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Hello World! Welcome to My Developer Journey Hey everyone, Brandon here – or BrandgrandReal in the digital realm! I’m thrilled to officially launch my developer blog, a space where I’ll be sharing my adventures, insights, and maybe a few battle scars from the exciting world of software development. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a passionate coder constantly learning, building, and sometimes breaking things (it’s all part of the process, right?). This blog is my way of documenting that journey, connecting with fellow developers, and hopefully offering some helpful tidbits along the way. ...

Remember June 12, 2025? For many of us, it might just be another date. But for countless internet users and businesses, it was the day the digital world seemed to hold its breath. Discord went quiet, Google Cloud services flickered, Spotify playlists paused, and Twitch streams froze. It was a stark, almost unnerving, reminder of just how much we rely on the invisible threads of the internet – and how fragile they can sometimes be. ...

Today, a massive outage rippled across the internet, knocking out access to some of the world’s most used platforms. The root cause? A serious disruption within Google Cloud’s infrastructure, which triggered a chain reaction that impacted Cloudflare and countless dependent apps and services. 🚨 What Happened? At around 10:58 a.m. PDT / 1:58 p.m. EDT, Google Cloud began experiencing service-wide issues. By 11:46 a.m. PDT, reports began piling in across the tech world that everything from messaging apps to AI platforms had gone dark. ...

So you’ve built an amazing documentation site with Docusaurus, and now it’s time to unleash it onto the world! Cloudflare offers fantastic solutions for hosting static sites, with Cloudflare Pages being the go-to for many. For most standard Docusaurus deployments, Cloudflare Pages is indeed the simplest and recommended “normal” path. It provides integrated CI/CD, automatic deployments from Git, and a streamlined experience that will serve your static site perfectly. However, what if you need a little more control, want to integrate with other Worker-based logic, or simply prefer the raw power of Workers for your static deployments? This article will guide you through deploying your Docusaurus site directly to Cloudflare Workers, bypassing Cloudflare Pages. Rest assured, your Docusaurus site will still act like a perfectly normal, fast, and globally available static website. We’re just using a different mechanism on Cloudflare’s edge to serve it. ...

Hey there, tech enthusiasts! I’m Brandon, and I’m thrilled to share the story of how I built my new website, brandgrand.rocks. This project was a labor of love, blending modern web design, functional tools, and a touch of personal flair. From crafting a sleek homepage to developing a streamlined rich text to Markdown converter, here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the process, challenges, and triumphs. Grab a coffee, and let’s dive in! ...

Recently, I made this blog with Hugo, a powerful static site generator known for its speed and flexibility. By combining Hugo with Cloudflare Pages for hosting and Decap CMS (formerly Netlify CMS) with a GitHub backend for content management, I created a fast, scalable, and cost-effective solution for managing my blog. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the process of setting up and deploying a Hugo site on Cloudflare Pages, integrating Decap CMS for a user-friendly content editing experience, and using GitHub as the backend for content storage—all at zero cost. ...

Yesterday, May 20, 2025, Google released the first beta of Android 16 QPR1, coinciding with the ongoing Google I/O 2025 event. This release is significant as it introduces the Material 3 Expressive redesign, described by Google as “the biggest Android redesign in years.” Aimed at enhancing personalization, style, and user interaction, this beta offers Pixel users an early look at features expected in the stable Android 16 release, slated for June 2025. As an early adopter, I’ve spent the last 24 hours exploring this update on my Pixel 6a, and this blog post details my experiences, thoughts, and considerations, providing a comprehensive overview for enthusiasts and potential testers. ...

Exciting News for Our Community! TBAUnofficial Evolves into Coopertron! We’re thrilled to announce a significant evolution for our beloved Discord bot! After much thought and careful planning, TBAUnofficial is rebranding and will now be known as Coopertron! This change reflects our additions of other things not related to TBA. We believe this new name, Coopertron, better encapsulates the DB and gallery. While our name is changing, our commitment to a cool bot remains our top priority. We’re incredibly excited about this new chapter and look forward to continuing to serve your Discord server under the Coopertron banner. Get ready for even more exciting features and improvements as we move forward! ...