Ok, ok. I'm technically a Senior Software Engineer II, but front-end dev just rolls off the tongue. This my personal playground for sharing many of the things I enjoy, most of which revolves around web design and development.
[ 89 posts since 2012 ]
They're mostly around front-end dev and web conferences, with some occasional life things sprinkled in.
[ Latest · Mini Course · Oct 24, 2026 ]
An interactive mini course on Jev and decision models, built on every Rithmm pick I've logged since April: how to ask a System One model questions, thresholds, calibration, and whether any of it holds up.
Two days of Imagine IF 2026 in Nashville, where AI, energy, and Bitcoin converged on freedom tech and a capabilities race. 
From CoffeeCup to Photoshop, I've been fiercely loyal to my tools for years — but exploration and orchestration are replacing that loyalty now. 
After declaring 'read later' bankruptcy on Pocket, I moved to Notion and I'm now building my own tool for queuing and saving links. 
My first DataTune Conf in Nashville — AI adoption struggles, the data science and engineering crossover, and reactions to the newest LLM releases. 
Initial setup and some simple automations while trying out OpenClaw for the first time. Experiments mixing my interests in music, organization, and modern web development
[ Spotify API + AI Generated ]
Listening habits across time periods and AI-generated reviews analyzing the vibe, production, and emotional impact of songs.
[ Next.js + Supabase ]
My own read-later tool with an AI-powered score to help prioritize what's actually worth reading.
Read the build post →
[ Next.js + Supabase ]
A web app for organizing life's events, shared links, local places, and shopping lists in one place.
View on GitHub →
Shorter than a blog post, longer than a tweet. This is where I share quick reactions or stash things I want to remember.
[ Aug 20, 2026 ]
Two DataCamp code-alongs, both built with OpenClaw too
[ Jul 9, 2026 ]
A team in 2014 knew we'd be where we are today
[ Jun 23, 2026 ]
Every post has a markdown version for agents now — exposed, not force-fed
[ May 23, 2026 ]
Using a Chrome-published Claude Code plugin to audit the site for modern web best practices
Things I've read or watched this month and found worth keeping. Everything gets archived in the library at the end of the month.
[ Oct 17, 2026 ]
Tech companies like Ramp and Stripe are building AI tools that let non-engineers create internal apps. These tools can safely use company data, follow design rules, and help employees build what they need. They also…
[ Oct 17, 2026 ]
No software system can be guaranteed never to fail. Failures can come from hardware and power problems, not just faulty code. Design systems to handle problems, limit their impact, and recover quickly.
[ Oct 17, 2026 ]
This site offers 117 free animated text effects made with pure CSS. Copy the CSS, customize its colors, or use a prompt to recreate an effect with an AI coding tool. The effects support reduced motion and are MIT…
[ Oct 17, 2026 ]
React Aria’s new Sheet is an overlay that users can swipe open, close, and between snap points. It uses native CSS scrolling and animations for smooth gestures without JavaScript touch handling. It also supports…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
scroll-mask is a set of Tailwind utilities that fades the edges of scrollable areas as you scroll. It works without JavaScript, using CSS scroll animations. You can choose the edges to fade and adjust the fade length.
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
VoiceStudio is an open-source app for voice cloning, dubbing, transcription, and audiobook creation in 646 languages. It runs locally on your computer, with optional remote services and support for different voice…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Chrome 154 adds responsive iframes that can match the size of their embedded content. Developers can enable this with CSS and an opt-in tag in the embedded page. This can remove extra scrollbars, but may cause layout…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Linear improved their CI system to handle more tests faster by upgrading infrastructure and optimizing workflows. They cut setup time, sped up test shards, and reduced delays in checkout and job gating. These changes…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Maggie built a WYSIWYG editor that edits and saves her website’s MDX files. It uses AI tools to flag writing issues and suggest alternatives. She says it still has some bugs but feels good to use.
