{"name": "Gary & Computer", "short_name": "Gary & Computer", "start_url": "https://buttondown.com/garybernhardt/archive/", "description": "I'm Gary Bernhardt:\n\n* I built [Execute Program](https://www.executeprogram.com) to teach programming languages and other tools in the way that I wish I'd been taught, with lots of interactive code examples, automatic reviews, and nothing to install.\n\n* I've made many live programming videos: sometimes [as an educational business](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/screencasts/catalog/a-compiler-from-scratch), sometimes [for fun](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrnBXhsr0ng), and sometimes [for conference talks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRMJIiGE0ds).\n\n* I did a lightning talk called [Wat](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/wat), which has been watched millions of times, which feels weird. Also [The Birth & Death of JavaScript](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/the-birth-and-death-of-javascript), which is longer. Also [Boundaries](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/boundaries), and [Ideology](https://www.destroyallsoftware.com/talks/ideology), and others scattered around the web.\n\n* I've written software in many languages, from kernel drivers for embedded devices to SPAs in React; and for tiny startups to Fortune 500 companies. I prefer small companies and having an MMU to catch me when I fall. I have opinions. Condolences.\n\n* I curated an independent software development conference called [Deconstruct](https://www.deconstructconf.com) for a few years. COVID killed it, but you can still watch the videos or read about [how I prepare conference talks](https://www.deconstructconf.com/blog/how-to-prepare-a-talk).\n\nThis mailing list is new, and it's foolish to guess what a mailing list will be like. But it will be like something... probably, especially if Twitter turns to dust!", "icons": [{"src": "https://static-assets.buttondown.com/images/icons/icon@48.png", "sizes": "48x48", "type": "image/png"}, {"src": "https://static-assets.buttondown.com/images/icons/icon@72.png", "sizes": "72x72", "type": "image/png"}, {"src": "https://static-assets.buttondown.com/images/icons/icon@96.png", "sizes": "96x96", "type": "image/png"}, {"src": "https://static-assets.buttondown.com/images/icons/icon@144.png", "sizes": "144x144", "type": "image/png"}, {"src": "https://static-assets.buttondown.com/images/icons/icon@192.png", "sizes": "192x192", "type": "image/png"}, {"src": "https://static-assets.buttondown.com/images/icons/icon@512.png", "sizes": "512x512", "type": "image/png"}], "background_color": "#FAFAFB", "theme_color": "#0069FF", "display": "standalone", "orientation": "portrait-primary"}