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Chris Blunt

@cblunt.bsky.social
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👨‍💻 Software developer #rubyonrails #docker #aws 🏢 Founder @plymouthsoftware.com 📝 Posts #rubyonrails #software #business 🫖 Tea drinker (☕️ too ...)

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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌅 ☕️ Always enjoy autumn morning meetings (and #coffee!) - Elements Cafe @ #PlymouthSciencePark. #plymouth #business #devon
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Re-discovering the benefits of putting notes, tasks, etc. on paper for planning my day. There's something about hand-written tasks that digital tools can't quite recreate - and the satisfaction of crossing them off when they're done!
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
🎟️ Booked! Looking forward to attending this year's Devon Business Show (14 October). 👉 devonchamber.co.uk/devon-busine... #DevonBizShow #Plymouth #Devon
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Devon Business Show
Join us at the 2026 Devon Business Show at Plymouth Life Centre this October
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Another great #CityConversations event this morning. Great to hear about developments in #Plymouth and meet with new people and businesses. Thanks @chamberdevon.bsky.social! (Always enjoy the morning walk around Sutton Harbour as well to get to the event as well) 🌅☕
Boats moored at Sutton Harbour, Plymouth beneath cloudy skies with some sunlight shining through. City buildings are reflected in the still water.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
[Moment] Summer sun setting over #Dartmoor, #Devon (2026-07-11) www.chrisblunt.com/2026-07-11-m... #moments #devon #sunset #dartmoor #tree
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2026-07-11 Moment - chrisblunt.com
Summer sun setting over Dartmoor, Devon.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
☕ Coffee break. #DigitalDevon #Conference #Torquay #Devon @plymouthsoftware.com @chamberdevon.bsky.social
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Visiting sunny #Torquay for @chamberdevon.bsky.social #DigitalDevon conference. ☀️🌴 #devon #software #digital #tech #conference #business
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
[Moment] Walk to Woolacombe & Morthoe, North Devon. (2026-05-17) www.chrisblunt.com/2026-05-17-m... #moments #devon #nature
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2026-05-17 Moment - chrisblunt.com
Walk to Woolacombe and Morthoe, North Devon.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
[Moment] Looe, Cornwall (2026-05-04) www.chrisblunt.com/2026-05-04-m... #moments #cornwall #beach
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2026-05-04 Moment - chrisblunt.com
Looe, #Cornwall
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 26/03/2026
Does your business depend on #RubyonRails apps? From e-commerce to CRMs and data analytics tools, we support the software which is the foundation of your business. Proudly #PeopleFirst, we use AI to support, not replace, our work. Every line of code we write reviewed by humans.
A banner showing for Plymouth Software with the caption: "Support for your organisation's Ruby on Rails Apps. Delivered People-First. Ruby on rails support, maintenance, upgrades and development. For organisations running their business on Rails apps. Code made by humans, supported (not replaced) by AI. Independent, professional advice on software, data and technology for your organisation. Upgrades. Code improvements. Security fixes. Data engineering. Infrastructure. CI/CD Optimisation." At the bottom is a link to www.plymouthsoftware.com.
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 04/03/2026
We're proudly a #PeopleFirst software development business. - Supported - not replaced - by #AI. - Every line of code reviewed by humans. - Direct, human communication. - Independent, professional advice. 👉 Learn how we can help your organisation's software & data needs: www.plymouthsoftware.com
Banner for Plymouth Software promoting "People-First" software and data engineering services. At the bottom is a link to find out more at www.plymouthsoftware.com.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
[Moment] View across Dartmoor to Plymouth from nr. Foggintor Quarry. (2026-01-25) www.chrisblunt.com/2026-01-25-m... #moments #dartmoor #devon
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2026-01-25 Moment
2026-01-25 Moment
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
☕️ Morning coffee and writing updates on plymouthsoftware.com in the winter sun at #ElementsCafe at Plymouth Science Park. #plymouth #devon #coffeeandcode
An office building with a clear blue sky overhead. There's a well-maintained green lawn in front of the building, where a paved pathway leads up to its entrance. The building has modern architecture, and there are trees providing some greenery around it. It is a sunny day, but some clouds are visible on the horizon.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
🤖 AI is a helpful collaborative tool, but I'm keeping the focus of @plymouthsoftware.com on #PeopleFirst code and software development. 👉 www.plymouthsoftware.com/articles/peo... #rubyonrails #software #development #coding
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People-First, Collaborative AI: How we use Code Assistants and AI Tools in our Business. — Plymouth Software
Like every business, we find ourselves using AI in the day-to-day workflows of business. Learn how we use AI as trusted code assistants while ensuring our code is is human‑reviewed for quality and sec...
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
@todoist.com was one of my key apps for life-management, but now it's going everything #AI 😞. Looking for open-source / plain-text alternatives, I'm currently trying out tasks.org + self-hosted CalDAV server; and a simple todo[.]txt file in @obsidian.md with Todotxt mode plugin.
