Martin

Sounds plausible... at least according to whatever circuitry is processing this one :)

I discovered a bug today simply by explaining my idea to somebody.

The very act of explaining how something works is the best possible way for you to test whether *you* understand it.

YouTube video by Martin Rue Bloom filters

As part of Build Mode, we do a "skill swap" session.

I showed off Bloom Filters and a nice video editing effect I like.

I recorded a demo here, if anyone's curious: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5AL...

Since stickering my MacBook, I feel like people in public are starting to treat me like a Windows user. Problem solved.

I gotta say... I've had some absolutely unreal conversations this week with almost everyone in Build Mode. I just got off one more... deep, nuanced, and insanely motivating.

I think we need to start sharing these publicly and put some out as long-form podcasts or something.

Ooo, nice retort idea. Added it to the repertoire!

Which I fail spectacularly :)

Interviewer: "So you're a real software engineer?"

Me: "Yes, I am"

Interviewer: "Please pronounce idempotency for me..."

Interviewer: "So, we'll let you know!"

Just found this piece of art in my hotel and barely noticed it was floppy disks. It would be super cool if this was actually on the disks as well. I wonder…

TS in Bun is excellent (but of course, not too much of it).

I feel like I haven't been so active here lately. Most of my time has been spent in Build Mode, having launched it last week. I'm so pleased how it's kicked off, with some amazing people and a huge amount of motivation and accountability.

Just checking in to let you all know I'm not dead.

Minimalism ftw.

It's actually amazing how much work it has been to get Build Mode off the ground. So many logistics – event planning, meetings, calendars...

But it has been so worth it, and I can't wait to get it officially started tomorrow with 11 really impressive people.

PS: Who found it!?

Favicons are so weird. I have a few local cache issues sometimes, and it seems basically impossible to solve them :)

Thanks! I see the favicon over here.

Three UDP packets walk into a bar.

First: I'll have a whisky
Third: Vodka for me.
Second: Just water.

Bartender: What you lads having?

IYKYK

It has been a long week. Lots of calls.

But the good news is that I have put together a genuinely amazing group of people to kickstart Build Mode – the new builder community I'm launching next week. 👏

Still spots available, so if you're curious, here's all the info: buildmode.club

Remember:

The best way to get the right answer on the internet is not to ask a question. It's to post the wrong answer.

I'm learning Thai, and he resource I'm using is clearly the correct one because I've already learned กาแฟ ☕️

Free startup idea for anyone that wants it: round up all these zombies and get them onto treadmills. Infinite energy supply. 🧟‍♂️

In my case that'd be "for a company I turned down".

I knew you would :)

Okay it's now real. Good luck :)

More info for those curious: buildmode.club

So, applications close for Build Mode in 9 days.

And I hid something on the website...

Only the smartest people will find it.

If they do, they get to skip the application process entirely.

Only 1 person has been successful so far.

Haha love that quote!

It's only a WeWork to be fair, but it's a great view on a nice day and very pleasant to work from :)

I love the idea of taking on new responsibilities you know you won't do until you've taken on even bigger ones that turn the original one into a procrastination. I think my brain is too orderly to allow me to do this, but fun idea!

Starting my week by welcoming some very cool people to Build Mode's official launch in 10 days.

I'm working from a local co-working space today. Love the Manchester bee they have on the wall.

“Take for example the item right at the top of my list right now. It was supposed to be done eleven months ago. I have accomplished an enormous number of important things as a way of not working on it.”

This is a masterpiece: structuredprocrastination.com