Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 13/09/2026Friends, if you earned $9,000 a month and work was optional, how would you spend your time?static.klipy.comCat Typing on LaptopAlt: Cat Typing on Laptop 121
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 12/09/2026Finally put my camera to use and filmed the first of many videos for our upcoming travels! 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 06/09/2026If there's one application that's number one on my list this year, it's going to Wispr Flow 010
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 28/08/2026Started an addiction with Old School RuneScape. I vaguely remember playing when I was younger for like a few hours but never fully got into it. I can see why people love this game and I’m only in the beginning. ⚔️ 240
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 11/08/2026Sadly, starting season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen. Bittersweet to always reach the latest/last season of a show knowing it may end soon. What I haven’t done is pickup the manga which I always hear it’s nice to read vs watch. 030
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 06/08/2026I’ve been going the distance with this running habit the last 6 months and checked the scale! Post run I measured at 179lb! Earlier in April I was peaking 195lb with all that Haagen Daz Green Tea ice cream 😋😂 I still enjoy my treats honestly. 010
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoDanny Thompson @dthompsondev.bsky.social · 02/08/2026WE NEED VOLUNTEERS! Commit your Code is 30 days away! The Call For Volunteers is now open for in person in Dallas! We need around 40 volunteers to help but we don't want you to miss the whole experience. Volunteer shifts are 5 hours long. Then we want you to be an attendee! forms.gle/aMSof79f9LfF...forms.gleCYC'26 Call for VolunteersThis form is a call for volunteers to assist with the setup and facilitation of the Commit Your Code Conference of 2026. All volunteer submissions must be able to be present in person. This is a gener... 053
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoScott Tolinski @tolin.ski · 31/07/2026I’m exploring the mental health effects of AI coding. This is a super quick (blazing fast), anonymous survey. Please fill out and share so that the responses will be well rounded. forms.gle/dpD8Tk1QnXAz...forms.gleAI Coding & Mental HealthAll answers are anonymous. 1810964
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 24/07/2026Sidequest unlocked - putting myself through the misery of Neovim...for fun 🤣 120
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 24/07/2026I feel like the NBA season is going to be a wild toss on who makes it to the finals next year because players are moving. It's getting really, really interesting and I've never been more excited for the game of basketball. 000
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoJim Remsik @jremsikjr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026I'm behind on my duties here. But, I'm very excited to hit the road next month! Being behind the wheel has always been the place I've felt most comfortable. 082
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 24/07/2026The Little Rascals type of movie nightstatic.klipy.comThe Little Rascals: Cute Kids SmilingALT: The Little Rascals: Cute Kids Smiling 000
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoScott Tolinski @tolin.ski · 23/07/2026My wife is a Dr. of Edu Psych and recently started sharing her science backed parenting tips publishing a podcast and YT content. She specializes in neurodivergent kids. Please share with any parents in your life that need a resource like this. www.youtube.com/channel/UCKC...youtube.comPhases PodcastDr Courtney Tolinski (PhD, LP, NCSP — licensed clinical and school psychologist ) and her husband Scott Tolinski (Syntax.fm) make the science and psychology of parenting and human development fun. Di... 2153
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 21/07/2026Dialing into training for the next 15 weeks for a 10K race. Might be overkill but I’m enjoying the process. As a side note, due to all the training, I lost 10 pounds in two months. Didn’t go on any special diet so it probably could have been more 🤷🏽♂️. Overall, let’s get it. 010
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 19/07/2026I heard #Mistborn is a classic. Time to give it a listen! 030
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoNoel Rappin @noelrappin.com · 14/07/2026Hello #rubyconf (and everybody else) — I've got a promo code for you! 40% off all Ruby or Rails titles at PragProg.com with the code "RUBYCONF2026". Including, say, Programming Ruby 4 (pragprog.com/titles/ruby6/pro...) 076
Reposted by Stefan Taitanotherubyonrails.bsky.social @therubyonrails.bsky.social · 17/07/2026New episode: Mike Dalton joins me to talk RubyConf, Authentication Hell, and building a DragonRuby game where getting hit means you have to re-authenticate. We also get into AI, creativity, RubyConf Africa, and conference community. Listen here: www.therubyonrailspodcast.com/543therubyonrailspodcast.comMike Dalton and Authentication Hell 193
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 14/07/2026Grabbed a picture with the creator of Ruby! The legend himself, Matz! #RubyConf2026 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 14/07/2026Day 1 of #RubyConf2026 Matz is kicking off the keynote! 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 14/07/2026Day 0 of #RubyConf26 prep complete today. Tomorrow is Day 1! Pretty awesome view from just outside the registration desk. If you find me, say Howdy! 👋🏽 as I am a volunteer for this years conference. 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 06/07/2026Time to tackle the intimidating feature of VS Code: Debugging functionality. The debugging lesson for Ruby in The Odin Project is something I may go back to every now and then and actually go bit deeper in the additional resources section. 010
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 06/07/2026The Mexico vs England game tonight was a rollercoaster of emotions. Honestly superb defending being down a man. 030
