Blogs on Prasanth Baskar

Manufacturing Software Like Chips

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

What if software is manufactured like semiconductors?

That question sounds strange only because software still carries the mythology of craft. We talk about individual developers, clever prompts, velocity, tickets, and heroic debugging sessions. We still design many organizations as if humans are the primary producers of code.

How to Run Github Actions Locally??

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 10:06:34 +0000

This blog is written to serve people who are looking to run github actions locally for faster developer workflows and not get into the “push and pray” hell. No more 50 commits to make the actions work – simply run GitHub Actions locally!! with act.

Geek's Guide to Kubernetes Image Credential Provider Plugins: No Bloat

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:02:50 +0000

I spent more than 8 hours wrestling with Kubernetes image credential provider plugins before finally stumbling upon the real solution. If you think this is as simple as dropping a config into Kind or Minikube think again. It doesn’t work that way, and I’d rather save you the wasted time I went through.

Programmers are not workhorses

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 16:14:55 +0000

What…??

Programmers are a unique breed. We’re not just following orders and churning out code. We’re creative problem-solvers who build the digital world around us.

Ever wondered why that app works so flawlessly or that website is so intuitive? That’s the handiwork of programmers.

Contribute to Zulip: A Beginner's Guide

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 16:56:52 +0000

Are you eager to contribute to the vibrant Zulip open-source community but intimidated by the initial setup process? Fear not! This beginner-friendly guide will walk you through the essential steps, overcoming common setup challenges and empowering you to make your first meaningful contribution to Zulip.

Bypass Website Paywalls & Sign Up to Continue with this Simple Hack

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:47:07 +0000

In the vast expanse of the internet, a treasure trove of knowledge lies hidden behind paywalls and subscription fees. If you’ve ever encountered a frustrating “Sign Up to Continue” prompt when trying to access an informative blog post or a valuable article, you know the feeling of being locked out of valuable information. But fear not, for there exists a surprisingly simple hack that empowers you to bypass these barriers and access the knowledge you seek.

Understanding Closures

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 10:03:00 +0000

What is Closures?

Closures are a foundational concept in JavaScript that allows inner functions to access variables from their parent function’s scope, even after the parent function has finished executing. This makes closures a powerful tool for data privacy, callbacks, and functional programming.

Warning: Using VS Code? You're Missing Out on the Ultimate 10x Developer Hack!

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 01:18:54 +0000

Everyone gets tired of the limitations and repetitive tasks of VS Code? It’s time to explore an alternative that maximizes your coding potential. In this article, we’ll dive into the raw facts about Vim, a powerful text editor that can revolutionize your coding experience. Get ready to discover the practical advantages of Vim over VS Code.