Hello! I'm Dan, a UK based full stack web developer with a love of open source software. Most of my free time is spent working on BookStack, playing video-games or getting distracted by one of many hobbies like 3D printing.
I primarily develop in PHP using Laravel, with VueJS being my front-end framework of choice, but I also dabble in Go, NodeJS, TypeScript and Android development.
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An easy-to-use and free platform for sharing documentation.
Evaluating the actual FOSS status of projects.
A simple twitter-feed-style RSS aggregator.
A system for managing batch sends to subscriber lists.
A basic HTTP/JSON based monitoring system.
An app for viewing and calculating thermocouple info.
An app to convert between RTD resistance and temperature.
More projects can be found on my Codeberg profile.
New blog post about more economical use of a Sodastream with cheaper (unofficial, non-Israeli-Pepsico-subsidiary) gas:
What I have been working on in June:
3d printer company Prusa close the issue which asked them to clarify that their "Open Community License" is not open source, after they advertised it as such:
https://github.com/OpenCommunityLicence/OpenCommunityLicence/issues/2
Running Snyk On Forgejo/Codeberg Actions
PHPStorm's text checking always feels a bit overly eager/thorough for a coding app.
I wonder if "rubbish collection" in my program is managed via wheelie bins? 🤔
Just came across OpenDisplay, which seems like an awesome project for setting up e-paper displays:
Is a service open source just because the official client is open source? I don't think so:
This brave warrior survived his annual checkup at the vets today, although he did make initial capture a challenge by hiding under the sofa 😼
It amazes me how much more I prefer the Linux mint approach for GUI based software/package updates, compared to other (much bigger) distros I've used.
Other distros GUIs make me want to use the CLI, mint makes it more convenient to use the GUI. It combines system and flatpak packages in one interface, and presents all the information I'd want (versions, changelog etc...). And it's not buggy like other software managers.
What I've been working on for for May:
Designed and printed a barrier so I can leave my window open (to survive this heat) but help prevent cat escapes 😼
Iterated on the design for each printed panel.
Still needs to run through kitty QA though
Updated DanB/RSS with a new grid view, and smaller docker image:
More parts I've designed and 3D printed for my allotment greenhouse:
A look back at one of my favorite pieces of tech: The 2013 Nexus 7
Been a bit more productive in April. Here's what I've been working on:
The body is round
A bit late, but couldn't sleep so wrote up the games I played last year:
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| 03:37:59 | The images are postage stamp sized and completely useless. Use proper high-res photos. |
| 03:40:14 | I'm using a BookStack but I can only get it 15 books high before they fall over. Does you offering improve upon that? |
| 03:42:29 | I was searching the web for inspiration and your website has definitely given me some great ideas. Thank you! |
| 03:44:44 | Who would win in a fight between 2 T-rexes vs a monkey with a roller skates and a sword? |
| 03:46:59 | I could not find your email, phone number or bank details here, can you add those please? |
| 03:49:14 | I love how your website blends nostalgia with modern technology. It's the perfect combination! |
