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15 Jul 2026

C and C++ for Arduino & ESP32: Practical Embedded Development

Learn the C/C++ foundations actually used in Arduino and ESP32 projects: compilation, memory, hardware I/O, timing, state machines, and safe debugging.

#C#C++#Arduino#ESP32
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

Firefly III Complete Guide: Self-Hosted Personal Finance

A comprehensive guide to Firefly III — what it is, how to install it, key financial concepts, daily workflows, automation with rules, importing data, and getting the most out of your self-hosted finance manager.

#Firefly III#Personal Finance#Budgeting#Docker
Finance
15 Jul 2026

Git & GitHub Practical Workflow: Make Changes Safely

A practical Git guide for tracking changes, using branches, reviewing diffs, recovering from mistakes, and publishing reliable work to GitHub.

#Git#GitHub#Version Control#Pull Requests
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

JSON Complete Guide: From Zero to Mastery

A comprehensive, practical guide to JSON — syntax, data types, nesting, real-world examples, tools, and best practices. Everything you need to confidently work with JSON in n8n, APIs, Home Assistant, and beyond.

#JSON#APIs#Data Formats#n8n
Reference
15 Jul 2026

n8n Complete Guide: Workflow Automation from Zero to Production

A comprehensive guide to n8n — what it is, how it compares to alternatives, deployment options, hosting, key concepts, AI agent workflows, and learning resources. Everything you need to go from zero to running production automations.

#n8n#Automation#Workflow#AI Agents
AI & Automation
15 Jul 2026

Python Practical Guide: Automation, APIs, Data, and Debugging

A command-first Python guide for building reliable scripts, API integrations, file tools, and automations on Linux.

#Python#Automation#APIs#JSON
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

Shell & Developer Tooling: Linux Commands for Building and Debugging

A practical shell reference for navigating projects, managing environments, inspecting logs and processes, using HTTP/JSON tools, and diagnosing failures.

#Linux#Shell#Bash#Docker
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

Software Development Foundations: From Idea to Reliable System

A practical map of software development: how programs are structured, how to choose tools, design features, debug failures, test safely, and ship useful software.

#Software Development#Programming#Debugging#Testing
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

SQL Practical Guide: Query, Model, and Protect Your Data

A practical SQL reference for reading, joining, aggregating, changing, and safely designing relational data.

#SQL#Databases#PostgreSQL#SQLite
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

Web Development Practical Guide: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Build clear, accessible web interfaces with the three native browser languages—ideal for KB pages, dashboards, forms, and small tools.

#HTML#CSS#JavaScript#Astro
Software Development
15 Jul 2026

YAML Practical Guide: Configuration Without Surprises

A safe, practical YAML reference for Home Assistant, Docker Compose, CI workflows, and other configuration-driven projects.

#YAML#Home Assistant#Docker Compose#Configuration
Software Development
8 Jul 2026

Sales Mastery: Zero to 90% — The Complete B2B Sales Playbook

A comprehensive guide covering everything from sales vocabulary and methodologies to cold calling, cold emailing, lead generation, objection handling, closing, and metrics — built to take you from zero to highly effective in B2B sales.

#Sales#B2B#Cold Calling#Cold Email
Personal Systems
3 Jul 2026

AI Visual Design for Digital Marketing

A practical learning system for prompting AI image generators to create professional visual assets for websites and social media — with visual examples, prompt templates, and a complete vocabulary reference.

#AI#Image Generation#Digital Marketing#Prompt Engineering
AI & Automation
19 Jun 2026

Kubernetes Beginner Guide

A practical beginner summary and learning roadmap for Kubernetes. Covers core concepts, kubectl basics, local setup with kind/k3s, first workload deployment, common pitfalls, and a day-1 operations checklist.

#Kubernetes#K8s#Containers#Homelab
Home Lab
19 Jun 2026

Linux Administrator Essentials

Commonly used and useful Linux commands, highly rated tools, best practices, and security awareness for Debian-based distros like Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Includes practical guidance on shared network storage options such as NFS, Samba, SSHFS, and Nextcloud.

#Linux#Administration#Ubuntu#Linux Mint
Reference
18 Jun 2026

Daily Linux Admin Checklist

A scannable, practical one-page checklist for daily Linux administration tasks on Debian-based systems.

#Linux#Administration#Checklist#Daily
Reference
18 Jun 2026

Linux Administrator Mini-Course

A structured, hands-on mini-course for brushing up on Linux administration. Covers shell fundamentals, system management, networking, storage, security, and automation for Debian-based distros like Ubuntu and Linux Mint.

#Linux#Administration#Training#Course
Reference
18 Jun 2026

UniFi UCG Fiber Home Network Best Practices

Practical setup, VLAN segmentation, security, monitoring, and maintenance guidance for a home lab running a UniFi UCG Fiber gateway.

#UniFi#Networking#VLAN#Firewall
Home Lab
17 Jun 2026

Cloudflare Pages Setup for kb.costabile.com.au

Step-by-step deployment and authentication checklist for publishing this knowledge base to Cloudflare Pages.

#Cloudflare#Pages#Access#DNS
Self-hosting
17 Jun 2026

Docker Basics Training Guide

A practical beginner-friendly guide to Docker, containers, images, volumes, networks, Compose, backups, and everyday self-hosting commands.

#Docker#Compose#Containers#Self-hosting
Self-hosting
17 Jun 2026

Hermes Voice Mode Guide

Set up speech-to-speech voice chat with Hermes Agent on Telegram, CLI push-to-talk, and Discord voice channels — all with free providers.

#Hermes#Voice#STT#TTS
AI & Automation
17 Jun 2026

Knowledge Base Site Roadmap

The working plan for kb.costabile.com.au: architecture, content model, authentication, deployment, and future improvements.

#Roadmap#JAMstack#Cloudflare#GitHub
Personal Systems