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“Astro introduced something called "Island Architecture," and once you understand it, you'll wonder why we've been doing things any other way.

Your pages are static HTML by default, and only the bits that need interactivity become JavaScript "islands."

(From websmith.studio/blog/astro-is-

We’ve gone full circle folks, all the way back round to “generate HTML on the server and progressively enhance with JavaScript”.

It finally happened, I ended up on my arse while bouldering, via my elbow. Not ideal because it hurts, and I wanted to climb more, but it does mean I’m pushing out of my comfort zone. Also I got back on and kicked that boulder’s arse before the adrenaline ran out and I noticed quite how sore i was.

@adhdjesse there’s no need to call me out like that.

Grabbed some stuff out the bottom of my bag, and look who came along.

Slow clap for VOXI, who offer the memorable word option “Grandma’s postcode” and then require it to be 6-12 characters.

I think I might make my whole identity the belief that podcasts should be abbreviated to casts rather than pods. The “pod” bit is vestigial now no one is listening to them on iPods. Also “listen to my cast” sounds way cooler.

Your devices can have unlimited battery life with this one weird trick.

How the fuck was GDPR (or whatever it’s called under UK law post-Brexit) found to only apply if you don’t lose money by not tracking people? Absolutely fuming at the wave of “accept our 16,522 closest friends having data on you or take out a £7.99 a month subscription” across media websites now.

Great start to the week as I realise my keys aren’t in my pocket as the front door clicks shut. Now waiting for a locksmith to arrive.

Alright climbing folk, how are you meant to learn how to trust an auto-belay? Even at the sort of heights I’d jump off from a boulder I can not make myself push away and trust what is basically a glorified hoover power cable retractor to take my weight.