HTML Is Not a Programming Language…(opens in new tab)
Is HTML a programming language? In this short post, I explore why HTML is powerful, fundamental, and essential — but not a programming language.
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Making Smart Infrastructure Decisions with Lauren Long(opens in new tab)
Today we find out how building a product at Big Tech can be very different than a startup. Lauren Long has done both. Building parts of Firebase and eventually taking the things she learned to build Ampersand. We discuss what ...
227: Mocking in Python with unittest.mock - Michael Foord(opens in new tab)
This episode is a replay of a 2021 interview I did with Michael Foord.We lost Michael in January, and I'd like to revisit this interview as a tribute. Michael Foord was a pivotal figure in the Python community and the ...
IndexedDB made easy like localStorage(opens in new tab)
A case for getting dressed every day(opens in new tab)
On rediscovering the importance of getting dressed daily after finding the perfect pair of jeans.
How I created a newsletter I actually enjoy writing(opens in new tab)
Send what you like to receive, make it easy for yourself, and do it for the love.
Your resume should evoke a conversation(opens in new tab)
Stanislav Petrov(opens in new tab)
How I learned to code with my voice(opens in new tab)
Struggling with severe hand pain, I learned to code by voice.
226: pytest-mock : Mocking in pytest(opens in new tab)
pytest-mock is currently the #3 pytest plugin. pytest-mock is a wrapper around unittest.mock.In this episode:Why the pytest-mock plugin is awesomeWhat is mocking, patching, and monkey patchingWhat, if any, is the difference between mock, fake, spy, stub. Why we might need ...
Give Yourself A Fighting Chance(opens in new tab)
FAFO Live with Crystal Preston-Watson(opens in new tab)
Come find Justin in-person and get FAFOFM stickers!Devopsdays - Portland, OR - September 8-10. Get 20% off tickets with FAFOFMEdgecase - Gooiland Hilversum, NL - September 24Taloscon - Amsterdam, NL - October 15-16KCD UK - Edinburgh - October 19Kubecon NA ...
Keep Alert Chaos in Check(opens in new tab)
We talk with Matvey Kukuy and Tal Borenstein, co-founders of Keep, a startup focused on helping companies manage and make sense of their alert systems. The discussion comes three years after Matvey's previous appearance - https://shipit.show/36 - where he talked ...
DeepSeek(opens in new tab)
If you're not distressingly embedded in the torrent of AI news on Twixxer like I reluctantly am, you might not know what DeepSeek is yet. Bless you.
How to download YouTube Videos quickly(opens in new tab)
I used to use yt5s all the time to rip and remix videos:
Making Tech More Accessible with Crystal Preston-Watson(opens in new tab)
Come find Justin in-person and get FAFOFM stickers!Devopsdays - Portland, OR - September 8-10. Get 20% off tickets with FAFOFMEdgecase - Gooiland Hilversum, NL - September 24Taloscon - Amsterdam, NL - October 15-16KCD UK - Edinburgh - October 19Kubecon NA ...
How to build a copy code snippet button and why it matters(opens in new tab)
It is impossible to highlight and copy code blocks when you are unable to use your hands.
225: pytest-cov : The pytest plugin for measuring coverage (opens in new tab)
pytest-cov is a pytest plugin that helps produce coverage reports using Coverage.py.In this episode, we'll discuss:what Coverage.py iswhy you should measure code coverage on both your source and test codewhat pytest-cov isextra features pytest-cov gives you over and above coverage.pyand ...
Build for the Web, Build on the Web, Build with the Web(opens in new tab)
What is the real, long-term cost of adopting a JavaScript framework?
My impressions of Gleam(opens in new tab)
When I was about to go on paternity leave, the Gleam programming language reached 1.0. It's such a small language that I was able to learn it over the span of two days. I tried to use it to convert ...
You can just hack on ATProto(opens in new tab)
Icon by iconixar Since I signed up for Bluesky last year, I’ve been wanting to make something using the AT Protocol that the platform is built on top of. I finally had a chance to do it over the holiday ...
Home Assistant Voice Preview is an unusable mess.(opens in new tab)
I just got a Home Assistant Voice recently. I was so excited to try it out as a programmable Alexa.
Notion vs Obsidian - Comparison(opens in new tab)
Notion vs Obsidian comparison, which one should you use?
Moving on from React, a Year Later(opens in new tab)
“Maybe it’s the changing interest rates or political winds, but I think the “fat client” era JS-heavy frontends is on its way out. The hype around edge applications is misplaced and unnecessary for building many different flavors of successful businesses. ...
Making the World a More Secure Place with Yasmin Abdi(opens in new tab)
Come find Justin in-person and get FAFOFM stickers!Devopsdays - Portland, OR - September 8-10. Get 20% off tickets with FAFOFMEdgecase - Gooiland Hilversum, NL - September 24Taloscon - Amsterdam, NL - October 15-16KCD UK - Edinburgh - October 19Kubecon NA ...
How FastAPI path operations work(opens in new tab)
If you’re building a new Python web app these days, there’s a good chance you’re using FastAPI. There are a lot of features that make FastAPI easy to get started with. There are also a lot of nuances that take ...
Common Misconceptions in AI(opens in new tab)
Common Misconceptions About the Complexity in Robotics vs AI by Dan Ogawa
Golang Web: DELETE Method(opens in new tab)
Introduction We have explored GET, POST, PUT, and PATCH methods in our previous entries for this series. It is the final entry for all the HTTP methods which is
Undetected AI Exam Answers(opens in new tab)
A real-world test of artificial intelligence infiltration of a university examinations system: A “Turing Test” case study by Peter Scarfe, Kelly Watcham, Alasdair Clarke, Etienne Roesch
Unbaited(opens in new tab)
Unbaited by Daniel Petho
Smidgeons(opens in new tab)
Welcome to the smidgeon stream. This is a new kind of content on the Garden. One that was
What's involved in getting a "modern" terminal setup?(opens in new tab)
Golang Web: PATCH Method(opens in new tab)
Introduction In previous sections of this series, we've covered the GET, POST, and PUT methods. Now, we will explore the PATCH method, which differs from the ot
224: pytest plugins - a full series(opens in new tab)
This episode kicks off a series on pytest plugins.In this episode:Introduction to pytest pluginsThe pytest.org pytest plugin listFinding pytest related packages on PyPIThe Top pytest plugins list on pythontest.comExploring popular pluginsLearning from plugin examplesLinks:Top pytest plugins listpytest.org plugin listTop PyPI ...
An Oral History of the Kubernetes Revolution with Brian Grant(opens in new tab)
Come find Justin in-person and get FAFOFM stickers!Devopsdays - Portland, OR - September 8-10. Get 20% off tickets with FAFOFMEdgecase - Gooiland Hilversum, NL - September 24Taloscon - Amsterdam, NL - October 15-16KCD UK - Edinburgh - October 19Kubecon NA ...
Designing a Logo(opens in new tab)
I recently kicked off a 99designs contest for a new logo: https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/logo-brand-ai-engineering-podcast-help-define-industry-1307842/
How to Import Academic Papers from Zotero into Tana(opens in new tab)
How to use Zotero's translator and Tana Paste formatting to easily import papers into Tana
Actually Structured Journaling (Jan 2025)(opens in new tab)
I was very excited when I saw Cal Newport's episode on Structured Journaling come up, but I was disappointed by the recommendations: