Zafir SK Heerah

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Software Engineer | Consultant | Android and iOS Development | www.zfir.dev | blog.zfir.dev

Speeding up Docker builds with pnpm store caching 🚀

If your containers keep re-downloading dependencies, you’re losing a lot of time. pnpm uses a global store—so persisting it with a named Docker volume makes pnpm install much faster after the first run.

Short guide: https://l.zfir.dev/9MFJSUo

#docker #pnpm #NodeJS #devops #dockercompose

Speeding up Docker builds with pnpm store caching

pnpm is fast because it keeps downloaded packages in a store and links them into node_modules. In Docker, if that store is ephemeral, pnpm install ends up re-downloading the world.

📱 Turn any Android phone into a desktop-style workstation!

I wrote a short guide on how to use scrcpy with the `--new-display` option to get a Samsung DeX-like virtual display on your PC.

Read the blog here: https://proandroiddev.com/enable-a-desktop-style-experience-samsung-dex-on-any-android-device-unlocking-the-power-of-scrcpy-b91d28d685fc

#Android #AndroidAppDevelopment #AndroidDevelopment #ScreenMirroring #Scrcpy #SamsungDex #Productivity #TechTips #OpenSource #Developers #Linux #macOS #Windows

I’ve set up my own remote development environment. It’s consistent, secure, and accessible from anywhere — even on my iPad 😎.

Stack: AWS Lightsail • Tailscale • SSH • GitHub • Code-Server • VS Code Remote-SSH • Cloudflare Tunnel

👉 Learn more about it here: https://l.zfir.dev/B3mfuXp

#RemoteDev #DevOps #VSCode #AWS #Tailscale #Cloudflare #SoftwareDevelopment #WebDevelopment #DeveloperTools #CloudComputing

My Remote Dev Setup 2025–2026

I’ve always wanted a development environment that’s consistent, secure, and accessible from anywhere — without dragging around a heavy…

Tired of generic hostnames like ip-172-26-8-23 in your terminal?

In this short guide, I show you how to rename your Linux server with a clean, custom hostname — something that actually makes sense.

Read the full post: https://l.zfir.dev/8pAnyEU

#Linux #Ubuntu #DevOps #SysAdmin #ServerManagement

Give Your Server an Identity: How to Change the Hostname on a Linux Server (Systemd-Based Linux)

Setting a meaningful hostname for your Linux server is a simple yet essential task. Whether you’re managing a single machine or dozens…

You may have seen Apple use 9:41 as time in their product images 📱. Want to make your iOS app screenshots look just the same, professional, and consistent for polished App Store listings and marketing visuals?

Learn how to customise the iOS Simulator’s status bar in this blog:

🔗 https://l.zfir.dev/8gt4dqs

#iOS #iOSAppDevelopment #iOSDevelopment #iOSApps #Simulator #AppStore #MobileDevelopment #XCode

Make Your iOS App Screenshots Look Perfect: Customise the Simulator Status Bar

When developing and testing iOS applications, it’s common to take screenshots for the App Store, marketing materials, or documentation…

Control your Android device seamlessly from your PC.
Achieving iPhone Mirroring on Android: Unlocking the Power of scrcpy

Thanks to @proandroiddev for publishing!

https://proandroiddev.com/achieving-iphone-mirroring-on-android-unlocking-the-power-of-scrcpy-c82b3ba438db

Achieving iPhone Mirroring on Android: Unlocking the Power of scrcpy

Screen mirroring is a feature often associated with iPhones and Apple’s ecosystem. But did you know Android users can achieve similar functionality with scrcpy, a free and open-source tool? In this…

ProAndroidDev

Running a Web App like Angular, React, Vue.js, ... on an Android app with a Local Webserver running. Here is an example:

https://l.zfir.dev/4WNZazT

#Android #AndroidAppDevelopment #JavaScript #JavascriptDevelopment #JavascriptFrameworks

Running React, Angular.js, Ember.js, â€¦ Locally on Android

In this post, we’ll explore how you can run any JavaScript framework app — like React, Angular.js, or Ember.js — locally on an Android…

Here is a guide on how to install an NPM package for example from a monorepo. Note: Use this only for testing purposes.

Link: https://zfir.medium.com/installing-a-dependency-from-a-monorepo-easily-6b810c0189f8

Installing a Dependency from a Monorepo Easily - Zafir Sk Heerah - Medium

When working with JavaScript projects, monorepos are a popular way to manage multiple packages or projects under a single repository. Encountering a monorepo that has not published a sub-package to a…

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Salesforce CodeT5, an AI that enhances code quality and a tool that can revolutionise your development process.

Explore its capabilities in my blog: https://l.zfir.dev/7WYgUvj

Exploring Salesforce CodeT5: An Open-Source Generative AI for Coding

Generative AI is paving new paths for developers, making coding more efficient, accurate, and creative. Salesforce’s introduction of CodeT5…

Learn about Salesforce CodeT5, Generative AI tools that can help you enhance code quality and streamline development processes.

Explore more in my blog: https://zfir.medium.com/exploring-salesforce-codet5-an-open-source-generative-ai-for-coding-136327f7fbed

#salesforce #opensource #codequality

Exploring Salesforce CodeT5: An Open-Source Generative AI for Coding

Generative AI is paving new paths for developers, making coding more efficient, accurate, and creative. Salesforce’s introduction of CodeT5 into this arena is a testament to the potential of…

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