Justin E. Samuels
@thugdebugger.dev
Founder & CEO of @RenderATL.com | Software Engineer @Mailchimp @Intuit | Inc Magazine 30u30ish | Mississippi State Alumni & UC Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Program Graduate
🗺️ RenderATL.com
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JSConf Guadalajara was the perfect setting to meet these amazing people 💙
What started as networking became real friendships. Good food, great conversations, and connections that matter.
@rginn206.bsky.social @msbrianaholmes.com @thugdebugger.dev @bytesofbree.bsky.social
What started as networking became real friendships. Good food, great conversations, and connections that matter.
@rginn206.bsky.social @msbrianaholmes.com @thugdebugger.dev @bytesofbree.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 10:18 PM
JSConf Guadalajara was the perfect setting to meet these amazing people 💙
What started as networking became real friendships. Good food, great conversations, and connections that matter.
@rginn206.bsky.social @msbrianaholmes.com @thugdebugger.dev @bytesofbree.bsky.social
What started as networking became real friendships. Good food, great conversations, and connections that matter.
@rginn206.bsky.social @msbrianaholmes.com @thugdebugger.dev @bytesofbree.bsky.social
More conferences are adapting the silent headphones stages
I welcome this trend 😏
I welcome this trend 😏
November 5, 2025 at 7:52 PM
More conferences are adapting the silent headphones stages
I welcome this trend 😏
I welcome this trend 😏
MCP is about to do to user experiences, what API did in the 2010s
While you may not like AI, your customer & user base is eating it up and demanding it in your app interactions.
MCP will become a standard within the next year.
While you may not like AI, your customer & user base is eating it up and demanding it in your app interactions.
MCP will become a standard within the next year.
October 8, 2025 at 11:48 PM
MCP is about to do to user experiences, what API did in the 2010s
While you may not like AI, your customer & user base is eating it up and demanding it in your app interactions.
MCP will become a standard within the next year.
While you may not like AI, your customer & user base is eating it up and demanding it in your app interactions.
MCP will become a standard within the next year.
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We are excited to announce @infinite.red, Old Mission, @arcjet.com, and @renderatl.com as React Conf silver sponsors this year!
October 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
We are excited to announce @infinite.red, Old Mission, @arcjet.com, and @renderatl.com as React Conf silver sponsors this year!
For too long, Open Source developers have been overlooked and taken for granted. Our goal with The Commits is to provide a platform where open source can finally have their biggest night at the same level as The Oscars or The Grammys...but at The Commits ⬇️
RenderATL is proud to announce The Commits, an award show celebrating the heart of open-source — the people.
Join us as we honor open-source innovators, share their stories, and give them the flowers they deserve.
Learn more about The Commits & submit a nomination by visiting commits.dev today!
Join us as we honor open-source innovators, share their stories, and give them the flowers they deserve.
Learn more about The Commits & submit a nomination by visiting commits.dev today!
October 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
For too long, Open Source developers have been overlooked and taken for granted. Our goal with The Commits is to provide a platform where open source can finally have their biggest night at the same level as The Oscars or The Grammys...but at The Commits ⬇️
Protect your mental health. Strong leaders protect their and their team’s mental health. Be strong leaders.
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Protect your mental health. Strong leaders protect their and their team’s mental health. Be strong leaders.
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I think you're both generally right from my experience. I think we are doing a disservice to juniors by telling them not to learn how to use it. The reality is, it is almost impossible to find a job right now if you don't accessorize your CV with it. I also think it is destroying our pipeline of
October 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I think you're both generally right from my experience. I think we are doing a disservice to juniors by telling them not to learn how to use it. The reality is, it is almost impossible to find a job right now if you don't accessorize your CV with it. I also think it is destroying our pipeline of
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Can't code?
I'd say ask a friend, but at the rate AI is improving, maybe you won't even need to. Someone built a functional Appview with replit overnight.
bsky.app/profile/doll...
I'd say ask a friend, but at the rate AI is improving, maybe you won't even need to. Someone built a functional Appview with replit overnight.
bsky.app/profile/doll...
The Appview code should have everything blueskys appview does, the only problem it is running into is getting the right numbers for database connections and pooling.
github.com/dollspace-ga...
github.com/dollspace-ga...
October 3, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Can't code?
I'd say ask a friend, but at the rate AI is improving, maybe you won't even need to. Someone built a functional Appview with replit overnight.
bsky.app/profile/doll...
I'd say ask a friend, but at the rate AI is improving, maybe you won't even need to. Someone built a functional Appview with replit overnight.
bsky.app/profile/doll...
👀 Something big is happening next summer during @renderatl.com. Join the live stream announcement with our friends at @github.com featuring @alacolombiadev.bsky.social, @francescociulla.bsky.social, and more special guests 😏
Learn more ⬇️
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Learn more ⬇️
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https://dev.to/renderatlorg/the-open-source-world-is-about-to-get-a-surprise-5cpk
t.co
October 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
👀 Something big is happening next summer during @renderatl.com. Join the live stream announcement with our friends at @github.com featuring @alacolombiadev.bsky.social, @francescociulla.bsky.social, and more special guests 😏
Learn more ⬇️
t.co/xhMLHstfx5
Learn more ⬇️
t.co/xhMLHstfx5
Big conference with community conference pricing. Tomorrow 👇🏾
Yes, you read that right — tickets go on sale TOMORROW
This will be the lowest price these tickets will be offered at, and we’re only releasing a limited amount. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. You can’t miss the biggest tech experience of 2026 so grab your ticket tomorrow!
#RenderATL2026
This will be the lowest price these tickets will be offered at, and we’re only releasing a limited amount. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. You can’t miss the biggest tech experience of 2026 so grab your ticket tomorrow!
