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@chrisdemars.net
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Isaac Levin @isaacrlevin.com · 25/09/2026
Had a great time at @wearedevelopers.bsky.social in San Jose last few days. Great conversations around how engineers work now. Also great to see and chat with old friends like @lenadroid.com @dynamicwebpaige.bsky.social @jeffblankenburg.com @chrisdemars.net @kelseyhightower.com. Till the next one!
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pngwn @pngwn.at · 22/09/2026
After about a year, on and off, I am veeeery happy to release TWINKLEPLOP, a syntax highlighter of tremendous power! The speed of prism with the customisation of Shiki. twinkleplop.pngwn.at
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Barret Blake @barretblake.dev · 21/09/2026
Really looking forward to speaking at #MomentumDev in Cincy on October 15, alongside Sarah "Sadukie" Dutkiewicz, @tdesseyn.bsky.social, @guy.dev, @thesoccerdev.bsky.social, @chrisdemars.net, and a host of other amazing peeps.
title card for talk: spec-driven development with github spec-kit, at Momentum developer conference 2026
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 15/09/2026
Do I know anyone in sales that has worked closely with developers?
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 15/09/2026
🌐 Happy Hackers Day!! #HackThePlanet open.spotify.com/playlist/5HT...
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Hackers Soundtrack (1995)
All tracks from the original motion picture– Hackers (1995); listed in the order of which they appear.
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Joey de Villa (AccordionGuy) @accordionguy.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
It’s the final day of Kansas City Developer Conference, and I’m putting this out there one more: here’s a collection of in-person social networking tips and tricks to help you get the most out of the conference! www.globalnerdy.com/2026/09/09/h...
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How to “work the room” at KCDC 2026 : Global Nerdy
Kansas City Developer Conference (KCDC) is happening this week! KCDC is one of the larger multidisciplinary developer conferences. It’s organized by members of Kansas City’s tech community, and it typ...
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Jeremy, the patronizing Saint of DevOps 🇺🇦 @jerdog.dev · 26/08/2026
The annual @kcdc.bsky.social Karaoke Night is happening again on Thu, Sept 10, with doors opening at 930p. Make sure you register for a great, fun night of music, open bar, and some nibbles. #kcdc luma.com/we9vgdxx
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Karaoke Night at KCDC · Luma
We're back for another edition of KCDC Karaoke! Whether you're a seasoned performer or a shower-singing enthusiast, grab the mic and belt out your favorite…
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 26/08/2026
⚡️ Tomorrow, @codestackr.com and I are going to be LIVE on the TuxCare stream choppin' it up about Voice AI. Make sure to tune in tomorrow at 11 AM EST at any of these platforms. → www.linkedin.com/company/tuxc... → www.twitch.tv/tuxcare → www.facebook.com/TuxCare/ → www.youtube.com/@TuxCare/str...
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torcdotdev @torcdotdev.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
"Remote" used to mean a pay cut back in 2021. That's not really true anymore, at least not in NC. Remote software engineer roles are running $109k-$200k right now, close to onsite Charlotte and RTP numbers. Catch it all here: www.torc.dev/blog/remote-... #TechCommunity #NCTech
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remote tech jobs based in north carolina: what's actually available in 2026 | Randstad Digital
Not all "remote" NC tech jobs mean the same thing. See the three types, real salary ranges, and how to search smarter for genuine remote roles in 2026.
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xirclebox @xirclebox.com · 20/08/2026
a company using an overlay is the equivalent of a landlord paining over black mold and then blaiming the tenant for their respiratory issues.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 20/08/2026
💪 I started taking steps to become ethical hacker certified through various platforms. Can't wait to see what comes out of this. #DeveloperCommunity
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 19/08/2026
🇸🇪 The CFP for @jfokus.se is up! Get those talks in and hopefully I will see you in Sweden in February! sessionize.com/jfokus-2027/ #DeveloperCommunity
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Jfokus 2027: Call for Speakers
Jfokus is a general topics conference for a developer and tech audience. Jfokus conference, set to take place on February 8-10, 2027, at Stockholm Wat...
