Episodes
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Life changes! Not. Ah yes, bliss.
I basically ramble about my project called tinylytics. And at the same time unable to talk or make proper sentences.
That's it... nothing more. You should subscribe.
Oh wait, and shoutouts... but really, I just mention it. Wait, is this episode a shoutout?
Recorded November 17th, 2023
LinksGluon is on icetinylyticstinylytics - docstinylytics - project postsmaique's website (scroll down near the end)My siteshoutouts -
Short and sweet, it's back to school for the kid.
So what now? I've been up to a lot, but I won't cover it in this one.
Trying out new things and starting a new work and life balance. Will it stick?
Recorded September 5th, 2023
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Gluon gets a new homepage, in preparation of some changes coming your way. Oh and it also got a dedicated update blog!
Next up I introduced data export for shoutouts.lol and looking at changing payment provider.
Looking forward to WWDC (The Apple developer conference).
Recorded June 5th, 2023
LinksGluonGluon update blogshoutouts.lolshoutouts update blogPaddle (sorry, the homepage might be slow)WWDC 2023 -
Finishing up the release for the new iOS app for Micro.blog. Working on Micropub and XML-RPC, and trying to get through it.
Talking about shoutouts.lol and the theme section, as I'm not really happy with it. Any ideas on what I should do? I certainly have some ideas. Adding support for more image formats.
Then I move from Bunny DNS back to Cloudflare for shoutouts.
And it's Micro.camp time this weekend! Check the link for details.
Recorded Monday, 15th of May 2023.
LinksMicro.blogshoutouts.lolshoutouts update blogMicro.camp -
I talk about Micro.blog and getting it ready for the 3.0 and what remains.
Thoughts on digital "social" media and my decision to close Mastodon and not going down the route of hosting it. Writing for my self for "therapy".
Exploring the idea of having a central place for everything, like update blogs, newsletters and more.
Then randomly I talk about moving back to Overcast for my podcast needs, and supporting some new podcasts I've been enjoying over the years. That pretty much sums it up.
What should I do about Sublime Ads? I don't know...
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Sorry, no meaningful show notes this episode as I wanted to get this out for your listening pleasure.
I touch on Micro.blog, the web and the app we’re building. Then I touch on Gluon, what I’ve been changing (like push notifications) and why – teasing some new features. And of course I forget to talk about the other features I added to Gluon, like pinned profiles 🙃 Oh and I touch on plans on monetising Gluon somehow… somewhere…
Next on the list a quick update on Sublime Ads and how I spun it off to create shoutouts.lol – and I tease a few ideas I have, even though I think it’s one of those well rounded 99% done projects, meaning I don’t want to change too much.
To finish the year I bring back apps from the dead and perhaps something new I might pick up.
Recorded December, 23rd 2022.
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In this episode I talk about taking what I made for Sublime Ads and making it even simpler, in effect copying my own idea - because who needs GitHub Copilot?
So, introducing shoutouts.lol.
My journey to why I did it, like playing with the new Ruby on Rails 7 and import maps (huh?), and tell you more about shoutouts.
On why I kept it simple and building a base for my... next... project...s 😅
Recorded November 4th, 2022
Linksshoutouts.lolSublime AdsRuby on RailsSupport meTimeline[00:00] - [09:05] - Intro & shoutouts.lol[09:05] - [10:21] - Next projects...?, Outro & Bye 👋 -
This week I talk about new things I worked on for Sublime Ads the past few weeks: Clients and Client portals for the PRO plan.
As I worked on it, I came to realise that there could be a much easier way to get started, so I’ve been working on something on the side.
Sunday was my day for Micro.blog and continued work on the app… including allowing to zoom the web view depending on your dynamic font size in iOS.
Overall just a quick update and more on it later.
Recorded October 25th, 2022
LinksSublime AdsSublime Ads - Clients blog postSublime Ads - Portals blog postSublime Ads - Public Portals blog postTeasing about a code challengeMomoomg.lolPay GemDeviseMicro.blogSupport meTimeline[00:00] - [03:10] - Intro & Sublime Ads[03:10] - [07:37] - Stealing my own idea[07:37] - [08:31] - Micro.blog & Bye 👋 -
We've been busy working on the Micro.blog iOS app for a few weeks, bringing a new update (version 3) to TestFlight, to you your favourite fruit company.
