Deborah Barnard
@deborahwrites.com
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Build Your Own Database
A step-by-step guide to building a key-value database from scratch.
www.nan.fyi
November 5, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Zensical – a modern static site generator.
We're excited to release @zensical.org, our new SSG that is compatible with Material for MkDocs:
– 5x faster rebuilds
– Modern design
– Blazing-fast search
Read the full announcement on our blog:
squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-mater...
A thread ⬇ 1/7
We're excited to release @zensical.org, our new SSG that is compatible with Material for MkDocs:
– 5x faster rebuilds
– Modern design
– Blazing-fast search
Read the full announcement on our blog:
squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-mater...
A thread ⬇ 1/7
Zensical - A modern static site generator - Material for MkDocs
We are thrilled to announce Zensical, our next-gen static site generator that addresses and overcomes the technical limitations of MkDocs
squidfunk.github.io
November 5, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Zensical – a modern static site generator.
We're excited to release @zensical.org, our new SSG that is compatible with Material for MkDocs:
– 5x faster rebuilds
– Modern design
– Blazing-fast search
Read the full announcement on our blog:
squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-mater...
A thread ⬇ 1/7
We're excited to release @zensical.org, our new SSG that is compatible with Material for MkDocs:
– 5x faster rebuilds
– Modern design
– Blazing-fast search
Read the full announcement on our blog:
squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-mater...
A thread ⬇ 1/7
1/ The creator of Material for MkDocs has released a new static site generator and accompanying themes, @zensical.org : squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-mater... Loads of info in the post about what, why, and timelines.
Zensical - A modern static site generator - Material for MkDocs
We are thrilled to announce Zensical, our next-gen static site generator that addresses and overcomes the technical limitations of MkDocs
squidfunk.github.io
November 5, 2025 at 11:16 AM
1/ The creator of Material for MkDocs has released a new static site generator and accompanying themes, @zensical.org : squidfunk.github.io/mkdocs-mater... Loads of info in the post about what, why, and timelines.
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Reliability is sort of like a stomachache. It’s hard for people to really appreciate not having issues until you have issues.
September 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Reliability is sort of like a stomachache. It’s hard for people to really appreciate not having issues until you have issues.
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Bryce is back from holiday and in fine spirits it seems. on.ft.com/4naOi3t
September 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Bryce is back from holiday and in fine spirits it seems. on.ft.com/4naOi3t
Anyone missing Earps yet? 😬
July 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Anyone missing Earps yet? 😬
Daniele Procida (not on here I think) has written an incredibly powerful post on AI and documentation: vurt.org/articles/my-...
Every other paragraph is worth quoting and examining.
Every other paragraph is worth quoting and examining.
My favourite German word - Daniele Procida
If creators of documentation are prepared to sacrifice its human purpose in order that LLMs can more effectively slurp it up and regurgitate it on demand, then they have meekly accepted values that mo...
vurt.org
June 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Daniele Procida (not on here I think) has written an incredibly powerful post on AI and documentation: vurt.org/articles/my-...
Every other paragraph is worth quoting and examining.
Every other paragraph is worth quoting and examining.
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Back in the day, Twitter used to be really good if I set up a thread to connect freelancers with clients. Let's see if Bluesky can do it.
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
June 27, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Back in the day, Twitter used to be really good if I set up a thread to connect freelancers with clients. Let's see if Bluesky can do it.
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
Clients: if you're looking for freelancers/contractors, get in the comments
Freelancers/contractors: get in comments
Everyone else: boosts appreciated
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we've already sold 1000 copies of The Secret Rules of the Terminal since it came out on Tuesday!!
so to celebrate I'm giving away 1000 copies to anyone who can't afford to buy one. You can use code BUYONEGIVEONE to get a free PDF copy if $12 USD is a lot for you.
wizardzines.com/zines/terminal
so to celebrate I'm giving away 1000 copies to anyone who can't afford to buy one. You can use code BUYONEGIVEONE to get a free PDF copy if $12 USD is a lot for you.
