Stefanni Brasil
@stefannibrasil.me
Educator @hexdevs | Senior Software Developer | Open Source Contributor | Core-maintainer of faker-ruby. Active transportation, third places, vegan/plant-based, personal finances, improv and books! Co-organizer of kindfork.ca
My end of the year gift comes from @proton.me launching Sheets! Libre Office was a good tool for spreadsheets after de-googling my life, but end-to-end encrypted documents directly accessible in my Proton drive is 😍
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My end of the year gift comes from @proton.me launching Sheets! Libre Office was a good tool for spreadsheets after de-googling my life, but end-to-end encrypted documents directly accessible in my Proton drive is 😍
I would love to get together at the library, or a coffee shop, to talk about this with fellow Calgarians. I have been reading a lot about this, and have learned some helpful bits to fight this. Anyone else is interested in chatting?
When I reflect on 2025 it feels like I'm losing connection in many ways. With friends. With family. With neighbours. With colleagues. All kinds of relationships atrophying. I like "doing my own thing." But... this is not good. I don't think this is how we were meant to be
December 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I would love to get together at the library, or a coffee shop, to talk about this with fellow Calgarians. I have been reading a lot about this, and have learned some helpful bits to fight this. Anyone else is interested in chatting?
"The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity."
Damn, Dan Simmons. Hyperion books have the best quotes.
Damn, Dan Simmons. Hyperion books have the best quotes.
December 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
"The best lack all conviction, while the worst are full of passionate intensity."
Damn, Dan Simmons. Hyperion books have the best quotes.
Damn, Dan Simmons. Hyperion books have the best quotes.
Reposted by Stefanni Brasil
Finally, www.ruby-lang.org/en/ has a new design.
December 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Finally, www.ruby-lang.org/en/ has a new design.
Practising touch typing on a kinesis keyboard. It took me a few minutes to type this lol
December 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Practising touch typing on a kinesis keyboard. It took me a few minutes to type this lol
I am going through the SICP program, which uses Scheme for the lessons, and I had a fun time working on the exercise below 🤓
December 10, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I am going through the SICP program, which uses Scheme for the lessons, and I had a fun time working on the exercise below 🤓
Amazing summary from @klaszus.bsky.social about Calgary's city budget wrap up www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgarys-new...
See how Calgary city council voted on 2026 budget decisions | The Sprawl
Transit, housing, climate—and more!
www.sprawlcalgary.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Amazing summary from @klaszus.bsky.social about Calgary's city budget wrap up www.sprawlcalgary.com/calgarys-new...
Reposted by Stefanni Brasil
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One of the biggest drivers of high housing costs is that a small, highly motivated group of incumbent homeowners block new housing in their neighborhoods and almost no one is organized to push back.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Young people bear the brunt of that imbalance.
Be a housing fan.
Faker v3.5.3 is live: github.com/faker-ruby/f... Check out our new README :)
Release v3.5.3 · faker-ruby/faker
v3.5.3 (2025-12-02)
Wishing you a cozy and calm Holiday season ☃️
This version adds and improves some locales, fixes some bugs, and deprecates some generators.
Thanks to all contributors!
Deprecate...
github.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Faker v3.5.3 is live: github.com/faker-ruby/f... Check out our new README :)
Useful trick when you want to share a #ruby snippet, get feedback, etc:
You can write the tests in the same file as your code. The code works as expected, and running it by its file name executes the tests (`ruby greet.rb`, in this case).
Got it from @skillstopractice.com's Ruby Best Practices :)
You can write the tests in the same file as your code. The code works as expected, and running it by its file name executes the tests (`ruby greet.rb`, in this case).
Got it from @skillstopractice.com's Ruby Best Practices :)
December 2, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Useful trick when you want to share a #ruby snippet, get feedback, etc:
You can write the tests in the same file as your code. The code works as expected, and running it by its file name executes the tests (`ruby greet.rb`, in this case).
Got it from @skillstopractice.com's Ruby Best Practices :)
You can write the tests in the same file as your code. The code works as expected, and running it by its file name executes the tests (`ruby greet.rb`, in this case).
Got it from @skillstopractice.com's Ruby Best Practices :)
Reposted by Stefanni Brasil
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It’s been a very hard year - Andy Bell
Unlike a lot of places in tech, my company, Set Studio/Piccalilli has no outside funding. Bootstrapped is what the LinkedIn people say, I think. It’s been a hard year this year. A very hard year...
bell.bz
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
Our next Kind Fork Faction's meetup is on December 10th 🍪👩🎨
#yycvegan
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-ging...
#yycvegan
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-ging...
