Principles of AI Use
'AI' might be useful in some contexts, if the result is validatable and you understand what you are modelling.
Latest Posts
Drupal Docker Deploys - An Overview
This begins a series on the latest incarnation of my Drupal development setup, including Docker containerized deploys.
Computer Science Degrees in the Age of LLMs
A breakdown of why I still think LLMs won't take every programming job and Computer Science degrees are still valuable.
Ecosia Browser and Search
My early impressions of Ecosia browser and search are promising but not enough to make me switch.
Opening Links in New Tabs
Links can be coded to open in new tabs/windows. Here's why to usually not do that, what the exceptions are, and how to do that accessibly.
The State of Podcasts 2025
The state of my podcast feeds to start 2025, including the problem of too much and pricing models.
A Brief Experiment in a Mastodon Self-Managed Instance
I did a cheap trial of managing my own solo Mastodon instance. I learned a few things about its signup, limited federation, domains, markdown, and storage.
Accessible Fonts
I did some research on accessibility of fonts, learning about doubles, mirrors, spacing, and what are considered some of the best.
Site Rebuilt in Eleventy
This site has been revamped with eleventy. This post describes some of my experiences with it.
VS Code: University Colour Palettes
I like using different VS Code colour combinations. I designed a few based on some university colour schemes.
Drupal Dev Environment Updated: The DevContainer
An updated version of the devcontainer for a Drupal dev environment.
Drupal Dev Environment Updated: The Dockerfiles
An updated version of the Dockerfiles for a Drupal dev environment.
IDRC Presentation on Open Menu
I recently presented to the Inclusive Design Research Centre about work on an open menu concept. Here are some of my key takeaways.
Drupal: Open Menu
How we built a more accessible menu alternative
Dark Content Mode
Get ready for browsers converting your site to dark content mode.
VS Code Extensions: My Workflows
An overview of which VS Code extensions I use for different workflows.
Text Underline Position
Use text-underline-position under for improved readability of underlined links.
Church Website Content
Notes on some common questions a church website should answer.
Drupal: Add Role Based on File
An update to a Drupal module that grants permission based on a file.
Future of Microblogging Social Media
Musing about what's next in the world of microblogging social media.