Roasts & Ruminations {blog}

Exploring the Intersection of Innovation and Insight
Join me on a journey of enrichment into the details of my tech projects, where I examine the nuts and bolts fo technology. Then, ponder the future with me, exploring how advancements in emerging technologies might transform our world.

  • Encoding mailto Links

    Encoding mailto Links

    There are a couple of critical mistakes to avoid when developing for web, one of them is using a clear text email with a mailto link. The last thing anyone wants is a bunch of spam because crawlers picked up an email in html code. Forms are a popular way to get around this, and…


  • Vibe Coding

    Vibe Coding

    This is a phrase I hear more and more. It’s the new skill making its way to job postings and development envirments. No need to code, just tell the LLM what you want it to write and like a magic lamp the code will appear. Is it really that simple? Is there really no need…


  • The Garmin Watch Experiment

    The Garmin Watch Experiment

    I have used FitBit for probably a decade and when the Pixel watch came out I was excited because it turned Fitbt into a better smart device. My priorities for a smart watch are fitness first and then smart features. I did enjoy the Pixel watch and as far as Fitbits go it’s definitely my…


  • Skynet

    Skynet

    AI is going to take over the world! It’s going to take all the jobs and life will cease to exist as we know it. That was the opening keynote at a conference I went to. I was in disbelief that this was the message being pushed out to a global group of AI professionals.…


  • PodMan

    PodMan

    I am a Red Hat Linux fan, but it doesn’t always play the best with docker. This is likely in part, because RedHat has developed a container application, and like every application variant is has it pros and cons. One big difference is that podman runs in user space so there are some security advantages.…


  • Project Openstack

    Project Openstack

    Openstack is what’s behind much of the cloud. This is used behind the scenes in most cases but I still feel compelled to have my own installation. Openstack offers much more cloud-like functionality when compared to VM systems and I just really like the idea of having my own private cloud in my lab. There…