Dave Rupert

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Dave Rupert is a web developer and podcaster from Austin, TX, with a passion for web development and podcasting. He also enjoys Mini 4WD as a hobby.

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daverupert.com

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Web Developer Podcaster

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Web development Podcasting

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2025-11-13 • human rights peru mining poverty la rinconada

La Rinconada, the highest year-round settlement in the world, faces severe poverty despite its gold mining economy. The town's population has decreased from 30,000 to around 12,000, and residents endure harsh living conditions wit...

2026-02-09 • programming machine learning context determinism ai training and education

The post critiques the use of 'skills' in AI as unpredictable and inconsistent, likening them to 'magic numbers' in programming that can lead to unreliable outcomes.

2026-01-18 • performance typography css website design

A comprehensive redesign of the author's website features a new monospace font, named CSS grid lines, and improved multi-page transitions for enhanced user experience.

2025-11-13 • literary criticism political hypocrisy morality the crucible arthur miller

The author reflects on the recurring experience of reading Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' throughout high school, particularly focusing on a scene that critiques the hypocrisy and materialism of religious figures. The narrative dr...

2026-01-08 • front end development css accessibility website design contrast ratio

The post highlights the new contrast-color() CSS function in Firefox and Safari, which enhances accessibility by automatically selecting contrasting foreground colors for design elements.

2025-11-12 • storytelling video games game theory and mechanics rust programming player vs player

The author shares their negative initial experience with the game Rust, highlighting its violent and competitive nature compared to Minecraft. Despite this, they have become fascinated by the storytelling elements in Rust, such as...

2026-01-24 • personal experience texas commentary power grid cold weather

The post explores the anxiety of waiting for impending disasters in Texas, both from cold weather and political instability, drawing parallels to the experience of childbirth.

2025-11-29 • music community church personal development arts and culture

The author reflects on the recent layoff of two friends from a megachurch and connects this experience to the role of faith-based communities in providing opportunities for individuals to showcase and develop their talents, partic...

2026-01-11 • web development css accessibility false color focus rings

Using nested contrast-color() in CSS can enhance focus rings for better accessibility, though alternative methods may be simpler and more effective.

2026-01-09 • css website design false color hover effects color rendering

The post demonstrates how to manipulate the contrast-color() function in CSS to adjust lightness on hover, enhancing design control and user experience.

2026-01-09 • programming design css website design false color

The post discusses the limitations of contrast-color() in CSS and presents a workaround for using design system colors effectively while highlighting future possibilities.

2025-11-23 • web development dungeons & dragons writing tools grid

The author discusses their experience with drawing dungeons on isomorphic grids and the frustration of sourcing suitable graph paper. They highlight the limitations of existing options and describe how they created a web-based too...

2026-01-02 • 2025 events and projects reflection mental health family goals

A personal reflection on the challenges and achievements of 2025, highlighting the importance of mental health and simplifying life amidst external chaos.

2025-10-23 • reflection parenting health mental health exercise

The author reflects on a challenging fall in Texas, marked by personal struggles with mood, health, and the pressures of daily life. They describe a busy family schedule, feelings of grumpiness, and the impact of political and eco...

2025-11-14 • puzzle game tips and recommendations daily social games inkwell games

Inkwell Games offers two daily puzzles, Stars and Fields, which increase in difficulty throughout the week. Stars is recommended for beginners, likened to a mix of Minesweeper and Sudoku. The puzzles include a 'Check' button that ...

2026-02-04 • technology economics collective action solutions future

Proposing a shift from complaints to constructive solutions, the post urges individuals to envision and articulate a better future across various societal issues.

2025-12-22 • music holiday retro computing code personal projects

The author shares personal experiences of joy and creativity during the holiday season, highlighting music, coding projects, and reflections on retro gaming.

2025-11-12 • new york city live music events hip-hop miller street performance and dining

Ari Miller, a New York-based beat maker, gained popularity through his viral street performances where he creates music live using a mobile production studio. He engages with strangers, inviting them to rap over his beats, showcas...

2025-11-13 • sustainable living projects recycling precious plastic

The blog post discusses Precious Plastic, an open-source plastic recycling platform created by the same team behind Project Kamp. It highlights the global plastic pollution crisis, noting that only 10% of plastic is recycled. Prec...

2026-01-26 • creativity development api personal development personal projects

Frustrated by limited API access, the author decides to abandon certain side project ideas, opening up new creative avenues like game development and writing.

2025-11-14 • puzzle logic and boolean algebra challenge game tips and recommendations clues by sam

Clues By Sam is a daily logic puzzle game that involves uncovering a criminal conspiracy through a series of clues. The game features a simple if-this-then-that mechanic, where players deduce the innocence or guilt of characters b...

2025-11-11 • art creative work tabletop games dungeons & dragons asmr

The blog post discusses Odd Artworks' Random Mini Dungeon video series, where the creator rolls dice to generate themes and requirements for drawing dungeons on paper. The process involves sketching, shading, coloring, and adding ...

2025-11-13 • sustainable living diy projects community portugal project kamp

The post discusses Project Kamp, a sustainable living community in central Portugal that focuses on cooperative living and environmental sustainability. The community shares their journey through a YouTube channel, addressing chal...

2026-02-23 • internet reflection adhd anxiety digital wellbeing

The author explores the detrimental effects of the internet on mental health and suggests a hierarchy of activities to promote healthier engagement.