hrbrmstr's Daily Drop

  • Bonus Drop #69 (2024-11-24): Blue Skies, Four Squares, And Federated Blogs

    Today’s Bonus Drop covers spatial data visualization using Foursquare’s open-source POI dataset and decentralized blogging via WhiteWind’s platform built on AT Protocol. It also covers setting up an ATproto Personal Data Server (PDS).

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  • Drop #560 (2024-11-22): Quack • Post • Code

    Today’s Drop features DuckDB’s API integration with Hono.js for SQL queries, turning RSS feeds into automated Bluesky posts, and resources for learning Deno 2.x.

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  • Drop #558 (2024-11-20): Pipes • PDS Files • Proxy

    Today’s Drop discusses three data-centric tools: Vector, a high-performance observability data pipeline enhancing data collection and routing; ATFile, a shell script for storing and retrieving blobs in ATproto/PDS infrastructure; and Betwixt, a web debugging proxy for effective traffic analysis outside browsers using a familiar interface.

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  • Drop #556 (2024-11-18): The Long And Winding Web

    Today’s Drop explores browser rendering, Electron’s challenges, and the rise of the “small Internet.” The topics emphasize a detailed breakdown of browser operations, propose a new extension system for Electron applications, and highlight a movement prioritizing genuine online content over corporate interests, reflecting user autonomy and creativity.

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  • Bonus Drop #68 (2024-11-17): Drinking From A More Civilized Firehose

    Bluesky introduced “Starter Packs” to help users build their feeds, accumulating nearly 30,000 packs. The Jetstream service, replacing the more complex firehose, simplifies data streaming, using JSON for easier access. Today’s Bonus Drop discusses leveraging Deno, Red Panda, and DuckDB for effectively managing and processing Starter Pack events via the Jetstream.

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  • Drop #555 (2024-11-15): Finally Friday

    Today’s Drop covers a CLI tool to work with Bluesky Starter Packs to enhance user onboarding by personalizing curated account lists; Libravatar, a federated alternative to Gravatar, which ensures consistent avatars across platforms; and shpool which offers lightweight shell session maintenance, persisting connections even when SSH drops.

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  • Drop #554 (2024-11-14): What The Shell?

    Today’s Drop discusses 3 shell-related resources: ‘up,’ a utility for efficient directory navigation in Bash/Zsh; ‘BATS,’ a Bash testing framework that isolates test execution; and ‘cmdx,’ a Golang module for streamlined command-line operations with error handling.

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  • Drop #553 (2024-11-11): Monday Morning Grab Bag

    Today’s diverse Drop covers a tiny JavaScript library for webpage minimaps, Adobe’s Spectrum design system for accessible data visualizations, and “The Copilot Pause,” which addresses cognitive effects when AI code completion tools are disabled. The latter highlights concerns about skill erosion and emphasizes the importance of maintaining programming proficiency.

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  • Drop #552 (2024-11-08): One. Step. Forward.

    Today’s unexpected Drop emphasizes online safety, privacy, and resilience amidst growing threats from tech companies and governments. It starts a conversation about secure communication tools like Signal and offers resources for reducing online privacy exposures.

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  • Drop #551 (2024-11-06): Web Slinging Wednesday

    Today’s Drop discusses three main topics: Cash, a lightweight JavaScript library for DOM manipulation similar to jQuery; the CSS :has() selector, which enables quantity queries for adaptive layouts; and custom CSS cursors that display favicons on external links but present usability and security challenges. The author announces potential interruptions due to personal circumstances.

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