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A Day in the Life of an AI-Powered Developer: Beyond the Hype

Skip the PowerPoints and marketing fluff. Here’s what actually happens when a developer uses AI tools for real work - from fixing bugs to handling security alerts, complete with the good, the bad, and the occasionally terrifying moments.

Locking Down GitHub Enterprise: A Security-First Approach That Actually Works

A comprehensive, battle-tested guide to securing GitHub Enterprise that you can actually implement without breaking everything. From EMU to custom roles, here’s how to build a fortress around your code without turning your developers into security theater performers.

The .github Folder: Your Repository's Secret Control Center

A comprehensive guide to the .github folder and all the powerful configuration files that can transform your repository from amateur hour to enterprise-grade automation.

GitHub Copilot Setup: From Zero to Hero in Your Repository

A comprehensive walkthrough of setting up GitHub Copilot best practices in your repository, from licensing to custom instructions and advanced configurations.

Create a GHEC org via script

A super common task is automating the creation of GitHub objects. One, organziations, isn’t super well documented and kind of hard to find so I’m making a note on how to do it.