Christian Alder
@hejchristian.com
Building websites, playing board games, editing videos.
Will fika ☕️
My Projects and Stuff: https://www.aldr.works
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Will fika ☕️
My Projects and Stuff: https://www.aldr.works
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Gochujang is love. Gochujang is life. 🌶️
December 5, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Gochujang is love. Gochujang is life. 🌶️
Reposted by Christian Alder
I've got my Christmas batch of retro to repair, refresh, mod and sell on.
Maybe it's a gift for a loved one, maybe it's a gift to tell yourself that you're loved.
I really need to get these homes/Christmas trees 👉 retrobyrem.uk
Maybe it's a gift for a loved one, maybe it's a gift to tell yourself that you're loved.
I really need to get these homes/Christmas trees 👉 retrobyrem.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
I've got my Christmas batch of retro to repair, refresh, mod and sell on.
Maybe it's a gift for a loved one, maybe it's a gift to tell yourself that you're loved.
I really need to get these homes/Christmas trees 👉 retrobyrem.uk
Maybe it's a gift for a loved one, maybe it's a gift to tell yourself that you're loved.
I really need to get these homes/Christmas trees 👉 retrobyrem.uk
Played three Button Shy games today and it was good fun!
They're small 18-card games that fit in a wallet, and offer some surprising depth in the game play.
- Ancient Realm (Solo)
- Stew (2 - 4)
- Skulls of Sedlec (2 - 3)
#BoardGames
They're small 18-card games that fit in a wallet, and offer some surprising depth in the game play.
- Ancient Realm (Solo)
- Stew (2 - 4)
- Skulls of Sedlec (2 - 3)
#BoardGames
December 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Played three Button Shy games today and it was good fun!
They're small 18-card games that fit in a wallet, and offer some surprising depth in the game play.
- Ancient Realm (Solo)
- Stew (2 - 4)
- Skulls of Sedlec (2 - 3)
#BoardGames
They're small 18-card games that fit in a wallet, and offer some surprising depth in the game play.
- Ancient Realm (Solo)
- Stew (2 - 4)
- Skulls of Sedlec (2 - 3)
#BoardGames
Making a pledge to myself that I'll stick to ISO8601 now on for filenames. 🤝
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Making a pledge to myself that I'll stick to ISO8601 now on for filenames. 🤝
Found out myNoise have mobile apps!
Not only does it let me access a huge range of soundscapes (Each with sliders to modify the sound) but it has a timer!
I put one on last night for 20mins, and drifted off to sleep so good 😴💤
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/mynoi...
Not only does it let me access a huge range of soundscapes (Each with sliders to modify the sound) but it has a timer!
I put one on last night for 20mins, and drifted off to sleep so good 😴💤
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/mynoi...
myNoise: Focus, Sleep, Relax App - App Store
Download myNoise: Focus, Sleep, Relax by myNoise BVBA on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more games like myNoise: Focus,…
apps.apple.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Found out myNoise have mobile apps!
Not only does it let me access a huge range of soundscapes (Each with sliders to modify the sound) but it has a timer!
I put one on last night for 20mins, and drifted off to sleep so good 😴💤
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/mynoi...
Not only does it let me access a huge range of soundscapes (Each with sliders to modify the sound) but it has a timer!
I put one on last night for 20mins, and drifted off to sleep so good 😴💤
Apple: apps.apple.com/us/app/mynoi...
I’ll bake a cake, and every time end up with so much cutlery to wash…
This time was 6 knives, 3 big spoons, 2 small spoons, and 2 forks 👀
This time was 6 knives, 3 big spoons, 2 small spoons, and 2 forks 👀
December 3, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I’ll bake a cake, and every time end up with so much cutlery to wash…
This time was 6 knives, 3 big spoons, 2 small spoons, and 2 forks 👀
This time was 6 knives, 3 big spoons, 2 small spoons, and 2 forks 👀
Reposted by Christian Alder
⚓️ New Article: My no-fuss code linting and formatting setup
My no-fuss code linting and formatting setup
Biome is my absolutely favorite code linter and formatter.
