iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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James Smith 💾 @floppy.org.uk · 28/08/2026

Modern Dependency Problems (with apologies and thanks to XKCD) Probably needs more arrows, tbh

The classic XKCD dependency stack cartoon, but relabeled. The image shows a huge pile of boxes representing "all modern digital infrastructure" precariously balanced atop each other. A label at the right (ha!) says "A project led by a guy who then turns out to be a fascist" and arrows point from that to boxes all over the diagram.

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Randall Munroe @xkcd.com · 14/05/2026

Results Age xkcd.com/3245/

Comic: Implications of the age of the posts you see when you Google an error message. [Grayed out error code with unreadable post. Post date of 3 years ago is enlarged with a text bubble. Table with three columns for age of post, what it means, and probability of a fix. 2 hours ago: There’s an infrastructure outage; very high–just wait. 5 days ago: A recent update broke something big; high, but you might have to wait for a patch. 3 months ago: A new product isn’t working for some users; decent chance of a solution in the replies. 2 years ago: You’ve run into an edge case; low, but maybe the replies can help with troubleshooting. 13 years ago: You’re the only person with this problem; very low–post is likely not relevant. 24 years ago: Oh god how is the internet this old; maybe whoever posted this message has kids who can help you.

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Retro Tech Dreams @retrotechdreams.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Blade Runner, the game (1997)

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𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖 𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 @sundaedivine.lol · 23/03/2026

The world’s most honest disclaimer.

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Zac Thompson @zacthompson.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

You love to see it. Slop is anti art and doesn't deserve to be published.

Screenshot from the New York Times that reads: Horror Novel ‘Shy Girl’ Canceled Over Suspected A.I. Use
Its publisher, Hachette, will not release the novel in the United States and will discontinue its U.K. edition, citing its commitment to “original creative expression and storytelling.”

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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Looking for information on accessibility laws? Lainey Feingold has a resource on digital accessibility laws and policies that she's updated over the years. Though not exhaustive, it has great insight, histories, explanations, and links. www.lflegal.com/global-law-a...

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Global Law and Policy

The legal framework gives us permission to dream what is possible. Lizzie Kiama (Kenya) at Microsoft Ability Summit 2021 Welcome to LFLegal's Digital Accessibility Global Law and Policy page. The cont...

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Elly @invalidhandlebunny.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

commission by my mom for @pennica.bsky.social you can get the hi-res images at my kofi ko-fi.com/bunsmiles

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Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @mayor.nyc.gov · 17/03/2026

Happy St. Patrick's Day, New York.

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 17/03/2026

Yeah that's a useful way to think about RSC testing, thanks 😊

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 17/03/2026

Yeah I already have e2e coverage, so I was erring towards just living with that. Thanks! Hope you're well :)

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 17/03/2026

@kettanaito.com any thoughts on the best way to test async React Server Components these days? I know Vitest Browser Mode may not make sense for this (as tests run in browser). It'd be a shame to need separate tools just for RSCs though. Here's what I currently have: gist.github.com/aaronmcadam/...

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A test for a <Protect> component, similar to Clerk's <Show> but as an RSC.

A test for a <Protect> component, similar to Clerk's <Show> but as an RSC. - protect.test.ts

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 10/03/2026

Just waiting for my preorder to arrive this week! 🎉

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Artem Zakharchenko @kettanaito.com · 10/03/2026

Man, the upcoming network source architecture in MSW is so good. Everything has its own place. Everything is extensible. Your network, your rules (sounds like a freaking footwear slogan but whatever).

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Elliot Jay Stocks @elliotjaystocks.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

I can hardly believe the day has come, but I’m beyond thrilled to say that my new book is out! In theory, if you walk into a bookstore today, you should be able to buy or a least order Fine Specimens. Just published a post on the blog about the book, the book tour, and the book tour newsletter:

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Elliot Jay Stocks | A book! A book tour! A book tour newsletter!

Elliot Jay Stocks is a designer and author, usually doing something with typography

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François Best @francoisbest.com · 23/01/2026

Passing the 1K mark felt amazing, then the star count started losing its meaning (downloads are more relevant). But 10K kicks it back into the excitement zone. Onwards 🚀

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Accessibility Awareness @a11yawareness.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Everyone who works on a website has a role to ensure the site and its content are accessible. This resource from Vox Media breaks down some accessibility tasks by job role, including content creators, designers, developers, project managers, and testers. accessibility.voxmedia.com

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Vox Product Accessibility Guidelines

As journalists, advertisers, producers, and creators, content is at our core at Vox Media. We want to ensure that everyone—regardless of ability, situation, or context—can access it.

