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Josue DIkoma©

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Notes on code & craft

What I learn while building for the web — Django, front-end, product thinking.

21 Jul 2026

Fixing Claude Desktop Install Errors on Windows (0x80073CF6 / 0x80073D05)

The installer fails with AddPackage 0x80073CF6 even though no Claude package is installed? The culprit is often a data folder locked by a ghost process. Step-by-step diagnosis and fix.

WindowsDebugClaude Desktop
3 min read
21 Jul 2026

Installing Windows 11 With a Local Account (No Microsoft Account / No Internet Required)

Windows 11 setup is increasingly insistent on an internet connection and a Microsoft account. Four reliable ways to set up a local account instead — from BYPASSNRO to a Rufus USB stick.

WindowsWindows 11Astuce
4 min read
08 Jul 2026

Django + Alpine.js: the lightweight duo that (sometimes) replaces React

For many applications, a heavy front-end framework is debt taken on by reflex. Here's how Django and Alpine.js cover 90% of the needs.

DjangoAlpine.jsFront-end
1 min read

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