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Dave Ryan @daves.social · 1d

Yep. Officially Friday. Ran fit getch origin just now.

Dave Ryan @daves.social · 9d

Put in a small PR to rework the focus logic a bit that I think keeps it working as expected elsewhere and hits this edge case 😎 github.com/OllieWP/olli...

a11y: fix keyboard nav with open on hover by 0aveRyan · Pull Request #3 · OllieWP/ollie-menu-designer

Addresses #2. Adds a directive to trigger the dropdown when focused and few JS adjustments. Tested: Open on hover: off. Clicks work. Open on hover: off. Focus works. Open on hover: on, no link (bu...

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · 13d

I finally got to play with this while traveling this weekend! Super fun. Found one little thing with keyboard navigation/a11y on Dropdown Menu items github.com/OllieWP/olli...

Keyboard navigation into Dropdown Menu's isn't working when Open on hover is enabled · Issue #2 · OllieWP/ollie-menu-designer

First, I hate to open an issue because this is SO awesome! EXTREMELY impressive stuff 😎 One issue I found over the weekend was that when Dropdown Menu items are set to Open on hover, you can no lon...

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · 13d

Thanks to @rzen.net and @humanmade.com for @loopconf.com last week ✨ It was a fantastic, cup-filling event 🌞

A beautiful old library with wood shelves and red walls. A yellow poster above the shelves says "make tea not war."

A banner outside a wooden doorway reading Bishopsgate Institute: The UK's largest LGBTQIA+ archive.

John O'Nolan on stage at LoopConf in front of a slide that says "What would be better?"

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · 25d

Off to @loopconf.com next week 🛫

Dave Ryan @daves.social · 25d

Dusting off my passport next week for the first time in years—heading to a country I’ve never visited. First season of a fun new job done. Two years post–stem cell transplant; scanned clear of cancer this week. Enjoying brand new moons & brand new suns 🌞 youtu.be/XZf_V_iqvVo?...

Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun | Mahogany Session

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · 25d

Dusting off my passport next week for the first time in years—heading to a country I’ve never visited. First season of a fun new job done. Two years post–stem cell transplant; scanned clear of cancer this week. Enjoying brand new moons & brand new suns 🌞 youtu.be/XZf_V_iqvVo?...

Xavier Rudd - Follow the Sun | Mahogany Session

YouTube video by Mahogany

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Sep 8

Package registries like npm will be remediated 🤷 the real burning question is whether ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot etc. have speedy and reliable processes for un-learning malware once it's in a user's history, in a model, etc... news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4516... 😬

Hi, yep I got pwned. Sorry everyone, very embarrassing. More info: - https://git... | Hacker News

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Jul 16

Sometimes when I hit a wall in containers, CSS or compilers I just remind myself I push pixels and PRs not quantum particles or launch planetary positioning instruments 🤓 Keeps me grounded 🌎 https://youtu.be/5zJbE7J3X8I

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Jun 27

So many things I could say 😅 I'll just go with.. I never miss that era 😇

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Jun 11

After seven years with Newfold Digital today is my last day. Immensely grateful to the people who made those years so rewarding and excited to start some new adventures next week!

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The Repository @therepository.email · Apr 30

PressConf Recap: Why Showing Up Matters in the WordPress Community

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PressConf Recap: Why Showing Up Matters in the WordPress Community

Behind the scenes at PressConf 2025: where WordPress business leaders gathered for honest conversations, real connections, and a reminder of why community matters.

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Apr 8

Good day or bad, if it ends with strawberry shortcake then you're doing it right 🍰

a close up of a dog 's face smiling with its eyes closed .

Alt: a close up of a dog 's face smiling with its eyes closed

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Mar 26

Downside? Turns out I'm priced poshly 😅 Upside? I represent an excellent investment opportunity and have strong market potential 📈 😂

Screenshot of an email with Davidryan.com costs $79,888 USD highlighted. "DavidRyan.com costs $79,888 (USD), representing an excellent investment opportunity given its strong market potential.

If you're interested in purchasing this domain, you can do so right now from our cart or by contacting our longtime VP of Client Services, [REDACTED] (copied), at [REDACTED] or [REDACTED] will be happy to assist you with the process.

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Dave Ryan @daves.social · Mar 16

Spent few hours this afternoon turning a microplugin into a miniplugin 😎 ClassAct 2.0 helps craft, sort and cut through CSS classes while working on Blocks in the WordPress Editor.

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