I'm Dan Denney, a front-end dev at DataCamp.

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.

[ 90 posts since 2012 ]

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They're mostly around front-end dev and web conferences, with some occasional life things sprinkled in.

[ 7 shipped ]

From the Possibility Factory

Web toys and tools pitched from what's happening online, then built and shipped by Devin

Most Recent Blips

Shorter than a blog post, longer than a tweet. This is where I share quick reactions or stash things I want to remember.

  1. [ Aug 20, 2026 ]

    OpenClaw Code-alongs

    Two DataCamp code-alongs, both built with OpenClaw too

  2. [ Jul 9, 2026 ]

    Remembering The Grid

    A team in 2014 knew we'd be where we are today

  3. [ Jun 23, 2026 ]

    Markdown Twins

    Every post has a markdown version for agents now — exposed, not force-fed

  4. [ May 23, 2026 ]

    Modern Web Guidance Audit

    Using a Chrome-published Claude Code plugin to audit the site for modern web best practices

November's Finds

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

Worth building

AI tools make it quick and cheap to build useful apps for personal needs. The author made a simple domain lookup tool without needing to sell anything. A project can be worth building even if only one person uses it.

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

How to Reverse Engineer Anything with Opus 5.5

REA helps coding agents trace how software features work and show supporting evidence. The guide demonstrates testing a JavaScript app, checking predictions, and writing a plain-language spec. Inspect only software…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

The October inflection point for vibe game development

AI models can now create fun games with little guidance. The author says game development is becoming easier, though good ideas and playtesting still matter. He encourages people to use AI tools to make unusual games…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

Cloudflare Computer now helps agents recover from interruptions and wait for approval

Cloudflare Computer can now resume agent code after a crash or deploy. Agents can also pause and wait for approval before taking actions. Once approved, they continue where they left off.

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

A select should tell you something

Customizable select menus can show useful details, previews, and warnings inside each option. This helps people compare choices and choose with confidence. They keep standard form behavior, but option text should still…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

A team of AI employees, with you in charge.

Suparagent lets you create AI employees for tasks like research, planning, and coding. You choose their tools and instructions, then review their work. Start with your own AI account and sandbox.

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

How to Create Your Own Personal AI Benchmark

To choose the best AI model for your work, build a personal benchmark with tasks you care about. Test models on these tasks, keep track of failures, and create clear rules to judge their work. As models improve, make…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

(1) Analytics has changed. Here's what to do about it

Analytics now needs AI to spot issues, while humans guide it with clear goals. Teams should connect product data with costs and revenue to make smarter business decisions. They should also track how agents use their…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

CI was 100% green, but how did we know the game was playable?

The talk describes tools that help AI agents build and test a Snake game using CI checks. Sharing the checks early helped agents avoid pipeline failures. A second agent then played the successful build and recorded…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

Why Agents Are Soon Only Going to Have 1 Tool

Agents are moving toward using one code-execution tool instead of many separate tools. With it, a model can combine actions, check results, and handle many calls in one script. This can save context and make complex…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

scenario-labs/skills

Scenario Labs offers tools for creating images, video, audio, 3D art, and social content. It helps teams plan projects, keep designs consistent, review assets, and prepare them for different platforms. It also supports…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

Devin Fusion: Frontier Performance at 60% Lower Cost†

Devin Fusion combines a powerful AI model with a cheaper helper model to handle coding tasks. Cognition says it matches leading performance while cutting costs by up to 60%. The system shifts work between models as…

[ Nov 7, 2026 ]

Any MCP tool your agents need. ‍Zero auth & connectivity plumbing.

The service gives agents access to over 30,000 tools across 600+ connectors, with authentication handled for you. Choose only the tools each agent needs to save tokens and improve results. Developers can focus on agent…

[ Nov 5, 2026 ]

Create, direct, and share your own game.

Wanaka is an AI-powered studio for making 3D games, with no coding needed. Describe your idea, then create and customize characters, worlds, and gameplay. Publish your game and share a link so friends can play in their…

[ Nov 5, 2026 ]

Voice is Underutilized

Voice makes it easier to share thoughts with AI, save useful conversations, and get ideas written down. AI can also turn information into personal audio briefings and lessons. The author encourages using voice during…

[ Nov 2, 2026 ]

The era of personal software

AI tools make it easy for anyone to build software tailored to their needs. The author created a health app that gathers and displays personal data. Such apps can be simple, useful, and made just for you.

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Join the Artificial Intelligencers

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.

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Dan Denney No ReservAItions

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!