Marcus Rivera
Full-stack developer and open-source advocate. Writes about developer tools, frameworks, and the craft of software.
4 articles
How to Run Local LLMs on Your MacBook: A Complete Guide
Complete guide to running LLMs locally on MacBook with Ollama — zero API costs, full privacy.
By Marcus Rivera · 1 min · Mar 26, 2026
The Open Source AI Stack for 2026: Tools That Actually Matter
The essential open-source AI tools for 2026: vLLM, LangGraph, Qdrant, and MCP lead the stack.
By Marcus Rivera · 2 min · Mar 25, 2026
Astro 6 Deep Dive: Why Content Sites Are Switching
Astro 6 ships with live content collections, Vite 6, and 2-8x faster builds than Next.js/Nuxt.
By Marcus Rivera · 2 min · Mar 23, 2026
10 VS Code Extensions Every AI Developer Needs in 2026
The 10 must-have VS Code extensions for AI developers in 2026, from Claude Code to GitLens.
By Marcus Rivera · 2 min · Mar 21, 2026