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January 22, 2026 libgd-gis, satellite imagery, and a new way to think about maps Most mapping libraries start from the same place: roads, labels, vectors, tiles. But what happens if the map itself is not the goal? What if the map is just a lens to observe the planet? This article is about how libgd-gis, … Continue reading A New View of Earth, Powered by Ruby
January 5, 2026 How ruby-libgd brings a real raster engine back to Ruby For many years, Ruby quietly lost something fundamental: The ability to generate images natively, fast, and with full control. Yes, RMagick and MiniMagick exist. But they depend on external binaries, are slow, fragile in production, and unsuitable for things like: map tile … Continue reading Ruby Can Create Images Again
March 26, 2025 In the world of open-source development, your GitHub profile is more than just a repository of code—it’s your portfolio. Whether you’re a developer looking for job opportunities, a contributor showcasing your impact, or simply passionate about coding, making your profile visually appealing can attract more visitors and potential collaborators. Want to Organize … Continue reading Make Your GitHub Profile Stand Out: Showcase Your Work with Dynamic Stats
March 6, 2025 Introduction Recently, I spent time bringing a Ruby project back on track. The project had a poor test suite and lacked code organization, leading to frequent deployment errors. One of the major issues was the disorganized branching strategy, which resulted in what I call "spaghetti branches." To ensure stability and minimize deployment … Continue reading Reviving a Ruby Project with Git: Organizing Branches for Stability
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