Welcome

Fri Apr 04byColin Bate

Switching to Zen and Zed

I recently moved from Arc and VS Code to Zen and Zed—simpler, faster tools that feel more future-proof and better aligned with how I actually work.

Thu Mar 13byColin Bate

Adopting Shadcn-Svelte

Streamlining my development workflow by providing customizable, accessible, and rapid UI components ideal for consistent and polished applications.

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Thu Jan 30byColin Bate

Book Bingo 2025

Bermuda National Library's Book Bingo for Winter 2025 presents a challenge to branch out and explore alternative reading experiences.

Mon Dec 30 2024byColin Bate

2024 Book Wrap Up

In 2024, I read a range of books mostly in genres like sci-fi and LitRPG, culminating in a rich year of reading totaling 160 books. I present a few of my favorites, that hopefully some will enjoy.

Wed Oct 30 2024byColin Bate

Svelte 5 Finally

Excited to see what emerges in the wake of Svelte 5's release.

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Sun Sep 22 2024byColin Bate

Exploring PocketBase

Deploying a tiny API with this convenient, all-in-one backend.

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Tue Apr 16 2024byColin Bate

Eldergrove Update

Going retro with the help of cutting edge technology.

An epic ancient tree with the sun setting behind it, the sky is full of computer code.

Sun Mar 31 2024byColin Bate

Reviving Yearlings

Rebooting a game I wrote 27 years ago.

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Thu Feb 08 2024byColin Bate

Maelstrom

I discuss building an IndieAuth endpoint.

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Wed Jan 24 2024byColin Bate

Cloudflare Access

I discuss Cloudflare's Zero Trust Network Access as an option for adding simple and free authentication to your hobby projects.

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Thu Jan 04 2024byColin Bate

Audio Dramatizations

I explore the differences between audio dramatizations and audiobooks after listening to "Impact Winter" by Travis Beacham.

Fri Dec 29 2023byColin Bate

2023 Book Roundup

In 2023, I read a range of books mostly in genres like sci-fi and LitRPG, culminating in a rich year of reading totaling 170 books. I present a few of my favorites, that hopefully some will enjoy.

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