Don Nguyen - Code & Life

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I’m Don Nguyen - a software developer, dad, husband, and builder. This blog is where I share my experiences, insights, and maybe a few dad jokes along the way.

Posts

16 Sep 2024

Rails, APIs, and That Time My Payload Went Missing

A quick look at how MIME types can cause unexpected issues in Rails APIs and how to handle custom types to ensure smooth communication with third-party services.

15 Sep 2024

Cracking the GCP Billing Code: My Two-Month Odyssey to Solve a Ridiculous Egress Charge

A software developer’s frustrating journey to uncover the source of a mysterious and inflated egress charge in Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Learn how BigQuery and data analysis saved the day (and the budget).