QMK Firmware on the Framework 16

- 4 mins read

The Framework 16 laptop runs QMK firmware on its keyboard and macro pad. Unfortunately, the documentation for flashing the firmware isn’t exactly clear for those new to QMK. Let’s consolidate that and flash the firmware together.

Observability Companies to Watch in 2024

- 16 mins read

Observability is often described as three pillars—logs, metrics, and traces. Many companies have been built around this idea, but others have risen to challenge it.

Let’s see what observability companies are up to in 2024.

Start With the Go Standard Library

- 14 mins read

When starting a project, new Gophers often ask the following questions.

  • What logger should I use?
  • What web framework should I use?
  • What object–relational mapping (ORM) should I use?

These questions are well-intentioned but they all miss a key aspect about Go.

Go has a great standard library.

Let’s understand why.

Note: Don’t forget to initialize a Go module in your current working directory using go mod init if you want to follow along.