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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I believe that it's always Buffalo Plaid season. Ziosk must be mind readers because at their #CYC26 booth not only did they allow you to build your own Lego minifig, but they even had a red Buffalo Plaid torso!

Lego minifig with wide-brimmed hat, magnifying glass, and wearing a red Buffalo Plaid shirt.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It was an honor to troubleshoot printer issues for @dthompsondev.bsky.social at #CYC26. Since he's confirmed there's going to be a #CYC27, here's a reminder to buy your tickets early instead of waiting until the last 2 weeks!

Drinking coffee to help me focus and help Danny with a printer issues.

USB-A to USB-B cable. Text stating "Stay connected for CYC27"

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

#CYC26 was well worth the drive from and back to Nebraska. This event wouldn't have been possible without the tireless work of @dthompsondev.bsky.social, CapitalOne for providing the venue, the business sponsors, and my fellow volunteers. You all have my deepest appreciation!

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

In one week, I'll be volunteering at Commit Your Code 2026 in Plano, TX. It was such an incredible experience last year that I had to make the journey again! Hoping to meet many new people as well as connect with the 100Devs community. #100Devs #CYC26

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

One of my favorite takeaways from Nebraska.Code 2026 was this sticker from Don't Panic Labs. Stay curious and strive for improvement!

Sticker with the quote by Grace Hopper, "The most dangerous phrase in the language is, 'We've always done it this way.'"

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Nebraska.Code 2026 was the best yet despite the "Rise of the Machines"! Ken Versaw, @nebraskacode.bsky.social, worked tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. Also, his wife deserves a shoutout for hand-making dozens of plush robots resembling guest speakers. #Nebraska.Code2026

Table at Nebraska.Code with giant plush robots resembling people.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It was a fun weekend volunteering at the Game On Expo. I got to meet some legendary voice actors, including Richard Steven Horvitz & @rikkisimons.bsky.social of Invader Zim. Though this cosplaying service dog was one of the highlights! #GameOnExpo #InvaderZim

Dog dressed as a Star Wars Sith Lord on its hind legs holding a light saber in its mouth.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

This Jeopardy clue is a bit late, but I figured @maiproject218.bsky.social would know it!

AN UNUSUAL LIBRARY IN BELGIUM CATALOGS 105 STARTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD USED TO MAKE THIS FERMENTED BREAD

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

This past week I haven't had time for fingers on keyboard because they've been on a steering wheel while driving to Phoenix for some Jollibee! #Jollibee

Fried chicken, biscuit, drink cup, and dessert pie.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

When choosing my favorite Pokemon, I was leaning towards Lambtron but deep down I've always liked Shoe the most! #FavoritePokemon

ChinPokomon cartoon monsters that are a parody of Pokemon.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I think I inherited the "Waste not, want not" mindset from my grandmother, growing up during the Great Depression. Toothpaste tube too hard to squeeze? Cut it open, and I've got toothpaste for 2 more weeks! 😆

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Day 35-36 of 100 Days of Code: It's amazing how subtle changes in CSS such as adding text shadow and color gradient help polish a site. Changed a homepage's HTML elements to follow best practices for layouts. Adjusted CSS on the same page caused by the HTML changes!

TEAM FRED without shadowing and solid background. TEAM FRED with shadowing and a gradient background to show comparison.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Oven-roasted carrots and potatoes aren't complicated but adding my own Cajun seasoning elevates the dish. 2 tablespoons paprika 1 tablespoon cayenne powder 1 tablespoon granulated onion 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon granulated salt

Oven-roasted carrots and potatoes with Cajun seasoning.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

While AI is a great tool, it's wise to double-check its output. ChatGPT claimed that there wasn't a TMDB entry for "Governor Gabbi". This was incorrect, unless it was under the belief that while it technically qualifies as a movie, you shouldn't watch it! 😄 www.themoviedb.org/movie/627096...

ChatGPT claiming there isn't an entry on TMDB for Governor Gabbi

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Day 29: Made huge progress on getting streaming providers' information from TMDB API. Lots more work to do but the basic layout is mostly done! #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

Season of the Witch movie poster with logos of streaming services

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Day 27: Making progress working with TMDB API and creating JS loops. This is the wrong movie poster and incorrect language for Season of the Witch, but each character's reaction perfectly encapsulates how I feel each time my code doesn't work.😆 #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Let Groundhog Day be a reminder that the curse of monotony in life can be broken by caring and serving others instead of solely focusing on our own wants & desires. Don't be like Phil Connors. Be more like Phil Connors!

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Painted mural of the movie Groundhog Day

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

As much of an unintentional comedy Tommy Wiseau's "The Room" is, it has a favorite inspirational quote of mine. #HDTGM

Photo of Tommy Wiseau. "If a lot of people love each other, the world would be a better place to live."

