How to Run Claude Code for Free with Ollama and Local Models

Anthropic’s Claude Code is a productivity beast, but its monthly subscription cost can be a major bottleneck for independent developers. Learn how to use Ollama’s new Anthropic API compatibility to run Claude Code for free using local, open-source models like Qwen3-Coder. I’ll walk you through the setup and the environment variables you need.

Python Turtle Etch A Sketch: Building Event-Driven Logic

Building a Python Turtle Etch A Sketch is more than a beginner’s exercise; it’s a deep dive into event-driven logic and coordinate systems. Learn how to manage object instances, handle keyboard events, and avoid common ‘junior’ mistakes like trailing lines, all while following a senior developer’s approach to clean, structured code.

Better CSS Bar Charts: Native sibling-index and attr()

Learn how to leverage modern CSS functions like sibling-index() and the upgraded attr() to build lightweight, performant bar charts natively. Senior dev Ahmad Wael breaks down the transition from heavy JavaScript libraries to clean, semantic CSS Grid implementations, including a practical WordPress PHP helper for dynamic data rendering.