A detailed look at how I built ProjectHub and Scout using vanilla JavaScript, GitHub Pages, a GCP e2-micro VM, grounded data, multiple free LLM providers, analytics, safety checks,…
Field notes, experiments, and project retrospectives
I write quick breakdowns of problems I solve and cool tech I’m learning. Nothing long. No spam. If something breaks and I fix it, I write about it.
Most entries begin as AI-assisted drafts (ChatGPT/Copilot) that I edit, annotate, and fact-check. If a post is still rough or mostly generated, the header calls that out.
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A clear, bounded summary of my AWS Cloud Support internship: the training environment, daily troubleshooting workflow, capstone project, and what I did not do.
A clear free tier checklist with exact console steps, verification checks, and official AWS pricing links.
What I actually noticed when running small projects on AWS, Azure, and GCP free tiers in 2026.
A scannable inventory of what I ship with in 2026, why I chose each tool, and where I intentionally deviate.
The exact loop: build with a GPT coding agent, validate through a local portal, and use outside feedback to harden quality.
A plain-language explanation of the kind of website and front-end work Bradley Matera can help with in Durand, Davis, and nearby Northwest Illinois.
Three small demos, the real lessons, and a repeatable format with proof.
The small testing stack I use for personal projects without over-engineering.