Ross Rhodes
@trrhodes.bsky.social
💻 Software Engineer | 📚 Fan of fiction, politics, and whisky |📍Edinburgh, Scotland 🏴 | 📣 Views expressed here are my own.
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This—by @iandunt.bsky.social—is the best thing I’ve read on the implications of this week’s shitshow for UK government, diplomacy and democracy
Starmer's moment of reckoning
Where is the competent boring government we were promised?
iandunt.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 9:37 AM
This—by @iandunt.bsky.social—is the best thing I’ve read on the implications of this week’s shitshow for UK government, diplomacy and democracy
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If you are a dev / eng manager and would like to get a detailed report on how dev teams actually use AI tools, what is trending down/up: share what you do in our @Pragmatic_Eng survey and we'll share back a detailed report:
You can take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/tpe-ai-sur...
You can take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/tpe-ai-sur...
AI tooling for software engineering
How are software engineers using AI tools today? How has AI changed your work routines and the way you approach software development? Your responses will help paint an accurate picture of where we are...
www.surveymonkey.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:33 PM
If you are a dev / eng manager and would like to get a detailed report on how dev teams actually use AI tools, what is trending down/up: share what you do in our @Pragmatic_Eng survey and we'll share back a detailed report:
You can take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/tpe-ai-sur...
You can take the survey here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/tpe-ai-sur...
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I'm going to be speaking at ContainerDays London NEXT WEEK on the 11th - 12th.
Really excited for it! I'll be doing a brand new talk that I'm quite excited for! 😁
I would love if y'all could join me there! If you don't already have a ticket I have a free code to share 👇
pretix.eu/docklandmedi...
Really excited for it! I'll be doing a brand new talk that I'm quite excited for! 😁
I would love if y'all could join me there! If you don't already have a ticket I have a free code to share 👇
pretix.eu/docklandmedi...
February 4, 2026 at 8:22 PM
I'm going to be speaking at ContainerDays London NEXT WEEK on the 11th - 12th.
Really excited for it! I'll be doing a brand new talk that I'm quite excited for! 😁
I would love if y'all could join me there! If you don't already have a ticket I have a free code to share 👇
pretix.eu/docklandmedi...
Really excited for it! I'll be doing a brand new talk that I'm quite excited for! 😁
I would love if y'all could join me there! If you don't already have a ticket I have a free code to share 👇
pretix.eu/docklandmedi...
Anyone else having persistent issues with #DPD in #Edinburgh with parcels left on the street rather than delivered to their door? I’ve reported this for two months now and nothing has changed, although I am told the issue is escalated internally.
February 4, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Anyone else having persistent issues with #DPD in #Edinburgh with parcels left on the street rather than delivered to their door? I’ve reported this for two months now and nothing has changed, although I am told the issue is escalated internally.
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It's 2026, January has passed, so ScotRUG is here to bring you together to chat about Ruby in Scotland. Josh Pencheon will speak about his experiences in Ruby in both the civil service and the private sector, and tell us a bit about what he's learned along the way: www.meetup.com/scotrug/even...
20 years cutting Ruby: reflections on public vs private sector, Wed, Feb 4, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup
Josh Pencheon has been using Ruby for 20 years, and has worked with it in the civil service and the private sector. He's going to share some of his experiences with us, the
www.meetup.com
February 3, 2026 at 10:25 PM
It's 2026, January has passed, so ScotRUG is here to bring you together to chat about Ruby in Scotland. Josh Pencheon will speak about his experiences in Ruby in both the civil service and the private sector, and tell us a bit about what he's learned along the way: www.meetup.com/scotrug/even...
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Anil has a decent framework here for thinking if you’ll actually be happy in a job.
How to know if that job will crush your soul - Anil Dash
A blog about making culture. Since 1999.
anildash.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Anil has a decent framework here for thinking if you’ll actually be happy in a job.
On 1st January my latest blog post was published, putting the spotlight on AWS IoT Rules, kindly shared by @serverlessadvocate.bsky.social in the Serverless Advocate newsletter: lnkd.in/eksVdbbF.
