The blog post is a continuation of a tutorial series focused on building a functional routing system using Preact and esbuild. It discusses the importance of client-side routing and dynamic imports to optimize JavaScript loading f...
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The post discusses the simplification of meta frameworks in web development, focusing on custom setups and build tooling. It covers key features such as UI composition, server-side rendering (SSR), code transforms, bundling, minif...
5.6Don't forget the layers
2025-09-12 • node.js debugging code software engineering
The author discusses the challenges faced when working with abstractions in coding, particularly in the context of a notification service called Ping. They recount an experience where they discovered that the default timeout for s...
The post discusses the costs associated with self-hosting applications, highlighting the financial burden of running services like Ping and other microservices. The author shares specific monthly and yearly expenses, including ser...
The author grapples with the loss of critical thinking in development, fearing the impact of automation on problem-solving and contemplating alternative career paths.
4.3Store
2025-06-30 • applications scripts html lab experiments store
The author introduces a new online store featuring various tools, scripts, and experiments they've created. The store aims to simplify access to these resources, allowing users to find apps and templates easily. It includes both f...
TillWhen is back online with a beta version, plans for a paid model, and an open-source codebase for community contributions.
The author discusses migrating from cloud storage solutions, specifically Google Photos and iCloud Photos, to self-hosted solutions. They outline the requirements, solutions, setup, and migration process, including the use of Immi...
The author discusses their transition from using a MacBook to a ThinkPad, emphasizing their frugal approach to spending and the benefits of using a ThinkPad. They also detail their experience with migrating to Linux and the challe...
The Preact ecosystem continues to thrive, with updates on new tools and progress made since the last update. The author discusses the effectiveness of the React compatibility layer and introduces new tools such as preachjs/popper ...
0Low traction products
2025-02-04 • development entrepreneurship passive income
The author expresses gratitude for users trying out their products, but acknowledges the challenge of low traction for niche products. They discuss their approach to building products intentionally and the conflict of needing pass...
02024 Analysed
2025-01-01 •
The author reflects on the past year, mentioning changes in their day job, marriage, and various projects they have worked on. They express a desire to do more and do better in the future.
0Reminisce
2024-10-15 •
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0Thing's I've tried
2024-09-25 •
The blog post by Reaper is a personal reflection on various programming projects and experiences from 2013 to 2024. It begins with Reaper's early interest in custom ROMs and Linux distributions, leading to the creation of a POC di...
0Announcing Ping
2024-09-18 •
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0remember
2024-09-10 •
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The blog post discusses the challenges of managing site uptime for a side project called goblin.run, which has gained some traction. The author explores various uptime monitoring solutions, both paid and self-hosted, and ultimatel...
0One a Month
2024-08-27 •
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0Re: On hobbies, side projects, and money
2024-08-18 •
The author reflects on the thin boundary between side projects and hobbies, the lack of attention his projects receive, and the struggle to talk about money. He mentions Manuel Moreale's One a Month movement and encourages support...
0Asahi Linux Fedora Checklist
2024-08-18 •
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0Faux Javascript
2024-08-16 •
The blog post discusses the limitations of functional programming in JavaScript, the advantages of procedural programming in terms of memory usage and performance, and the challenges of building languages that compile to JS. It al...
0The Pixel 3a
2024-08-04 •
The author discusses their experience with the Pixel 3a, de-googling the device, installing a custom ROM, and using only FOSS apps. They mention the battery life, navigation issues, calling capabilities, and music storage limitati...
0Making something
2024-07-13 •
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0A Failure
2024-06-26 •
The blog post discusses the importance of acknowledging and learning from failures, rather than hiding them. The author shares personal failures and emphasizes the need to understand that failure is a part of the journey towards s...