Why does my Bash script create two symlinks to the same file, but in different places?

Summary The issue arises from a Bash script that creates symlinks to files and folders across different systems. The script is designed to keep basic files in sync by creating a folder called ~/common_files/ and then symlinking them to their expected locations. However, when linking folders, the script also creates a self-referential symlink within the … Read more

Android Studio: defect SSLContext prevents downloading of dependencies

Summary The issue at hand is related to SSLContext initialization in Android Studio, which prevents the downloading of dependencies. This problem arises when creating a new app project in Android Studio 2025.2.3 on Windows 11. The error messages indicate issues with finding plugins and initializing the SSL context, pointing towards a trustStore configuration problem. Root … Read more

AI makes me stop upgrading my skills, ended up making a vibe coder rather than a actual coder

Summary The over-reliance on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for coding solutions can hinder a programmer’s skill development, leading to a phenomenon known as vibe-coding. This occurs when a programmer relies too heavily on AI-generated code without fully understanding the underlying concepts, resulting in a lack of problem-solving skills and code comprehension. Root Cause The root cause … Read more

How to call a PostgreSQL bulk upsert function in TypeScript/BunJS

Summary The issue at hand is a PostgresError that occurs when attempting to call a PostgreSQL bulk upsert function from a TypeScript/BunJS application. The error message indicates that there is a problem with casting a json[] to a custom type response_input[]. This is a critical issue because it prevents the efficient insertion of large amounts … Read more

Unable to select managed identity for Azure cyclecloud virtual machine

Summary The issue at hand is the inability to select a managed identity for an Azure CycleCloud virtual machine. The managed identity has been used before and has the necessary permissions assigned for the current subscription. Despite this, the dropdown menu for selecting the managed identity does not function, and manual entry of the identity … Read more

Firebase App Hosting tries to use Node.js buildpack for Python app – ignores app.yaml / Procfile / requirements.txt

Summary The issue at hand is that Firebase App Hosting is incorrectly detecting a Python Flask app as a Node.js app, resulting in deployment failures due to the use of Node.js buildpacks. Despite configuring the project with app.yaml, Procfile, and requirements.txt for Python, the Cloud Build system persists in using Node.js buildpacks. Root Cause The … Read more