Danny Thompson
@dthompsondev.bsky.social
Software Developer |
Director Of Technology at This Dot Labs |
Commit Your Code Conference Organizer |
The Programming Podcast & Modern Web Podcast Host
https://www.dthompsondev.com
Dallas, TX
Director Of Technology at This Dot Labs |
Commit Your Code Conference Organizer |
The Programming Podcast & Modern Web Podcast Host
https://www.dthompsondev.com
Dallas, TX
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Now this, this is how you end the first day of a conference!
The vibes are fantastic!
The community is community-ing!
On a stage with literal inspirations!
This is #CommitYourCode y'all!
Day 1 is in the books!
Now time for the social where the entire conference hangs out!
The vibes are fantastic!
The community is community-ing!
On a stage with literal inspirations!
This is #CommitYourCode y'all!
Day 1 is in the books!
Now time for the social where the entire conference hangs out!
After using COUNTLESS AI agents & LLM-powered IDEs, my takeaway is simple:
We're obsessed with benchmarks, but developer adoption will come down to one thing: UI/UX.
The BEST EXPERIENCE will win, NOT just the highest score.
We're obsessed with benchmarks, but developer adoption will come down to one thing: UI/UX.
The BEST EXPERIENCE will win, NOT just the highest score.
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
After using COUNTLESS AI agents & LLM-powered IDEs, my takeaway is simple:
We're obsessed with benchmarks, but developer adoption will come down to one thing: UI/UX.
The BEST EXPERIENCE will win, NOT just the highest score.
We're obsessed with benchmarks, but developer adoption will come down to one thing: UI/UX.
The BEST EXPERIENCE will win, NOT just the highest score.
Still trying to leak sensitive data?!
Instead of a 'safelist' for WHAT TO INCLUDE, you need a 'blocklist' for what to exclude!
Meet Omit. It's the perfect utility type for when you want to return ALMOST everything from an object, but need to guarantee you hide sensitive fields:
Instead of a 'safelist' for WHAT TO INCLUDE, you need a 'blocklist' for what to exclude!
Meet Omit. It's the perfect utility type for when you want to return ALMOST everything from an object, but need to guarantee you hide sensitive fields:
November 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Still trying to leak sensitive data?!
Instead of a 'safelist' for WHAT TO INCLUDE, you need a 'blocklist' for what to exclude!
Meet Omit. It's the perfect utility type for when you want to return ALMOST everything from an object, but need to guarantee you hide sensitive fields:
Instead of a 'safelist' for WHAT TO INCLUDE, you need a 'blocklist' for what to exclude!
Meet Omit. It's the perfect utility type for when you want to return ALMOST everything from an object, but need to guarantee you hide sensitive fields:
Success is empty if you're the only one who makes it. The real goal isn't to get into the room; it's to hold the door open and pull three more people in with you. That's impact
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Success is empty if you're the only one who makes it. The real goal isn't to get into the room; it's to hold the door open and pull three more people in with you. That's impact
The scariest bug in production?
Accidentally exposing sensitive data!
Don't just hope you filtered your objects.
Enforce it at the type level!
Here's how TypeScript's Pick utility type acts as your security guard. It lets you create a "safelist" of properties.
Accidentally exposing sensitive data!
Don't just hope you filtered your objects.
Enforce it at the type level!
Here's how TypeScript's Pick utility type acts as your security guard. It lets you create a "safelist" of properties.
![image is a screenshot of code and this is the code
interface User {
id: number;
name: string;
email: string;
passwordHash: string;
createdAt: Date;
updatedAt: Date;
isAdmin: boolean;
}
/*
We will use Pick to define our safely exposed user data and prevent
accidental exposure of sensitive fields.
No sensitive fields are exposed like passwordHash or isAdmin.
*/
type PublicUser = Pick<User, 'id' | 'name' | 'email'>;
function getPublicUsers(db: { user: User[] }): PublicUser[] {
return db.users.map(user => ({
id: user.id,
name: user.name,
email: user.email,
// TRYING TO GET DATA THAT COULD POTENTIALLY BE EXPOSED?
passwordHash: user.passwordHash, // ❌ TypeScript ERROR - not in the Pick type!
isAdmin: user.isAdmin, // ❌ TypeScript ERROR - not in the Pick type!