#amazonwebservices #aws #iot #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering
#amazonwebservices #aws #iot #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering
Processing device data in AWS using IoT Rules
Exploring AWS IoT Rule development, testing, and debugging
levelup.gitconnected.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:20 AM
On 1st January my latest blog post was published, putting the spotlight on AWS IoT Rules, kindly shared by @serverlessadvocate.bsky.social in the Serverless Advocate newsletter: lnkd.in/eksVdbbF.
#amazonwebservices #aws #iot #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering
#amazonwebservices #aws #iot #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering
Abundant wildlife at Lochend Park, Edinburgh today, even though much of the water was frozen over.
#lochendpark #edinburgh #muteswan #tuftedduck #coot
#lochendpark #edinburgh #muteswan #tuftedduck #coot
January 3, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Abundant wildlife at Lochend Park, Edinburgh today, even though much of the water was frozen over.
#lochendpark #edinburgh #muteswan #tuftedduck #coot
#lochendpark #edinburgh #muteswan #tuftedduck #coot
The moon and Jupiter (slightly brighter dot to the bottom left of the moon) in fine form this evening.
#moon #jupiter #edinburgh #scotland #night
#moon #jupiter #edinburgh #scotland #night
January 2, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The moon and Jupiter (slightly brighter dot to the bottom left of the moon) in fine form this evening.
#moon #jupiter #edinburgh #scotland #night
#moon #jupiter #edinburgh #scotland #night
My favourite reads from 2025 - all famous authors this year - written by Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, @stephenking.bsky.social, and @valmcdermid.bsky.social.
#book #ianmcewan #salmanrushdie #stephenking #valmcdermid
#book #ianmcewan #salmanrushdie #stephenking #valmcdermid
December 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
My favourite reads from 2025 - all famous authors this year - written by Ian McEwan, Salman Rushdie, @stephenking.bsky.social, and @valmcdermid.bsky.social.
#book #ianmcewan #salmanrushdie #stephenking #valmcdermid
#book #ianmcewan #salmanrushdie #stephenking #valmcdermid
Great write-up from Dave Broom in “The Whisky Manual” about the impact of AI on whisky writing and writing more broadly.
#whisky #scotch #davebroom #ai #software
#whisky #scotch #davebroom #ai #software
Is AI killing whisky writing? - Whisky by Dave Broom
Is AI killing whisky writing? If so what can be done?
thewhiskymanual.uk
December 31, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Great write-up from Dave Broom in “The Whisky Manual” about the impact of AI on whisky writing and writing more broadly.
#whisky #scotch #davebroom #ai #software
#whisky #scotch #davebroom #ai #software
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Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
New research reveals the best attack lines to use against Reform
How to stop Farage...
writesbright.substack.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Chatted to my great uncle yesterday – a northern, working-class guy, not that political. I told him my job involved exposing Farage.
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
His first question was: “who funds him?”
Investigations into Farage’s donors can have a major impact on Reform’s support – as this research has already shown 👇
Reading @valmcdermid.bsky.social’s “Winter: The Story of a Season” on a ScotRail train crossing the Forth Rail Bridge at precisely the time Val talks about the Forth bridges. Impeccable timing.
#valmcdermid #winter #firthofforth #forthrailbridge #forthbridge
#valmcdermid #winter #firthofforth #forthrailbridge #forthbridge
December 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Reading @valmcdermid.bsky.social’s “Winter: The Story of a Season” on a ScotRail train crossing the Forth Rail Bridge at precisely the time Val talks about the Forth bridges. Impeccable timing.
#valmcdermid #winter #firthofforth #forthrailbridge #forthbridge
#valmcdermid #winter #firthofforth #forthrailbridge #forthbridge
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Burntisland at sunset lived up to its name today with The Binn hill overlooking the town burnished with glorious orange light.
Plus the view along the Links towards the town centre.
Plus the view along the Links towards the town centre.
December 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Burntisland at sunset lived up to its name today with The Binn hill overlooking the town burnished with glorious orange light.
