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• NOTEBeen doing more server side programming and my brain is liking the change and now I want to learn more about the conventions used when designing an API. Any resources I should look at?

  Mar 20, 2024Jay Wilson#coding#server-side#backend

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• ARTICLEcoffee_ Rebuild: Writing beans to firebasePart 6. Wrote bean data to firebase and we discussed motivation around site projects.

  Mar 8, 2024Jay Wilson#dev-log#livestream#coffee-app#swift#firebase

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• NOTELast night, I tried a new drink from a recipe https://thegandmkitchen.com/bourbon-espresso-old-fashioned/ I saw on Tik Tok. It was pretty decent and not hard to make. If you're a fan of old fashions and espresso might be a good drink to try.

  Mar 3, 2024Jay Wilson#coffee#life

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• ARTICLEcoffee_ Rebuild: Integrating FirebasePart 5. I start integrating firebase anonymous authentication and security rules.

  Mar 1, 2024Jay Wilson#dev-log#livestream#coffee-app#swift#firebase

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• NOTEMy astro site publishes to mastodon using a vapor server. My hyperfixation for the last 2 days is a little better now.

  Feb 28, 2024Jay Wilson#meta

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• NOTEthis is a test post from my server... I'll do a write up soon...

  Feb 28, 2024Jay Wilson#other

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• NOTEuseful post for setting up a global .gitignore

  Feb 26, 2024Jay Wilson#git#developer#reference

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• ARTICLEHow to Catch Specific Error Types in SwiftA quick snippet on how to catch specific error types

  Feb 22, 2024Jay Wilson#swift#reference

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• ARTICLEWebmentions supportI added support for webmentions and here's why.

  Feb 21, 2024Jay Wilson#web-dev#indieweb

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• ARTICLEWaiting to start a new project or a task?3 ways to overcome procrastinating a new task or a project.

  Jan 16, 2024Jay Wilson#inspiration#productivity#feel-good-productivity

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• NOTEWhat happened last week?A summary of what happened in Jay's life the week of December 10th 2023.

  Jan 7, 2024Jay Wilson#check-in#weekly

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• NOTEHardware I use as an iOS developer in 2024This is what I use to develop iOS apps as a remote software engineer.

  Jan 6, 2024Jay Wilson#uses

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• ARTICLEHow content creation helped me land my job3 ways content creation helped me get an iOS app developer position

  Jan 1, 2024Jay Wilson#content-creation#job

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• NOTEWhat happened last week?A summary of what happened in Jay's life the week of December 10th 2023.

  Dec 26, 2023Jay Wilson#check-in#weekly

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• NOTEWhat happened last week?A summary of what happened in Jay's life the week of December 10th 2023.

  Dec 18, 2023Jay Wilson#check-in#weekly

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• ARTICLEEmbracing Appreciation: My Theme for the YearI reveal my theme for the year and how it will shape my experiences. Join me as I explore the power of appreciation, making lasting memories, and decluttering my life.

  Dec 16, 2023Jay Wilson#theme#vlog

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• ARTICLEReflections on Year 29: A Journey of Growth and HealthA summary of what happened in Jay's life the week of November 27th.

  Dec 14, 2023Jay Wilson#check-in#yearly#vlog

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• NOTEWhat happened last week?A summary of what happened in Jay's life the week of December 3rd 2023.

  Dec 9, 2023Jay Wilson#check-in#weekly

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• ARTICLEWhat's in my work bag 2024This video covers what I generally take with me when working away from the home for a short time.

  Dec 7, 2023Jay Wilson#uses#vlog

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• ARTICLEThe state of Jay's ContentWhat's happening on my YouTube channel

  Dec 6, 2023Jay Wilson#content-creation#vlog

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• ARTICLEBlueprint Dev Vlog 1An over view of why I'm using CloudKit in Blueprint and what I'm doing next

  Dec 5, 2023Jay Wilson#dev-log#blueprint

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• NOTEWhat happened last week?A summary of what happened in Jay's life the week of November 27th.

  Dec 2, 2023Jay Wilson#check-in#weekly

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• ARTICLEDefault Apps 2023List of apps I'm using at the time of publishing.

  Nov 25, 2023Jay Wilson#uses

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• ARTICLEReadme.mdWhat to expect when working with me as an iOS developer.

  Nov 13, 2023Jay Wilson#work

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• ARTICLETrouble focusing was solved by purchasing more techI’ve been having issues getting things done and staying focused. My brain just likes to wander, which isn’t bad but can sometimes interfere with my productivity.

  Aug 11, 2023Jay Wilson#work

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• ARTICLEWhy I started creating contentShort answer is networking and to build credibility

  Jul 25, 2023Jay Wilson#content-creation

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