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 05/07/2026Set out a goal 9 weeks ago to hit a 5K under 30 minutes, and I fucking did it! LFG!! But, I want to push myself, so, shooting for a 10K in 12+ weeks, and eventually, a marathon in 2027. 140
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoRubyEvents.org @rubyevents.org · 02/07/2026The RubyEvents.org June 2026 Newsletter is fresh off the presses! This month's headliner is the new homepage and videos page. There's new ways to find videos that interest you and at the bottom you'll find new guides to getting involved with the community! www.rubyevents.org/announcement...rubyevents.orgRubyEvents.org June 2026 Newsletter3 events in June - Matsue RubyKaigi 12, Blastoff Rails, and Brighton Ruby - and 3 events in July - Ruby Retreat 2026, RubyConf 2026, and Kansai RubyKaigi 09. The Fall CFP season is coming to a close w... 122
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 01/07/2026There is something unique about the Ruby community especially as of this year. Seems to be a resurgence/growth spurt on conferences and meetups, or maybe I just haven’t been paying attention. Can’t wait to meet folks in the Ruby world IRL at RubyConf!!static.klipy.comThe Mask: Its Party Time!ALT: The Mask: Its Party Time! 010
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 29/06/2026Hit my second fastest 5K time the other day without an all out effort and feeling good for hitting under 30 minutes for the event this Saturday! I’m coming up on Week 9 of training + event this weekend, and it’s been an awesome journey sticking with a training plan. I post on my IG account 030
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 23/06/2026Attending a tech conference next month not as an attendee, but as a volunteer!! 🔥 010
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 14/06/2026Awesome thrift store find. Coding games in Scratch! 020
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 09/06/2026To think Native Americans needed to find ways up and around this waterfall is mind blowing. 217215
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 06/06/2026Made an IG page documenting my runs: @runswithstefan - www.instagram.com/runswithstef... 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 17/05/2026OFFICIALLY!! Beginning the Full Stack Ruby on Rails path on The Odin Project 🔥. Which means I completed the Foundations path. 5 years ago I attempted the program and gave up because my brain couldn’t handle JS back then but it feels good to know a little more everyday. 150
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 13/05/2026Halfway through Week 2 of 8 of training and my mind and body is on a natural happy high. I haven’t felt good about training in a long time, and it feels good to work towards a goal and not have to think about planning at all. Planning to give a review of the Runna app in a few weeks. 020
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 10/05/2026OKC is winning the finals this year. They play in unison, share the ball, not selfish, and understand the goal is to win. 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 09/05/2026To hit the last project in the Foundations track for The Odin Project feels amazing! Not one I'd put on my resume, but the project is a calculator app. Looking to build on the foundational skills I've learned so far, and next steps are to start Ruby soon. 050
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 08/05/2026Today’s workout was seriously an “Easy run” which is a pace I’ve never truly done. I used that time to practice my form of running which is something I’ve never done before. As I get older I realize how much I prefer to just follow a plan that’s given to me vs build it myself. 🏃🏽 #roadto5K 020
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 07/05/2026Downloaded the Runna app. Goal is to run a 5K in under 30 minutes by July 5th! 050
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 05/05/2026Hoping to blind you with light mode 😂 about 93% with The Odin Project foundations path, and stoked to be starting the Ruby on Rails path in a couple of weeks. 040
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 04/05/2026Finished The Wire season 1 last month and I’m starting to see why it’s one of the top rated tv shows of all time.media.tenor.comDis Belief Surprised GIFALT: Dis Belief Surprised GIF 000
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 29/04/2026Shipping an email to 0 subscribers tomorrow at 9am CST lets fucking go! 🔥 buttondown.com/stefantaitano 020
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 29/04/2026I see how Strava can be quite addicting. Performed 3x run days in a row and it’s interesting to look back at the stats and compare each day. 130
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 27/04/2026It honestly feels so simple, but a small win today was doing a mini DOM manipulation project from scratch. #theodinproject 040
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoKy @ky.fyi · 24/04/2026I wrote about why I quit my job, and how weird and tiring tech feels these days.ky.fyiDo I belong in tech anymore?On quitting, the spread of AI, and the loss of an ideal. 1281791545
Stefan Taitano @stefantaitano.com · 25/04/202615 minutes into chopping trees in Old School RuneScape, a fellow stranger gave away some free gear + money and opened their DM up in-game for any tips and tricks as I navigate free to play features. Probably the coolest random act of kindness I’ve experienced in OSRS. 030
Reposted by Stefan TaitanoJess Rose @jesslynnrose.bsky.social · 17/04/2026One week till the kickoff party for our free web development bootcamp. If you want to learn HTML, CSS and core web skills, @rivea0.bsky.social @hola-soy-milk.online and I would love to learn with you 👋 📍Free 10 week online program 📍No signup, tracking or upsells 📍Chill, creative, friendly vibesfreecodecamp.orgThe Bad Website Club is Running a Free Responsive Web Design Bootcamp Based on freeCodeCampHi everyone! We (Jess, Carmen, and Eda) are excited to announce the next installation of our free and online bootcamp. We support learners as they work their way through the freeCodeCamp Responsive We 11613