}));
}](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:fsbiew5lypmnshzzh3iksao7/bafkreie46qd4fqxgeyldszxmbikpwyjsdvuk63atl5ydp6z3ypjd4zbz5a@jpeg)
November 11, 2025 at 5:18 PM
The scariest bug in production?
Accidentally exposing sensitive data!
Don't just hope you filtered your objects.
Enforce it at the type level!
Here's how TypeScript's Pick utility type acts as your security guard. It lets you create a "safelist" of properties.
Accidentally exposing sensitive data!
Don't just hope you filtered your objects.
Enforce it at the type level!
Here's how TypeScript's Pick utility type acts as your security guard. It lets you create a "safelist" of properties.
Working on a new advanced Typescript talk for a tech meetup, showing and explaining Template Literal Types and really highlighting Type-level string manipulation.
Is there anything in this area that you think I should really highlight or emphasize?
Is there anything in this area that you think I should really highlight or emphasize?
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Working on a new advanced Typescript talk for a tech meetup, showing and explaining Template Literal Types and really highlighting Type-level string manipulation.
Is there anything in this area that you think I should really highlight or emphasize?
Is there anything in this area that you think I should really highlight or emphasize?
The Commit Your Talk (CYT) project now has Auth and User Management on the Website using @WorkOS AuthKit!
Curriculum has been added to the site and now the goal is to add in curriculum tracking so people can log into their accounts and keep track of how much they have done!
Curriculum has been added to the site and now the goal is to add in curriculum tracking so people can log into their accounts and keep track of how much they have done!
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Commit Your Talk (CYT) project now has Auth and User Management on the Website using @WorkOS AuthKit!
Curriculum has been added to the site and now the goal is to add in curriculum tracking so people can log into their accounts and keep track of how much they have done!
Curriculum has been added to the site and now the goal is to add in curriculum tracking so people can log into their accounts and keep track of how much they have done!
A weekly call that helps software developers of all levels become more confident in discussing technical topics to help their careers.
I am at the very beginning stages but I am creating this open source project with my discord where we will host weekly calls with a curriculum!
I am at the very beginning stages but I am creating this open source project with my discord where we will host weekly calls with a curriculum!
November 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
A weekly call that helps software developers of all levels become more confident in discussing technical topics to help their careers.
I am at the very beginning stages but I am creating this open source project with my discord where we will host weekly calls with a curriculum!
I am at the very beginning stages but I am creating this open source project with my discord where we will host weekly calls with a curriculum!
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@dthompsondev.bsky.social @leonnoel.bsky.social Enjoying the latest episode of The Programming Podcast in particular, haha :) Glad it's not just me!
November 1, 2025 at 1:46 PM
@dthompsondev.bsky.social @leonnoel.bsky.social Enjoying the latest episode of The Programming Podcast in particular, haha :) Glad it's not just me!
I AM SORRY. I have to clear up the rumors: Yes, we are THAT HOUSE That all the kids at school will be talking about on Monday.😎
We are bringing out the Full-size candy bars, Japanese candy, and a massive selection for the kids to go wild!
Healing my inner child every year 🥹
We are bringing out the Full-size candy bars, Japanese candy, and a massive selection for the kids to go wild!
Healing my inner child every year 🥹
October 31, 2025 at 11:03 PM
I AM SORRY. I have to clear up the rumors: Yes, we are THAT HOUSE That all the kids at school will be talking about on Monday.😎
We are bringing out the Full-size candy bars, Japanese candy, and a massive selection for the kids to go wild!
Healing my inner child every year 🥹
We are bringing out the Full-size candy bars, Japanese candy, and a massive selection for the kids to go wild!
Healing my inner child every year 🥹
Stop selling features or bragging about who you worked with and start solving problems. The invoice will follow.
October 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Stop selling features or bragging about who you worked with and start solving problems. The invoice will follow.
What's more powerful than a developer who can delete their own 'clever' code for more readable code for the good of the team?
October 31, 2025 at 1:12 PM
What's more powerful than a developer who can delete their own 'clever' code for more readable code for the good of the team?
YouTube
youtu.be/cYD3ZBFMB_U
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/6CaS...
Or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!
youtu.be/cYD3ZBFMB_U
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/6CaS...
Or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!
October 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
YouTube
youtu.be/cYD3ZBFMB_U
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/6CaS...
