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we're all just trying our best and that's okay :) [ proto.cool | playghostlight.com ]

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$ protoposts █Apr 24, 2026
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the reckoning
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$ protoposts █Jun 14, 2025
Introducing Cascade
I wrote a lightweight TypeScript library for easily defining smooth, performant animations when elements enter the viewport. It's used on this site! Hopefully it's somewhat useful.
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$ protoposts █Jan 30, 2025
fork my site!
the Astro portion of my site now is fully open source as of today, so finally, the whole site is open source!
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$ protoposts █Jan 27, 2025
Finally, truly headless
Using Payload CMS to make a fully headless blog site, with automation
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$ protoposts █Jan 11, 2025
Snippet Saturdays: Image Zoom with Checkboxes
A real quick showcase of how you can accomplish inline images that can be clicked for fullscreen zoom levels with zero JavaScript.
web development
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$ protoposts █Jan 10, 2025
Creality K2 Plus & CFS Review
I've had this 3D printer for a few weeks now. Here are my honest thoughts about the printer itself, as well as the CFS multi-color filament system.
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$ protoposts █Jan 5, 2025
Building a site with Astro & Payload
Some insights into my journey of creating a fully static site with Astro, powered by Payload CMS.
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