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Silencing Claude Code Sounds During Meetings

A tiny bash script that detects if you're in a meeting and skips Claude Code notification sounds. Six lines, no external dependencies. Continue reading…

Simplifying Causey: Goodbye Sidekiq

After 7 years and nearly 8 million processed jobs, I removed Sidekiq and Redis from Causey. Here's why, and how the migration to GoodJob went. Continue reading…

Quick Screenshot to Claude or Cursor

The 30-Second Screenshot Trick That Makes AI Coding Tools Way More Useful Continue reading…

The Evolution of Rails View Rendering

A journey through Rails view rendering evolution: from ERB partials to HAML, ViewComponent, and finally Phlex. Learn the trade-offs and benefits of each approach with real-world examples. Continue reading…

Building Flexible DSLs in Ruby

Learn how to build flexible Domain Specific Languages in Ruby that accept content in multiple formats. Explore a real-world markdown generator that handles strings, blocks, and complex nesting patterns. Continue reading…

CSS Frameworks: Utility vs Component vs DIY

A deep dive into different CSS architecture approaches: utility-first frameworks like Tailwind, component libraries like Bootstrap, and custom DIY solutions. Learn the trade-offs and when to use each approach. Continue reading…

PostgreSQL Indexing Strategies for JSONB Columns

A practical guide to optimizing PostgreSQL JSONB queries through strategic indexing. Learn when to use GIN indexes, expression indexes, and partial indexes with real-world performance examples. Continue reading…

Mastering PostgreSQL JSONB Queries in Rails

Learn how to effectively query PostgreSQL JSONB columns in Rails applications, from basic operations to advanced scoping patterns. Includes real-world examples from a production application. Continue reading…

Building Production-Ready Stimulus Controllers

A deep dive into creating robust Stimulus controllers that handle edge cases, provide fallbacks, and maintain clean separation of concerns. Learn from a real-world timezone formatting example. Continue reading…

More Than A Plumber

A tribute to my grandfather, Paul Bemer, who passed away at 99. Through a poem co-written with my sister, we remember his craft, his love, and the joyful traditions that shaped our lives. Continue reading…

The World as It Is

We often want the world to match our ideals, but ignoring reality only leads to frustration. Lasting change comes from first accepting things as they are, then working patiently and persistently to shape a better future. Continue reading…

Brainstorming A Garden Project

We’re planning to build a garden and have been gathering ideas, documenting our dreams, and refining the design process as we go. Our goal is to create a space that reflects our vision while evolving through thoughtful planning and creativity. Continue reading…

Unity 5 Security Concerns

In my last blog post, I talked about how to [Deploy Unity 5]({% post_url 2015-05-07-deploying-unity-5 %}). While working on that project, I uncovered a small, but important attack vector that should be fixed by Unity.

As I describe in the ...

Deploying Unity 5

Note: You should also read the [Unity 5 Security Concerns]({% post_url 2015-05-07-deploying-unity-5 %})

The Scripps College of Communication teaches Unity for game development. Over the past few years, we’ve been able to download ...