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Spent longer at the ABQ Dia de los Muertos festivities than planned, so I didn't have much library time left before they closed. Day 14: Trying to loop through a list of almost 400 movies and have corresponding API data appear next to them. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript #DiaDeLosMuertos

Large Day of the Dead statue of a festive dog skeleton.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

To quote Ms. Frizzle: "Take chances, make mistakes, get messy!"

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Day 12: Don't forget about Occam’s Razor: "The simplest answer is most often correct." The simplest reason my API fetch kept failing, no matter how much I changed the code, was that I had the incorrect JS file linked to my HTML. #100DaysOfCode #100Devs #JavaScript

Screenshot of HTML code: <script type="text/javascript" src="js/main.js"></script> with js/main.js underlined.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Day 3: Hit a brick wall trying to apply a locally stored font to CSS via fontface, even using online articles and videos as a solution. Fixed the problem by referencing within the same folder using "../fonts" instead of "fonts/" #100DaysOfCode #100Devs

$Screenshot of CSS code: @font-face { font-family: 'barlow'; src: url(../fonts/barlow/Barlow_by_Thunderpanda_ver02.ttf); font-style: normal; font-weight: 100; }$

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Today's lesson was how to quickly create a long Ordered List in HTML using Emmet. Simply change "Item" and 100 to however long your list needs to be.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I'm only using free icons for an app I'm building, but there wasn't one that conveyed financial institution locations with a map, so I used GIMP to make my own! #WebDevelopment

Map plus Pin plus Dollar Sign equals Dollar Sign Location on Map

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Recently I've felt like Phil Connors stuck on Groundhog day, but today is February 3rd and I'm ready for another 100Devs Jobuary huddle & getting back on track with my Google UX course! #100Devs #UX #WebDevelopment

Bill Murray drinking directly from a pitcher of coffee.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

Long ago I failed this Kata in under 20 minutes which wasn't helped by my spaghetti code that didn't work. Today I was able to solve it right away simply with : return string.replace(/!$/, "") It's a nice indicator to know progress is being made. #100Devs #JavaScript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Just had the wrong CSS file open. In the bottom right corner of VS Code look for "Timeline" which will have records of recent save times. Right-click on the desired save time and select "Restore Contents"

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

This past year my father has taken an interest in Cornell University, so as a Christmas gift I made him a fake diploma! Searched through dozens of fonts to replicate the look and used GIMP to adjust some elements as needed.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

If my foster bulldog believes he can jump high enough to reach a squirrel that's 20 feet up a tree, then anyone who puts in daily effort should believe in themselves enough to overcome imposter syndrome. #100Devs #WebDevelopment

English bulldog looking up a tree for a squirrel

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Today I learned how to match using regex. It's now part of my Anki deck. #100Devs #JavaScript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I finished my father's website aside from a functioning comment section, though I thought of a substitute! #100Devs #WebDevelopment

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Made good progress on my father's website. The last missing pieces are making it responsive & possibly adding a comment feature. Any recommendations for the latter? #100Devs #JavaScript #WebDevelopment

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Saw this great visual guide on array methods on the LinkedIn JavaScript page and thought to share it here as well. #100Devs #JavaScript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Heads up! If you celebrate U.S. Thanksgiving with a turkey dinner, you might need to start thawing it in the refrigerator soon. #100Devs #JavaScript #Thanksgiving

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Is there a real-world situation when you cannot use JS methods such as .reverse()? While it made for a good Codewars kata to think creatively, I wonder if it serves a different purpose. #100Devs #JavaScript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Couldn't quite get my code refactored to one line. That's why you compare Codewars answers. #100Devs #JavaScript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I was browsing through JavaScript regex syntax and immediately thought of Tina from Bob's Burgers!😆 #100Devs #javascript #BobsBurgers

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

This was my reaction before I finished reading your post.

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

It's not too late to register for the 10-Hour Challenge Hackathon happening in Omaha, NE on 11/16. I'll be there and know exactly what to wear! tinyurl.com/3byzy4uz #webdevelopment #hackathon

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

I just found out you can simply turn arguments into an array by using [...arguments] instead of listing each one like in my photo. #100Devs #javascript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 13/11/2024

Today's lesson is using the flat() method when dealing with nested arrays. tinyurl.com/4xmw2tff #100Devs #javascript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

Refactored my Codewars solution to an Arrow Function to practice writing cleaner code. #100Devs #javascript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Thrilled to solve a Codewars Kata this morning but wanted to push myself a bit further outside of the comfort of For Loops and refactored it to Reduce on my first attempt! #100Devs #javascript

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

It's the syntax for a Ternary Operator. It's a different way to get the same result as If Else statements but with cleaner code. tinyurl.com/2j7wsuhx

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aaronboyd47.bsky.social @aaronboyd47.bsky.social · 10/11/2024

Sometimes debugging is from the simplest mistakes. I spent so much time trying to figure out why my returned conditional statement was failing, then I realized I had placed it within the wrong curly bracket. #100Devs #javascript

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