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 19/12/2025

Not exactly happy Christmas reading but it helped me understand it’s not only me feeling that everything is broken 😂

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 19/12/2025

Agreed, it’s hilarious to see everyone asking him their “gotcha” questions and seeing him bar them away so effortlessly. I’m a big fan of Ash Sarkar too. You should check out her book if you haven’t already. It explains a lot of how we got here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/mino...

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Minority Rule: Adventures in the Culture War – the instant Sunday Times bestseller

Adventures in the Culture War – the instant Sunday Times bestseller

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Cooper Lund @cooperlund.online · 18/12/2025

Things are going great over at X, The Everything App

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Lihua Zhang (Chinese Artist, born 1963) "Winter (Four Seasons in my Hometown)", 1996. Japanese Woodblock Print. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 19/12/2025

Great post as always! What do you think of Zack Polanski, Andy?

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 19/12/2025

Shit this is shocking, I knew it was bad, but this seriously fucked up: ai using as much water as the water bottle industry????

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Artem Zakharchenko @kettanaito.com · 09/12/2025

Using Vitest Browser Mode to test this package that allows you to persist your Zustand store in IndexedDB. github.com/zustandjs/z... The code that's meant to run in the browser is meant to be tested in the browser. VBM makes it silly easy.

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GitHub - zustandjs/zustand-indexeddb: Persist Zustand stores in IndexedDB.

Persist Zustand stores in IndexedDB. Contribute to zustandjs/zustand-indexeddb development by creating an account on GitHub.

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ΜΑΝΟΣ ΤΡΑΧΙΑΣ™ @trahias.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

February lace by Vasily Khudyakov (Russian, b.1983). Oil on canvas | 70 x 60 cm. Private Collection. #art #painting #artist #BlueSkyArt

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Laura Kalbag @laurakalbag.com · 28/11/2025

There’s few folks as reliable, thoughtful, and no-nonsense as @bell.bz. I’ve known him a long time and I don’t endorse people lightly. If you’re looking for a studio/agency to get your project going, I couldn’t recommend Set.Studio enough: set.studio

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Set.Studio

Design and Development partners for brands that adapt fast and thrive. Our smart, low-risk approach keeps you ahead with strategic, high-impact design.

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 29/11/2025

Ah I’m on mobile right now, maybe that’s why I can’t see it.

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 29/11/2025

I can’t seem to find the discount code in my Polypane dashboard though, can you help?

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molly conger @socialistdogmom.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

we have to go back. to warn them.

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Sam "The Patron Saint of Weirdos" Posnick @samposnick.com · 28/11/2025

I think it's been proven time and time again that people only care about things when they have to pay for them. They'll eat the slop if it's free.

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Alex Plante 🐀👑 @aplante.com · 28/11/2025

i know WHY this is but that just makes it even more of a kick in the pants lmao

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 28/11/2025

Same for me… might be time to make the switch then so!

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 28/11/2025

How does it compare with Sizzy? Have you used Sizzy?

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Susie Dent @susiedentwords.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Word of the day is ‘quockerwodger’ (19th century): a puppet politician whose strings are pulled entirely by someone else.

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Younes Jaaidi @younesjd.dev · 06/11/2025

⚡️Finally! The official statement! @vitest.dev is now the official #Angular #testing framework 💪

A speaker presenting on stage at a tech conference, standing in front of a large screen displaying the slide “Experimental Vitest support.” The audience is seated in a spacious hall with arched architecture and soft purple lighting, creating a professional and engaging atmosphere.

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 11/10/2025

Yeah that’s where I landed by defining theme variables. Works very well

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Aaron McAdam @aaronmcadam.com · 11/10/2025

No problem buddy! I must check out your course on there too 🙂

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React @react.dev · 01/10/2025

React 19.2 is now available! This release includes Activity, useEffectEvent, React Performance Tracks, partial pre-rendering, and more: react.dev/blog/2025/10...

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React 19.2 – React

The library for web and native user interfaces

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Seb ⚛️ ThisWeekInReact.com @sebastienlorber.com · 01/10/2025

<Activity> - The most exciting React feature just came out! Hide a React subtree and unmount its Effects while preserving its state, and keep rendering it with lower priority. Unlocks very exciting pre-rendering patterns along the way! More Activity modes are coming

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Piccalilli @piccalil.li · 16/09/2025

Pre-orders for Mindful Design are available now. Get a pre-order copy for £149, saving £100 off the full price of £249 for two weeks only. Pre-orders close again after September 30