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Tic-Tac-Toe and Crystal Palace 9
I trained a compact tic-tac-toe AI model called Palace-9, which integrates modern training workflows. Challenges included browser visualization versus deployment, complex training processes, and tokenizer issues, leading to future project planning for a smaller model named Crystal-9. Read More
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Tiny Pockets Press
A tiny bookmaking experiment became a deeper dive into vibe coding, browser storage, signatures, covers, QR codes, image exports, and the strange joy of turning 100-word stories into printable miniature books. Read More
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Recovering the Dedric Mauriac Flickr Archive
After finally regaining access to my long-dormant Dedric Mauriac Flickr account, I raced to recover more than 1,500 Second Life snapshots before platform changes erased them. A custom API script and digital archaeology helped restore the archive. Read More
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Time Badger Energy
After navigating unclear pay period rules and manual PDF submissions, I built a simple browser-based time keeper in an hour using AI. It runs locally, exports JSON, prints cleanly, and removes friction without adding complexity. Sometimes boring software works best. Read More
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Prototyping a Canon-Aware Story System
I’m experimenting with an automated, multi-author blog using the OpenAI API while wiring up WordPress. Personas generate stories and songs with shared memory, structured JSON, and evolving canon—an in-progress exploration of turning world-building notes into a living, distributed narrative system. Read More
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The End of the Operating System? A Web-Based Future
Web browsers have evolved into powerful platforms, blurring the lines between web apps and traditional software. This shift offers flexibility but raises concerns about vendor lock-in and privacy. As browsers become more central to computing, it’s essential to address these challenges to ensure a healthy and competitive digital ecosystem. Read More
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Navigating the Maze of Icon Picker Development
The icon picker dialog control presented a significant challenge in our project. This article chronicles the development journey, from initial task breakdown to final component integration. We explored various techniques, including code splitting, portals, and efficient icon loading. While the process was complex, the resulting icon picker is a robust and efficient component that enhances… Read More
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From Flickering Icons to Smooth Scrolling: A Developer’s Journey
Building a customizable icon picker component can be a challenging task, especially when dealing with complex TypeScript types and performance optimization. This blog post details the process of developing such a component, including the challenges faced, solutions implemented, and remaining tasks. Read More
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Slugs: A Deep Dive into Web Development
In the realm of web development, slugs serve as the unsung heroes behind the scenes. These unique identifiers, often derived from content titles, play a crucial role in enhancing user experience, improving search engine optimization (SEO), and streamlining content management. By understanding the benefits and best practices associated with slugs, you can elevate your website’s… Read More
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Infinite Scrolling in React
oday, I implemented a toggle for site edit mode, optimized code navigation with markdown links, and removed outdated code. I also created a dialog for editing navigation icons and explored infinite scrolling in React. I tackled performance issues, including debouncing scroll events and leveraging useDeferredValue for smoother item loading. Read More