Mat Schaffer
@matschaffer.bsky.social
Dad
Software engineer (reliability, observability)
Kofu, Japan
matschaffer.com
Software engineer (reliability, observability)
Kofu, Japan
matschaffer.com
🕵️♂️ I didn’t notice this until my son pointed it out but
😳 headings that start with emoji are
🚩 becoming a warning sign for ChatGPT-generated text
😳 headings that start with emoji are
🚩 becoming a warning sign for ChatGPT-generated text
June 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
🕵️♂️ I didn’t notice this until my son pointed it out but
😳 headings that start with emoji are
🚩 becoming a warning sign for ChatGPT-generated text
😳 headings that start with emoji are
🚩 becoming a warning sign for ChatGPT-generated text
Some day I’d love to hear more about apple’s cardboard packaging team. Every time I open a new laptop there are new and amazing changes in how the shipping box works.
May 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Some day I’d love to hear more about apple’s cardboard packaging team. Every time I open a new laptop there are new and amazing changes in how the shipping box works.
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n... - I’ve been listening to NPR shows for at least 20 years now. Took this is a cue to finally set up a monthly donation.
Trump says he's ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. They say he can't
In an executive order, President Trump directs the Corporation for Public Broadcasting to stop funding NPR and PBS. They say he can't. PBS chief Paula Kerger calls it "blatantly unlawful".
www.npr.org
May 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
www.npr.org/2025/05/02/n... - I’ve been listening to NPR shows for at least 20 years now. Took this is a cue to finally set up a monthly donation.
Once again @kentbeck.com nails it, this time on AI and “vibe coding” overcast.fm/+AA0GHwZa9uc
Ep. #80, Augmented Coding with Kent Beck — O11ycast
In episode 80 of o11ycast, Ken Rimple and Jessica Kerr chat with Kent Beck about the emerging world of AI-assisted coding. Beck shares his experiences with “augmented coding,” discussing the benefits,...
overcast.fm
May 1, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Once again @kentbeck.com nails it, this time on AI and “vibe coding” overcast.fm/+AA0GHwZa9uc
Took a stroll though jj material today. Was intrigued until I saw steveklabnik.github.io/jujutsu-tuto...
Neat ideas around timeline manipulation but not feeling the collaboration story 🤔
Neat ideas around timeline manipulation but not feeling the collaboration story 🤔
Responding to pull request feedback - Steve's Jujutsu Tutorial
steveklabnik.github.io
March 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Took a stroll though jj material today. Was intrigued until I saw steveklabnik.github.io/jujutsu-tuto...
Neat ideas around timeline manipulation but not feeling the collaboration story 🤔
Neat ideas around timeline manipulation but not feeling the collaboration story 🤔
Reposted by Mat Schaffer
My tiny metroidvania Ascent is coming to Steam in glorious 64x64 pixels. It’ll be a free game so just go ahead and wishlist! 🙏 https://bit.ly/ascent_dx
#pixelart
#pixelart
February 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My tiny metroidvania Ascent is coming to Steam in glorious 64x64 pixels. It’ll be a free game so just go ahead and wishlist! 🙏 https://bit.ly/ascent_dx
#pixelart
#pixelart
Forgive me while I dad-gush but my oldest just came home telling me he figured out how to make a half adder from and/or/not ☺️
February 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Forgive me while I dad-gush but my oldest just came home telling me he figured out how to make a half adder from and/or/not ☺️
I’ve played the original _many_ times. Can’t wait for the deluxe version. 🧡
🚨 NEW GAME ALERT!
My 64x64 metroidvania is getting a deluxe treatment and is coming to Steam. Twice the content, upgraded graphics and controls, more challenges, more lore, and even a save feature!
Please wishlist: https://buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 ❤️
🎵 Music and sfx by Brent Houston as always!
My 64x64 metroidvania is getting a deluxe treatment and is coming to Steam. Twice the content, upgraded graphics and controls, more challenges, more lore, and even a save feature!
Please wishlist: https://buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 ❤️
🎵 Music and sfx by Brent Houston as always!
February 7, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I’ve played the original _many_ times. Can’t wait for the deluxe version. 🧡
Reposted by Mat Schaffer
🚨 NEW GAME ALERT!
My 64x64 metroidvania is getting a deluxe treatment and is coming to Steam. Twice the content, upgraded graphics and controls, more challenges, more lore, and even a save feature!
Please wishlist: https://buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 ❤️
🎵 Music and sfx by Brent Houston as always!
My 64x64 metroidvania is getting a deluxe treatment and is coming to Steam. Twice the content, upgraded graphics and controls, more challenges, more lore, and even a save feature!
Please wishlist: https://buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 ❤️
🎵 Music and sfx by Brent Houston as always!
February 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
🚨 NEW GAME ALERT!
My 64x64 metroidvania is getting a deluxe treatment and is coming to Steam. Twice the content, upgraded graphics and controls, more challenges, more lore, and even a save feature!