Or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!
youtu.be/cYD3ZBFMB_U
Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/6CaS...
Or anywhere else you listen to podcasts!
Want to know how NOT to take a project from ticket to production? 😂
Tomorrow's "The Programming Podcast" episode covers all the lessons learned the hard way. I just rewatched it, and it's a GOOD one!
What's your biggest "project gone wrong" regret?
Let me know below! 👇
Tomorrow's "The Programming Podcast" episode covers all the lessons learned the hard way. I just rewatched it, and it's a GOOD one!
What's your biggest "project gone wrong" regret?
Let me know below! 👇
October 30, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Want to know how NOT to take a project from ticket to production? 😂
Tomorrow's "The Programming Podcast" episode covers all the lessons learned the hard way. I just rewatched it, and it's a GOOD one!
What's your biggest "project gone wrong" regret?
Let me know below! 👇
Tomorrow's "The Programming Podcast" episode covers all the lessons learned the hard way. I just rewatched it, and it's a GOOD one!
What's your biggest "project gone wrong" regret?
Let me know below! 👇
What are you currently learning or trying to learn about software development? Are you learning a new tool, experimenting with a new framework, or implementing something new?
What is on your plate that you are trying to tackle?
What is on your plate that you are trying to tackle?
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
What are you currently learning or trying to learn about software development? Are you learning a new tool, experimenting with a new framework, or implementing something new?
What is on your plate that you are trying to tackle?
What is on your plate that you are trying to tackle?
BY THE WAY! The latest episode of The Programming Podcast was officially our 50th published episode!!!! @leonnoel.bsky.social!
Wow. I saw it when I made the YouTube API request while working on the podcast page of my new site.
I remember us getting 10 listens, & we were literally GEEKING out!
Wow. I saw it when I made the YouTube API request while working on the podcast page of my new site.
I remember us getting 10 listens, & we were literally GEEKING out!
October 28, 2025 at 5:21 AM
BY THE WAY! The latest episode of The Programming Podcast was officially our 50th published episode!!!! @leonnoel.bsky.social!
Wow. I saw it when I made the YouTube API request while working on the podcast page of my new site.
I remember us getting 10 listens, & we were literally GEEKING out!
Wow. I saw it when I made the YouTube API request while working on the podcast page of my new site.
I remember us getting 10 listens, & we were literally GEEKING out!
If I ever fail doing something, it will NEVER be due to a lack of effort or trying. It will be for factors outside of my control. If I can control it, I'll always have it to the greatest level of my abilities.
October 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
If I ever fail doing something, it will NEVER be due to a lack of effort or trying. It will be for factors outside of my control. If I can control it, I'll always have it to the greatest level of my abilities.
For The Programming Podcast, we are VERY selective on the guest cohosts we bring on. We try to make sure that if they are there, it is for a huge purpose, and y'all seem to love this.
Who should we start aiming to bring on next?
Who do YOU want to hear, and the big one, WHY?
@leonnoel.bsky.social
Who should we start aiming to bring on next?
Who do YOU want to hear, and the big one, WHY?
@leonnoel.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
For The Programming Podcast, we are VERY selective on the guest cohosts we bring on. We try to make sure that if they are there, it is for a huge purpose, and y'all seem to love this.
Who should we start aiming to bring on next?
Who do YOU want to hear, and the big one, WHY?
@leonnoel.bsky.social
Who should we start aiming to bring on next?
Who do YOU want to hear, and the big one, WHY?
@leonnoel.bsky.social
Reposted by Danny Thompson
Always love spending a morning with my #CYC homies, building community and exchanging wisdom with @dthompsondev.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Always love spending a morning with my #CYC homies, building community and exchanging wisdom with @dthompsondev.bsky.social
Reposted by Danny Thompson
Established trust; advised but rarely directed; helped me set my own goals and reach them, held me accountable for when I didn't and helped me grow. Took me seriously/at my word when I reported problems. Established psychological safety. Helped me understand MY narrative in the company.
The BEST manager you ever had, what made them the best TO YOU in your eyes?
October 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Established trust; advised but rarely directed; helped me set my own goals and reach them, held me accountable for when I didn't and helped me grow. Took me seriously/at my word when I reported problems. Established psychological safety. Helped me understand MY narrative in the company.
