Sam Sinclair
@playleft.com
Learning backend development hands on. I bloody love software and all things computers. Will ask questions.
First project: Australian Weather API
MVP Progress: ███████░░░
"Be good, do good, God bless, and Go Bills"
First project: Australian Weather API
MVP Progress: ███████░░░
"Be good, do good, God bless, and Go Bills"
All BOM weather stations parsed and indexed — onwards to enrichment with XML datasets. While it’s not fully needed for a current weather endpoint, it’s going to make life easier when we start handling forecasting.
May 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
All BOM weather stations parsed and indexed — onwards to enrichment with XML datasets. While it’s not fully needed for a current weather endpoint, it’s going to make life easier when we start handling forecasting.
Mapping Bureau of Meteorology’s data this weekend and planning endpoint resources for my first API. Still deciding whether to self host it or just go with Azure Apps or similar… What to do what to do..
May 18, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Mapping Bureau of Meteorology’s data this weekend and planning endpoint resources for my first API. Still deciding whether to self host it or just go with Azure Apps or similar… What to do what to do..
Explaining API calls and classes to a not technically inclined missus is the best learning experience I’ve had in two months of daily #Python study. Thanks love 💙
April 27, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Explaining API calls and classes to a not technically inclined missus is the best learning experience I’ve had in two months of daily #Python study. Thanks love 💙
Who else remembers calling Microsoft support to get some random CD key for windows XP unblocked?
April 21, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Who else remembers calling Microsoft support to get some random CD key for windows XP unblocked?
@ksylor.bsky.social today I fixed a git (user) issue thanks to your brilliant website. Needed to undo a commit after forgetting to update my .gitignore (hence 'user issue'). Normally I'd just start again, but was able to overcome.. The proper way. Many many thanks!
dangitgit.com
dangitgit.com
Dangit, Git!?!
dangitgit.com
April 15, 2025 at 4:42 AM
@ksylor.bsky.social today I fixed a git (user) issue thanks to your brilliant website. Needed to undo a commit after forgetting to update my .gitignore (hence 'user issue'). Normally I'd just start again, but was able to overcome.. The proper way. Many many thanks!
dangitgit.com
dangitgit.com
Kegel exercise for computer nerds: update xz
April 4, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Kegel exercise for computer nerds: update xz
"A fool admires complexity, a genius admires simplicity" -Terry Davis
April 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
"A fool admires complexity, a genius admires simplicity" -Terry Davis
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
March 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics will not influence my software decisions
Politics is seemingly eradicating society, community, and conversation. We are and have been divided and conquered. From cars, to food, to browser choice. When did this happen? And why?
March 6, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Politics is seemingly eradicating society, community, and conversation. We are and have been divided and conquered. From cars, to food, to browser choice. When did this happen? And why?
Interesting thread about Cloudflare's free tier. *If* that's something that concerns you there is always DeSec: a #security focused DNS provider which is free and #OpenSource
desec.io
desec.io
March 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Interesting thread about Cloudflare's free tier. *If* that's something that concerns you there is always DeSec: a #security focused DNS provider which is free and #OpenSource
desec.io
desec.io
If you’re a #Firefox refugee, here are your options:
1) #LibreFox. Firefox fork with UBO and Mozilla telemetry & tracking removed. Strict anti-ad & privacy defaults. Less convenience.
2) #Brave. Chromium fork with solid anti ad and privacy focused defaults. More convenience.
3) Wait for #Ladybird
1) #LibreFox. Firefox fork with UBO and Mozilla telemetry & tracking removed. Strict anti-ad & privacy defaults. Less convenience.
2) #Brave. Chromium fork with solid anti ad and privacy focused defaults. More convenience.
3) Wait for #Ladybird
March 2, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I spend about 30 minutes in the garden every day to start the day. Yesterday I noticed a butterfly that seemingly looked sky blue when flying, but a bright grey when stationary. It came back this morning, and I managed to grab this neat flick! #Gardening #Nature
March 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
I spend about 30 minutes in the garden every day to start the day. Yesterday I noticed a butterfly that seemingly looked sky blue when flying, but a bright grey when stationary. It came back this morning, and I managed to grab this neat flick! #Gardening #Nature
It looks like @mozilla.org are genuinely trying to address the recent concerns surrounding #Firefox, but it still leaves a sour taste. #OpenSource #Privacy
blog.mozilla.org/en/products/...
blog.mozilla.org/en/products/...
An update on our Terms of Use | The Mozilla Blog
On Wednesday we shared that we’re introducing a new Terms of Use (TOU) and Privacy Notice for Firefox. Since then, we’ve been listening to some of our
blog.mozilla.org
March 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM
It looks like @mozilla.org are genuinely trying to address the recent concerns surrounding #Firefox, but it still leaves a sour taste. #OpenSource #Privacy
blog.mozilla.org/en/products/...
blog.mozilla.org/en/products/...
Devs utilising AI in their IDE should check out Continue, it's #OpenSource and works with VS Code and @jetbrains.com - pretty cool stuff, especially if you use Cursor already. @christitus.com you might enjoy this if you haven't seen it already!
www.continue.dev
www.continue.dev
Continue
Amplified developers, AI-enhanced development · The leading open-source AI code assistant. You can connect any models and any context to build custom autocomplete and chat experiences inside the IDE
www.continue.dev
February 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Devs utilising AI in their IDE should check out Continue, it's #OpenSource and works with VS Code and @jetbrains.com - pretty cool stuff, especially if you use Cursor already. @christitus.com you might enjoy this if you haven't seen it already!
www.continue.dev
www.continue.dev
Woah, turns out it was the Packers! Per @profootballtalk.bsky.social
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
February 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Woah, turns out it was the Packers! Per @profootballtalk.bsky.social
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootb...
