A comprehensive overview of the evolution of JavaScript module import specifiers, detailing the transition from CommonJS to ECMAScript Modules and the introduction of various protocols by Node.js and Deno.
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The author reflects on their nearly three-year journey at Val Town, discussing the company's evolution, challenges, and successes. They highlight the importance of honesty in the startup culture, the initial product's simplicity, ...
The author explores the tension between manual creativity and automation in work, reflecting on personal fulfillment and the evolving job landscape amidst technological changes.
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The post explores the struggles of entrepreneurship, critiques the tech industry's consensus-driven culture, and reflects on personal growth and media biases.
The author reflects on their recent experiences with music, video content, and reading, sharing insights on how they discover new music through platforms like Bandcamp and Shazam, and their thoughts on the homogenization of conten...
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The author expresses deep concern about the current political climate in America, criticizing the rise of fascism and the media's role in it. They share personal reflections on various cultural experiences, including music, televi...
5.1Theme selector
2025-12-09 • web development user interface design css netlify dark mode
A dark mode feature was added to the website using CSS and a Netlify function, enabling users to switch themes without JavaScript.
The blog post discusses epanet-js, a new web application that integrates modern web maps with the EPANET hydraulic simulation algorithm, aimed at water utility system planning. The author reflects on their past experience with a s...
The post explores color dithering's history and implementation while discussing the author's transition to using 11ty and web components for interactive content.
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2026-02-25 • diy projects crafting and handcrafts tote bag sewing
Creating a new tote bag from cotton fabric highlights the joys and challenges of sewing, emphasizing techniques for durability and personal design choices.
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The author shares their experiences with various eReaders, particularly the Kobo Libra Color, highlighting its features and shortcomings compared to other devices like the Boox Go 7 and Kindle. They also reflect on recent readings...
The post discusses the new Meta Ray-Ban augmented reality glasses, reflecting on their failed demo and the implications of their technology. The author questions the potential uses of the glasses in everyday scenarios, such as coo...
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The author reflects on a busy October, sharing personal experiences such as running a half-marathon with less training and contemplating future training plans. They express opinions on functional programming jargon, discuss the di...
The author discusses the design and construction of a custom porteur bag for biking, detailing improvements made from the first version to the second. Key enhancements include a simplified attachment system, the use of better mate...
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A personal account of the challenges and techniques involved in daily face sketching, highlighting the emotional nuances and learning process of the author.
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A personal reflection on music, social media, donation strategies, and the balance of productivity amidst social burnout and personal interests.
A personal reflection on the author's year, covering reading, running, work, and new hobbies, with aspirations for more structure in the coming year.
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2025-06-06 • music technology reading recommendations journalism voting systems ai
The author discusses his recent reading, listening, technology updates, and journalism. He emphasizes the importance of caring about real things, reading, and voting in the upcoming New York election. He also shares his thoughts o...
The author describes the process of making a custom porteur bag for bike trips, detailing the materials used, the design process, and the construction of the bag. The bag was made to fit on a front rack and the author explains the...
The text discusses Google's Zanzibar, a system for authorization that is flexible and scalable. It describes the features of the system, its specifications, and implementation details. The author also compares Zanzibar with other ...
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2025-05-01 • music literacy technology website modern society ai
The author watched a series of interviews, shared thoughts on AI, and discussed the use of AI in society. They also updated their website and shared thoughts on a few articles.
The Tidbyt, a low-resolution internet-connected display, was acquired by Modal, a company that makes serverless AI compute hosting. The Tidbyt team has been praised for their work. The author has been working on replacing the firm...
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2025-04-07 • music video web scraping and crawling tax preparation
The text discusses various issues such as AI scraping, Harberger taxes, AI Ghiblification, and the story of Sahil Lavingia working for DOGE. It also mentions music and videos that the author has been listening to and watching.
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2025-04-03 • obsidian tasks git macos javascript
The author discusses the personal tools he uses, including Hammerspoon, SwiftBar, Tampermonkey, and Obsidian Freeform. He explains how he uses these tools and the benefits they provide.