wizardzines.com/zines/terminal
June 28, 2025 at 3:41 PM
we've already sold 1000 copies of The Secret Rules of the Terminal since it came out on Tuesday!!
so to celebrate I'm giving away 1000 copies to anyone who can't afford to buy one. You can use code BUYONEGIVEONE to get a free PDF copy if $12 USD is a lot for you.
wizardzines.com/zines/terminal
so to celebrate I'm giving away 1000 copies to anyone who can't afford to buy one. You can use code BUYONEGIVEONE to get a free PDF copy if $12 USD is a lot for you.
wizardzines.com/zines/terminal
1/ Could we all solemnly swear not to be too judgemental of each other about AI? Because I've got a horrible feeling I know what the next impossible hiring trend is going to be: you'll need enough AI on your CV to get past the pro-AI people, but not so much that you deter the anti-AI people.
June 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
1/ Could we all solemnly swear not to be too judgemental of each other about AI? Because I've got a horrible feeling I know what the next impossible hiring trend is going to be: you'll need enough AI on your CV to get past the pro-AI people, but not so much that you deter the anti-AI people.
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If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
June 22, 2025 at 2:47 AM
If you were too young in 2003 here is what Bush told the American people:
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
1) The Iraq War won’t cost a lot of money
3) We won’t need a lot of troops
4) We’ll bring peace and freedom to Iraq
5) We’ll find WMDs
6) We’ll be welcomed as liberators
7) It will be easy
8) It won’t take long
All lies.
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Breaks are part of working, not a reward for working.
June 18, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Breaks are part of working, not a reward for working.
1/ A surprising amount of government admin. My last passport renewal was quick and easy. So is setting up as a sole trader. Tax returns are probably as painless as they realistically can be. And the fact most people don't even have to do tax returns is nice.
So,as a little thought-experiment, tell me something about the United Kingdom that works well and is actually quite impressive. I am not trying to sound like some boosterish politician. I just genuinely believe that making people believe that all is lost is a convenient pretext for shady characters.
June 17, 2025 at 9:31 AM
1/ A surprising amount of government admin. My last passport renewal was quick and easy. So is setting up as a sole trader. Tax returns are probably as painless as they realistically can be. And the fact most people don't even have to do tax returns is nice.
Well this is terrifying
Don’t think I’ve ever muttered the words “fuck me sideways” quite so much reading a story as this one.
They Asked an A.I. Chatbot Questions. The Answers Sent Them Spiraling.
www.nytimes.com
June 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Well this is terrifying
1/ 'How to write for AI' is a question that comes up repeatedly.
TL;DR and resources 🧵
#ai #documentation #technicalwriting
TL;DR and resources 🧵
#ai #documentation #technicalwriting
June 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
1/ 'How to write for AI' is a question that comes up repeatedly.
TL;DR and resources 🧵
#ai #documentation #technicalwriting
TL;DR and resources 🧵
#ai #documentation #technicalwriting
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Stop believing that your brain peaked in your 20s... it's not true but it might become a self-fulfilling prophecy if you stop challenging it www.ft.com/content/5d47...
June 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Stop believing that your brain peaked in your 20s... it's not true but it might become a self-fulfilling prophecy if you stop challenging it www.ft.com/content/5d47...
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A lot of people say generative AI shouldn't infringe on copyright. These researchers actually tried to do it. The result: an 8 terabyte dataset of text that's openly licensed or in the public domain & 7 B parameter model that performs as well as Meta's Llama 7B www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Analysis | AI firms say they can’t respect copyright. These researchers tried.
A new effort using only openly licensed data may have implications on thorny policy disputes around copyright and AI
www.washingtonpost.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:44 PM
A lot of people say generative AI shouldn't infringe on copyright. These researchers actually tried to do it. The result: an 8 terabyte dataset of text that's openly licensed or in the public domain & 7 B parameter model that performs as well as Meta's Llama 7B www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
The more time I spend with Kapa AI (RAG chatbot for your docs sites and communities . . . plus a bunch of other useful stuff) the more impressed I am.