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 17/08/2026
❓ Anyone from the cybersecurity world want to hop on stream with me this Wednesday, 11 AM EST? #DeveloperCommunity
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 31/07/2026
❤️ Hey! We just dropped this post I wrote about spot checking npm packages for vulnerabilities. Give it a read for me! tuxcare.com/blog/how-to-... #DeveloperCommunity
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How to Check a Single npm Package for Vulnerabilities
Check a single npm package for known vulnerabilities using npm query, npm audit with jq, npm ls, and npm explain.
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Joey de Villa (AccordionGuy) @accordionguy.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Stuck on the tarmac (the second time this trip!) for nearly two hours, so I offered to play the accordion, and the flight crew agreed. A lot of people pulled their phones out, and some have already sent me the footage…
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 28/07/2026
🐷 9/9 - 9/11: @kc_dc | Kansas City, MO 🦈 9/23 - 9/25: @WeAreDevs U.S. | San Jose, CA 🦭 11/15 - 11/21: @QConSF | San Franciso, CA 2/2
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 28/07/2026
Hey! As far as it goes, this is my schedule for the rest of the year. If you are in a given city or going to be at an event, let's link up!. 🐟 7/29 - 7/31: @ChainReactConf | Portand, OR ♠️ 8/4 - 8/6: @BlackHatEvents U.S. | Las Vegas, NV 🐮 9/2 - 9/4: @CommitYourCode | Dallas, TX 1/2
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 24/07/2026
🔥 If you missed The Weak Link yesterday, check it out below! Vance and Pavel discussed one of the latest Linux Kernel explots, RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) XFS Root Flaw on RHEL Explained. youtube.com/live/aPGUK6Q... #DevSecOps #Linux
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RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) XFS Root Flaw on RHEL Explained
YouTube video by TuxCare
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Frédéric Harper @fharper.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
If you missed the last #devrelshow, no need to curl up crying in a hot steamy shower: it was recorded 🎉 Watch @chrisdemars.net from @tuxcare.bsky.social discuss #devrel 🙌 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASK... Here's a preview:
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 23/07/2026
🚨 Tune in to The Weak Link today at 2 PM EST. We are going to cover a new exploit that surfaced, "RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) XFS Root Flaw on RHEL Explained". tuxcare.com/webinars/the... #DeveloperCommunity #DevSecOps
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RefluXFS Is Another Root Flaw You Should be Worried About
Learn how RefluXFS (CVE-2026-64600) turns a local Linux account into root, which Enterprise Linux systems are exposed, and how to patch without a reboot.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 21/07/2026
⚡️ Give this a read won't you? Instead of pulling in packages on a package basis, why not secure the whole ecosystem? I wrote an article about the benefits of securing the whole npm ecosystem in your stack pre-EOL and post-EOL. #DeveloperCommunity tuxcare.com/blog/the-qui...
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The Quiet EOL Risk Inside Your Production Stack
Every unpatched EOL package is a growing supply chain risk as new CVEs land. Learn how to rebuild, scan, and patch dependencies before EOL
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 21/07/2026
🚨 Tune in this Wednesday at 11 AM EST with @edcharbeneau.bsky.social and myself to chat on the TuxCare stream. Tune in on my Twitter or any of the TuxCare socials! → linkedin.com/company/tuxc... → twitch.tv/tuxcare → facebook.com/tuxcare → www.youtube.com/@TuxCare/str... #DeveloperCommunity
The Future of UI/UX with Real-Time Voice Agents chat on the TuxCare Stream with Chris DeMars and Ed Charbeneau.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 17/07/2026
🔊 Check out the new article I wrote on the @TuxCare_ blog below! tuxcare.com/blog/what-la... #DeveloperCommunity
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What Language-Specific Patching Misses in Your Software Supply Chain
Patching one framework while ignoring your other npm or PyPI dependencies leaves gaps. See why supply chain security needs ecosystem-wide protection.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 15/07/2026
🔥 If you missed the stream today with @accordionguy.bsky.social and I. Check it out below. Stay til the end so you can see his special talent. He is definitely an instrumentalist! www.youtube.com/live/t4o8AV6... #DeveloperCommunity
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DevRel Chat with Joey and Chris
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Frédéric Harper @fharper.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Join me & my guest @chrisdemars.net, Senior Developer Advocate at @tuxcare.bsky.social, Thursday at 3PM ET while we discuss all things developer relations. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cASK...
