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https://robida.net/entries/2026/03/03/tracking-packages
Beto Dealmeida shares a clever IndieWeb project where he built a custom 'package' post type on his personal blog to track shipments via EasyPost, complete with maps, phone notifications, and webhooks. The post combines his love of mailing cassette tapes for 4-track collaborations with hands-on web development, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in self-hosted tools and the IndieWeb movement.
http://themaninblue.com/experiment/JS-909
JS-909 is a browser-based drum machine built entirely in JavaScript, recreating the classic Roland TR-909 rhythm composer with playable pads for kick, snare, hi-hats, bongos, and clap. It doubles as an interactive experiment showcasing what JavaScript audio and visualization can do in the browser.
https://maxkapur.com/
Max Kapur's blog covers numerical optimization, operations research, and software development with posts that apply mathematical algorithms to surprisingly fun problems like reality TV matchmaking games. The writing bridges technical depth and cultural curiosity, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in applied math and programming.
https://docutils.sourceforge.io/docs/ref/rst/introduction.html
This is the official introduction and goals document for reStructuredText, a lightweight plaintext markup syntax created by David Goodger and used extensively for Python docstrings and software documentation. It covers the design philosophy, history, and relationship to predecessor systems like StructuredText and Setext, serving as both reference and working example of the markup itself.
https://vanten-s.com/
Vanten is the personal site of a Swedish software engineer and self-described geek, complete with a classic Geek Code block and fun web buttons. The site features devlogs covering projects like a Rust-based large number library and OS development, making it a charming slice of hacker culture.
http://opml.org/
The official home of OPML (Outline Processor Markup Language), a spec maintained by Dave Winer that defines an XML format for outlines, subscription lists, and hierarchical data exchange. The site hosts the OPML 2.0 specification, a validator, compatible applications, example files, and developer resources for building OPML-powered tools.
https://micropipes.com/
Wil Clouser's personal blog covers software development, security, and tech tinkering, with posts ranging from Mozilla Accounts password hashing internals to jailbreaking a Nixplay photo frame. The mix of low-level engineering insights and hands-on hardware hacks makes it a rewarding read for developers and hobbyist tinkerers alike.
https://ersei.net/en
Ersei is an HPC Solutions Engineer and Purdue CS graduate who shares expertise spanning reverse engineering, formal languages, computer security, and self-hosting across a personal site and blog. Visitors will find curated links to other tech blogs, open-source project contributions, and a technically deep personal presence from someone passionate about low-level systems work.
https://keleshev.com/compiling-to-assembly-from-scratch
Vladimir Keleshev's book 'Compiling to Assembly from Scratch' walks readers through building a real compiler from source code all the way down to ARM 32-bit assembly, using a TypeScript subset as the implementation language. Covering topics from parsing and abstract syntax trees to type checking, garbage collection, and heap allocation, it is available both as a free online read and a 207-page hardcover print edition.
https://natalieee.net/
Natalie's personal site doubles as a showcase for her technical projects, featuring a custom-built HTTP server, static site generator, and Dockerfile tweaks documented through a detailed git changelog. The site has a playful, hacker-adjacent personality with Braille-like encoding, a roboring and hacker ring membership, and a guestbook-style comment section.