JobRunr: The Job Scheduler Developers Actually Want To Use

JobRunr makes background job processing in Java stupidly simpleβ€”just use lambdas instead of XML configs, and get automatic distribution, retries, and monitoring for free. But watch out for the production gotchas: the free version dies during database outages, refactoring method signatures breaks queued jobs, and recurring jobs can mysteriously skip executions under load.
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n8n vs ActivePieces: Which Tool Fits Your Workflow Automation

n8n offers powerful multi-trigger workflows and extensive integrations for complex automation needs, but its fair-code license restricts commercial use without expensive licensing fees. ActivePieces provides a cleaner interface with simpler single-trigger workflows under a permissive MIT license, making it ideal for businesses that want to build and sell automation services without legal constraints....
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How to Auto-Switch Claude Code Accounts by Directory

Tired of accidentally asking your work AI about your side project's spaghetti code? This shell function automatically switches Claude Code profiles based on your directory, so your work conversations stay professional and your personal projects stay personal. Add a few lines to your .zshrc, and never manually specify --profile again. Your future self will thank you.
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Managing Multiple GitHub Accounts with SSH Configuration

This guide demonstrates how to configure multiple GitHub accounts using separate Git configuration files and SSH keys, allowing developers to seamlessly switch between personal and work accounts based on directory structure. The setup includes URL rewriting rules that automatically route repository URLs to the correct SSH host, making it possible to use standard clone commands regardless of which account context you're working in.
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Java Logging Cost Optimization: Buffer Everything, Store Only What Matters

The conditional-buffer-appender intelligently buffers all logs during request processing and then decides what to log based on outcomes: successful requests only show INFO-level logs while failed requests display all log levels (DEBUG, INFO, WARN,ERROR) for complete debugging context. This approach shifts from traditional fixed logging levels to adaptive runtime decisions, solving the common enterprise dilemma of choosing between comprehensive logging and manageable costs. The solution supports both Spring Boot and Micronaut frameworks with thread-safe operations and automatic memory management to prevent resource exhaustion.
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