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Hi! My name is Ken and this is my personal tech blog. My professional I.T. experience dates back to 1995. My unprofessional experience goes back to 1989-ish. In Cajun Code Monkey, I hope to record and collaborate on useful tidbits of information.

Featured

• My Amigurumi Projects

  Posted on:August 29, 2025 |  at 03:00 PM

  A showcase of my completed amigurumi crochet projects featuring mythical creatures and their fascinating lore.

• Optimize TypeScript Bundles for AWS Lambda with ESBuild

  Posted on:August 19, 2025 |  at 08:00 AM

  Tips to reduce AWS cost and latency by minimizing your JavaScript bundle for deployment to AWS Lambda.

• A Star Wars Docker Tutorial

  Posted on:July 27, 2025 |  at 08:00 AM

  A beginner tutorial for building and running docker containers while exploring the Star Wars API.

• How to TypeScript with Node.js

  Posted on:February 6, 2025 |  at 08:00 AM

  Avoid common pitfalls when beginning TypeScript development with this hands-on lab.

• Ken Courville - Detailed Resume

  Posted on:December 22, 2023 |  at 08:00 AM

  Detailed Resume/CV for Ken Courville

• Ken Courville - Summarized Resume

  Posted on:December 21, 2023 |  at 08:00 AM

  Summarized Resume/CV for Ken Courville

Recent Posts

• Game dev course, lesson 2: guess the number

  Posted on:April 19, 2026 |  at 12:00 PM

  For ages about 8+: build a console guess-the-number game with comparisons, if/elif/else, while loops, and random—your first real game-style loop.

• Game dev course, lesson 1: a Mad Lib console game

  Posted on:April 14, 2026 |  at 02:00 PM

  For ages about 8+: learn variables, input, and output in Python with a playful Mad Lib console game—your first step from setup toward game-sized ideas.

• Game dev course, lesson 0: your workshop

  Posted on:April 14, 2026 |  at 12:00 PM

  For learners about age 8+ (with grown-up help when needed): welcome, what you will build, and four setup pillars before lesson 1—editor, Python, Hello World, and filesystem basics—plus a link to the companion lab for OS-specific steps.

• My Amigurumi - Seal

  Posted on:January 8, 2026 |  at 03:00 PM

  A crocheted amigurumi of an adorable seal, featuring soft white yarn and charming black details for eyes, nose, and whiskers.