It's a long beta and will run along the releases of the Android version.
I cut a lot of this episode because of a car that started parking right next to me... I left some of my comments in. Then I tried talking more (not present in this episode) but more and more people started parking... so I gave up.
Thanks for listening. If you like the show, feel free to support me.
Recorded October 10th, 2022
LinkMicro.blogMicro.blog iOS TestFlight DetailsMicro.blog for AndroidReact NativeSupport meTimeline[00:00] - [00:34] - Intro & back to school[00:34] - [03:51] - Micro.blog changes[03:51] - [04:37] - Outro (yes, really...) -
It's the first episode after the school holidays... and yes, just got around to editing it, so it's WAY out of date.
First off I welcome ya'll back and touch on trying to do a little less technology. You can skip this section...
Now to the juicy bits. Micro.blog App and recent Android changes and moving onto making it cross-platform (as in... get it ready for iOS release)(finally). And as you might be aware, we've come quite a long way since this episode.
I touch on profile pop ups that we introduced on Micro.blog.
Oh and Gluon... poor app.
Then I touch on my blogging habits in August and trying to stay offline a little more. You may also skip this section.
Recorded September 2nd, 2022
LinksMicro.blogMicro.blog for AndroidMicro.blog profile pop up screenshotGluonTimeline[00:00] - [01:23] - Intro & technology[01:23] - [04:30] - Micro.blog changes[04:30] - [05:48] - Gluon mania[05:48] - [06:27] - Blogging & staying offline & Outro -
I've been working on a few updates to Gluon and I talk about slowly catching up with an Android release for those also. It's harder than I wanted because the past me was a little bit stupid.
A glimmer of hope for Sublime Ads? It's still at $0 MRR. Yay!
Next steps for Sublime Feed. Learning, learning and learning.
I explore just 3-rd party apps, change my background and go a tiny bit retro.
Recorded May 16th, 2022
LinksGluonReact NativeMicro.blog for AndroidSublime AdsSublime FeedRetro Background - macOS classicRetro GluonTimeline[00:00] - [00:50] - Hung up[00:50] - [03:43] - Gluon updates[03:43] - [04:49] - Sublime Ads[04:49] - [05:45] - Sublime Feed[05:45] - [END] - Retro thing going. Sour Apples. -
Sublime Feed now has a login and registration page and stuff that goes around it.
Although I wanted to make this a one week challenge I decided to take it slow and get it right. At the end of the day I just want something that works well.
Then I explore why I'm favouring Laravel over Ruby on Rails... perhaps it's just me though.
Recorded May 13th, 2022
LinksSublime FeedSublime Feed Dev Blog #1Ruby on RailsLaravelTaylor OtwellLaracastsGoRailsChris OliverTailwindCSS -
I'm planning a little code challenge, for Sublime Feed, but at the beginning of the next day... after recording this episode... I go completely against what I said here. Have a listen. Good for the record.
But anyway, Sublime Feed, a week to build something... but a week is not enough... as I tell myself over and over again.
More to come.
PS. Not using Ruby on Rails 🤣
PPS. McDonald's breakfast screwed up my energy levels, so I was mostly knocked out 😔
Recorded May 9th, 2022.
LinksSublime FeedSublime Feed Dev BlogRuby on RailsLaravelTaylor Otwell -
After weeks of behind the scenes tweaks to Sublime Ads, I finally announce what I've been working on. Image resizing. And no... image resizing wasn't the reason for all the changes... in fact it was figuring out pricing changes to keep it sustainable.
Changes to Micro.blog for much better responsive layouts. All in all I am super happy and it was well received. Manton is great to work with! I tease some other changes I'd like to do.
Planning a new Gluon website with new images and perhaps some snark... because everyone needs a bit of March.
Recorded May, 5th 2022.
LinksSublime AdsBunny CDNSublime Ads image resizingSublime Ads PricingMicro.blogMicro.blog UI changesManton ReeceGluonPodcast sponsorshipTimeline[00:00] - [05:45] - Sublime Ads[05:45] - [07:30] - Micro.blog[07:30] - [08:33] - Gluon[08:33] - [END] - Outro -
The past few weeks I have been on the hunt for a time tracking app... and this is my journey what I found and how I use it, and why.