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devrelshow episode 53 - Chris DeMars from TuxCare
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 13/07/2026
😎 If you missed the stream last week with @ErikCH where we talked about Spec-Driven Development or SDD, you can check it out below! www.youtube.com/live/ydtLJPg... #DeveloperCommunity #SpecDrivenDevelopment
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Learning about Spec-Driven Developement with Erik Hanchett
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 09/07/2026
🔊 I have openings for the @TuxCare_ stream for the next couple months. If you want to join me and chat about security, frontend, AI, SDD, DevRel, etc., reply or send me a DM! → www.youtube.com/live/ydtLJPg... #DeveloperCommunity
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Learning about Spec-Driven Developement with Erik Hanchett
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 07/07/2026
🚨 You can also watch The Weak Link via StreamYard at the link below! streamyard.com/watch/ifYWUU...
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Januscape CVE-2026-46113: KVM/x86 Guest-to-Host Escape Explained
Join us as we break down Januscape (CVE-2026-46113), a Linux kernel KVM/x86 MMU vulnerability with potential impact ranging from host DoS and local privilege escalation to guest-to-host escape.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 06/07/2026
Hey! If you haven't checked out my blog, check it out. I finished building it last year. I think it is pretty cool. If it sucks, it is what it is. chrisdemars.net #DeveloperCommunity
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Chris DeMars | Senior Developer Advocate
I’m a tattooed Senior Developer Advocate based in Metro Detroit, passionate about frontend tech, storytelling, and building community. Outside of work, I’m a competitive bass angler, paintball player,...
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 06/07/2026
🚨 If you missed The Weak Link last week where we discussed the IPv6 Frag Escape, you can check it out below! www.youtube.com/live/T-r2xjK... #CyberSecurity #DevSecOps #Linux
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IPv6 Frag Escape: EL10 Container Escape to Host Root
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 01/07/2026
🤯 Ooooh I just fixed something in the terminal in vs code that Claude kept getting wrong. See, AI doesn't solve EVERY problem. Thanks for coming to my TED talk. Blog post coming soon #DeveloperCommunity
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 01/07/2026
🚨 If you missed the breaking news on The Weak Link yesterday in regards to the IPv6 Frag Escape exploit, it is available to watch NOW. Check it out! www.youtube.com/live/T-r2xjK... #DeveloperCommunity #DevSecOps #Linux
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IPv6 Frag Escape: EL10 Container Escape to Host Root
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 30/06/2026
🗓️ Tomorrow on the TuxCare stream, my guest is Ray Camden. He and I are going to chat about AI voice and how it assists in his workflow. Make sure to tune in at 11 AM EST tomorrow! www.youtube.com/@TuxCare/str...
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TuxCare
Enterprise-optimized security, compliance, and support across your open-source stack: OSs, apps, runtimes, libraries.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 30/06/2026
🔊 Tune in to The Weak Link today at 3 PM EST. There is another security issue we will be covering. www.linkedin.com/posts/tuxcar... www.youtube.com/live/T-r2xjK...
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IPv6 Frag Escape: EL10 Container Escape to Host Root
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Kate Holterhoff, PhD @kateholterhoff.com · 30/06/2026
Chatted with @chrisdemars.net, Sr. Dev Advocate @tuxcare.bsky.social, for this @redmonk.com MonkCast. We discuss patching, #oss, & security from typosquatting to Shai-Hulud to getting locked out of his own Microsoft VS Code editor @ #Vueconf26: redmonk.com/videos/chris... youtube.com/shorts/9bSc0...
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Why #qualityassurance is still important in #softwaredevelopment w Chris Demars
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 30/06/2026
Honest question. Who still supports or uses jQuery out there?
