Oct. 26, 2024, 10:12 a.m.

Weeknotes: 21 October to 25 October 2024

Exploring local-first software and learning more about Ruby's MatchData

Sandra's Weeknotes

Yellow and orange Autumn leaves.
Automne À Jeufosse (1884), Claude Monet (French, 1840-1926)

What I have found gripping

  • Simple and elegant technical solutions are easier to maintain

  • MatchData is a class in Ruby programming

  • RDoc specifies that MatchData encapsulates the result of matching a Regexp against string

  • Local-first software allows folks to work offline and collaborate across devices

What I have read

  • class MatchData, RDoc documentation

  • What is Fair Source? Fair Source Vs. Open Source, Gina Marrs

  • Local-first software, You own your data, in spite of the cloud, Ink & Switch

  • What is Local-first Web Development? Alexander Opalic

  • 5 Ally Actions - Oct 25, 2024, Better Allies

What I have watched

Local First, Netlify Compose

 

Featured quote

Seven ideals for local-first software

1. No spinners: your work at your fingertips

2. Your work is not trapped on one device

3. The network is optional

4. Seamless collaboration with your colleagues

5. The Long Now

6. Security and privacy by default

7. You retain ultimate ownership and control

— Ink & Switch

Further reading and resources

In English

  • Ink & Switch: independent research lab

  • Jacquard lab notebook: version control and provenance for empirical research, Ink & Switch

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