Recently, I have been working on a Sinatra-based web app. Some backend pages were designed using Tailwind CSS, which meant I needed to compile Tailwind assets after every change. I was deploying the API using Kamal, and every time I deployed, I had to run the Tailwind build command manually: bundle exec rake tailwind:build This quickly became tedious, especially when deploying frequently during development. Automating with Post-Deploy Hooks I wanted to automate this process so that Tailwind assets are built automatically after every deployment. After digging a bit, I discovered post-deploy hooks in Kamal. ...
After ages of procrastination for building a portfolio site, I finally reached a breaking point. One day, I dove deep into researching Static Site Generators (SSGs) to find a workflow that wouldn鈥檛 feel like a chore. I landed on Hugo for its speed and simplicity. After hours of searching through themes, I selected PaperMod for its simple, clean, and clear design. It was exactly what I needed: a site that stays out of the way and lets the content speak for itself. ...