Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 12/12/2025Another fun year of #adventofcode — huge thanks to @was.tl for putting these on each year. I did the challenges in Ruby and my solutions are here: github.com/leejarvis/ad... (ignore the missing part 2 for day 10, I will return to it later.. promise)github.comadventofcode/2025 at main · leejarvis/adventofcodehttp://adventofcode.com solutions. Contribute to leejarvis/adventofcode development by creating an account on GitHub. 020
Reposted by Lee JarvisPeter Ullrich @peterullrich.com · 03/11/2025🚨 New Blog Post 🚨 I just finished this monster of a blog post! How to listen to database changes through the Postgres WAL! This is all @filipecabaco.com's fault who nerd-sniped me into low-level Postgres details! Click here to suffer too: peterullrich.com/listen-to-da... #ElixirLang #Postgrespeterullrich.comListen to Database Changes through the Postgres WALAn in-depth guide to listening to Postgres database changes through the WAL. Covers logical replication, publications, replication slots, and an Elixir implementation. 64613
Reposted by Lee JarvisLars Wikman @lawik.bsky.social · 30/10/2025The State of Elixir Survey for 2025 is live! elixir-survey.typeform.com/2025-edition Fill it out if you have any connection to the Elixir ecosystem. It really helps us understand what happens. Curiosum are awesome to run this for the community. #elixirlangelixir-survey.typeform.comCuriosum Elixir Survey 2025Elixir Survey 2025 by Curiosum - a global community survey collecting insights about how developers and teams use Elixir, their favorite tools, challenges, and expectations for the future of the… 42322
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 28/10/2025my 6 year-old asked me to create a restaurant menu with her. she accounted well for inflation, I thought. 110
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 25/10/2025It is done. I am now self-hosting my audiobook library using Audiobookshelf, and using the iOS app Prologue (specifically their beta, which supports ABS), and buying books from Libro.fm, XigXag, direct from publishers and local libraries. Bye Audible 👋 110
Reposted by Lee JarvisEric Wastl @was.tl · 22/10/2025Hello, friends! After 10(!) years of #AdventOfCode, I've made some changes to preserve my sanity: there will be 12 days of puzzles each December (still starting Dec 1) and there is no longer a global leaderboard. Read more: adventofcode.com/2025/about#f... adventofcode.com/2025/about#f... 51612119
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 23/10/2025Does anyone have a preferred solution for playing DRM-free audiobooks on iOS? I like BookPlayer, but I have too many books to store on my phone and only want to download on demand.. I’m also a @libro.fm user but can’t access my existing library in their player 110
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 17/10/2025RubyGems and Bundler repository ownership transfers to Ruby Core team www.ruby-lang.org/en/news/2025... #ruby #rubylangruby-lang.orgThe Transition of RubyGems Repository Ownership 000
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 16/10/2025The spark.re Rails codebase turns 14 today 🎉 (running Rails 7, soon to upgrade to 8).spark.reHome - Spark Real Estate SoftwareSpark provides the platform required to sell, market, close and report on your entire portfolio of new development projects. 000
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 07/10/2025Using Bluesky and yet 6 of the 10 latest posts on my timeline are Twitter screenshots 🙃 110
Reposted by Lee JarvisC. Robert Cargill @crobertcargill.bsky.social · 07/10/2025My buddy Zelda has very strong opinions on this stuff. A reminder that her dad left explicit instructions that he did NOT want corporations to be able to do this to him and that means us too. The bare minimum here is to respect the wishes of those who said NO. 12699175
Reposted by Lee JarvisAndré Arko @indirect.io · 06/10/2025announcing a new community-focused gem server from the team previously behind rubygems: gem.coop. join us and start using it today! 15297134
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 02/10/2025Just found Graphite: a free open-source 2D graphics creation tool suite. It's very cool: graphite.rs/graphite.rsFree online vector editor & procedural design toolOpen source free software. A vector graphics creativity suite with a clean, intuitive interface. Opens instantly (no signup) and runs locally in a browser. Exports SVG, PNG, JPG. 020
