Matt (Tech) Lloyd
@techlloyd.com
Ok Programmer, Shitty Pianist, Total Prat.
Head of software engineering @kraken.tech
ex @Thoughtworks
techlloyd.com
Head of software engineering @kraken.tech
ex @Thoughtworks
techlloyd.com
It’s 9th November and it’s time for the first viewing of Muppets Christmas Carol.
November 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
It’s 9th November and it’s time for the first viewing of Muppets Christmas Carol.
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Partner: why did my bank send me two identical letters?
Me: Most likely because someone doesn’t understand idempotency…
Me: Most likely because someone doesn’t understand idempotency…
November 6, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Partner: why did my bank send me two identical letters?
Me: Most likely because someone doesn’t understand idempotency…
Me: Most likely because someone doesn’t understand idempotency…
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I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
If you’ve not seen it already, do listen to Rory Sutherland on the IEA podcast. My favourite part was when the interviewer said “Can you answer this one without the answer being land tax…”
youtu.be/HnHkNyPyUTA?...
youtu.be/HnHkNyPyUTA?...
Rory Sutherland on Wealth Inequality, Housing Crisis & Economic Solutions | IEA Podcast
YouTube video by Institute of Economic Affairs
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 6:40 PM
If you’ve not seen it already, do listen to Rory Sutherland on the IEA podcast. My favourite part was when the interviewer said “Can you answer this one without the answer being land tax…”
youtu.be/HnHkNyPyUTA?...
youtu.be/HnHkNyPyUTA?...
When you draft a shop,
Add 3 aquariums to your draft pool.
Add 3 aquariums to your draft pool.
November 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
When you draft a shop,
Add 3 aquariums to your draft pool.
Add 3 aquariums to your draft pool.
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“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble” - well it's about bubble and witches so I'll call that Halloween. I'm catching up with processing and so this one seemed appropriate for tonight. #Caldwell11 #Bubble #astrophotography #EAA #astronomy 🔭 #halloween 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 8:57 PM
“Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and cauldron bubble” - well it's about bubble and witches so I'll call that Halloween. I'm catching up with processing and so this one seemed appropriate for tonight. #Caldwell11 #Bubble #astrophotography #EAA #astronomy 🔭 #halloween 🎃
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We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
November 1, 2025 at 12:31 AM
We have progressed from data collection to data analysis.
For the first time in a long time I have a free Saturday. Going to take some time for myself, read a book and catch up with some friends.
November 1, 2025 at 12:18 PM
For the first time in a long time I have a free Saturday. Going to take some time for myself, read a book and catch up with some friends.
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OH: We send a lot of stuff to Datadog, but mostly money.
October 27, 2025 at 5:22 AM
OH: We send a lot of stuff to Datadog, but mostly money.
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Short version: Valve devalued some of the rarest items by adding a path that lets you generate them from cheaper items
They made the game better for actual players, and in so doing, gutted it for investors
That's just lovely, like fed two birds with one scone 🥹
They made the game better for actual players, and in so doing, gutted it for investors
That's just lovely, like fed two birds with one scone 🥹
October 23, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Short version: Valve devalued some of the rarest items by adding a path that lets you generate them from cheaper items
They made the game better for actual players, and in so doing, gutted it for investors
That's just lovely, like fed two birds with one scone 🥹
They made the game better for actual players, and in so doing, gutted it for investors
That's just lovely, like fed two birds with one scone 🥹
The Louvre Jewel Heist seems like the most Blue Prince thing to ever happen...
October 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The Louvre Jewel Heist seems like the most Blue Prince thing to ever happen...
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uWu i look just liek buddy holly xD
July 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
uWu i look just liek buddy holly xD
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Last week I posted a new blog post about using Mermaid.js more effectively in Claude Code:
blog.korny.info/2025/10/10/a...
I'm also ditching Discus comments on my blog - instead I'll make social media posts (like this one!) and link them in the blog text.
blog.korny.info/2025/10/10/a...
I'm also ditching Discus comments on my blog - instead I'll make social media posts (like this one!) and link them in the blog text.
October 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Last week I posted a new blog post about using Mermaid.js more effectively in Claude Code:
blog.korny.info/2025/10/10/a...
I'm also ditching Discus comments on my blog - instead I'll make social media posts (like this one!) and link them in the blog text.
blog.korny.info/2025/10/10/a...
I'm also ditching Discus comments on my blog - instead I'll make social media posts (like this one!) and link them in the blog text.
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Genuinely had the best meal I’ve ever had at Art School in Liverpool tonight. If you ever get the opportunity, go for it.