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
AI coding tools have made rigid plan modes less useful because they can understand and change code more independently. Planning works better as an ongoing cycle of trying, checking, and adjusting than as a long…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
CSS anchor positioning can place sidenotes in the page margin without JavaScript. On small screens or older browsers, the notes stay below the paragraphs they refer to. The method also prevents notes from overlapping.
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Neat-annotations adds labels and highlights to text. It offers preset and custom colors, plus a rainbow effect. You can hide labels, stack annotations, and wrap long notes.
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Jev is a new type of language model that returns numbers to answer yes/no, choice, or score questions instead of text. It is fast, cheap, and useful for tasks like classification, ranking, and search. However, it acts…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Kev 1.0 is an open-weight family of decision models you can train and run yourself. The new Kev-27B has a larger context window and performs better on general tasks. The models, code, and training tools are available…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
The author built a personal bot and argues that useful bots need a simple home, helpful tools, and scheduled tasks. For coding, agents work best when people build trust through small jobs, clear rules, and careful…
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
Lenny Rachitsky is following the rise of AI simulations for testing product ideas and changes. Several companies offer tools for this. He asks people to share their experiences.
[ Oct 10, 2026 ]
The author argues that AI agents need clear project documentation, not scattered memory snippets. They propose a structured set of documents that agents read before work and update afterward. This makes project…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
Building a side project is the fastest way to learn new skills in the age of AI. You don’t need to be a coder because AI tools can help you create real software step-by-step. Start small, ask questions, and learn by…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
Gradient Lab is a free online tool for creating animated gradient backgrounds with over 20 styles. You can customize colors, animation, and export high-quality images or videos without watermarks. No signup or…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
Layers is a tool that helps you explore seven levels of product design beyond just the screen. It works with AI to find real problems and guide design decisions. You can use it to audit, diagnose, and create clear…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
AI Autocomplete helps you get more conversions fast. It adds real-time prompts to any text box. This way, your agent gets all info upfront and can act right away.
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
The author used to destructure many objects automatically but found it made reading code harder later. Now, they keep objects intact to keep context clear and only destructure when it adds meaning. This helps balance…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
Building software today is about creating small parts, or "building blocks," that others can easily use and combine. This approach leads to faster innovation, more users, and less pressure on developers to make…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
The Bitter Lesson says AI learns best when we give it goals, not detailed instructions. We should focus on what we want, not how the AI should do it. Using the smartest AI with the best tools helps it find the best way…
[ Oct 4, 2026 ]
Organizations kill innovation because they treat new ideas as big bets that trigger resistance. Instead, innovation should start small and routine to avoid this "immune system." Leaders must support many small…
[ 280+ members ]
I co-organize this Nashville meetup for anyone from beginners to experts who are willing to share their personal or professional journeys learning, experimenting, developing, and applying AI. We focus on real tools, real demos, and real talk.
Our monthly events feature 15-20 minute presentations and demos, plus plenty of time for networking and collaboration. Whether you're sharing workflow automation, artistic applications, or research deep-dives, everyone's welcome.
Cooking and enjoying food and drinks are my hobbies outside of web development. With No ReservAItions, I've found a way to mix the two. I'm using ChatGPT to create reviews for the places that I visit in the spirit of Anthony Bourdain and I'm having so much fun with it!
[ Chicago ]
A layover stop at an airport wine bar, where we sat with a glass of Sangiovese and a modest cheese plate while waiting for our flight.
[ Nashville ]
We saw Jesse Welles perform a night of folk, country and political songs at The Pinnacle, with Little Harpeth Chicken Scratches and cold PBRs.
[ Nashville ]
The Shins and Silversun Pickups brought decades of alternative-rock memories to Bridgestone Arena before Weezer unexpectedly stole the evening.
[ Nashville ]
LP's All Is Not Lost Tour at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville with TailGate orange creamsicle seltzers, PBRs, and a shared gummy.