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MCP servers let GitHub Copilot interact with external tools, APIs, and databases directly from chat. A complete guide to installing, configuring, sandboxing, and managing them in VS Code.

James Platt ·Mar 10, 2026 ·7 min

v0 has grown from a UI component generator into a full AI-powered frontend builder — from plain English to a deployed Next.js app in minutes, with full GitHub and Vercel integration.

James Platt ·Mar 9, 2026 ·6 min

A practical walkthrough of every built-in TypeScript utility type — Pick, Omit, Partial, Record, ReturnType, Awaited, and more — with examples and when to use each one.

James Platt ·Mar 9, 2026 ·7 min

The exact tools I reach for when building web development projects in 2026 — database, auth, deployment, email, analytics, error tracking, and more.

James Platt ·Mar 9, 2026 ·5 min

A free, self-hosted AI agent that connects to WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, and more — taking real actions on your behalf from your own hardware.

James Platt ·Mar 9, 2026 ·7 min

How SKILL.md files give Claude persistent, reusable domain expertise — with auto-discovery, scoped tiers, and composable skill stacks in Skills 2.0.

James Platt ·Mar 9, 2026 ·6 min

A step-by-step guide to installing and connecting Microsoft's MarkItDown MCP server to Claude Desktop or any MCP-compatible LLM client.

James Platt ·Mar 9, 2026 ·5 min

Server Actions vs client fetch — performance, security, bundle size, and real CRUD examples with useOptimistic for instant UI updates.

James Platt ·Nov 12, 2025 ·12 min

A concise reference for Next.js essentials — routing, data fetching, rendering strategies, server actions, image/font optimisation, and more.

James Platt ·Nov 10, 2025 ·10 min

How to use the next/image component for automatic WebP conversion, responsive sizing, lazy loading, and CLS prevention — plus the key limitations.

James Platt ·Nov 11, 2020 ·4 min

A practical cheat sheet for GitHub Flavored Markdown — headers, code blocks, tables, task lists, and everything you need to write great READMEs.

James Platt ·Oct 11, 2025 ·5 min

How to structure scalable React applications using feature-based organisation — a guide to the principles behind the Bulletproof React template.

James Platt ·Nov 2, 2025 ·7 min

A clear, practical breakdown of two of React's most fundamental hooks — when to use each, with code examples and a comparison table.

James Platt ·Nov 11, 2025 ·8 min

From AI proliferation and HealthTech to clean energy and immersive XR — the forces shaping the next five years of technology and business.

James Platt ·Nov 8, 2025 ·6 min

Tools, workflows, and culture shifts that make developers genuinely happy — and why DX is the hidden driver behind product quality.

James Platt ·Jan 7, 2026 ·5 min

Building interfaces that truly work for all users isn't just an ethical imperative — it's what separates good design from great design.

James Platt ·Jan 14, 2026 ·10 min

Core Web Vitals and beyond — what the next generation of performance metrics means for how we build and measure modern web experiences.

James Platt ·Jan 20, 2026 ·9 min

How to choose and pair typefaces that communicate your message clearly while elevating the overall aesthetic of your digital products.

James Platt ·Jan 28, 2026 ·7 min

A comprehensive look at CSS Grid and how it's transformed the way we approach layout design in modern web development.

James Platt ·Feb 5, 2026 ·6 min

Exploring the timeless principles that make minimalist design endure across mediums, cultures, and decades. Less is more — but only when done right.

James Platt ·Feb 10, 2026 ·8 min