Weeknotes 26:05

Posted 3 days ago

Week of January 25–31

  • I updated Robert Wolgemuth’s memorial page with a slideshow of pictures from his memorial
  • I changed the URL for our global ministry from international to global to align with some other changes we are making on the site. I checked with another developer to make sure my process was sound and that everything would redirect.
  • I did a little bit of research and thinking about masonry layout in preparation to write an article. I really like this description of this layout from Andy Bell.

“A masonry layout is a grid-like layout that has a set column system with a flexible, content-driven row system. What this setup does is allow content to be displayed in a brick wall-like layout — hence the name, masonry. Content is packed into space, rather than adhering to a strict, set row system.”

A simple masonry-like composable layout

  • I played around with corner-shape (hit play to play around with the demo)
  • I started building some prototypes for a freelance project that will go into development in February
  • I worked on refactoring the UI for our Women’s Ministry Essentials course. We are cleaning it up to be more of a dashboard and to help bring some consistency to each of the lessons.
  • We launched some improvements to the Read Through the Bible daily reading page. We added an icon for the section of the Bible that the reading comes from. We added a pager at the top. And we added a link to the archive of daily readings at the bottom of the page.
  • I worked through several lessons in JavaScript for Everyone

It was one of those weeks where I felt tired everyday and it was a battle to get going and stay with things. I was easily distracted. Life just feels like a challenge and every decision harder to make. But I pushed through. I was grateful to have some tasks that I had enough direction that I could just dive in and get things done. I think the very cold weather contributed to my malaise. I missed my walks, though I am not sure I had the energy to get myself up and out if the weather had been a bit warmer.

Articles I read

Josh Collinsworth

@collinsworth.dev

It’s always struck me how little empirical evidence there is that AI actually saves time, given how widely accepted the idea seems to be. No company has more motivation to prove it than Anthropic—yet their own study confirms the speed gain is not only insignificant, but carries *steep* penalties.

How AI assistance impacts the formation of coding skills (Anthropic)

What I watched

Allstate Commercial Check First: Graduation – I love this KU themed commercial. My dad asked me if I had seen it and I looked it up.

Books I am reading

Walking

It was cold. And I am a weanie so no walks this week. I should have made time to spend time on the Gazelle. Maybe this next week. It is also suppose to warm up so I might get back on the road this week.

What I played

  • MLB The Show 20 (Twins) – I won games 2 and 3 of the World Series. Game three was a close 5-4 score. Just need one more win to secure the championship.

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