Tim Broddin (Page 2)

I built my own blogging software

This blog now runs on an experimental CMS I built myself with the help of AI agents. After years of hopping between platforms like Ghost, I wondered how far I could get by building my own—purely for the love of making things.

2 min read #ai#blog

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Krankie: AI-first App Store keyword ranking tracker

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Portie: macOS menu bar app for monitoring localhost ports

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Are we starving the tools we depend on?

I love AI's speed, but it’s hurting the open-source tools we rely on. Tailwind CSS is struggling because LLMs bypass their docs, killing the traffic they need to survive. If we don't support these creators, the giants we stand on will crumble. It's time to pay for what we use.

2 min read #ai

Table Champion v2.0: a much-needed glow up

Table Champion 2.0 is here. A complete redesign, new game modes, smarter UX, background music, a new mascot, and lots of under-the-hood improvements.

2 min read #ios#react native

Lijsje v2.0: bigger, better, and coming to town 🎅

Lijsje 2.0 is here. What started as a forgotten side project turned into a full rebuild with Bol.com search, multiplayer features and Secret Santa. A simple Sinterklaas request brought it back to life.

5 min read #programming#sideproject

We are f*****, the presentation

I gave a lecture at PXL. These are my slides.

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"We are fucked" and some other half-assed thoughts on AI and coding

I thought AI would take my job. Instead, it gave me a second brain and made me love programming all over again.

6 min read #ai#code

Playing around with the DeskHog

Playing around with the first hardware product from PostHog.

3 min read #3d-printing#posthog

Table Champion: creating and submitting an app in less than 20 hours

App speed build, but make it real: Expo + Redux + Gluestack UI + careful AI usage = 20 hours from 'dad these flashcards suck' to 'it's live in both stores' 😺

6 min read #apps#ios

Launching Titans of Industry

After several unfinished attempts, I finally launched my professional site - a modern take on DOS aesthetics.

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Life at/after Automattic

The final part of my post-Automattic series, where I look back at my final months there.

8 min read #automattic#freedom-log

Life after Automattic: week 10 & 11

Missed last week's update since I've been busy polishing my projects. Added PostHog analytics and dark mode to Lijsje, made light-up tiaras for the neighborhood parade, and caught an amazing Vampire Weekend show. Taking it slow for the holidays!

2 min read #freedom-log

Life after Automattic: Week 9

A weekly sabbatical update covering Lijsje's new sublist feature, Endgame's quiet Product Hunt launch, and a fun pixel art side-project for displaying album covers.

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Life after Automattic: Week 8

Released Endgame 1.1 with home screen widgets, saw Lijsje growing to 60+ lists daily, took a break to explore Antwerp's sewers, and remembered what sabbaticals are about.

4 min read #freedom-log

Life after Automattic: Week 7

I finally regained access to my Apple Developer account after weeks of bureaucracy - Endgame is ready to launch. Meanwhile, Lijsje's product browser is seeing little usage.

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Life after Automattic: Week 6

Embracing chaos. This week: building a product finder for Lijsje, battling Apple's bureaucracy, and exploring AI code editors.

5 min read #freedom-log

Life after Automattic: Week 5

Life after severance: wrestling with Apple support, growing my apps, and letting AI help build new ones - plus a vinyl shelf rescue.

5 min read #freedom-log

My 2024 programming stack

Last year, I chronicled my tech stack journey - from languages to frameworks to tools, diving deep into what made my developer life tick. Now, a year wiser (and maybe a bit more cynical about free tiers), it's time for my 2024 update.

6 min read #coding#programming

Life After Automattic: Week 4

A lighter update during Autumn break as I juggle family time, a cold, and some progress on Lijsje and Endgame—though Apple's developer account system is testing my patience.

3 min read #freedom-log

Freedom Week 3

Three weeks into my post-Automattic journey, life has settled into an engaging rhythm of family time and personal projects. Between visiting illusion museums with the kids and putting the finishing touches on my app Endgame I'm finding a new balance

4 min read #freedom-log

Freedom Week #2

This week saw progress on two side projects - the Endgame iOS app, and Lijsje built with Laravel - alongside personal activities like enjoying new music, family time, and anticipating family game night.

4 min read #freedom-log

Freedom Week #1

Week 1 of me not having a job has almost finished, and it was great 🎇

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👋 Farewell Automattic

After 2 years, I've left my job to seek new challenges. Grateful for the experience, and excited for what's next. Time to recharge and explore new opportunities.

2 min read #automattic#work