Brian M
@bamnet.bsky.social
Engineer @ Google, Maps + Cloud. Open Sourcer. Privacy practitioner.
November 29, 2025 at 4:32 AM
November 1, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Gave a talk at #devfest NYC about GMP Code Assist.
You can check out Code Assist @ developers.google.com/maps/ai/mcp
October 3, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Gave a talk at #devfest NYC about GMP Code Assist.
You can check out Code Assist @ developers.google.com/maps/ai/mcp
TIL United has an in-flight map that uses OSM sometimes. Very cool!
Kinda surprised they stuck with the default styling.
Kinda surprised they stuck with the default styling.
September 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM
TIL United has an in-flight map that uses OSM sometimes. Very cool!
Kinda surprised they stuck with the default styling.
Kinda surprised they stuck with the default styling.
RSS Feed support ✅
Refreshing Concerto is going smoother than expected, in no small part because LLMs are faster at CSS than I am.
Refreshing Concerto is going smoother than expected, in no small part because LLMs are faster at CSS than I am.
September 4, 2025 at 4:25 AM
RSS Feed support ✅
Refreshing Concerto is going smoother than expected, in no small part because LLMs are faster at CSS than I am.
Refreshing Concerto is going smoother than expected, in no small part because LLMs are faster at CSS than I am.
Checked out the Lunar Faire @ Jungle Habitat in NJ tonight. Better collection of vendors than expected.
Nice work @lunarfaire.bsky.social!
Nice work @lunarfaire.bsky.social!
August 24, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Checked out the Lunar Faire @ Jungle Habitat in NJ tonight. Better collection of vendors than expected.
Nice work @lunarfaire.bsky.social!
Nice work @lunarfaire.bsky.social!
Beginning. Middle. End.
August 4, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Beginning. Middle. End.
This is a super niche thing, but Disney did a really nice job with the Google Maps dialog in their mobile app.
July 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This is a super niche thing, but Disney did a really nice job with the Google Maps dialog in their mobile app.
I've wanted to write this code for 10+ years. Finally got it.
Configuring OIDC (Devise + Omniauth) directly in the UI of my Rails app backed by ActiveRecord.
No more writing to config files to disk or monkey-patching the db into the initialization process. Instant updates, no app restart required.
Configuring OIDC (Devise + Omniauth) directly in the UI of my Rails app backed by ActiveRecord.
No more writing to config files to disk or monkey-patching the db into the initialization process. Instant updates, no app restart required.
June 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
I've wanted to write this code for 10+ years. Finally got it.
Configuring OIDC (Devise + Omniauth) directly in the UI of my Rails app backed by ActiveRecord.
No more writing to config files to disk or monkey-patching the db into the initialization process. Instant updates, no app restart required.
Configuring OIDC (Devise + Omniauth) directly in the UI of my Rails app backed by ActiveRecord.
No more writing to config files to disk or monkey-patching the db into the initialization process. Instant updates, no app restart required.
Sneak peak: adding some NJTransit train delay history to njtracks.app/system-status/
On web today, mobile in a bit.
On web today, mobile in a bit.
April 18, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Sneak peak: adding some NJTransit train delay history to njtracks.app/system-status/
On web today, mobile in a bit.
On web today, mobile in a bit.
In lieu of attending #ATmosphereConf, I whipped up a quick app that adds location to posts (via community.lexicon.location.geo).
You can play with it @ bamnet.github.io/atproto-embe.... Tried to follow as many "best" practices as I could despite limited docs.
code @ github.com/bamnet/atpro...
You can play with it @ bamnet.github.io/atproto-embe.... Tried to follow as many "best" practices as I could despite limited docs.
code @ github.com/bamnet/atpro...
March 24, 2025 at 3:52 AM
In lieu of attending #ATmosphereConf, I whipped up a quick app that adds location to posts (via community.lexicon.location.geo).
You can play with it @ bamnet.github.io/atproto-embe.... Tried to follow as many "best" practices as I could despite limited docs.
code @ github.com/bamnet/atpro...
You can play with it @ bamnet.github.io/atproto-embe.... Tried to follow as many "best" practices as I could despite limited docs.
code @ github.com/bamnet/atpro...
My best discovery of the weekend
March 22, 2025 at 7:23 PM
My best discovery of the weekend
The squirrel arrived within 4 hours of planting. A rough start to the season.
March 16, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The squirrel arrived within 4 hours of planting. A rough start to the season.
This should be getting better. Thanks for flagging!
January 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This should be getting better. Thanks for flagging!
Rand Paul in the background of the TikTok ban is quite ironic.
January 19, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Rand Paul in the background of the TikTok ban is quite ironic.
Another newspaper bites the dust in NJ.
December 31, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Another newspaper bites the dust in NJ.
I was so excited by the idea of USB-C outlets next to the bed I never considered whether they'd work with the other plugs. 😭😭😭
December 29, 2024 at 8:19 PM
I was so excited by the idea of USB-C outlets next to the bed I never considered whether they'd work with the other plugs. 😭😭😭
Dear Department 56,
Please never use bright white LEDs in a house ever again. I can't even replace this light since it's above some animation.
Sincerely,
Warm White Holiday Vibes
Please never use bright white LEDs in a house ever again. I can't even replace this light since it's above some animation.
Sincerely,
Warm White Holiday Vibes
December 14, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Dear Department 56,
Please never use bright white LEDs in a house ever again. I can't even replace this light since it's above some animation.
Sincerely,
Warm White Holiday Vibes
Please never use bright white LEDs in a house ever again. I can't even replace this light since it's above some animation.
Sincerely,
Warm White Holiday Vibes
Lost the battle with my parents artificial christmas tree. Dozens of lights replaced, shunts activated, continuity tested, and I still can't get more than 60% of it lit up.
Of course it's not just one side, it's different layers on each side so there's no clear choice.
Of course it's not just one side, it's different layers on each side so there's no clear choice.
November 30, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Lost the battle with my parents artificial christmas tree. Dozens of lights replaced, shunts activated, continuity tested, and I still can't get more than 60% of it lit up.
Of course it's not just one side, it's different layers on each side so there's no clear choice.
Of course it's not just one side, it's different layers on each side so there's no clear choice.
The academic lifestyle
November 18, 2024 at 2:50 AM
The academic lifestyle