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Tasks.org
Open-source, privacy-friendly to-do lists & reminders for Android. Supports Google Tasks, DAVx⁵, CalDAV, EteSync, and DecSync CC
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
A nice surprise coming back into the office today - I'd forgotten I'd given it a clean and tidy before the Xmas break! 🧹✨ Diving back into #rubyonrails upgrades (☕ first, though), including looking at #ruby4 and how it will benefit the apps we manage.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
[New Post] 🎉 Happy New Year I hit publish just in time www.chrisblunt.com/happy-new-ye...
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Happy New Year - 2026
Happy New Year - 2026
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
Inspired by @olly.world, updated my site to include my #appdefaults on their own page at www.chrisblunt.com/uses/
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
2025-12-21 Christmas Lights @ #EdenProject #Cornwall www.chrisblunt.com/2025-12-21-m... #moments
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2025-12-21 Moment
2025-12-21 Moment
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
As @firefox.com plans to become #AI first, I'm trying out @waterfox.net (fork of Firefox - no AI). www.waterfox.com/blog/no-ai-h...
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No AI* Here - A Response to Mozilla's Next Chapter - Waterfox Blog
Mozilla's pivot to AI first browsing raises fundamental questions about what a browser should be.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Coast walk at Coleton Fishacre, Devon (taken 2025-06-15) www.chrisblunt.com/2025-06-15-m...
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2025-06-15 Moment
2025-06-15 Moment
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Winter warming #coffee at #ElementsCafe #PlymouthSciencePark, whilst upgrading a legacy #rubyonrails app. #coffeeandcode #softwaredevelopment #plymouth #devon
Cup of coffee on a table with a small glass of hot milk next to it. In the background are two windows looking out to a wintery sky at sunrise.
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 04/11/2025
Our latest monthly developer service plans are now available. Learn how your organisation can take advantage of simple, flat-rate monthly software and data engineering services to streamline development, reduce technical debt, and improve the software that powers your business. 👉 buff.ly/IpNBU9k
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New Monthly Developer Subscription Plans — Plymouth Software
At Plymouth Software, we understand the challenges businesses face when managing ongoing software development and maintenance. To help companies streamline their projects, manage costs predictably,…
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
THE PIG-at Combe was a stunning location for the @chamberdevon.bsky.social #DevonNetworking event yesterday. Great to meet new people and businesses from across the region! #devon #business #southwest
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
Morning #coffeeandcode at @elementscafe on Plymouth Science Park to fuel today's #rubyonrails upgrade work. #plymouth #plymouthsciencepark #coffee #sunrise
Green coffee cup on a wooden cafe table. In the background, out of focus trees are visible with the sun rising behind them.
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 03/10/2025
When custom software is the foundation of your business, keeping it secure, up-to-date and free of technical debt is key to the success of your organisation. Our flexible, monthly Service Plans free you and your team to focus on growing your business. 👉 Learn more at buff.ly/ogPDseE
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Why Maintaining Your Organisation's Software is Key to Success — Plymouth Software
Maintaining an up-to-date software stack is fundamental to the security of your business. The rapid pace of technological advancement makes it essential to keep every component current to ensure…
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
I've recently been trying out @zed.dev for coding a #rubyonrails project. It is *fast*, and (seems) to render fonts very nicely. Overall really enjoying using it as my daily code editor. #softwaredevelopment #coding
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
☕️💻 Creating a small R&D branch to explore how a large legacy app can take advantage of modern #rubyonrails #hotwire to replace a number of frontend components. #coffeeandcode #software #coding #development
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Automation Consulting has launched at @plymouthsoftware.com. Find out how we can help you optimise your professional service business with software and automation, 👉 Read more at www.plymouthsoftware.com/articles/aut...
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Automation Consulting to Optimise Your Business — Plymouth Software
Have you ever tracked how long some of the day-to-day admin tasks take in your business? It's easy to lose time to these tasks without noticing, and suddenly find hours spent doing the repetitive…
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Recently learned about the `!override` and `!reset` modifiers in Docker Compose files. Very helpful for cascading configurations where you need to remove previously-set values. #docker #compose #devops #software #code
Screenshot of code showing two snippets from docker compose files. The second snippet shows how to completely override a ports mapping (rather than merging it) by adding an !override modifier.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Morning coffee and coding session at Elements Café, Plymouth Science Park #coffeeandcode #plymouthsciencepark #plymouth #coffee #devon #business
A yellow/green mug, filled with coffee, sits on a wooden table. A small amount of foam rises from the drink. Behind the mug, a window with partially drawn blinds suggests daylight. A plant is also present. Sitting to the left of the coffee, part of laptop can be seen.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
[New Post] Rails on Docker: Rails on Docker: Kamal Proxy Health Checks with Cloud Load Balancers. www.chrisblunt.com/kamal-proxy-... #rubyonrails #devops #kamal
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 19/05/2025
Need a hand deploying your #rubyonrails apps wth #kamal and #docker / #podman? 👉 www.plymouthsoftware.com
Transcript: Need help deploying your Rails apps with Kamal and Docker? Our simple rolling monthly service plans include continuous improvement of your devops processes and infrastructure as standard. Upgrades. Code Improvements. Security Fixes. Data Engineering. Infrastructure. CI/CD Optimisation. www.plymouthsoftware.com."
