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Technology

Git branch: a name pointing to evolving history

A Git branch is a reference to a commit that normally moves as new commits are recorded. git branch lists local branches, and creating one does not necessarily switch to it.

Published22 Oct 2026
Technology

Git log: narrowing history to a file

git log shows reachable commit history. A path narrows inspection to a particular area, for example git log -- app/Models/Entry.php.

Published22 Oct 2026
Food

Ensaymada: a large spiral made for sharing

King Arthur Baking's Giant Ensaymada is an enlarged version of a Filipino sweet roll topped with cheese. The enriched dough also contains mashed potatoes, while this particular recipe b...

Published22 Oct 2026
Technology

Git diff: choose the two sides first

Plain git diff shows unstaged changes against the index. git diff --cached shows staged changes against a commit, normally HEAD.

Published22 Oct 2026
Architecture

Santo Domingo: the grid and public institutions

Colonial Santo Domingo combines a street grid with early religious, educational and service institutions. Its plan has an important place in colonial urban-planning history.

Published22 Oct 2026
Food

Gnocchi alla romana: semolina rather than potatoes

In the recipe examined here, gnocchi alla romana are made from semolina cooked in liquid, enriched and allowed to set. Shapes are cut from the mixture, arranged in a dish and baked with...

Published22 Oct 2026