May 31, 2025 at 2:24 PM
The more time I spend with Kapa AI (RAG chatbot for your docs sites and communities . . . plus a bunch of other useful stuff) the more impressed I am.
Cursor won't let you use it unless you agree to it learning from your code. You can turn this off later . . . but why can't you refuse at this stage?
Anyhow, I just set a new personal record for shortest software trial.
Anyhow, I just set a new personal record for shortest software trial.
May 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Cursor won't let you use it unless you agree to it learning from your code. You can turn this off later . . . but why can't you refuse at this stage?
Anyhow, I just set a new personal record for shortest software trial.
Anyhow, I just set a new personal record for shortest software trial.
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Try out the new interactive Playground component on the docs home page: www.11ty.dev#try-eleventy...
That’s right: we’re running Eleventy in the build and in the browser. This unlocks many more exciting options for Eleventy projects — stay tuned!
That’s right: we’re running Eleventy in the build and in the browser. This unlocks many more exciting options for Eleventy projects — stay tuned!
May 16, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Try out the new interactive Playground component on the docs home page: www.11ty.dev#try-eleventy...
That’s right: we’re running Eleventy in the build and in the browser. This unlocks many more exciting options for Eleventy projects — stay tuned!
That’s right: we’re running Eleventy in the build and in the browser. This unlocks many more exciting options for Eleventy projects — stay tuned!
I don't think I've ever seen a supposedly fluffy piece go this harsh. Someone at the FT (a) really doesn't like Altman, (b) is really confident in their lawyer, and (c) recommends Zitron's, erm, worrying article on the potential of OpenAI to pretty much destroy everything.
I love this whole thing and not just because it quotes me. extremely catty in a way I think is magnificent, especially this bit about how much the internet hates Sam Altman's coffee machine
May 12, 2025 at 7:10 AM
I don't think I've ever seen a supposedly fluffy piece go this harsh. Someone at the FT (a) really doesn't like Altman, (b) is really confident in their lawyer, and (c) recommends Zitron's, erm, worrying article on the potential of OpenAI to pretty much destroy everything.
This is one of my biggest pet peeves.
We have completely lost the meaning of “performative” as linguists & philosophers use it. Performative speech is language that enacts real change – so Van Hollen’s action was arguably performative, & that is good. But now the word is often used to denote an empty performance, the opposite meaning.
April 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
This is one of my biggest pet peeves.
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Hi all!
New English Subbed episodes (68-77) of the Three Kingdoms 1994 have arrived!
I hope that you have been excited for the penultimate batch! Well, here we go again! This batch features Zhuge Liang and his exploits to uphold the Han dynasty!
gentlemenofthehan.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/r...
New English Subbed episodes (68-77) of the Three Kingdoms 1994 have arrived!
I hope that you have been excited for the penultimate batch! Well, here we go again! This batch features Zhuge Liang and his exploits to uphold the Han dynasty!
gentlemenofthehan.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/r...
RoTK 1994, Episodes 68-77 English subs release!
MKV (softsubs) (Best quality, recommended to watch with MPV, Kodi, VLC, or MPC-BE player)Torrent: 1 , 2Direct Download: 1 (Contains the most up-to-date files, as well as patches for torrent users) …
gentlemenofthehan.wordpress.com
April 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Hi all!
New English Subbed episodes (68-77) of the Three Kingdoms 1994 have arrived!
I hope that you have been excited for the penultimate batch! Well, here we go again! This batch features Zhuge Liang and his exploits to uphold the Han dynasty!
gentlemenofthehan.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/r...
New English Subbed episodes (68-77) of the Three Kingdoms 1994 have arrived!
I hope that you have been excited for the penultimate batch! Well, here we go again! This batch features Zhuge Liang and his exploits to uphold the Han dynasty!
gentlemenofthehan.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/r...
I'm surprising myself with how often I'm laughing while reading SPIN Selling.
April 17, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm surprising myself with how often I'm laughing while reading SPIN Selling.