Reposted by Lee JarvisTekin Süleyman ☕️ @tekin.co.uk · 22/09/2025The Ruby community has a DHH problem tekin.co.uk/2025/09/the-...tekin.co.ukThe Ruby community has a DHH problemThe Ruby community can no longer afford to stand silent in the face of DHH and his toxic ideas. 1517373
Reposted by Lee JarvisJoel Drapper 🇬🇧❤️🇺🇦 @joel.drapper.me · 23/09/2025After listening to about a dozen first-hand accounts, I’ve published what I know about the RubyGems takeover.joel.drapper.meShopify, pulling strings at Ruby Central, forces Bundler and RubyGems takeoverRuby Central recently took over a collection of open source projects from their maintainers without their consent. 1920781
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 27/08/2025Work team deployed a total infrastructure overhaul to production this morning (EC2 -> ECS) after months of planning. This has been on my bucket list for years and the migration couldn't have gone smoother. And now I might sleep better 😴 010
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 18/08/2025Had a rough few months health-wise and the last 3 GPs I've spoken too have all asked "What do YOU think is causing the pain?" and I'm starting to think I'm living in a Black Mirror episode 000
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 15/08/2025theoatmeal.com/comics/manti... This comic is 👌🏼theoatmeal.comWhy the mantis shrimp is my new favorite animal - The OatmealA comic about a glorious undersea creature. 000
Reposted by Lee JarvisBryan Cantrill @bcantrill.bsky.social · 10/08/2025Some news from @oxide.computer: we got a raise! Our annual salary now stands at $235K. oxide.computer/blog/oxides-...oxide.computerOxide’s Compensation Model: How is it Going? / OxideReflecting on how our compensation model is going 418723
Reposted by Lee JarvisTomasz always taking it a step further Stachewicz @tomash.eu · 30/07/2025Yesterday evening Piotr Szotkowski, also known as Chastell, has passed away. Friend, partner, great engineer, wonderful person. 0278
Reposted by Lee JarvisJulia Evans @b0rk.jvns.ca · 26/06/2025new zine: The Secret Rules of the Terminal jvns.ca/blog/2025/06...jvns.caNew zine: The Secret Rules of the TerminalNew zine: The Secret Rules of the Terminal 1575
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 24/06/2025Me using the name `context` to refer to the new `scope` feature in Phoenix 1.8, and completely ignoring the existing Contexts nomenclature: 😈😈😈 #ElixirLang 020
Reposted by Lee JarvisStone Cold Jane Austen @abbyhiggs.bsky.social · 22/06/2025It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this 8096337114277
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 21/06/2025me: hmm, where should I put this code rails: the model me: it's not really model related, maybe a service class? rails: the model me: im trying to maintain a good separation of conc rails: MODEL 110
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 21/06/2025I love the *idea* of the Ash Elixir framework, but boy does it feel like you're just learning a whole new language again. Maybe it'll just click at some point. Feels like you're truly at the whim of the Ash folks for every piece of the project though (because they have thought of everything) 210
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 16/06/2025MRI results back with a delightful closing statement from the physio: you have the back of a 60-year old who's done hard labour cool 👍 000
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 29/05/2025@liss.bsky.social www.reddit.com/r/sonos/s/cq... your kids already posting on Reddit?reddit.comFrom the sonos community on Reddit: My Dad's crazy setupExplore this post and more from the sonos community 110
Reposted by Lee JarvisLeandro Pereira @leandrocp.bsky.social · 23/04/2025Hey #ElixirLang friends, I'm looking for a new job! - Staff or Senior level - 10 years of @elixir-lang.org . I can also do Rust and I'm eager to learn. - Pref fully remote or hybrid in the Toronto region. - You can find my projects, contributions, and talks at leandro.io #MyElixirStatusleandro.ioLeandro PereiraElixir, Rust, Open Source - Leandro Pereira 33124
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 28/03/2025The question is, do I mute "vibe coding" or go straight to mute "vibe". Seems extreme but maybe worth it 020
