I’m conceptualizing a self-hosted service that pulls data from handpicked RSS sources (video, audio, text), parses that content with a local LLM prompt, and then turns it into an audio file summary that captures the high points to serve as a sort of home-made news brief. Could prove to be very useful!
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Why Your ‘Rock Star’ Developer Might Be Your Biggest Risk
Having a capable developer is a valuable asset in any tech company, but they can become a real liability if you’re not thoughtful.
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Alex Standiford
I can’t get enough of how GOOD this green looks on this dark blue.
Seriously, I just bought swag with hoodies in black with the Siren logo and now I’m wondering if I should have went with navy blue.
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What Really Happens When Your Lead Developer Quits
Everything seems perfect until your lead developer quits. Suddenly, hidden knowledge vanishes, features slow to a crawl, and new hires struggle to decode mysterious decisions. This post explores what happens, and how to avoid this fate.
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Alex Standiford
Found some time to chip away at this a bit. Added lots and lots of holes, as well as 2 Z brackets that will allow it to mount vertically on the wall.
The plan is to install this behind my TV so it isn’t visible, but still easily accessible.
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Alex Standiford
Kate says “So what would it take to rely less on Amazon’s photo services and our streaming services?”
Me: “I THOUGHT YOU’D NEVER ASK”
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Alex Standiford
I’ve been methodically chipping away at building the rest of Siren’s rebranded site. Added first drafts of a few key pages today. Really excited to see it all finally coming together!
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Your AI-Generated Code is a Ticking Time Bomb (And It’s Not the AI’s Fault)
AI is really powerful, but are you using it in a way that’s sustainable, or are you setting yourself up for failure?
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Alex Standiford
Claude’s incessant need to enumerate is my new “Delve”
“From content engagement to product recommendations to long-term customer value, you can recognize and reward partners for all the ways they help grow your business.”
So bad
