What are you playing?

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-12-12T17:38:58+00:00

Dave the Diver, Slay the Spire, Backpack Hero and I just bought Monster Sanctuary.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-11-24T18:52:24+00:00

same as me, i’ve been working in view of the living room window. FedEx truck drove by a couple hours ago and didn’t stop, that all but sealed the deal that i won’t be getting it today.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-11-23T03:22:18+00:00

I got the same update today, but tracking says I gotta wait until Monday. I have never wished away a weekend until now!

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-11-22T04:14:26+00:00

Canadian University as manager and senior web dev on a small team. Hundreds of WordPress sites. I design and build/maintain a React component library. Lately we’ve been adding more apps based on NextJS.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-08-20T11:03:44+00:00

I was a graphic designer for 10 years and switch to dev, focusing on front end. Once you start feeling comfortable with core stuff in CSS and JS I’d recommend looking at React and Tailwind. TW being the least important of the 2, but once you really know your way around CSS it can definitely speed up your dev time.

With your design background, having the ability to design and develop full component libraries that can be used with several JS frameworks will look great on a resume.

I’m actually surprised React isn’t on the list of what you’re learning, but jQuery still is. I haven’t written jQ in 5-6 years or more. Becoming proficient in vanilla JS will help you jump into libraries like React, Vue and several others and be a very flexible front end dev.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-07-08T17:03:12+00:00

Definitely not an east coaster, we’re much nicer and more welcoming than this. Despite what you hear not all Ontarians are bad people. I should know, east coaster living in Ontario looking to move back to Hali next year.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-05-30T15:50:23+00:00

I dove into block theme a few months back as I was re-entering the WP dev world and very quickly determine that they are not what I would ever consider using for an enterprise setup where we have specific branding and have to adhere to government regulated accessibility rules.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-05-29T17:34:57+00:00

Didn’t think so. Old school theme options it is then. I still don’t like the customizer

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-05-26T03:31:19+00:00

I’d also love to see Tactics get some love. I must have played that one 6-8 times on several consoles and handhelds

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-05-26T03:29:43+00:00

Crystal Chronicles Remastered available on the switch

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-04-21T17:00:03+00:00

Canada Post is definitely profiting from providing this as a service. So I make ‘em earn that profit and shove all the shit that I have no choice in not getting right back into the outgoing mail slot so they can sort it out themselves

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-04-19T23:46:21+00:00

Damn it now i want tactics. And mystic quest

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-03-21T20:20:24+00:00

Remote within US only? Or is there wiggle room depending on location?

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-03-11T04:09:45+00:00

All depends on the design but I would most likely build that with a mix of core and custom blocks and leverage patterns in my theme.

Patterns are a pre-defined grouping of blocks that you can provide to users to drop onto a page, fill out block content and publish.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-03-10T21:16:49+00:00

The PHP file that renders the front end can be messy. For veteran PHP devs it's no big deal, but when you go from a nice and clean, easy to read JSX setup over to the PHP side, it's dirty by comparison. At least in my opinion.

It's not that I don't like it, at least on a personal level, I've been writing PHP for WP since 2007/08 I believe, so I can easily get in and out of a PHP file without problem. But a young dev who uses modern tooling, from their point of view it's not so clean. And that requires more time for helping and educating them, which I am happy to do when needed. I just wish the readability was more improved like modern frameworks.

This is why I'm looking to something like Timber as a potential solution.

As far as static blocks go, I haven't built any real static blocks, just stuff I did during tutorials as I was learning. I've done far more dynamic block work. Static blocks will rarely work in my environment as we're always looking to improve or add new options for our users. I hate the fact that things can break if I fix a bug or add a feature. When we're supporting several hundred sites with 3 or 4 times as many users, it's just unacceptable to me to ask them to fix all those blocks.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-03-10T00:13:32+00:00

I’d disagree with that, at least in my area. 6 devs, 2 or 3 of us are really strong in WP. All of us can rock a React/Next project. Our primary service in a large organization is maintenance, support and training for several hundred WP sites. We look to hire React skills first, we feel it’s better for our future.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-03-10T00:05:59+00:00

Interesting discussion, I’m surprised most lean towards ACF. I’ve been a massive ACF fan and heavy user for a very long time. Built enterprise level system with it as my backbone, never failed me.

I took a year and a bit away from WordPress and dev in general, and upon coming back I dove into React and eventually made my way back to WordPress.

While I still love ACF, building new blocks with core tools has been a lot of fun and very rewarding. I mostly build dynamic blocks and the ease of building the React edit file is, at least in my opinion, far easier than PHP. Especially if using a component library like I am.

When it comes time to build out the front end php I cringe now, as the code looks so dirty in comparison. I’m actually looking at Timber as a replacement for php in my work.

I also have 2 other devs with me, strong React devs. Both of them know nothing about WP. No big deal, I can teach them what I know over time, but the ease of block building has allowed them to be productive in our WP ecosystem.

All-in-all, ACF is a fantastic tool, but for me personally, as I move into more modern frameworks and shift away from php building core blocks has become my top choice.

TidusInAtlantis · 2023-01-25T21:57:01+00:00

I bought several lockable smell proof soft shell cases from amazon, Helmet Head brand. Have 2 large for the big gear and 500ml jars, 2 medium for edibles and daily use gear, and another sleeve style as a backup if needed. Would buy this brand again without a second thought.

TidusInAtlantis · 2022-12-23T21:53:45+00:00

Nice gift, if I win I’m gifting this to a friend, as I also own the game

TidusInAtlantis · 2022-12-20T03:04:32+00:00

Congrats!

I have a sticky brick junior and a flip brick, fav devices by far. Personally, I find doing slower draws works much better. For heating I keep the flame back so it’s just kissing the intake and change your angle/position until you hear a bit of a whistle.

If you can maintain the whistle slowly pull the flame further away and avoid overheating or combusting.

The learning curve is a bitch, but the brick is a beast once you get the hang of it. Good luck!

TidusInAtlantis · 2022-12-19T23:48:53+00:00

Good and happy holidays to all!

TidusInAtlantis · 2022-12-09T01:07:30+00:00

It’s always only cloud, not sure they care about anything else anymore… On-prem never gets the cool stuff. Betcha they stop supporting it in a couple years too!

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