#RenderATL2026
September 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Big conference with community conference pricing. Tomorrow 👇🏾
Stop walking around like yall made thriller
September 20, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Stop walking around like yall made thriller
This is a big reason why we’re starting The Commits awards. Open Source needs an outlet to honor, appreciate and thank the often thankless work of maintainers, ESPECIALLY the next generation! More details to come!
I've recently took the time to read a blog post by @abbycabs.dev about who will maintain the future of open source (github.blog/open-source...)
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September 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
This is a big reason why we’re starting The Commits awards. Open Source needs an outlet to honor, appreciate and thank the often thankless work of maintainers, ESPECIALLY the next generation! More details to come!
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Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient."
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
I have reached out to CVS, Walgreens and Walmart to ask how they will apply these recommendations to people seeking vaccines at their pharmacies. I cannot provide any info on how this will affect your ability to get a vaccine right now, because I don't know yet.
September 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Assuming CDC formally adopts ACIP's recommendations, CVS tells me it will provide Covid vaccines without a prescription in all 50 states and won't require even self-attestation of a qualifying condition — "it’s up to the individual patient."
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
No confirmation from Walgreens or Walmart yet.
Reposted by Justin E. Samuels
@thugdebugger.dev and I showing off our pearls at #cascadiaJS!! Fierce fashion sense 🤩
September 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
@thugdebugger.dev and I showing off our pearls at #cascadiaJS!! Fierce fashion sense 🤩
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I'm working on a report on the causes of burnout in open source software. If you're a part of the OSS community, I would love to hear your thoughts, either here on Bluesky, or privately via email (see post). Thanks 😊
mirandaheath.website/report-on-bu...
mirandaheath.website/report-on-bu...
Report on Burnout in Open Source Software
I am currently working on a report on the causes of burnout in open source software, and am inviting the OSS community to share their thoughts!
mirandaheath.website
September 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I'm working on a report on the causes of burnout in open source software. If you're a part of the OSS community, I would love to hear your thoughts, either here on Bluesky, or privately via email (see post). Thanks 😊
mirandaheath.website/report-on-bu...
mirandaheath.website/report-on-bu...
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Look who's here! @ThugDebugger.dev & team @RenderATL.com have made it up to #CascadiaJS 2025. And they're sponsoring coffee for our attendees! ☕️
Btw, an awards show for open source called The Commits? Brilliant 🤩
Btw, an awards show for open source called The Commits? Brilliant 🤩
September 18, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Look who's here! @ThugDebugger.dev & team @RenderATL.com have made it up to #CascadiaJS 2025. And they're sponsoring coffee for our attendees! ☕️
Btw, an awards show for open source called The Commits? Brilliant 🤩
Btw, an awards show for open source called The Commits? Brilliant 🤩
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If it’s not on the calendar is it really even happening? The answer is no, so go ahead and add RenderATL 2026 to your calendar right now. Oh and don’t forget to invite all of your friends (or your entire job depending on the vibe you’re on) too!
September 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
If it’s not on the calendar is it really even happening? The answer is no, so go ahead and add RenderATL 2026 to your calendar right now. Oh and don’t forget to invite all of your friends (or your entire job depending on the vibe you’re on) too!
Who should speak at @renderatl.com 2026? Nominate below ⬇️
August 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Who should speak at @renderatl.com 2026? Nominate below ⬇️
I heard you can win this with @jason.energy at @renderatl.com 👀
June 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
I heard you can win this with @jason.energy at @renderatl.com 👀
Today marks 10 years since I became a professional engineer
I’m still surprised at myself every day
I guess I can now use the phrase “I have over a decade of experience” 😆
I’m still surprised at myself every day
I guess I can now use the phrase “I have over a decade of experience” 😆
June 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today marks 10 years since I became a professional engineer
I’m still surprised at myself every day
I guess I can now use the phrase “I have over a decade of experience” 😆
I’m still surprised at myself every day
I guess I can now use the phrase “I have over a decade of experience” 😆
Download the @renderatl.com mobile app to stat up to date on everything Render & Atlanta Tech Week 2025!
Built in-house as a native-first iOS and Android app, the RenderATL app packed with the tools you need: the full schedule, ATL Tech Week events, session locations, speaker details, real-time updates, and more — all in one place.
Download it now and start planning your experience: renderatl.com/app
Download it now and start planning your experience: renderatl.com/app
May 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Download the @renderatl.com mobile app to stat up to date on everything Render & Atlanta Tech Week 2025!
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Anand Chowdhary is a Y Combinator founder, GitHub Star & Forbes 30 Under 30 alum building the future of AI-driven sales @ FirstQuadrant. Catch them at #RenderATL! 🎤💡
🎟️ tickets: renderatl.com/links
#TechMeetsCulture #OpenSource
🎟️ tickets: renderatl.com/links
#TechMeetsCulture #OpenSource
May 8, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Anand Chowdhary is a Y Combinator founder, GitHub Star & Forbes 30 Under 30 alum building the future of AI-driven sales @ FirstQuadrant. Catch them at #RenderATL! 🎤💡
🎟️ tickets: renderatl.com/links
#TechMeetsCulture #OpenSource
🎟️ tickets: renderatl.com/links
#TechMeetsCulture #OpenSource
Reposted by Justin E. Samuels
This is unconscionable. Where are the members of Congress speaking about this? Esp the ones who call themselves Christian (yeah, I mean Speaker Mike Johnson). Does the media even ask about it?
For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other items has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.
Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare.
Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare.
Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.
For nearly 60 days, Israel has blocked food from Gaza. Palestinians struggle to feed their families
For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel.
bit.ly
April 28, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This is unconscionable. Where are the members of Congress speaking about this? Esp the ones who call themselves Christian (yeah, I mean Speaker Mike Johnson). Does the media even ask about it?