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June 08, 2026

Changelog for Template-NEXT: Version 0.5.0

A detailed changelog for Template-NEXT v0.5.0, featuring a faster single-pass install, support for npm, pnpm, yarn, and bun, a new interactive setup with package-manager auto-detection, component and feature selection flags, and an upgraded starter page with a working theme toggle.

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Mar 24

Changelog for Template-NEXT: Version 0.4.2

A small changelog for Template-NEXT v0.4.2, adding AGENTS.md support in the Next.js scaffold flow, updating the shadcn/ui preset to b1YmqvjRA, and polishing the starter links.

Mar 13

Changelog for Template-NEXT: Version 0.4.1

A detailed changelog for Template-NEXT v0.4.1, featuring a custom Next.js scaffold flow, the shadcn/ui preset abkeIa, next-themes support, a refreshed landing page, automatic formatting, and publish/runtime fixes.

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Older notes, experiments, and write-ups still worth a scroll.

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Nov 02

Changelog for Template-NEXT: Version 0.3.2

A detailed changelog for Template-NEXT v0.3.2, featuring a Next.js 16 baseline, a Node 20.9+ runtime guard, a new 'versions' command to reveal pinned packages, and UX/publish polish.

Nov 01

Template-NEXT: A Comprehensive Guide to Getting Started

An in-depth look at Template-NEXT v0.3.2, a professional Next.js project generator with TypeScript, TailwindCSS, and Shadcn/ui. Learn about its Next.js 16 baseline, current directory support, conflict detection, template presets, and how to leverage its capabilities for your next project.

Jul 01

Changelog for Template-NEXT: Versions 0.3.0 and 0.3.1

A detailed changelog covering the complete architectural overhaul in Template-NEXT version 0.3.0 and the addition of current directory support in version 0.3.1. These updates transform Template-NEXT from a simple git clone tool into a professional project generator.

Jun 15

ScopeAI: Real-Time, Lightweight Polyp Detection with YOLOv8

How I built ScopeAI: a fast, accurate, and clinically practical AI system for polyp detection in colonoscopy images, running on modest hardware, with a modern web interface and YOLOv8 at its core.

Mar 03

Setting Up a Flask App from Scratch: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to set up a Flask app from scratch, including essential files, virtual environments, installing packages, and running your first page locally.

Oct 11

Git for Absolute Beginners: A Comprehensive Guide

An in-depth guide to essential Git commands for beginners, covering installation, configuration, and basic workflow.

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