Brian DeVries

About:

Brian DeVries is a DIY enthusiast with a passion for woodworking, sewing, programming, and backpacking. He is a professional software engineer who loves learning new things.

Website:

brianjdevries.com

Specializations:

Software engineer Writer Web Developer

Interests:

Woodworking Sewing Programming Backpacking

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Outgoing Links:

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2024-12-21 •

The author describes the scene of his son's basketball practice, reminiscing about his own experiences as a young athlete. He reflects on the sights, sounds, and smells of the gym, and invites readers to share their own memorable ...

2024-06-18 •

Brian DeVries launched a website for his sticker business, DeVries Decals. He has been exploring various avenues to make money, including woodworking, programming, and graphic design. He is now helping small businesses promote the...

2024-06-13 •

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2024-05-04 •

The author reflects on his busy month, including family activities, personal projects, and community service. He emphasizes the importance of taking time to reflect and give thanks.

2024-04-18 •

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2024-04-02 •

The author encourages people to create their own personal websites to share their thoughts and connect with others. He offers to be the first reader and provide assistance to those who want to get started. The focus is on authenti...

2024-03-26 •

The author removed web analytics from his site to prioritize user experience over tracking visitors. He believes websites should be made for people, not search engines, and values privacy and personal touch.

2024-03-14 •

The author reflects on the negative impact of social media on his life and decides to reduce his online presence by deleting accounts on various platforms. He found that he didn't miss social media and felt more mentally free with...

2023-08-01 •

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2022-12-08 •

The author reflects on the progress made in their new house, including removing ivy, overgrown plants, and installing central air conditioning. They also discuss mapping circuits, painting rooms, removing fences, and fixing hot wa...

2022-10-19 •

The blog post discusses how to add a custom search bar to an eleventy website using DuckDuckGo. It explains the query parameters that can be used to customize the search results page and provides a code example for implementing th...

2021-06-07 •

The blog post discusses the author's addiction to information consumption and provides 10 tactics to consume less content, including setting app and website time limits, turning off notifications, and rewarding oneself for avoidin...

2020-11-16 •

The author discusses his target audience, writing for personal growth, and his goals of developing a web application. He talks about the 'One Thing' method to focus on important tasks and make progress towards his goals.

2020-10-26 •

The author shares his updated daily routine after having a newborn, including devotions, family time, work, and app development. He discusses his progress in learning the Vue Framework and developing his web application to help pe...

2020-09-28 •

The blog post discusses the author's experience with taking cold showers to build resilience and form habits. He emphasizes starting small, setting default actions, using If-Then planning, focusing on the journey, and getting comf...

2020-09-15 •

The author discusses his desire for financial, time, and location freedom, and the importance of establishing a daily routine. He shares his proposed schedule, including time for programming, family, work, and personal projects. T...

2020-09-13 •

The author discusses the importance of long-term thinking, consistent execution, and choosing the best idea to pursue. He struggles with analysis paralysis but emphasizes the need to become an action-biased person.

2020-09-07 •

The blog post discusses the basic building blocks of websites, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. It explains the structure of HTML elements, common HTML tags, and the importance of proper HTML formatting for web accessibility.

2020-08-24 •

The blog post discusses online privacy and the tracking done by large companies like Facebook, Google, and Amazon. The author explores the motives behind tracking and offers alternatives like Firefox and DuckDuckGo for more privac...