Derek McBurney
@dmcb.dev
Web geek since forever • He/him • Head of Technology at Evans Hunt • https://dmcb.dev
Sharing what I know about building the web for humans.
Sharing what I know about building the web for humans.
I've had a podcast-like set up in my home office for years. Finally I recorded a podcast. 😬
www.modop.com/podcasts/bui...
www.modop.com/podcasts/bui...
Build vs Buy In The Age Of AI: A Developer’s POV For Marketing Leaders
Head of Technology in Calgary, Derek McBurney shares how AI assistants, no-code tools and pragmatic guardrails help all teams innovate faster without drowning in slop.
www.modop.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I've had a podcast-like set up in my home office for years. Finally I recorded a podcast. 😬
www.modop.com/podcasts/bui...
www.modop.com/podcasts/bui...
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The folks who invented baseball knew what they were doing.
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 AM
The folks who invented baseball knew what they were doing.
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I am unreasonably excited about this. store.steampowered.com/app/4057480/...
American Truck Simulator - British Columbia on Steam
Experience the stunning landscapes and vibrant culture of Canada’s westernmost province. From rich history to breathtaking scenery, British Columbia offers truckers an unforgettable journey through on...
store.steampowered.com
October 27, 2025 at 4:16 AM
I am unreasonably excited about this. store.steampowered.com/app/4057480/...
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At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.
October 21, 2025 at 4:00 AM
At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.
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[after every single pitch] that’s baseball for ya
October 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
[after every single pitch] that’s baseball for ya
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"Start spreading the news, bitches!"
October 9, 2025 at 2:50 AM
"Start spreading the news, bitches!"
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This is what's fun about the Postseason, folks. The tension, the nerves, the sweating, the vomiting
October 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
This is what's fun about the Postseason, folks. The tension, the nerves, the sweating, the vomiting
Really disappointed with the "Liquid Glass" in the new MacOS.
More accessible design is better design for everyone. I'm fortunate enough to not have vision challenges (for now!), but these new interfaces are now much harder to see for no reason. A terrible step back.
More accessible design is better design for everyone. I'm fortunate enough to not have vision challenges (for now!), but these new interfaces are now much harder to see for no reason. A terrible step back.
September 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Really disappointed with the "Liquid Glass" in the new MacOS.
More accessible design is better design for everyone. I'm fortunate enough to not have vision challenges (for now!), but these new interfaces are now much harder to see for no reason. A terrible step back.
More accessible design is better design for everyone. I'm fortunate enough to not have vision challenges (for now!), but these new interfaces are now much harder to see for no reason. A terrible step back.
WANT
1997's prediction for the home of the future. An information furnace and a desktop in every room (via PC Magazine).
September 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
WANT
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Typical day in life of a web dev
September 12, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Typical day in life of a web dev
Great read and a good reminder of how vulnerable and ephemeral the web can be www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
Wikipedia is under attack — and how it can survive
The site’s volunteers face threats from Trump, billionaires, and AI.
www.theverge.com
September 12, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Great read and a good reminder of how vulnerable and ephemeral the web can be www.theverge.com/cs/features/...
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I added PDF generation for printing D&D spellbooks you build in 5e-spellbook.app, entirely in the browser with ekoopmans.github.io/html2pdf.js/ and was surprised at how little I had to fight it and how good the result appears to be. #5e #webapps
September 2, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I added PDF generation for printing D&D spellbooks you build in 5e-spellbook.app, entirely in the browser with ekoopmans.github.io/html2pdf.js/ and was surprised at how little I had to fight it and how good the result appears to be. #5e #webapps
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fantastic what now
July 15, 2025 at 10:15 PM
fantastic what now
Should developers code with AI? I’ve got thoughts, some surprises, warnings and recommendations.
medium.com/@d.mcburney/...
medium.com/@d.mcburney/...
Should Developers Really Code with AI? A Dos and Don’ts Guide to Improve Your Developer Experience
Love it or hate it, AI coding isn’t going away — using it wisely can improve your developer experience, but risks the opposite if you’re…
medium.com
July 15, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Should developers code with AI? I’ve got thoughts, some surprises, warnings and recommendations.
medium.com/@d.mcburney/...
medium.com/@d.mcburney/...
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TIL: The launch of USB-A is closer to the moon landing than to today (via @christianselig)
July 8, 2025 at 3:20 PM
TIL: The launch of USB-A is closer to the moon landing than to today (via @christianselig)
This analogy doesn’t quite work, but there is some merit to it. I am enjoying the replies.
July 4, 2025 at 1:44 PM
This analogy doesn’t quite work, but there is some merit to it. I am enjoying the replies.
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People outside tech starting to realize how quality software and typing/generating code fast are not correlated
June 27, 2025 at 12:55 AM
People outside tech starting to realize how quality software and typing/generating code fast are not correlated
Had a ton of fun playing PEAK.
store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/...
PEAK on Steam
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mounta...
store.steampowered.com
June 24, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Had a ton of fun playing PEAK.
store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/...
store.steampowered.com/app/3527290/...
Built a 5.5e spellbook builder because you can't get physical spell cards for the 2024 D&D edition. Really happy with how this turned out and how it feels to use my phone as a deck of spell cards. 5e-spellbook.app
#webapp #sveltekit #buildstuff
#webapp #sveltekit #buildstuff
D&D 5.5e Spellbook Builder – Free & Easy Spell Prep
Prepare your perfect 5.5e spellbook with drag-and-drop ease. Build and save your spells from the 2024 D&D edition for fast tabletop gameplay.
5e-spellbook.app
May 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Built a 5.5e spellbook builder because you can't get physical spell cards for the 2024 D&D edition. Really happy with how this turned out and how it feels to use my phone as a deck of spell cards. 5e-spellbook.app
#webapp #sveltekit #buildstuff
#webapp #sveltekit #buildstuff
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Stressed day?
Break some glass.
Angry at your partner?
Break some glass.
Hate glass bottles?
Break some glass.
Outraged at the lack of human empathy in this capitalist world we live in?
Break some glass.
Made completely in @rive.app
Break some glass: richardbolland.itch.io/breakglass
Break some glass.
Angry at your partner?
Break some glass.
Hate glass bottles?
Break some glass.
Outraged at the lack of human empathy in this capitalist world we live in?
Break some glass.
Made completely in @rive.app
Break some glass: richardbolland.itch.io/breakglass
May 22, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Stressed day?
Break some glass.
Angry at your partner?
Break some glass.
Hate glass bottles?
Break some glass.
Outraged at the lack of human empathy in this capitalist world we live in?
Break some glass.
Made completely in @rive.app
Break some glass: richardbolland.itch.io/breakglass
Break some glass.
Angry at your partner?
Break some glass.
Hate glass bottles?
Break some glass.
Outraged at the lack of human empathy in this capitalist world we live in?
Break some glass.
Made completely in @rive.app
Break some glass: richardbolland.itch.io/breakglass
I like journalling. I like simple, non-shittified, non-predatory web experiences. And I like building stuff. So I made a thing: conversationjournal.app
Daily Conversation Journal
A simple, habit-forming, daily journal to track your conversations and stay connected with the people who matter most.
conversationjournal.app
May 9, 2025 at 2:17 PM
I like journalling. I like simple, non-shittified, non-predatory web experiences. And I like building stuff. So I made a thing: conversationjournal.app