Using Ngrok with Rails

When working with Rails, I like to test my web apps with my desktop browser and my mobile browser. I like using my mobile browser, especially to test the PWA setup. To be able to test the development version running in Docker with my devcontainer setup, I use Ngrok. You need to register and install…

Get started with Ruby on Rails on WSL2 Ubuntu

Install Ubuntu If you already have WSL2 Ubuntu 24.04 skip these two steps. Open PowerShell as Administrator: Once Ubuntu is installed, make sure it’s running as WSL2: Close PowerShell and run Ubuntu-24.04 from the application menu. Once you are in the Ubuntu terminal, update and install things: Once the system dependencies are installed, install rbenv:…

The Power of Flexibility: More Than Just a Mindset

In the ever-changing landscape of life and work, adaptability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival skill. As a seasoned software engineer and a human being who’s navigated the ebbs and flows of life, I’ve come to appreciate the profound power of a flexible mindset. It’s the mental yoga that keeps us resilient in the face…

Show layout bounds from command line

Lately I found myself clicking through Android Settings menu to enable and disable “Show layout bounds” to check if views are where are supposed to be a bit too often. Using the menu once is OK. Using the menu twice is still OK. I live by the Rule of three so when I hit the…

Diventa un Android Dev

Dal 1 febbraio 2021, in collaborazione con CGM Consulting, partirà il mio corso di programmazione Android destinato a tutti coloro che si stanno avvicinando al mondo della programmazione mobile: https://bit.ly/corso-android-ivan-morgillo Anche se sei già un dev, c’è sempre la possibilità di aiutare qualche amico o amica interessati ad una carriera come Android Dev 😉 Il…