Crafting My Own Blog Engine Crafting My Own Blog Engine Why settle for bloated, one-size-fits-all solutions when you can create something uniquely tailored to your needs? As a developer who thrives on optimization and performance, I built my own blog engine from scratch—anchored by the powerful Charm PHP framework and seamlessly integrated into my PentaPaper SaaS platform. Read
How to Create and Serve Europe’s Maps with OpenStreetMap How to Create and Serve Europe’s Maps with OpenStreetMap Ready to take your OpenStreetMap skills to the next level? In this post, we walk you through creating a custom tile server for the entire European region—from setting up powerful hardware to generating map tiles and serving them on your own web server. Read
Map Mastery: My Journey to Building an OpenStreetMap Server Map Mastery: My Journey to Building an OpenStreetMap Server Ever wondered what it takes to create your own map server using OpenStreetMap data? Spoiler: it’s a long, winding journey filled with challenges, retries, and valuable lessons. In this post, I share my experience navigating the complexities of OSM. Read
High-Precision Time with GPS on a Raspberry Pi and providing it via NTP High-Precision Time with GPS on a Raspberry Pi and providing it via NTP Ever wanted to maintain high-precision time in your local network, independently from public NTP servers? Whether for projects like an ADS-B airplane tracker or just to have an ultra-precise time source, setting up a GPS-based NTP server on a Raspberry Pi can be the perfect solution. In this detailed guide, I'll walk you through every step of the process. Read
The Underestimated Power of Markdown The Underestimated Power of Markdown In the realms of technology and writing, there often lurk unsung heroes. These crucial elements may not always be in the spotlight, yet they are indispensable in our daily lives. One such silent hero is Markdown. This lightweight markup language has proven to be a powerful tool for efficiently creating and sharing content. Read