Dragos Balota
bitdoze.com
Dragos Balota
@bitdoze.com
Blogger that likes to write about WordPress and DevOps. I have 2 websites bitdoze.com and wpdoze.com and Youtube channel: @webdoze
💸 Hetzner just dropped VPS servers starting at €3.49.
At this point, my coffee costs more than my cloud hosting ☕️➡️🖥️

Video: youtu.be/k6H4TmuHF4Q

👉 go.bitdoze.com/hetzner

Full breakdown here: www.bitdoze.com/hetzner-clou...
Hetzner's NEW €3.49 VPS: Too Cheap to Be True? (Performance Test)
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
October 17, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Claude Sonnet 4.5: “I’m the smartest model alive.”
🤑 GLM 4.5: “Cool story bro, I’m 10x cheaper.”
⚔️ Tested them both with Droid CLI. Chaos ensued.
👉 youtu.be/qGvpUhD0tMA
Testing Claude Sonnet 4.5 Against a $0.10 Alternative (GLM 4.5 + Droid CLI)
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Tested the 'smartest AI model' Claude Sonnet 4.5 and honestly? Developers have nothing to fear.

Sure it codes fast, but it still can't survive a 2-hour meeting about button colors. We're irreplaceable 😎 Full review: youtu.be/gZhbCCqnxfc
September 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Taking @warp.dev for a spin to see @astro.build capabilities:
youtu.be/nJ6eXz5GgsA
The Smart Terminal: Warp.dev’s AI Tools in Action
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
September 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Another day another AI IDE that has been released. Today @qoder.bsky.social but is what you need?
See : youtu.be/Z-6DGbR2wgI?...
NEW Qoder AI IDE - Is It Actually Worth It?
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
August 22, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Tested the new @anthropic.com Opus 4.1 and the new opensi GPT OSS 120B to see how they do and 20B on my Mac Mini M4 Pro to see if is usable youtu.be/gygBpHpqkKE?...
Testing OPUS 4.1 and OpenAI: GPT OSS 120B, Run OSS 20B Local
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
August 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
@astro.build + @convex.dev just teleported your app to light-speed.

Your users are now confused why everything happened before they clicked :)

I have created a tutorial with a video also of how you can get started with Astro and Convex.

www.bitdoze.com/astro-convex...
Build a Lightning-Fast Real-Time App with Astro and Convex (The Ultimate Developer Experience)
Learn how to build blazing-fast real-time applications using Astro's static site generation with Convex's powerful backend-as-a-service. Complete tutorial with working code examples, deployment guide,...
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July 31, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Make your @astro.build blog pop with your latest YouTube vids using SSG or SSR. It's easier than explaining memes—try it RIGHT NOW!

Who's ready to chuckle? 🌟

www.bitdoze.com/add-youtube-...
How to Display Latest YouTube Videos on Your Astro Blog (SSG + SSR Guide)
Learn how to automatically display your latest YouTube videos on your Astro blog using both Static Site Generation (SSG) and Server-Side Rendering (SSR) approaches. Complete with code examples and exp...
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July 30, 2025 at 2:27 PM
If you are looking for an Open source model to replace Sonnet 4 you can check: www.bitdoze.com/best-open-so...
Best Open Source LLMs to Replace Claude 4 Sonnet: Affordable AI Coding Alternatives
Discover the top 3 open source language models that can replace Claude 4 Sonnet for coding tasks at a fraction of the cost: GLM 4.5, Kimi K2, and Qwen3 Coder.
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July 30, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The new GLM-4.5 LLM model that has just been released it looks solit and can be used with a price that is basically free: 0.20$ for 1M input and output.
Took it for a spin on: NEW GLM-4.5 The Claude 4 Sonnet Killer
youtu.be/yEkhNnL5o9o
NEW GLM-4.5 The Claude 4 Sonnet Killer
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
July 30, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Tried TRAE 2.0 AI IDE in SOLO mode for building a website—it's a total boss!
😂 Built my site quicker than I can mess it up myself.

Don't wait, level up your coding game NOW!

youtu.be/R1chYESrF7Y?...
Go SOLO with Trae 2.0 and Build a Website: Testing It
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
July 24, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Old IDEs: Boring as watching paint dry.

Kiro: AI that actually GETS you! Specs, hooks, and zero drama.

Don't wait – level up your coding game TODAY! 🤖💥

www.bitdoze.com/kiro-ai-ide/
Meet Kiro: Amazon's Revolutionary AI IDE That Changes How We Build Software
Discover Kiro, Amazon's new agentic IDE that goes beyond chat-based coding with specs and hooks for production-ready development.
www.bitdoze.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Sick of manually installing deps? UV says, 'Hold my beer!' 😂

Run Python tests without the hassle—100% faster and funnier than ever. Do it NOW or regret it!
🐍 #PythonLife #UVHacks

www.bitdoze.com/uv-run-scrip...
Running Test Scripts with uv: No Dependencies Management Required
Learn how to run Python test scripts instantly with uv without managing virtual environments or installing packages manually.
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July 8, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Your terminal is crying for help! 😭
Fix it fast with Starhip and Ghostty on your Mac.
Create stunning presets that make coding fun again.

