Blog
Writing, progress updates, and app notes.
Product building, engineering ideas, and the occasional launch update.
Corey’s Thoughts: Building Quietly
A short personal note on building small apps, staying consistent, and why quiet progress works.
IP Conflict Prevention: Why Your Network Needs Address Planning
IP address conflict prevention guide: Network planning strategies, IP pool management, and device tracking for reliable connectivity.
CodeShelf: First Public Notes
Discover CodeShelf, a lightweight macOS menubar app for developers. Fast snippet search, foldered collections, and local-first storage for your code snippets.
CodeShelf for Beginners: Start Coding Faster in 2026
New to coding? Learn how CodeShelf snippet manager helps beginner developers code faster, make fewer mistakes, and build projects more efficiently.
From Zero to Organized: Building Your First CodeShelf Library
Complete CodeShelf tutorial: organize code snippets, create multi-step workflows, and boost developer productivity with this macOS menu bar snippet manager.
Small Office Network Setup: IP Planning That Actually Works
Small office network setup guide: IP address planning, device management, and network documentation for businesses without IT staff.
Weekend Coding Projects: Build Faster with CodeShelf
Discover how hobby developers can build amazing weekend coding projects faster using CodeShelf snippet manager. Perfect for side projects and learning.
The Best Code Snippet Manager for Developers in 2026
A practical comparison of top code snippet managers in 2026 with clear pros/cons and fit-by-workflow guidance.
Smart Home Network Documentation: Why Your IP Address Spreadsheet Isn't Working
Home network inventory guide: Replace messy IP spreadsheets with structured device tracking for smart homes, Home Assistant, and homelab setups.
Home Assistant Static IP Guide: Prevent Automation Failures with Network Planning
Home Assistant static IP setup guide: Prevent automation failures, manage device addresses, and maintain reliable smart home operations.
Best Snippet Manager 2026: Complete Developer's Guide
Complete 2026 guide to snippet managers with comparisons, pricing, and practical recommendations for different workflows.
Mastering Multi-Step Snippets for Releases and Onboarding
Learn how CodeShelf's multi-step snippets reduce deployment errors by 90% and standardize complex developer workflows like releases and onboarding.
Accelerating Data Workflows with Saved SQL Snippets
SQL snippet management for data teams: organize database queries, optimize analytics workflows, and reduce debugging time with CodeShelf.
The Best Snippet Manager for Mac in 2026: CodeShelf Review
Mac-focused CodeShelf review with features, trade-offs, pricing, and who it’s best for.
Homelab IP Management: Beyond the Router's Client List
Homelab network management guide: IP address planning, static IP tracking, and device inventory for reliable self-hosted services.
DevOps Daily Driver: Git, Docker, and CI Snippets in CodeShelf
DevOps and SRE guide to CodeShelf: organize Docker commands, Git workflows, and CI/CD snippets for faster operations and reliable deployments.
Why Local-First Matters for Developer Tools
Why CodeShelf uses local-first architecture: privacy, speed, and reliability benefits of offline developer tools vs cloud-dependent alternatives.