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
A morning coffee and code session at PSP Elements Cafe working on a project to help with multiple #Kamal deployments, and a new addition to the #RailsOnDocker portfolio. 👉 www.railsondocker.com #rails #rubyonrails #docker #kamal #devops #coffeeandcode
A black coffee cup sits on a wooden table, with sunlight pouring in through a glass door behind it. The glass door is open and there is a window next to it. The window offers a view of trees and buildings outside. On the windowsill, a vase filled with flowers. The light from the window casts long shadows on the table.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
Coast walk near Haugesund, Norway (2025-04-09) www.chrisblunt.com/2025-04-09-moment #moment #travel #norway
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Coastal walk near Haugesund, Norway.
A photo of a rocky shore with a grey boat resting on its side. A blue ocean, a wooden fence, and a distant island create a scenic landscape under clear blue skies.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Wrote a quick overview / case study on the recent #rubyonrails upgrade we carried out for @exeter.ac.uk. It was a pleasure working with the team and great to see their Rails app up and running on Rails 8 with Docker and Kamal. www.plymouthsoftware.com/case-studies...
Screenshot of testimonial that reads "Plymouth Software updated a bespoke application belonging to the University of Exeter. They worked with us efficiently with regular communication, delivering an updated application to agreed timescales. Excellent!" by Paul O'Neill, University of Exeter.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Great talks at @chamberdevon.bsky.social #cityconversations this morning. Unfortunately had to head away a little earlier than planned, but managed to catch some of the exciting things happening in #Plymouth in the weeks and months ahead. #business #devon
A busy harbor with many docked sailing boats, set against a backdrop of city buildings and trees under a blue sky with white clouds. The photo is taken from a high location providing an overview.
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 01/05/2025
"Plymouth Software updated a bespoke application belonging to the University of Exeter, they worked with us efficiently with regular communication, delivering an updated application to agreed timescales. Excellent!" - Paul at @exeter.ac.uk 👉 www.plymouthsoftware.com #rubyonrails #consulting
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Great to visit the newly-opened #ElementsCafe at #PlymouthSciencePark (and sample the coffee!) A new remote office for #coffee and #code....? 🤔 ☕ 👨‍💻
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🏔️ Fjords at Olden, Norway (2025-04-07) www.chrisblunt.com/2025-04-07-m... #moment #travel #norway
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Fjords at Olden, Norway.
A view of Fjords at Olden, Norway. The sky is bright but cloudy. On either side of the image are steep-sided mountains extending to the horizon. The mountains are capped with snow. At the bottom of th...
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Breakfast and coffee at #plymouthsciencepark forum event. Great talks from businesses on the park, and very glad to hear that the cafe is reopening soon! ☕ 🎉 #plymouth #business #devon #networking
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
🌅 Sunset over North Sea (2025-04-06) www.chrisblunt.com/2025-04-06-m... #moment #sunset #photo
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Sunset, North Sea
An evening sunset overlooking the North sea. The sky colours graduate from orange through yellow to blue. In the far distance, the silhouette of two ships can be seen on the horizon. The water has sma...
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
🚀 Two apps moved to #kamal for #RubyOnRails deployments, about to start a third. Stumbled over a few edge cases issues (especially with #Podman), but overall a really good experience. PS. Get in touch if you need some help moving your #ruby / #rails apps to Kamal. www.plymouthsoftware.com/contact
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 31/03/2025
Our simple flat-rate, monthly service plans help your business to control IT spend whilst delivering code and framework upgrades, improvements, and new features. Find out more and contact us at www.plymouthsoftware.com/services
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 19/03/2025
Looking for a technology partner for your business? We help organisations working with #RubyonRails to develop, secure, upgrade, and support the software and data that powers their business. Find out more at www.plymouthsoftware.com
An image of the Plymouth Software logo - a red sail with the words Plymouth Software underneat.

Below the logo is a quote. The quote reads "Simply the best external development team I have worked with". The quote was written by Allen, a C.T.O. 

Under the quote is text that reads: "Software and Data Engineering for businesses using Ruby on Rails", followed by a link to plymouthsoftware.com.
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Plymouth Software @plymouthsoftware.com · 14/03/2025
[New Post] Why Maintaining Your Organisation's Software is Key to Success www.plymouthsoftware.com/articles/why... #blog #software #business
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Why Maintaining Your Organisation's Software is Key to Success
Maintaining an up-to-date software stack is fundamental to the security of your business. The rapid pace of technological advancement makes it essential to keep every component current to ensure security, performance, and compatibility.
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Chris Blunt @cblunt.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🚄 St Pancras Station, London (2025-02-20) www.chrisblunt.com/2025-02-20-m...
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St Pancras, London
A photo looking at the clock at the St Pancras Eurostar Station. Under the clock face is neon pink writing that says "I want my time with you". At the bottom right of the photo is the yellow and white...
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Lucian Ghinda @lucianghinda.com · 25/02/2025
Who is posting here content about #Ruby or #Rails or any other Ruby framework and I should follow? :) Looking to expand the network of people I follow/watch directly or via lists and that I can include in the newsletter.
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