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Infinite Red @infinite.red · 26/06/2026
Coming to Chain React: Silent Execution: Defending Against Install-Time Supply Chain Attacks 💥 @chrisdemars.net explores install-time supply chain attacks in React Native, how npm lifecycle scripts can compromise dev environments, and how to secure local setups and CI/CD. 🎟️ chainreactconf.com
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naugtur @naugtur.pl · 24/06/2026
The recording is up, in case you missed it: www.youtube.com/live/Er9WAIz...
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JavaScript Security with ZB and Chris!
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Sharat (Shar) Chander - 🟦🌊 @sharatchander.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
#Java peers...if you're based in Kansas City or will be in-town, stop by the KC Java User Group on July 21 (5:30pm) for #Elide: All-in-one native tooling for the #JVM" Deets: www.meetup.com/kansascityju...
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Elide: All-in-one native tooling for the JVM, Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 PM | Meetup
**Abstract:** Elide is like Bun for Java and Kotlin: an all-in-one native toolchain, with drop in support for Java Kotlin. Drop in, with up to 20x faster compiles, and 100x
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naugtur @naugtur.pl · 23/06/2026
Oh the scheduling on this one was so lucky! So much happened in the last few weeks!
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 23/06/2026
🚨 Tomorrow on the TuxCare stream, @naugtur.pl and I are going to talk about JS Security. Tune in on LI, Twitch, Facebook, or YouTube! 🗓️ | 6/24/26 ⏰ | 11 AM EST → www.linkedin.com/company/tuxc... → twitch.tv/tuxcare → facebook.com/tuxcare → www.youtube.com/@tuxcare #DeveloperCommunity #DevSecOps
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TuxCare | LinkedIn
TuxCare | 7,140 followers on LinkedIn. Enterprise-optimized security, compliance, and support across your open-source stack: OSs, apps, runtimes, libraries. | TuxCare helps organizations run open-sour...
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torcdotdev @torcdotdev.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Phoenix 🌵 We're here!!! Join us today for community and great conversations. If you're looking to meet other people in tech, we'd love to see you there. 🔗 RSVP: luma.com/torc-8yhy
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Conversations with the Community in Phoenix · Luma
Phoenix, we're coming for you. No agenda, no slides, no reason to be anywhere else. Just the Torc community showing up in a new city to do what we do best:…
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 18/06/2026
🔊 Did you miss The Weak Link with Vance Patchley yesterday? He surfaced the news on the Mastra npm attack. Take a look! www.youtube.com/live/JaI9KVl... #DeveloperCommunity #Cybersecurity
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BREAKING: Mastra npm Attack — The Weak Link — TuxCare's Live Security Briefing
YouTube video by TuxCare
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 16/06/2026
Zero engagement on this app. I'm glad I still cross-post to Twitter.
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 16/06/2026
🎉 Today is my official 1 year anniversary at TuxCare!
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 11/06/2026
Real talk, is ANYONE writing a claude.md file by hand or are they using AI to write it for them? #DeveloperCommunity
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 10/06/2026
👀 Who is hiring in #DevRel right now? I have a couple friends looking for a gig.
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Isaac Levin @isaacrlevin.com · 09/06/2026
Coming up on @coffeeandopensource.com I will be chatting with Rizel Scarlett 2 about all sorts of #tech and #opensource topics. Streaming live today on #Twitch at 11:00 AM PDT. Come say hello and join the conversation. www.twitch.tv/isaacrlevin
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 08/06/2026
🔥 Nick and I had a great conversation last week about AI and DX. Check it out if you missed the stream! "Agility with DX in the Age ofAI" www.youtube.com/live/hu-AJX_... #DeveloperCommunity #AI #DX
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Agility with DX in the Age of AI
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Chris D @chrisdemars.net · 05/06/2026
🔥 Make sure you get your Chain React tickets! Your boy will be there talking security on the big stage. chainreactconf.com #DeveloperCommunity #ChainReact
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Chain React - A React Native Conference
Three days with some of the most influential speakers in React Native. Get inspired, level up your skills, and get a first-hand look at the latest in React Native development.
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