Today I learned how to effectively build, configure, and run a local Model Context Protocol server. The Model Context Protocol[^1] is an open protocol that enables seamless integration between language model AI applications and external datasources and tools.
I've used the expression that I've learned much more from maintaining than building projects for quite some time now. It's definitely more true than ever but I wanted to make a note to myself regarding the use of artificial intelligence when building sites or doing pretty much anything else.
Today I learned how to publish VSCode Extensions.
Today I learned to sync remote servers using github codespaces.
The ubiquitous turkey that represents this holiday reminds me of the childhood drawings of the five fingered turkeys so I whipped one up while I was on the tablet which was tougher than I imagine especially because I couldn’t trace my hand while touching the screen.
Today I learned that you can sync dotfiles to Github Codespaces.
Today I learned that Automattic and WPEngine are at it[^1]. I picked up on this spat catching up in my reader this morning. I read the lawsuit, some other opinions, and watched a couple interviews. It's not exactly your typical business spat and the part I find most interesting is the relationship to open source software.
Today I learned that my old man got around Nashville in 1972.
Today I learned to use Figma Dev Mode in VS Code. I got a notification in my feed reader yesterday about the Figma Dev Mode1 announcement so I dove in to give it a test run last night. I’m in because of how it’ll allow me to speed up the design iteration process without having to leave my text editor. Figma for VS Code gives me the same features of browser developer tools that I can share with anyone in real time instead of sharing my screen on video calls. It’ll give my less technical collaborators an easy way to make adjustments and comments without all of the screenshots in emails.
Today I learned to use VSCode on my iPad. I just wanted to test out working in repos while I'm away from my laptop or desk because it's much easier traveling with my tablet.