A tech blog about software development, coding, and Information Technology (I.T.)https://cajuncodemonkey.com/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/cv-summary/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/cv-summary/Summarized Resume/CV for Ken CourvilleThu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/cv-detailed/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/cv-detailed/Detailed Resume/CV for Ken CourvilleFri, 22 Dec 2023 08:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/creating-a-typescript-logger-facade/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/creating-a-typescript-logger-facade/NodeJs is lacking a built-in solution for a logger facade. Why is a logger facade beneficial? How can you create one? Let's try it out!Sat, 06 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/a-star-wars-docker-tutorial/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/a-star-wars-docker-tutorial/A beginner tutorial for building and running docker containers while exploring the Star Wars API.Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-cat-tangled-in-tree-lights/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-cat-tangled-in-tree-lights/A crocheted amigurumi of a festive cat styled after Pusheen, delightfully tangled in Christmas tree lights and garland.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-cthulhu/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-cthulhu/A crocheted amigurumi of Cthulhu, the Great Old One from H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror stories.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/bundles-for-aws-lambda-with-esbuild/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/bundles-for-aws-lambda-with-esbuild/Tips to reduce AWS cost and latency by minimizing your JavaScript bundle for deployment to AWS Lambda.Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/how-to-typescript-with-nodejs/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/how-to-typescript-with-nodejs/Avoid common pitfalls when beginning TypeScript development with this hands-on lab.Thu, 06 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-frankensteins-monster/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-frankensteins-monster/A crocheted amigurumi of Frankenstein's Monster, the misunderstood creation from Mary Shelley's classic novel.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-gargoyle/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-gargoyle/A crocheted amigurumi of a Gargoyle, the stone guardian from medieval Gothic architecture.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-grey-alien/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-grey-alien/A crocheted amigurumi of a Grey Alien, the iconic extraterrestrial visitor from UFO lore.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-jack-o-lantern/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-jack-o-lantern/A crocheted amigurumi of a Jack-o'-Lantern, the iconic Halloween symbol with glow-in-the-dark features.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-kraken/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-kraken/A crocheted amigurumi of the Kraken, the legendary sea monster from Scandinavian folklore and Norse mythology.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-kitsune/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-kitsune/A crocheted amigurumi of a Kitsune, the mystical fox spirit from Japanese folklore with three tails.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-phoenix/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-phoenix/A crocheted amigurumi of the Phoenix, the immortal firebird from Greek mythology that rises from its own ashes.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-moth-man/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-moth-man/A crocheted amigurumi of the Moth Man, the legendary cryptid from Point Pleasant, West Virginia.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-projects/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-projects/A showcase of my completed amigurumi crochet projects featuring mythical creatures and their fascinating lore.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-snowman/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-snowman/A crocheted amigurumi of a classic snowman with traditional winter accessories.Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-zero-the-ghost-dog/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-zero-the-ghost-dog/A crocheted amigurumi of Zero, Jack Skellington's loyal ghost dog from "The Nightmare Before Christmas."Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-seal/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/my-amigurumi-seal/A crocheted amigurumi of an adorable seal, featuring soft white yarn and charming black details for eyes, nose, and whiskers.Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/game-dev-course-lesson-00-setup/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/game-dev-course-lesson-00-setup/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. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/game-dev-course-lesson-01-mad-lib-python/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/game-dev-course-lesson-01-mad-lib-python/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. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMThttps://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/game-dev-course-lesson-02-guess-the-number-python/https://cajuncodemonkey.com/posts/game-dev-course-lesson-02-guess-the-number-python/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. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT