Why It's So Hard to Fix

May 16, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

Capitalism is celebrated for driving progress and prosperity, but what if its "feel-bad factor" – the tendency to profit from our insecurities – is an uncomfortable truth that's incredibly hard to fix?

Nvidia, Kubuntu, and My Reluctant Return to Windows 11

May 14, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

My latest attempt to make Linux work on a modern Nvidia laptop ended, predictably, with a return to Windows 11.

Web Components: Powerful, Yes. A Joy to Write? Not Quite (Coming from React)

May 12, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

Coming from years of React development, I find Web Components incredibly powerful and standards-based, but writing them can feel surprisingly tedious.

MyProtein's Downfall: A Cautionary Tale of False Advertising and Declining Quality

May 10, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

From trusted sports nutrition to shady shortcuts: How MyProtein betrayed its customers with false claims and plummeting quality.

The Illusion of Progress: Why AI Still Can't Replace Human Programmers

May 1, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

AI still can't replace programmers—it only handles trivial code well while complex systems require human expertise.

The Programmer's New Role: Guiding AI Code Generation

April 7, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

Learn how programmers are evolving from coders to AI guides—see a Python example proving why human expertise still matters.

Break django-admin commands into subcommands

March 8, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

Learn how to organize Django management commands into intuitive subcommand namespaces, making your CLI cleaner and more developer-friendly!

Redundant Linux backups with a single command

March 8, 2025 » Josh Karamuth » [Archived Version]

Set up military-grade, cost-effective backups with Borgmatic—combining local USB and Hetzner cloud storage—in just 15 minutes, ensuring your data is safe even if your laptop takes a coffee bath.