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DOSBTS: Fork to TestFlight in One Session

March 8, 2026

Forking an open-source diabetes app, renaming 149 files, fighting code signing, and shipping to TestFlight. The surprisingly satisfying start of a retro health tool.

SwiftOpen SourceHealth Tech
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Spacewar! From Web to Apple TV

March 8, 2026

Porting a web game to the biggest screen in the house. From empty repo to TestFlight in one session, then the humbling reality of playtesting.

Game DevelopmentSwiftApple TV
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Spacewar! From DOS to Web

March 8, 2026

Reverse-engineering a 1985 DOS binary to get the physics right in a web recreation. A story about obsession with authenticity.

Game DevelopmentRetro ComputingJavaScript
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Inline Text Expansions: Context Without Clutter

November 16, 2025

How the new inline expansion pattern keeps articles skimmable while still surfacing citations, context, and nerdy details on demand.

Content DesignUX WritingRetro Theme
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