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Full Stack Clojure web app engineer
Joined Jul 2021
RT @BTowersCoding
The way Mastodon is working out so well for me is causing me to reflect on why Twitter never really did.
It was likely my own fault, because of how I reacted to needing to build a name for myself on a platform based on so heavily on clout.
I always remember to check my agenda. But I have a cheat "catch all" perpetual task that I spend hours on when I'm really reading articles or doom scrolling...
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Mastodon is another example of a service that works great in Emacs. I'm posting this from mastodon.el!
Is there a good way to post to a #mastodon instance via email?
last week my #orgmode started having severe issues (which is a major work issue), apparently not loading a crucial file. Today I was having problems with my bluetooth headphones, too; connected but not seen as an audio device. Suddenly everything is working again. I don't know why. #GhostsInTheMachine #emacs #guix #bluetooth
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Well, lets see if they care anymore if I expose this shit on twitter. If you have an account there feel free to show some support:
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I don’t understand why people think Mastodon is difficult. It seems pretty straightforward, and the separate servers are no biggie. I’m enjoying this fresh start here, like moving to a new apartment!
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Read the inspiring story of how Eyüpsultan, Turkey switched to free software, gained independence from proprietary software, and saved money ($$$) in the process! If they did it in their city, your city can do it too! | Read more at: https://u.fsf.org/3m9
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Twitter was special. But it's time to leave
https://www.pwnallthethings.com/p/twitter-was-special-but-its-time
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People don't realize that Reddit *used* to be open source. https://github.com/reddit-archive/reddit
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My favorite hashtag is #HugOps and I'm glad it's made the transition to Mastodon.
It's used by engineers to express empathy and support for production engineers battling a system problem.
Engineers often give #HugOps to engineers in other companies, often competitors. It's the exact opposite of schadenfreude.
Right now, #HugOps to the mastohost folks keeping that ship afloat in the face of a huge influx of new usage.
But also #HugOps to the remaining production engineers at Twitter.
I've been looking for certain #clojure swag. I finally found some! https://www.teepublic.com/mask/8637677-clojure-programming-language #FaceMask #ClojureMerchandise
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Seeing people with coding ability commenting on features they want in Mastodon, many of them framing their insights as if there is a bug.
Almost all ideas I have seen so far could be implemented in a client or a relay. For ones that can't, there are pull requests. For ones that are declined, downstream forking is feasible.
It's #OpenSource & based on a truly open standard, #ActivityPub. How about we frame ideas positively & look for places to contribute? This is not a walled garden run by VCs.
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I just connected to a #vsjoyride REPL on @pappapez's computer via @Tailscale with "lein repl :connect <ip>:<nrepl-port> 😅 and controlled his slides for the upcoming presentation at London Clojurians #clojure
Accidentally left my Dvorak keyboard at home, am using my old one. Going back to QWERTY is slow going, especially with my emacs muscle-memory.
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A really nice talk relating data to radioactive material. A bit of a spook show, but with some really good points. https://idlewords.com/talks/haunted_by_data.htm
RT @fndriven
In the past weeks I had fun with biff. It taught me a ton abt backend programming. I upgraded my project several times with no problems. Only problem was me trying to fight the framework bc I'm only used to do SPAs. Time to remove the printlns. #Clojure https://biffweb.com/
Sick day after sick (and computer-sick) weekend. Yep; 317 new emails, split between the categories.
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Full Stack Clojure web app engineer
Joined Jul 2021
