Johnathan Sewell
johnathansewell.bsky.social
Johnathan Sewell
@johnathansewell.bsky.social
Software Engineer working in the esports world
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fantastic article from @alan.norbauer.com about “Relay-style GraphQL”. i think these ideas haven’t been as broadly understood in the open source react graphql community as they deserve to be. (the exact comparisons with Apollo might be somewhat outdated; i have not checked. principles are solid.)
Relay-style GraphQL
GraphQL best practices for 2023
alan.norbauer.com
May 21, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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Google's #Veo2 video generation model impresses.

"SF drone footage. Hyperlapse during the night. Golden Gate bridge."
December 17, 2024 at 1:17 AM
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One of my favourite UI patterns is using `backdrop-filter` to create a “frosted glass” effect.

When I see this effect in the wild, though, it’s almost never as lush and realistic as it could be. There’s an important optimization that nobody makes.

✨ I share the secret sauce in my brand-new post:
Next-level frosted glass with backdrop-filter • Josh W. Comeau
Glassy headers have become a core part of the “slick startup” UI toolkit, but they’re all missing that final 10% that really makes it shine. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create the most reali...
joshwcomeau.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:18 PM
The intersection
November 30, 2024 at 3:44 PM
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So far this seems like a nice place with nice people.

Here's a 25% off code for Nature of Code: BSKY

For the US, you can order direct at natureofcode.com
International: github.com/nature-of-co...
November 17, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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💡 Tip: You can set your website as your username on Bluesky!

This is one form of self-verification, and we especially encourage official organizations and brands to do this! Examples include @npr.org @react.dev @duolingobrasil.com.br.

Here's our guide for how to do this:
How to set your domain as your handle - Bluesky
Using a domain as your handle helps with account identity, verification, and portability. Here's how to set your domain as your handle.
bsky.social
November 15, 2024 at 10:04 PM
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Current status - Importing 17 years of Tweets into BlueSky github.com/marcomaroni-... (minus replies and RT's and dumb stuff)
November 15, 2024 at 4:23 AM
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The Sun. Taken at night. Not looking up at sky but down through 8000 miles of the Earth. Not with light but neutrinos
November 14, 2024 at 8:23 AM