Reposted by Lee JarvisZach Daniel @zachdaniel.dev · 26/03/2025#ElixirLang devs who use oh my zsh: add `mix-fast` to your plugins list to get autocompletion for mix tasks 🤯 7479
Reposted by Lee JarvisFredrik Teschke @ftes.de · 28/02/2025UK/EU remote Elixir dev wanted! 🇬🇧🇪🇺 Team Engine (client of mine) needs a Fullstack Elixir dev (32hrs/wk, 6mo+ contract) to help build software for Film/TV industry. 4+ yrs exp required. Small remote team. Flexible schedule, autonomous work culture. elixir.teamengine.co.uk #elixirlang #remoteelixir.teamengine.co.ukTeam Engine | UK | Fullstack Elixir developer (Freelance) | Remote (UK_EU only).md 02212
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 13/02/2025It's been a bit of a side-project, but I deployed an Elixir Phoenix LiveView application into our work AWS prod cloud this week and it's been such a blast. Seeing our production data through this new lens has really opened up possibilities. 000
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 09/01/2025We (spark.re) are looking for a Canada-based intermediate level Ruby developer to join our team #ruby #hiring careersatspark.applytojobs.ca/development/...spark.reSpark: Real Estate Sales, Marketing and CRM SoftwareThe #1 New Development Real Estate Software. Spark simplifies the process of new home sales. 031
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 09/01/2025Want to share some interesting stats with your co-workers? Or see how much personal time you sank into side-projects? Here's a roundup of git commands to give you a 2024 recap gist.github.com/leejarvis/84... (feedback/fixes/additions welcome)gist.github.com2024 Git Stats2024 Git Stats. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets. 000
Reposted by Lee Jarviswwxwashere.bsky.social @wwxwashere.bsky.social · 09/01/2025me: i only write for my own enjoyment me writing: 91134555
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 07/01/2025Found time to finish up Part 1 for all #adventofcode solutions (part 2 done for 50% so far, will return to those later). Fun year as always. I ended up switching between Elixir and Ruby. Most first parts weren't too tricky, but day 21 hurt my soul.. solutions here github.com/leejarvis/ad...github.comadventofcode/2024 at master · leejarvis/adventofcodehttp://adventofcode.com solutions. Contribute to leejarvis/adventofcode development by creating an account on GitHub. 030
Reposted by Lee Jarvisschwad @schwad.org · 03/01/2025A few of my own words about Noah Gibbs blog.schwad.org/schwogs/6blog.schwad.org 11911
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 30/12/2024I don't ask much of my Terminal application and have been happy with the built-in macOS app. Just downloaded Ghostty though and I'm already a fan. Run `ghostty +list-themes` for some eye candy 👀🍬ghostty.orgGhosttyGhostty is a fast, feature-rich, and cross-platform terminal emulator that uses platform-native UI and GPU acceleration. 040
Reposted by Lee JarvisDavid Buchanan @retr0.id · 18/12/2024if I were santa, I'd construct the list and perform both checks in a single pass 2754750
Reposted by Lee JarvisGeorge Millo @georgemillo.bsky.social · 17/12/2024ANNOUNCING MY NEW COURSE Mastering Phoenix Forms is the comprehensive guide to building complex, dynamic, interactive forms with Phoenix, LiveView and Ecto. Get it today at masteringphoenixforms.com (Repost this and I'll DM you with a discount code 😉)masteringphoenixforms.comMastering Phoenix FormsThe comprehensive Phoenix LiveView tutorial that teaches you everything you need to build a complex, realistic, production-ready LiveView app. 01411
Reposted by Lee JarvisAndrea Leopardi @whatyouhi.de · 17/12/2024For today, you get get this 50% off with code "alnpee2024" (cause @pragprog.com are nice!) 42412
Lee Jarvis @jrvs.uk · 15/12/2024I am excited for Ghostty to launch this month. Please be good mitchellh.com/ghosttymitchellh.comGhostty 👻My writings about Ghostty, the terminal emulator I work on. 020
Reposted by Lee JarvisHugo Baraúna @hugobarauna.com · 10/12/2024From upcoming @elixir-lang.org 1.18 > For example, you can invoke IEx.configure(auto_reload: true) and IEx will automatically reload modules changed elsewhere, either by a separate terminal or your IDE. This is beautiful! 😍 #ElixirLang 15518
