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Aaron Astle
@aaronastle.bsky.social
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🚨 **Security alert** 🚨 Today, malicious versions of [`chalk` and several other packages](www.aikido.dev/blog/npm-deb...) were published to npm.

We've assessed the impact to our users and believe the threat from Storybook specifically is minimal. Sharing for visibility. Stay safe out there folks!
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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I know of a handful of accessibility specialists who were impacted by yesterday’s RIF at Microsoft. If you’re looking for amazing accessibility talent (PMs and Engineering Managers), please reach out.
May 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
That friend you haven’t talked to on a while. The one you always knew would be ok…. Check on en. Reach out. Call em. Go to them. Ask the serious questions.

If your in a hard place, reach out, find those real ones to talk to before its too late. Dont lose contact with your chosen family.

❤️
If you’re over 30, quote this with some life advice 🤌🏼
May 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
😳
FROM SHAMS:

ESPN story on Shaquille O'Neal becoming the general manager of Sacramento State men's basketball, becoming the latest high-profile athlete to accept a high-ranking role with a school: https://t.co/JsW9SpveYA
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FROM SHAMS: ESPN story on Shaquille O'Neal becoming the general manager of Sacramento State men's basketball, becoming the latest high-profile athlete to accept a high-ranking role with a school: https://t.co/JsW9SpveYA
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April 29, 2025 at 1:27 AM
This Fantage Point is taking me out of the game. I’d be down for it for replays or breakdowns, but please just switch back to the normal view
March 20, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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hey dev tools companies!

I am actively booking season 2 of Web Dev Challenge and I want to work with you. we’ll pick a use case and get devs to build an app using your tool — then we’ll open up the challenge to the community for fun & prizes!

limited spots available — hit me up at [email protected]
January 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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Light the Beam, baby!!

Kings are playing some damn good basketball.
January 23, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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Light the Beam on National TV, Baby!!!
January 17, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Got some cheesecake. Was so excited for some sweets. Dug into and immediately didnt taste like cheesecake. Had more of a yorkshire pudding thing going on.

Weird. Cant shake it.
January 16, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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For years, Doug Christie has talked about the unfinished business he feels in Sacramento when it comes to winning the ultimate prize for this city.

Kings are a long way away from that still. But Christie coaches on the sidelines like he's still wearing #13 & guarding Kobe.
January 11, 2025 at 2:53 AM
My goooodnesss, howwww

40 years old.

Off the left foot, semi-windmill from right hand to left hand.

On Lively.
January 8, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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My team just launched a new "less BS" #AI page. Check the three links there with FREE GitHub (OSS MIT Licensed!) COURSEWARE on building apps, learning ML, and learning how to pair-program with Copilot developer.microsoft.com/ai
AI for developers | Microsoft Developer
Learn how AI can help you create better software faster and easier. Discover the benefits, challenges, and best practices of AI for developers.
developer.microsoft.com
January 7, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Friends! I've decided to go back to FTE and need your help finding good opportunities.

I want to work on web apps again on a great team.

I can do product or platform work, am great at React & TS, but happy to grow outside that bubble for the right thing.

DMs are open!
January 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Yes
I need a year off. A full year.
December 22, 2024 at 5:50 PM
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We have reached our goal, thank you!!! In 2025 we are going to make a ton of content for our supporters and veterans.
December 20, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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We’re just $1,500 away from meeting our fundraising goal! This funds **three apps** that power @vetswhocode.bsky.social's mission to help veterans thrive in tech. Can’t donate? Please share! 💻 Support here: vetswhocode.io/donate 🙌
December 15, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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Who likes presents? 🎁

Join @jason.energy and friends this Wednesday, December 18th at 10:30 AM PT for a very special livestream.

This is the one show you definitely do not want to miss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CijH...
December 16, 2024 at 5:43 PM
Black Doves.

Loved it.
December 9, 2024 at 5:18 AM
December 8, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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For SF Folks:

Official Tsunami warning predicts the Tsunami to reach SF around 12:10PM PST.

tsunami.gov/events/PAAQ/...

Check the map on www.sf72.org/hazard/tsuna...

If you're in a blue zone, move towards the E's to get to high ground or move to an upper floor if you can't get to high ground.
tsunami.gov
December 5, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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Stay safe everybody!
December 5, 2024 at 7:27 PM
This.
While figma is a great design tool, it is not nor does it behave like a browser. Because of this, take care when presenting prototypes because the wrong UX expectations can be set.

#UX #UI #a11y
November 24, 2024 at 12:50 AM
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A common complaint is when folks complain about leadership treating about engineers being treated as fungible "resources". This is of course entirely valid, and a common failure mode for managers ... but it also lacks a bit of nuance ... 🧵
November 7, 2024 at 6:58 PM
I did it. No more bird app. Been a long time comin’
October 29, 2024 at 12:29 AM