Who knew terminals could be this sexy?
Don't wait – transform yours RIGHT NOW!
www.bitdoze.com/starship-gho...
Turbocharge Your Mac Terminal: The Ultimate Starship and Ghostty Setup Guide
Transform your Mac terminal experience with Starship and Ghostty. Learn how to set up gorgeous presets, enhance functionality, and create a terminal environment that's both beautiful and productive.
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May 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Just tested @zed.dev AI Agents with Gemini 2.5 (05-06) to see if it does a better job on creating an @astro.build website than ZED with Claude 3.7 Sonnet:
youtu.be/GvVJvZnyhVw?...
ZED AI AGENTS - Gemini 2.5 (05-06) Tested
YouTube video by WEBdoze
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May 7, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Sick of coding black holes? Watch
@zed.dev agents DEMO building an @astro.build
SaaS page like a boss!

It's hilarious how easy it is – no more debug nightmares!
🚀 Try it NOW!

youtu.be/VqLF3gLiX8M?...
#ZedAI #AstroProject
Zed AI Demonstration: Get Ready for Code That Cracks You Up Right Now!
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
May 7, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Think tech articles are for geniuses? Nah! Agno turns you into an AI wizard overnight. Pair with Streamlit for fun workflows. Get started before your coffee gets cold! ☕💥

www.bitdoze.com/agno-workflo...
#BeginnerTech #AgnoFramework
Crafting Beginner-Friendly Tech Articles with Agno Workflows and Streamlit
Discover how to build a powerful AI-driven workflow with Agno to research, outline, write, and edit technical articles tailored for beginners, all wrapped in a sleek Streamlit interface.
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April 16, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Turn ideas into ACTIONABLE AI tools with Google ADK. Build agents with memory + tool use in MINUTES. 100% practical, ZERO fluff. Why wait?
START HERE 👉 bitdoze.com/google-adk-start
Miss out now, regret forever. Let’s GO!

#AIBuilder #NoCode #ML
How to Build Your First Agent with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK)
Learn how you can start building your first agent with Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) and add memory and tool use to browse the web.
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April 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Think building an @astro.build theme is hard? Think AGAIN! 🤯

@windsurfai.bsky.social AI makes it fun (and easy!).

Stop procrastinating. Build that blog!

Article: www.bitdoze.com/windsurd-bui...

video: youtu.be/8rTkTd93ymo

#AstroTheme #AI #WebDevLife #NoExcuses
Building an Astro Blog Theme from Scratch with WindSurf AI
Discover how I built a fast, responsive Astro blog theme from scratch using WindSurf AI and Tailwind CSS 4.
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March 11, 2025 at 1:36 PM
OH MY GOSH Y'ALL.

Just discovered FastHTML and my Python apps went from "my first coding project" to "Silicon Valley startup" in 5 MINUTES!

Not exaggerating!

Try it or stay ugly! 😂
February 28, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🤖 LEVEL UP YOUR CODING GAME IN 2025! 🚀
Just dropped: The BEST AI coding tools that'll 10X your productivity!
🔥 10+ Tools that will help code with AI!
Stop coding like it's 2023! Future is NOW!
www.bitdoze.com/ai-coading-t...
Best AI Coding Tools and Assistants in 2025
A comprehensive guide to the most effective AI coding tools and assistants in 2025, including web tools, IDE integrations, and CLI solutions.
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February 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚀 CRUSH YOUR WEBSITE PERFORMANCE LIMITS! 🚀

Guide you need to stress test like a PRO using Oha!

💥 Find breaking points BEFORE your users do ⚡️

🔍 Dead simple results you'll actually understand

Stop guessing, start TESTING! 💪

Video: youtu.be/iVcvbmY0pk8
Article: bitdoze.com/oha-website-...
Unleash the Power of oha: Website Performance Testing Made Simple
YouTube video by WEBdoze
youtu.be
February 11, 2025 at 8:49 AM
"🚨 HACKERS WON'T KNOW WHAT HIT THEM! 🚨
Just dropped the ULTIMATE guide to turning your vulnerable server into an ABSOLUTE FORTRESS with CrowdSec! 💪
Stop being a sitting duck! 🛡️
🎯 Quick setup
🤝 Community-powered defense
🔥 Real-time protection
Tutorial + Video in thread! ⬇️
#CyberSecurity #DevOps"
February 7, 2025 at 11:27 AM
SSH Tunneling for the ones that are at beginning of the road
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How To Do SSH Port Forwarding (SSH Tunneling) in Linux
Learn how you can do SSH Port Forwarding (SSH Tunneling) in Linux.
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February 6, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Tested some LLMs and AI IDE editors and apps and tried to build an Astro directory website. I have created a video with the results, will be in first comment.
January 29, 2025 at 11:44 AM