Joel Muhoho

Blog Posts

Demystifying the touch Command in Linux: More Than Just a File Creator.

Jul 01, 2025

What is the touch Command ? If you’ve ever followed a Linux tutorial or tinkered with the command line, you’ve likely come across the touch command. It’s often introduced as a quick way to create an empty file, and while that’s technically true, it barely scr… Read More

Why Your Python Test Regex Isn’t Matching. The Hidden Gotcha with Sets

Jun 06, 2025

When writing clean, testable Python code, it’s common to raise custom ValueError s and validate those in unit tests using pytest.raises(). But sometimes, those tests fail even though the raised message looks visually correct. If you’ve ever run into this, esp… Read More

Lineage. A Journey into Family Roots and Connections

Dec 11, 2023

Lineage is a project born out of the desire to create a centralized platform for connecting with family members, exploring family trees, and preserving cherished memories. This project aimed to provide a comprehensive solution for tracking family relationship… Read More

WordPress site incident report

Nov 10, 2023

Issue Summary Our WordPress site experienced a critical issue following a configuration update in the wp-settings file, resulting in a widespread 500 error for most user requests. The incident occurred on November 4, 2023, from 3:44 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EAT. Dur… Read More

What happens when you type google.com in your browser and press Enter

Oct 12, 2023

https://google.com is a Uniform Resource Locator (URL). it can be divided into two parts. https -> hypertext transfer protocol secure. it is an application layer protocol (rules) used to communicate on the internet on Port 443 using a secure socket layer (SSL… Read More

Projects

Lineage

A simple way to connect with your family members and explore your family tree. It provides a platform to create, explore, and cherish family trees, events, and shared moments.

Technology used: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Jinja2, Python, Flask, MySQL, Pytest, Bootstrap

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Accotrac

Web-Based Accounting Application. It is your one stop shop for managing your finances and making your accounts healthy.

Technology used: HTML, CSS, React, Python, Flask, SQlite, React-Bootstrap, Axios, JavaScript

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Blog Application

A dynamic platform for sharing thoughts and connecting with readers. Empowering writers to create, manage, and secure their content with ease.

Technology used: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Jinja2, Python, Django, SQlite

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Bornfire Adventures Landing Page

This landing page for Bonfire Adventures invites users to enter their email to receive an offer link. It provides quick access to destinations, packages, and pricing, along with contact details and social media links.

Technology used: HTML, CSS

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Headphones Landing Page

This landing page showcases premium headphones, detailing features such as a 4-hour playtime, intuitive touch interface, and high-quality sound. It highlights various models with pricing, design elements, and supports voice commands for Siri and Google Now.

Technology used: HTML, CSS

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Spotify Email

This email is a Spotify Premium receipt, summarizing the order details and payment method for a 3-month subscription.

Technology used: HTML, CSS

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Calendly Email

This email promotes Calendly's workflow automation, helping users send personalised reminders and integrate with tools like Gmail, Outlook, and Chrome.

Technology used: HTML, CSS

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Shopify Email

This email highlights new Shopify features, including pre-orders to boost sales and manage demand, with easy access to the Shopify app.

Technology used: HTML, CSS

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Watch Email

This email promotes the HUAWEI Watch Fit 2, highlighting its features like notifications, data sharing, and different wristband styles, encouraging purchase.

Technology used: HTML, CSS

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