Vegan Ginger Cookie Decorating Meetup
Sip, snack, and get creative! Join us for a festive evening of ginger cookie decorating at Cold Garden.
www.eventbrite.ca
November 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Our next Kind Fork Faction's meetup is on December 10th 🍪👩🎨
#yycvegan
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-ging...
#yycvegan
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-ging...
This explains why this provincial government attacks minorities: to distract us from their real harm. What the hell.
notwotier.ca
notwotier.ca
URGENT – Stop Premier Danielle Smith’s Plan to End Universal Healthcare
Alberta Premier Smith has used the Notwithstanding Clause to pass laws that erase rights and silence the courts.
notwotier.ca
November 26, 2025 at 12:31 AM
This explains why this provincial government attacks minorities: to distract us from their real harm. What the hell.
notwotier.ca
notwotier.ca
Only one spot left for this Saturday's board game night 🎲 #yycvegan
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-meet...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-meet...
Vegan Meetup: Board Game Night
Bring your friends, snacks and drinks, and let the fun begin!
www.eventbrite.ca
November 17, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Only one spot left for this Saturday's board game night 🎲 #yycvegan
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-meet...
www.eventbrite.ca/e/vegan-meet...
"How did I never hear about this book before?"
My favourite part of reading books is how I end up adding 2-3 books to my reading list <3
My favourite part of reading books is how I end up adding 2-3 books to my reading list <3
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"How did I never hear about this book before?"
My favourite part of reading books is how I end up adding 2-3 books to my reading list <3
My favourite part of reading books is how I end up adding 2-3 books to my reading list <3
Reposted by Stefanni Brasil
And this is a friendly reminder to donate your pumpkins to an animal sanctuary! If you're in Calgary, volunteers will drop off them this Saturday morning and afternoon to the Alice Sanctuary: www.thealicesanctuary.ca
Reach out if you want to donate yours I can connect you with the volunteers 🌱🎃
Reach out if you want to donate yours I can connect you with the volunteers 🌱🎃
The Alice Sanctuary
The Alice Sanctuary is a registered charity that provides care and healing for rescued, surrendered, and abandoned farm animals. It is located near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Its rescued residents incl...
www.thealicesanctuary.ca
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
And this is a friendly reminder to donate your pumpkins to an animal sanctuary! If you're in Calgary, volunteers will drop off them this Saturday morning and afternoon to the Alice Sanctuary: www.thealicesanctuary.ca
Reach out if you want to donate yours I can connect you with the volunteers 🌱🎃
Reach out if you want to donate yours I can connect you with the volunteers 🌱🎃
Testing a new rear light for tomorrow's @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social 🎃 #yycbike
October 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Testing a new rear light for tomorrow's @criticalmassyyc.bsky.social 🎃 #yycbike
INTENSE IRRITATION
"I DON'T NEED YOU TO FUCKING REWRITE WHAT I'VE JUST WRITTEN!"
October 28, 2025 at 11:01 PM
INTENSE IRRITATION
oh yeah, it's the "sweat armpits, cold hands" season
October 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
oh yeah, it's the "sweat armpits, cold hands" season
A fun conversation getting to my improv class where a friend asked me:
- "wow, you're so brave riding your bike!"
- "hum, why?"
- "well, downtown is so busy at this time"
- "well, that's true if you're driving a car which I am not 😅. The bike lanes are great"
- "you're still brave!"
😆
- "wow, you're so brave riding your bike!"
- "hum, why?"
- "well, downtown is so busy at this time"
- "well, that's true if you're driving a car which I am not 😅. The bike lanes are great"
- "you're still brave!"
😆
October 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
A fun conversation getting to my improv class where a friend asked me:
- "wow, you're so brave riding your bike!"
- "hum, why?"
- "well, downtown is so busy at this time"
- "well, that's true if you're driving a car which I am not 😅. The bike lanes are great"
- "you're still brave!"
😆
- "wow, you're so brave riding your bike!"
- "hum, why?"
- "well, downtown is so busy at this time"
- "well, that's true if you're driving a car which I am not 😅. The bike lanes are great"
- "you're still brave!"
😆
Currently reading Hyperion and wow, I missed getting addicted to a good well written story.
October 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Currently reading Hyperion and wow, I missed getting addicted to a good well written story.
Reposted by Stefanni Brasil
Today is @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social's 8th birthday!! Hard to believe. We've come a long way since 2017... www.sprawlcalgary.com/sprawl-birth...
September 18, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today is @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social's 8th birthday!! Hard to believe. We've come a long way since 2017... www.sprawlcalgary.com/sprawl-birth...