Plus the view along the Links towards the town centre.
Plus the view along the Links towards the town centre.
Whisky of choice this Christmas is Cadenhead’s 5yo Bunnahabhain release from a Rioja cask. Sampled this in Campbeltown back in September and absolutely loved it!
#cadenhead #bunnahabhain #rioja #whisky #scotland
#cadenhead #bunnahabhain #rioja #whisky #scotland
December 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Whisky of choice this Christmas is Cadenhead’s 5yo Bunnahabhain release from a Rioja cask. Sampled this in Campbeltown back in September and absolutely loved it!
#cadenhead #bunnahabhain #rioja #whisky #scotland
#cadenhead #bunnahabhain #rioja #whisky #scotland
Merry Christmas! Here’s a selection of pictures from my recent visit to Edinburgh Botanic Gardens.
#edinburgh #scotland #botanicgardens #edinburghbotanicgardens #winter
#edinburgh #scotland #botanicgardens #edinburghbotanicgardens #winter
December 25, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Merry Christmas! Here’s a selection of pictures from my recent visit to Edinburgh Botanic Gardens.
#edinburgh #scotland #botanicgardens #edinburghbotanicgardens #winter
#edinburgh #scotland #botanicgardens #edinburghbotanicgardens #winter
Lovely sunset from the Fife coast today. A cracking view, especially between Kinghorn and Dalgety Bay.
#fife #scotland #subset #fifecoast #firthofforth
#fife #scotland #subset #fifecoast #firthofforth
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Lovely sunset from the Fife coast today. A cracking view, especially between Kinghorn and Dalgety Bay.
#fife #scotland #subset #fifecoast #firthofforth
#fife #scotland #subset #fifecoast #firthofforth
Gloomy and spooky weather in Edinburgh today. Low-lying clouds throughout my walk around Holyrood Park.
#holyroodpark #edinburgh #scotland #winter #cloud
#holyroodpark #edinburgh #scotland #winter #cloud
December 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Gloomy and spooky weather in Edinburgh today. Low-lying clouds throughout my walk around Holyrood Park.
#holyroodpark #edinburgh #scotland #winter #cloud
#holyroodpark #edinburgh #scotland #winter #cloud
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If Batman was a Santa, would he wear his hat like this, or like this
November 25, 2023 at 12:32 AM
If Batman was a Santa, would he wear his hat like this, or like this
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amazing photo on spanish wikipedia's chinchilla article
December 19, 2025 at 11:11 PM
amazing photo on spanish wikipedia's chinchilla article
Couple pics from Edinburgh’s city centre last night, featuring the Balmoral Hotel and St James’ Place Bank.
#edinburgh #scotland #balmoralhotel #stjamesplacebank #christmas
#edinburgh #scotland #balmoralhotel #stjamesplacebank #christmas
December 15, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Couple pics from Edinburgh’s city centre last night, featuring the Balmoral Hotel and St James’ Place Bank.
#edinburgh #scotland #balmoralhotel #stjamesplacebank #christmas
#edinburgh #scotland #balmoralhotel #stjamesplacebank #christmas
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Breaking. Liz Truss wins this year's FIFA Prize for Economics.
December 6, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Breaking. Liz Truss wins this year's FIFA Prize for Economics.
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You know, infuriating and a shameful betrayal though the BBC and other media's misreporting of the Sandie Peggie judgment is, it also doesn't really matter.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
You know, infuriating and a shameful betrayal though the BBC and other media's misreporting of the Sandie Peggie judgment is, it also doesn't really matter.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
What matters is the judgment which lawyers will read, use to advise their clients, and inclusion will be the winner.
The moon and Jupiter (right) looking good together this evening from Edinburgh.
#edinburgh #sky #night #jupiter #moon
#edinburgh #sky #night #jupiter #moon
December 7, 2025 at 11:55 PM
The moon and Jupiter (right) looking good together this evening from Edinburgh.
#edinburgh #sky #night #jupiter #moon
#edinburgh #sky #night #jupiter #moon