Hey, I'm Scott
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Recent Posts
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Fast JVM Startup with CRaC and Ktor
How to use Coordinated Restore at Checkpoint (CRaC) with Ktor to reduce JVM startup from seconds to milliseconds.
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Writing a Simple Bun MCP Server
I built an MCP server to work around Claude's WebFetch tool getting blocked by servers. Here's what I learned about MCP, Bun, and solving practical AI tooling problems.
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Optimizing Postgres Row Level Security (RLS) for Performance
Unlock the full potential of PostgreSQL Row Level Security (RLS) with this deep dive into best practices and performance optimization. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, leverage SECURITY DEFINER functions, and implement efficient RLS policies that scale seamlessly with your data.
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Circular Reveal Animations in Jetpack Compose
Learn how to create smooth circular reveal animations in Jetpack Compose using clipping and pointer tracking.
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Color Animation Basics
Learn the right way to animate colors in Jetpack Compose, avoiding common pitfalls when animating between colors.
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Animating the Airbnb Logo in Jetpack Compose
Create a smooth Airbnb logo animation in Android with Jetpack Compose and Canvas. Follow this guide for reusable vector animations in Kotlin. Full code on GitHub.
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Optimizing a Kotlin Dependency Injection Library
Let's optimize our simple Kotlin Dependency Injection Library. View the full project on GitHub.
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Making a Simple Kotlin Dependency Injection Library
Learn how to make a simple Kotlin dependency injection library. View the full project on GitHub.
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Animating the Netflix Logo - Part 2 - Improving the Shadow
Explore techniques to update the Netflix logo's shadow effect using Jetpack Compose. This guide details step-by-step improvements, from simple shadow lines to complex blurring effects, to closely match the latest brand guidelines. Access the full code on GitHub.
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Animating the Netflix Logo - Part 1 - The Intro Animation
Learn how to recreate the Netflix logo animation for Android, using Jetpack Compose in this step-by-step guide. Explore essential animation techniques in Android development through detailed code examples. View the full project on GitHub.