The BEST manager you ever had, what made them the best TO YOU in your eyes?
October 18, 2025 at 6:44 PM
The BEST manager you ever had, what made them the best TO YOU in your eyes?
Reposted by Danny Thompson
6 coffee chats today, 10 next week, and 6 the week after that.
I’m feeling so fulfilled. Bringing people together and creating community brings me so much joy 🥹
Thank you @dthompsondev.bsky.social for emphasizing the power of coffee chats & connection.
I’m feeling so fulfilled. Bringing people together and creating community brings me so much joy 🥹
Thank you @dthompsondev.bsky.social for emphasizing the power of coffee chats & connection.
October 18, 2025 at 1:43 AM
6 coffee chats today, 10 next week, and 6 the week after that.
I’m feeling so fulfilled. Bringing people together and creating community brings me so much joy 🥹
Thank you @dthompsondev.bsky.social for emphasizing the power of coffee chats & connection.
I’m feeling so fulfilled. Bringing people together and creating community brings me so much joy 🥹
Thank you @dthompsondev.bsky.social for emphasizing the power of coffee chats & connection.
Reposted by Danny Thompson
Ended up chatting with the #CYC community for almost 2+ hours since we were all feeling fired up from @dthompsondev.bsky.social and the conversations that were happening during this weeks mentoring session 🔥
Love how everyone started setting up coffee chats during this mentoring session @dthompsondev.bsky.social provided in the #CYC discord this week, it was so wholesome and awesome to see 🔥
October 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Ended up chatting with the #CYC community for almost 2+ hours since we were all feeling fired up from @dthompsondev.bsky.social and the conversations that were happening during this weeks mentoring session 🔥
4am and this is the perfect time for me to get things going! My house is silent except for the typing of my keyboard.
Just released a blog post, Stop Parsing LLMs with Regex: Build Production ready AI Features with Schema-Enforced Outputs.
1/3⤵️
Just released a blog post, Stop Parsing LLMs with Regex: Build Production ready AI Features with Schema-Enforced Outputs.
1/3⤵️
October 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
4am and this is the perfect time for me to get things going! My house is silent except for the typing of my keyboard.
Just released a blog post, Stop Parsing LLMs with Regex: Build Production ready AI Features with Schema-Enforced Outputs.
1/3⤵️
Just released a blog post, Stop Parsing LLMs with Regex: Build Production ready AI Features with Schema-Enforced Outputs.
1/3⤵️
Reposted by Danny Thompson
From thinking "I'll Never Learn Math" to Distinguished Professor of Engineering & one of the world’s leading experts on learning!
@dthompsondev.bsky.social & I had the HONOR of chatting on the pod with the 🐐 Dr. Barbara Oakley
A DEEP DIVE into How To Learn in The Age of AI + so much more
@dthompsondev.bsky.social & I had the HONOR of chatting on the pod with the 🐐 Dr. Barbara Oakley
A DEEP DIVE into How To Learn in The Age of AI + so much more
October 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
From thinking "I'll Never Learn Math" to Distinguished Professor of Engineering & one of the world’s leading experts on learning!
@dthompsondev.bsky.social & I had the HONOR of chatting on the pod with the 🐐 Dr. Barbara Oakley
A DEEP DIVE into How To Learn in The Age of AI + so much more
@dthompsondev.bsky.social & I had the HONOR of chatting on the pod with the 🐐 Dr. Barbara Oakley
A DEEP DIVE into How To Learn in The Age of AI + so much more
New Blog post will be coming out soon!
I feel like I've got it where I want it, but I'm going to sleep on it to make sure I feel the same way in the morning. I really like the angle of this one.
I think I am going to turn it into a video tutorial as well! 👀
I feel like I've got it where I want it, but I'm going to sleep on it to make sure I feel the same way in the morning. I really like the angle of this one.
I think I am going to turn it into a video tutorial as well! 👀
October 15, 2025 at 4:15 AM
New Blog post will be coming out soon!
I feel like I've got it where I want it, but I'm going to sleep on it to make sure I feel the same way in the morning. I really like the angle of this one.
I think I am going to turn it into a video tutorial as well! 👀
I feel like I've got it where I want it, but I'm going to sleep on it to make sure I feel the same way in the morning. I really like the angle of this one.
I think I am going to turn it into a video tutorial as well! 👀