There was a deep itch I had to scratch, doubting my own ability to do what I am set out to do, so I try and get into the habit of time tracking... something I never really did and also pushed aside as a "this is a corporate thing".
But I out found something interesting...
Recorded April, 6th 2022.
LinksCushionJonnie HallmanSinatraMe asking about timer appsManuel Riess suggesting TymeTyme -
Client work you say? Yeah, that didn't happen. I did jump from one task to another to keep my interesting going for a change of scenery. It's good to allow yourself to do that.
I tease a small code challenge, but I put it off for now, and it'll probably come a little later after I finished my client work.
A few tweaks to Gluon in this episode... mainly about the timeline and fixing a few bugs. Oh and adding Focus mode (mental health mode).
Then I tackle something I wanted to do for a while, which was adding a rudimentary timeline marker sync on Micro.blog. Nothing too complicated, but now it marks the last item you scrolled to on the main timeline - which means apps can make use of this! Deployed last week, before I could release this episode.
I introduce my new podcast, Little Mindfulness... with chapter markers.
Recorded March, 23rd 2022.
LinksGluonAmit on taking a breakMicro.blogLittle Mindfulness PodcastMy podcast page with sponsorship detailsTimeline[00:00] - [02:15] Going with the flow[02:15] - [05:03] Gluon tweaks and changes[05:03] - [06:50] Micro.blog timeline marker changes[06:50] - [End] A new podcast, Little Mindfulness. -
Micro Camp was over the weekend and I am happy the way it went in general. A lot of good things to take away with and improve on for Micro.blog.
Also announced the official app for Micro.blog.
Not everything was peachy with the platform of choice, so I had that spark of creativity to make something of my own, naturally expanding an old project of mine - even though I announced it was end-of-life. Good for keeping creative and experimenting.
Creativity comes and goes... so you need to keep your options open.
Oh and I now offer affordable sponsorships for this very podcast. If you're interested let me know (link below).
This episode is sponsored by me.
Recorded March, 15th 2022.
LinksMicro.campMicro.blogMicro.blog for AndroidVi.toSimple ScheduleMy podcast page with sponsorship details -
Welcome to another episode. Sponsored by... Hemispheric Views... no, just kidding.
School holidays are finished, so I'm trying to find my mojo again... always a little difficult when you have your kid at home.
Micro.blog for Android app is getting close to finish, which means I can work on the iOS portion of it (slowly). Looking forward to it.
Taking into account the state of the Micro.blog app, I will continue working on Gluon with the same codebase. And yes, it's React Native.
Sublime Ads upload forms... but wait... I kinda lost it and decided to work on smaller features. Trying to keep the momentum moving and help my productivity.
Oh and some changes to the podcast perhaps. Maybe I will start sponsorships.
Oh and Micro.camp is happening on March 11th.
Note: This recording sounds a little weird... seems I enabled "stereo" recording for some reason.
Recorded March, 1st 2022.
LinksMicro.blogGluonThe future of GluonHemispheric ViewsJason BurkSublime AdsMicro.camp -
Wait… this is not episode 36… it’s 38.
Ah yes, the world is an interesting place... and so is developing for the big bullies with native apps. So I am torn if I should continue with it. Is it worth it? Probably not...
"Safetyism"... no thank you!
I move onto working on the Micro.blog for Android app and enjoying working with Manton on it.
I reveal my word of the year...
To finish I give a quick update on Sublime Ads, now that we passed 1 year since launch.
Oh and we have a bit of ambient sound of rain in the background, so if I sound weird... it was raining in my podcast studio.
Thanks for listening.
Recorded February, 7th 2022.
LinksProgressive Web AppsMicro.blogGluonSublime AdsRubyRuby on Rails -
Ah yes, it's the new year. The year of possibility and perhaps for people to start liking each other again? (please). Oh wait, this is not what I'm talking about.
I touch on the official Micro.blog app, for Android, I am working... and how happy I am with it. Will it replace Gluon? I don't know.
Sublime Ads turns one year old (from the public release). It makes zero money right now, but that's fine with me.
Then we go deep into my brain about Gluon... nah, not really... but I also mention it and my plan for that. No promises.
Then I start rambling about new years resolutions, nature, frogs mating and living in a sandwich.
Happy New Year everyone ✌️❤️
Recorded January, 3rd 2022.
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