Just in case you still use any Basecamp products, DHH is crashing out about his AI product gently pointing out that it’s bad for him to have extermination fantasies about the Roma people.

The reconnectconference.co.uk is happening next week. It is in the heart of #Bournemouth and we have world class speakers. If you are in the tech industry, grab a ticket. DM me for a discount code

Our next event explores how AI can accelerate learning and skill growth in teams, alongside practical ways to simplify day-to-day developer setup. Free tiickets devdottalk.uk/next-event

Only six weeks to go now until SoCraTes UK 2026! We’re very excited, and we’re now on a final push to sell as many tickets as possible. We’re a community not-for-profit event, and every sale makes a huge difference to us.

🎤 Thinking about giving your first tech talk? Here are tips for the aspiring or first-time technical speaker. kendaleiv.com/tips-for-the...

Tips for the Aspiring or First Time Technical Speaker

First of all, if you have an upcoming speaking engagement, congratulations on being selected!

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We gave an AI a 3 year retail lease and asked it to make a profit https://andonlabs.com/blog/andon-market-launch (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47794391)

We gave an AI a 3 year retail lease in SF and asked it to make a profit | Andon Labs

We signed a 3 year lease and gave it to an AI

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My alma mater, Hull, is having its very own front-end conference, Developers Up North, on June 18. My southerner chum @csswizardry.com - the man behind the very first Cheeky Girls official fan site - will be a speaker. Super early bird tickets are a mere £49! www.developersupnorth.co.uk

Developers Up North Conference

A conference for developers in Northern regions of England.

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There is now a listing on aliexpress that replaces all the terrible Lego stickers on the Enterprise D with printed tiles. And it's only like 11 dollars! Please respect so all the trekkies see! a.aliexpress.com/_m0nTiWl

Just about 1 week left to preorder these so they can be made!! We're so close to the goal! Please keep sharing!

🌸Bibi🌸♿@bibiblossoms.bsky.social · 5mo ago

It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale. Here's new patterns for my carbon fiber foldable walking sticks!! Each pattern needs to sell at least 50 each to make them a reality!! Or else I'll have to refund them. Please support! Store: Bibipins.com

As usual, science provides good news. Gee, it's almost like science is a good concept that betters mankind.

ElleO 🇺🇸🇺🇦🇨🇦🇲🇽@ellohhlo.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Thank you University of Oxford! 🐝🌎

Against the backdrop of the tragic meningitis outbreak, I asked Wes Streeting to consider my constituent’s proposal — having been seriously affected by meningitis — to raise awareness among younger people, particularly in schools and universities where the risk is higher.

I can’t believe KPop won not just ONE but TWO Oscars (it was surprisingly heavy btw, I had to hold with two hands cause I’m WEAK 😭) What an achievement for animation!! So proud of the KPDH crew & art team, and grateful to have been a part of this film!!! 🎊🎉🏆

It costs 0$ to Repost a Black disabled queer small business! It could lead to my next sale. I sell pins, compression gloves, artist gloves, back braces, knee braces, wrist braces, compression socks, cute bags & more! Store: Bibipins.com

Docker is most useful when you have multiple services working together. Single app? Probably not worth it. But a database, API, Redis, message queue? docker compose up and you are done. No install Postgres 15, configure this, set that env var. New dev clones the repo and starts working in minutes.

And given that March is Women's History month, I would be remiss without giving a big shout to MIT's Margaret Hamilton who led the team that developed the inflight software for these missions. (1/2) #TCMParty #ForAllManking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margare...

Margaret Hamilton (software engineer) - Wikipedia

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An observation test for your inner 8-year-old. Can you spot 12 deliberate mistakes? From Treasure magazine, 1965 Official answers coming soon (Even if you don’t reply, could you please ‘like’ or share this one?)

Made by Markus Gillgen over on FB, here's his #Lego wall . ..."33.600 Bricks, each character is a 8x8 Lego technic module connected with pins to each other." Fab!

DDD events are fantastic and DDD South West is especially so because Bristol is a delightful city - and their CFP is open, so get those talks in now and hopefully see you in Bristol in May!

DDD South West@dddsouthwest.com · 7mo ago

It's that time again! The CFP for DDD South west 2026 is OPEN!!! sessionize.com/ddd-south-we... Whether you're a new speaker looking to try a small conference, or an experienced speaker sharing your ideas with a new audience we'd love to hear from you!

I've finally got round to submitting my new talk! Had a great time last year and really excited about what I've been working on for 2026. There's still plenty of time to submit if you're thinking about doing it.

DDD South West@dddsouthwest.com · 7mo ago

It's that time again! The CFP for DDD South west 2026 is OPEN!!! sessionize.com/ddd-south-we... Whether you're a new speaker looking to try a small conference, or an experienced speaker sharing your ideas with a new audience we'd love to hear from you!

To finish off the festive season, I recreated the mini "lego" I received in real lego. The stocking is 1:1 scale stud for stud . The rest are 2x2 block for a 1x1 block scale.

Merry Christmas everyone, especially my #Playschool Babies. Be kind, considerate and compassionate as the festive season continues. Spread joy everywhere you go and remember the best gift you can give is unconditional love ❤️🎄❤️

Every year I like to make sure I stream on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for those who need somewhere to hang out. This year is no exception. Doing a small LEGO build tonight before continuing Batman: Arkham Origins! #gaming #lego twitch.tv/GordMcLeod

three lego figures are standing in front of a christmas tree and waving

ALT: three lego figures are standing in front of a christmas tree and waving

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We’re back to that time of year when all the bad kids get potatoes.

Hildur Knútsdóttir@hildur.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Tonight Askasleikir (Bowl Licker), the 6th of Iceland's 13 Yule Lads, comes down from the mountains. He likes to hide under beds and steal used bowls to lick them clean. Children leave their shoes out in the window for him, he gives the good ones a small gift or a treat, the bad ones get a potato.

I'm officially done. Here are my mostly Hallmark Christmas stats. #SecretSantaAoNZ

Our last event of the year is happening Wed. It is a social even with a general knowledge quiz. Come and meet thr local software tech community. Free tickets at devdottalk.uk/tickets

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A free monthly meetup for software engineers and related disciplines of all experience levels in and around Bournemouth, UK.Buy us a coffee:https://ko-fi.com/devdottalk

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My article is featured on C# Advent today. Every December I try to contribute to a tech advent calendar and this year has been no different. So here is my take on Google Pub/Sub messaging using .NET

C# Advent@csadvent.christmas · 8mo ago

#CSAdvent post 2 for December 11, 2025! "Sending sweet treats with Google Pub/Sub" by @poornimanayar.bsky.social poornimanayar.co.uk/blog/sending... #dotnet #csharp

I made a tiny macOS utility to control your mouse pointer with the keyboard. Download and code: github.com/dave1010/Asd... Quick write up: dave.engineer/blog/2025/12...

I have been organising @devdottalk for a year now, and it has been a lot of work, but last night was such a great time that it makes it all worth it. I hope it keeps building like it has, and if you want to come and talk just let me know.

{dev.talk}@devdottalk.uk · 9mo ago

Last night at @bournemouthuni.bsky.social we held the latest @devdottalk event. It was full of Friends, Cake, Laughter and Thoughtful observations. A huge thank you to our Speakers Frank & @adamjsc.bsky.social

#dotnet 10 is online! devblogs.microsoft.com/dotnet/annou...

Announcing .NET 10 - .NET Blog

Announcing the release of .NET 10, the most productive, modern, secure, intelligent, and performant release of .NET yet. With updates across ASP.NET Core, C# 14, .NET MAUI, Aspire, and so much more.

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