October 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Genuinely had the best meal I’ve ever had at Art School in Liverpool tonight. If you ever get the opportunity, go for it.
My cover of @olafurarnalds.bsky.social - saman, that I am immensely proud of that was played at my Gran’s funeral a few years back.
on.soundcloud.com/3sRWOi1gvQCm...
on.soundcloud.com/3sRWOi1gvQCm...
Olafur Arnalds - Saman
My cover of Olafur Arnalds - Saman
soundcloud.com
October 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
My cover of @olafurarnalds.bsky.social - saman, that I am immensely proud of that was played at my Gran’s funeral a few years back.
on.soundcloud.com/3sRWOi1gvQCm...
on.soundcloud.com/3sRWOi1gvQCm...
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i would have played the HELL out of this. you had me at "killing Klansmen"
SCOOP: Last year, Ubisoft cancelled an Assassin's Creed game set during Reconstruction. Was to feature a Black Assassin who, among other things, fought the rise of the Klan
Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke
www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Sources: Leadership nixed it over concerns re: U.S. political climate, backlash to Yasuke
www.gamefile.news/p/scoop-ubis...
Scoop: Ubisoft cancelled a post-Civil War Assassin’s Creed last year
Company leadership deemed the project too controversial for the moment, sources tell Game File
www.gamefile.news
October 8, 2025 at 8:08 PM
i would have played the HELL out of this. you had me at "killing Klansmen"
Just had an epic 3.5 hour Blue Prince run that opened up so much. This game is immense.
October 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Just had an epic 3.5 hour Blue Prince run that opened up so much. This game is immense.
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If you call yourself a "software engineer" you better be able to:
1. Flip a linked list
2. Flip it again
3. Bop it
4. Twist it
5. Twist it
6. Pull it
7. Bop it
1. Flip a linked list
2. Flip it again
3. Bop it
4. Twist it
5. Twist it
6. Pull it
7. Bop it
October 3, 2025 at 7:16 PM
If you call yourself a "software engineer" you better be able to:
1. Flip a linked list
2. Flip it again
3. Bop it
4. Twist it
5. Twist it
6. Pull it
7. Bop it
1. Flip a linked list
2. Flip it again
3. Bop it
4. Twist it
5. Twist it
6. Pull it
7. Bop it
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Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Woman named as new Archbishop of Canterbury in historic first
Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, has been named as the next Archbishop of Canterbury - the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the Church of England's history.
news.sky.com
October 3, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Please join me in congratulating Woman on her appointment
Knives out 3 is just round the corner 😍
September 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Knives out 3 is just round the corner 😍
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There's going to be a critical country-defining fight in the next few weeks as to whether the new system is just a rebrand / extension of GOV.UK One Login done by GDS or is something new done by Oracle / Palantir or worse.
these ideas certainly percolate in the background of what I'd describe as the "wrong kind"of digital govt conversations. Luckily there are many brilliant, experienced folk in the Government Digital Service, but also (and critically) everyone should stop entertaining this nonsense
September 29, 2025 at 12:35 AM
There's going to be a critical country-defining fight in the next few weeks as to whether the new system is just a rebrand / extension of GOV.UK One Login done by GDS or is something new done by Oracle / Palantir or worse.
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EARTH MUST DIE
Featuring a load of my favourite comedians - too many even to fit on the trailer! Joel Fry! Martha Howe-Douglas! @alexhorne.bsky.social! Tamsin Grieg! @5teviem.bsky.social @mrholness.bsky.social! @misterabk.bsky.social! @rosieisaholt.bsky.social! MORE
Please RETWEET and WISHLIST
Featuring a load of my favourite comedians - too many even to fit on the trailer! Joel Fry! Martha Howe-Douglas! @alexhorne.bsky.social! Tamsin Grieg! @5teviem.bsky.social @mrholness.bsky.social! @misterabk.bsky.social! @rosieisaholt.bsky.social! MORE
Please RETWEET and WISHLIST
September 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
EARTH MUST DIE
Featuring a load of my favourite comedians - too many even to fit on the trailer! Joel Fry! Martha Howe-Douglas! @alexhorne.bsky.social! Tamsin Grieg! @5teviem.bsky.social @mrholness.bsky.social! @misterabk.bsky.social! @rosieisaholt.bsky.social! MORE
Please RETWEET and WISHLIST
Featuring a load of my favourite comedians - too many even to fit on the trailer! Joel Fry! Martha Howe-Douglas! @alexhorne.bsky.social! Tamsin Grieg! @5teviem.bsky.social @mrholness.bsky.social! @misterabk.bsky.social! @rosieisaholt.bsky.social! MORE
Please RETWEET and WISHLIST