#BillsMafia McDermott key updates from the #NFLCombine:
- Mike Pellegrino confirmed as nickel DB coach 💥
- Interviewing for new head S&C coach
- Wants to see Coleman to have a big second season
- Bishop has a chance to be starting safety
Awesome news! Go Bills
- Mike Pellegrino confirmed as nickel DB coach 💥
- Interviewing for new head S&C coach
- Wants to see Coleman to have a big second season
- Bishop has a chance to be starting safety
Awesome news! Go Bills
February 24, 2025 at 10:43 PM
#BillsMafia McDermott key updates from the #NFLCombine:
- Mike Pellegrino confirmed as nickel DB coach 💥
- Interviewing for new head S&C coach
- Wants to see Coleman to have a big second season
- Bishop has a chance to be starting safety
Awesome news! Go Bills
- Mike Pellegrino confirmed as nickel DB coach 💥
- Interviewing for new head S&C coach
- Wants to see Coleman to have a big second season
- Bishop has a chance to be starting safety
Awesome news! Go Bills
Chiefs guaranteed. They have to play the Bills and the Eagles 😂 #BillsMafia
Per Judy Battista, there is a proposal from an unnamed team to ban the Tush Push
February 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Chiefs guaranteed. They have to play the Bills and the Eagles 😂 #BillsMafia
Dear #BillsMafia, here’s a curated Bills feed I put together. Includes a bunch of beat reporters and other quality sources. I’m keeping this updated so we have a reliable feed on the Blue side. If there’s someone I missed please let me know!
Cheers and go Bills 💙
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Cheers and go Bills 💙
bsky.app/profile/did:...
February 24, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Dear #BillsMafia, here’s a curated Bills feed I put together. Includes a bunch of beat reporters and other quality sources. I’m keeping this updated so we have a reliable feed on the Blue side. If there’s someone I missed please let me know!
Cheers and go Bills 💙
bsky.app/profile/did:...
Cheers and go Bills 💙
bsky.app/profile/did:...
I heard you wanted a #Linux system. You may wish to check out Ubuntu to begin with, or if you like the Mac look, Elementary. Under the hood, they’re pretty much the same though. Good luck on your new journey where only you make the decisions on our software (and hardware) 🥹
#OpenSource #FOSS
#OpenSource #FOSS
Companies try not to shove AI that nobody asked for into software that clearly DOES NOT NEED IT challenge: Impossible
February 24, 2025 at 12:39 PM
I heard you wanted a #Linux system. You may wish to check out Ubuntu to begin with, or if you like the Mac look, Elementary. Under the hood, they’re pretty much the same though. Good luck on your new journey where only you make the decisions on our software (and hardware) 🥹
#OpenSource #FOSS
#OpenSource #FOSS
Interesting, @netflix.com has games now?!
a cartoon character from south park is sitting at a desk and says wow neato
ALT: a cartoon character from south park is sitting at a desk and says wow neato
media.tenor.com
February 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Interesting, @netflix.com has games now?!
Someone once asked me if I could know one thing in the world, what would it be?
I said: "what's the best thing for me to do right now?"
That's bloody helpful right?
I said: "what's the best thing for me to do right now?"
That's bloody helpful right?
February 24, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Someone once asked me if I could know one thing in the world, what would it be?
I said: "what's the best thing for me to do right now?"
That's bloody helpful right?
I said: "what's the best thing for me to do right now?"
That's bloody helpful right?
#RareSoftware "ne, the nice editor" is a cross platform, terminal based text editor that's basically nano on steroids.
Friendly shortcuts like Ctrl+C for copy, interactive menus, and the configure-ability of vim and emacs without the steep learning curve. Neato!
#Linux #FOSS
github.com/vigna/ne
Friendly shortcuts like Ctrl+C for copy, interactive menus, and the configure-ability of vim and emacs without the steep learning curve. Neato!
#Linux #FOSS
github.com/vigna/ne
GitHub - vigna/ne: ne, the nice editor
ne, the nice editor. Contribute to vigna/ne development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
February 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
#RareSoftware "ne, the nice editor" is a cross platform, terminal based text editor that's basically nano on steroids.
Friendly shortcuts like Ctrl+C for copy, interactive menus, and the configure-ability of vim and emacs without the steep learning curve. Neato!
#Linux #FOSS
github.com/vigna/ne
Friendly shortcuts like Ctrl+C for copy, interactive menus, and the configure-ability of vim and emacs without the steep learning curve. Neato!
#Linux #FOSS
github.com/vigna/ne
If you had asked me in 2010 if I'd be dailying #ArchLinux I'd tell you no, I couldn't figure out how to install it. 15 years of Debian later I'm happily on Arch and have learnt so much about #Linux in 48 hours. Really awesome how far technology has come man, especially in the #OpenSource world
February 21, 2025 at 5:53 AM
If you had asked me in 2010 if I'd be dailying #ArchLinux I'd tell you no, I couldn't figure out how to install it. 15 years of Debian later I'm happily on Arch and have learnt so much about #Linux in 48 hours. Really awesome how far technology has come man, especially in the #OpenSource world
If you're looking for a modern IRC client, halloy is where it's at #OpenSource #Tech
github.com/squidowl/hal...
github.com/squidowl/hal...
GitHub - squidowl/halloy: IRC application written in Rust
IRC application written in Rust. Contribute to squidowl/halloy development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
February 21, 2025 at 2:43 AM
If you're looking for a modern IRC client, halloy is where it's at #OpenSource #Tech
github.com/squidowl/hal...
github.com/squidowl/hal...