Please wishlist: https://buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 ❤️
🎵 Music and sfx by Brent Houston as always!
My 64x64 metroidvania is getting a deluxe treatment and is coming to Steam. Twice the content, upgraded graphics and controls, more challenges, more lore, and even a save feature!
Please wishlist: https://buff.ly/3Q4sGr4 ❤️
🎵 Music and sfx by Brent Houston as always!
I get a chuckle when the App Store warns me about a 2MB download on mobile. You couldn’t even fit a Golang hello world in that.
January 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
I get a chuckle when the App Store warns me about a 2MB download on mobile. You couldn’t even fit a Golang hello world in that.
Here we are in 2025 and swapping (non-Apple) Bluetooth headphones between devices is still terrible.
January 4, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Here we are in 2025 and swapping (non-Apple) Bluetooth headphones between devices is still terrible.
Reposted by Mat Schaffer
check this man´s games (and software), they are very cool yo.
Up to 40% discount on all my games during the Steam Winter Sale!
If you ever wanted to play small games with really big pixels - now is the time. ☺️
https://buff.ly/407aV0k
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
If you ever wanted to play small games with really big pixels - now is the time. ☺️
https://buff.ly/407aV0k
#pixelart #indiegame #gamedev
December 20, 2024 at 7:50 PM
check this man´s games (and software), they are very cool yo.
Doing some nextjs work this week.
Trying really hard not to feel like an old man shaking his fist, but seriously: who decided to make adding header content (link, meta, etc) so complicated?!?!
I feel sorry for the children.
Trying really hard not to feel like an old man shaking his fist, but seriously: who decided to make adding header content (link, meta, etc) so complicated?!?!
I feel sorry for the children.
December 17, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Doing some nextjs work this week.
Trying really hard not to feel like an old man shaking his fist, but seriously: who decided to make adding header content (link, meta, etc) so complicated?!?!
I feel sorry for the children.
Trying really hard not to feel like an old man shaking his fist, but seriously: who decided to make adding header content (link, meta, etc) so complicated?!?!
I feel sorry for the children.
Wooooo. Hell of a mic drop from @thoughtmerchants.bsky.social today
www.thoughtmerchants.com/opinion/the-...
www.thoughtmerchants.com/opinion/the-...
The truth costs money.
Free information isn’t free; the cost is hidden.
www.thoughtmerchants.com
December 9, 2024 at 11:26 PM
Wooooo. Hell of a mic drop from @thoughtmerchants.bsky.social today
www.thoughtmerchants.com/opinion/the-...
www.thoughtmerchants.com/opinion/the-...
Reposted by Mat Schaffer
picoCAD launches on Steam tomorrow. Marketing has gone way better than expected so I'm both nervous and excited.
Want to pitch in a wishlist during the last hours?
✨ bit.ly/picoCAD
Shares are highly appreciated!
Here's Kaneda's bike by @bencanfield.itch.io
#gamedev #lowpoly #wishlistWednesday
Want to pitch in a wishlist during the last hours?
✨ bit.ly/picoCAD
Shares are highly appreciated!
Here's Kaneda's bike by @bencanfield.itch.io
#gamedev #lowpoly #wishlistWednesday
November 27, 2024 at 2:28 PM
picoCAD launches on Steam tomorrow. Marketing has gone way better than expected so I'm both nervous and excited.
Want to pitch in a wishlist during the last hours?
✨ bit.ly/picoCAD
Shares are highly appreciated!
Here's Kaneda's bike by @bencanfield.itch.io
#gamedev #lowpoly #wishlistWednesday
Want to pitch in a wishlist during the last hours?
✨ bit.ly/picoCAD
Shares are highly appreciated!
Here's Kaneda's bike by @bencanfield.itch.io
#gamedev #lowpoly #wishlistWednesday
Does anyone watch for OOMs in their #k8s clusters? I do and am a little surprised how often default OSS project containers OOM. Not sure anyone is setting their Golang memory settings at all.
November 23, 2024 at 7:39 AM
Does anyone watch for OOMs in their #k8s clusters? I do and am a little surprised how often default OSS project containers OOM. Not sure anyone is setting their Golang memory settings at all.
I’d like to highlight my first Bluesky follow @johanpeitz.com - he’s a fantastic game developer. Be sure to check out (and wishlist) store.steampowered.com/app/2800590/...
picoCAD on Steam
A tiny modeler for tiny models! Unleash your creativity in retro 3D and find a fun, easy, and accessible way into 3D modelling by focusing on the bare essentials.
store.steampowered.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:51 AM
I’d like to highlight my first Bluesky follow @johanpeitz.com - he’s a fantastic game developer. Be sure to check out (and wishlist) store.steampowered.com/app/2800590/...
Seems like a lot of Japan is still on the other site. Thinking maybe I’ll make that Japanese only and this will be English.
November 20, 2024 at 11:41 AM
Seems like a lot of Japan is still on the other site. Thinking maybe I’ll make that Japanese only and this will be English.