Valentin
@valaty.bsky.social
Cautiously curious
https://valentinnaegeli.com/
https://valentinnaegeli.com/
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📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
PSA: we're aware that Signal is down for some people. This appears to be related to a major AWS outage. Stand by.
October 27, 2025 at 10:38 AM
📣THREAD: It’s surprising to me that so many people were surprised to learn that Signal runs partly on AWS (something we can do because we use encryption to make sure no one but you–not AWS, not Signal, not anyone–can access your comms).
It’s also concerning. 1/
It’s also concerning. 1/
The nostalgia feels strong with this one.. 😍
Thanks @ericmigi.com !
Thanks @ericmigi.com !
October 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The nostalgia feels strong with this one.. 😍
Thanks @ericmigi.com !
Thanks @ericmigi.com !
This is amazing.
✨ I just published a brand-new post! It’s about the notorious SVG <path> element.
With its compact Regex-style syntax, <path> can be super intimidating. But they’re also *incredibly* powerful, letting us draw (and animate!) curved lines.
You can read it here, and I’ll share more info in thread. 🧵
With its compact Regex-style syntax, <path> can be super intimidating. But they’re also *incredibly* powerful, letting us draw (and animate!) curved lines.
You can read it here, and I’ll share more info in thread. 🧵
An Interactive Guide to SVG Paths • Josh W. Comeau
SVG gives us many different primitives to work with, but by far the most powerful is the <path> element. Unfortunately, it’s also the most inscrutable, with its compact Regex-style syntax. In this tut...
www.joshwcomeau.com
August 18, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is amazing.
With regards to AI research and researchers: if you make assumptions about the future and comparisons to humans and human intelligence, maybe consider learning a tiny bit about psychology, politics, research principles, the nature of science and nature in general... 🙄
Computer science is not enough.
Computer science is not enough.
June 17, 2025 at 7:47 PM
With regards to AI research and researchers: if you make assumptions about the future and comparisons to humans and human intelligence, maybe consider learning a tiny bit about psychology, politics, research principles, the nature of science and nature in general... 🙄
Computer science is not enough.
Computer science is not enough.
Not sure I like Windows Vista, eh, Apple Liquid Glass
June 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Not sure I like Windows Vista, eh, Apple Liquid Glass
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Who remembers the original NFT
April 27, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Who remembers the original NFT
The shipping cost is a tad ridiculous, but the troll is still worth it I reckon. Ordered ✅
March 18, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The shipping cost is a tad ridiculous, but the troll is still worth it I reckon. Ordered ✅
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it ought to be interesting to see how the economy shakes out, especially in light of everything that's been going on lately
March 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
it ought to be interesting to see how the economy shakes out, especially in light of everything that's been going on lately
Finally going to the ocean was a relief 😅🌊
January 6, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Finally going to the ocean was a relief 😅🌊
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it seems like there are more and more years each and every year
January 1, 2025 at 3:24 AM
it seems like there are more and more years each and every year
Whoa 2024 went by fast..
As per usual on the 31st: I did a last-day-of-the-year @codepen.io -thingie:
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
Happy new year everyone! 🎆
As per usual on the 31st: I did a last-day-of-the-year @codepen.io -thingie:
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
Happy new year everyone! 🎆
Happy 2025!
Another year, another happy new year-pen. 2024 went SO fast 🤯. Have some great next 365 days!...
codepen.io
December 31, 2024 at 8:34 PM
Whoa 2024 went by fast..
As per usual on the 31st: I did a last-day-of-the-year @codepen.io -thingie:
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
Happy new year everyone! 🎆
As per usual on the 31st: I did a last-day-of-the-year @codepen.io -thingie:
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
Happy new year everyone! 🎆
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dang america sure has a lot of stupid people
November 6, 2024 at 1:14 AM
dang america sure has a lot of stupid people
Thought I was wayyy later.. absolutely did not realise we were less than a quarter million back then. Sure this number is correct @bsky.app..? 🤔
September 24, 2024 at 3:22 PM
Thought I was wayyy later.. absolutely did not realise we were less than a quarter million back then. Sure this number is correct @bsky.app..? 🤔
I can't be the only person thinking that 2019 is 5 years ago is kinda insane, can I?
April 30, 2024 at 5:36 PM
I can't be the only person thinking that 2019 is 5 years ago is kinda insane, can I?
Handy QR-Codes are handy: codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
That'd be a cool feature for @codepen.io itself also, I'd find: I feel like I send way too many debug-links via slack or email to test them on other devices.. 😅
That'd be a cool feature for @codepen.io itself also, I'd find: I feel like I send way too many debug-links via slack or email to test them on other devices.. 😅
Autogenerated URL-QR-Code
...
codepen.io
April 10, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Handy QR-Codes are handy: codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
That'd be a cool feature for @codepen.io itself also, I'd find: I feel like I send way too many debug-links via slack or email to test them on other devices.. 😅
That'd be a cool feature for @codepen.io itself also, I'd find: I feel like I send way too many debug-links via slack or email to test them on other devices.. 😅
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2024 is such a good number though
January 2, 2024 at 1:23 AM
2024 is such a good number though
Happy new year! 🎉 Got my yearly traditional end-of-the-year @codepen.io -thing ready:
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
All the best for 2024! 🎇
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
All the best for 2024! 🎇
December 31, 2023 at 8:46 PM
Happy new year! 🎉 Got my yearly traditional end-of-the-year @codepen.io -thing ready:
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
All the best for 2024! 🎇
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
All the best for 2024! 🎇
I made a silly thing on @codepen.io 😃👋
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
I dunno, have a look if ya like? 🤷♂️
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
I dunno, have a look if ya like? 🤷♂️
Tensorflow/Mediapipe-Bars
Just a proof of concept. Imagine each vertical bar represents a fan, some styrofoam-bits above, and you standing in front of a display window. (⌐■_■) A...
codepen.io
November 7, 2023 at 6:34 PM
I made a silly thing on @codepen.io 😃👋
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
I dunno, have a look if ya like? 🤷♂️
codepen.io/nitnelav/ful...
I dunno, have a look if ya like? 🤷♂️
Any brands around here? I'm wondering where they are.. 🧐 Are they not allowed here? Are they scared? Should they stay away or are we fine with some? 🤔
October 9, 2023 at 5:42 PM
Any brands around here? I'm wondering where they are.. 🧐 Are they not allowed here? Are they scared? Should they stay away or are we fine with some? 🤔
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this is what the blog post headline announcing its shutdown should be, tbh.
the bard didn't make it unfortunately
July 18, 2023 at 5:22 AM
this is what the blog post headline announcing its shutdown should be, tbh.
I'm now on here for two weeks or so and have to say it seems nicer than the hell-site. Having said that: Y'all are waaaay to online.. 😂
July 17, 2023 at 9:40 AM
I'm now on here for two weeks or so and have to say it seems nicer than the hell-site. Having said that: Y'all are waaaay to online.. 😂