The author discusses the rebuilding of Zed's cloud infrastructure, transitioning from the existing backend (Collab) to a new system called Zed Cloud, built using Rust and running on Cloudflare Workers. The new infrastructure aims ...
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The blog post discusses the improvements made to the Zed documentation infrastructure, which previously required manual updates and was prone to errors. The author describes the transition to using mdBook for rendering the docs, a...
The author discusses their experience using Zola as a static site generator for five years, highlighting the limitations they faced with its templating engine, Tera. They express a desire to switch to a more flexible programming l...
The blog post discusses the author's experience with the ComputerCraft mod for Minecraft, which allows players to program robots called turtles using Lua. The author details their journey of creating automated programs for tasks l...
The author reflects on the journey of the open-source project redux-persist-transform-encrypt from its inception in 2016 to its eventual shutdown in 2024. Initially created to secure Redux store data, the project saw various updat...
The author shares two positive experiences with an AI assistant integrated into Zed while working on documentation and translating templates. The AI successfully copied documentation comments between structs and rewrote HTML code ...
The author reflects on their experience watching 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' for the first time as an adult, recalling previous incomplete viewings during childhood and high school. They appreciate the original Mandarin audio...
The author reflects on their experience discovering the album 'No Grave Can Hold Me' by Beautiful Death, an artist they had previously listened to but not regularly. After immersing themselves in the album and the artist's catalog...
The author reflects on the past year, noting a sense of stasis despite many internal struggles and personal growth. They discuss the challenges of facing their emotions, the importance of enjoying small moments, and their experien...
4.4On Being Ready
2024-09-07 • reflection motivation goals school readiness
The author reflects on the concept of 'being ready' and how it often serves as a psychological block to pursuing goals and ambitions. After turning 30, the author grapples with feelings of unreadiness that hinder the ability to se...
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2024-08-24 • reflection mental health aging therapy self improvement
The author reflects on the passage of time as they approach their 30th birthday, expressing feelings of peace despite the rapid approach of this milestone. They discuss their experiences in therapy over the past year, which have h...
4.3Dog Days
2025-07-24 • creative work mental health mindfulness dog days
The author reflects on the concept of 'dog days' and its historical significance, particularly in relation to creative lulls. After experiencing a creative rut, the author finds solace in a YouTube episode by Noah Kalina, where he...
4RIP Cohost (2022–2024)
2024-09-19 • social media community shutdown cohost
Cohost has announced its shutdown at the end of the year, prompting reflections on its initial launch and the author's personal experience with the platform. The author compares Cohost to Tumblr, noting the importance of community...
The author recounts a frustrating experience of discovering that they had no scheduled dentist appointment despite having a reminder card. This incident prompts a reflection on the importance of reliable appointment scheduling sys...
3.72025 in Review
2025-12-31 • music travel annual review code personal development
A personal reflection on a difficult year filled with political strife, professional growth, and a commitment to enhancing writing and reading habits.
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2025-08-25 • music reflection food mental health birthday
The author reflects on their 31st birthday, sharing details about a celebratory dinner at a Thai restaurant with Heather, including their meal choices and a recommendation for the movie 'KPop Demon Hunters.' They discuss the overl...
The article discusses the author's struggle with managing a backlog of content, particularly for artists who tend to accumulate various media they wish to engage with. The author reflects on the importance of not just saving items...
3.1Take a Walk
2024-05-25 • walking nature mental health mindfulness self care
The author reflects on their recent daily walks around the neighborhood, contrasting them with the more utilitarian walks taken with their dog. These solitary walks provide a peaceful escape from a burdensome mental state, allowin...
3Happy Birthday
2024-04-12 • birthday connection apology
The author reaches out to a long-lost friend on their 30th birthday, reflecting on their lack of communication over the past four years. They express understanding for the silence, acknowledging personal struggles and the impact o...
0Appaloosa
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0Good Will Hunting
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