Its built with modern JS in mind. It has great default options right out-of-the-box, with just enough configuration. It also formats code, and can replace Prettier. It supports JavaScript and CSS. It has IDE/text editor integrations. It can run in a CI/deployment setup like GitHub Actions. It’s built with Rust and is fast AF! I’ve been using Biome to build Kelp UI, and it’s been amazing.
gomakethings.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
⚓️ New Article: My no-fuss code linting and formatting setup
TIL that you can enable background sounds on Apple devices (I'm testing it on macOS here) 🤯
16 options to choose from. It can also be added to the menu bar for an easy way to toggle it on and off.
I'm after a bit more layering / randomization myself (like mynoise.net) but it's fun to try.
16 options to choose from. It can also be added to the menu bar for an easy way to toggle it on and off.
I'm after a bit more layering / randomization myself (like mynoise.net) but it's fun to try.
December 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM
TIL that you can enable background sounds on Apple devices (I'm testing it on macOS here) 🤯
16 options to choose from. It can also be added to the menu bar for an easy way to toggle it on and off.
I'm after a bit more layering / randomization myself (like mynoise.net) but it's fun to try.
16 options to choose from. It can also be added to the menu bar for an easy way to toggle it on and off.
I'm after a bit more layering / randomization myself (like mynoise.net) but it's fun to try.
Reposted by Christian Alder
Just a lil snow globe for the start of the festive season ☃️🌨️ codepen.io/leannerenard... @codepen.io
GSAP snow globe
...
codepen.io
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Just a lil snow globe for the start of the festive season ☃️🌨️ codepen.io/leannerenard... @codepen.io
Reposted by Christian Alder
last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
November 29, 2025 at 1:48 AM
last week i remembered that macOS lets you set your own icons and that *I* have the power to delegitimize the professionalism of the software that runs on my machine, so here's a thread of the 16 new icons i've made so far
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
i really forgot how fun it was to just sit down and make art for myself :')
Patiently waiting for the camera flash to arrive, then I need a can of Pringles®, and I'm ready to go 📸🪲
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYL...
How to build a Pringles Flash Diffuser for Macro Photography
YouTube video by Micael Widell
www.youtube.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Patiently waiting for the camera flash to arrive, then I need a can of Pringles®, and I'm ready to go 📸🪲
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYL...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJYL...
@profanity.accountant Swears, show yourself!
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
@profanity.accountant Swears, show yourself!
I think I'm done with music streaming platforms 🤔
Going to test a few local music apps for macOS (Currently giving Swinsian a try) and go back buying & managing my own files.
I think the only thing I'll miss is easy music discovery, but that can still be done thanks to websites like chosic.com
Going to test a few local music apps for macOS (Currently giving Swinsian a try) and go back buying & managing my own files.
I think the only thing I'll miss is easy music discovery, but that can still be done thanks to websites like chosic.com
November 30, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I think I'm done with music streaming platforms 🤔
Going to test a few local music apps for macOS (Currently giving Swinsian a try) and go back buying & managing my own files.
I think the only thing I'll miss is easy music discovery, but that can still be done thanks to websites like chosic.com
Going to test a few local music apps for macOS (Currently giving Swinsian a try) and go back buying & managing my own files.
I think the only thing I'll miss is easy music discovery, but that can still be done thanks to websites like chosic.com
Reposted by Christian Alder
How to use #CSS to fix the irradiation illusion /
How to adjust perceived font weight in dark mode without layout shift
nerdy.dev/adjust-perce...
How to adjust perceived font weight in dark mode without layout shift
nerdy.dev/adjust-perce...
Using CSS to fix the irradiation illusion · November 29, 2025
How to adjust perceived font weight in dark mode without layout shift
nerdy.dev
November 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
How to use #CSS to fix the irradiation illusion /
How to adjust perceived font weight in dark mode without layout shift
nerdy.dev/adjust-perce...
How to adjust perceived font weight in dark mode without layout shift
nerdy.dev/adjust-perce...
Reposted by Christian Alder
Quick reminder that my first ever non-launch related sale is currently running and figured I'd make it a big one for the occasion.
Will be running through until the end of the day on Monday.
Will be running through until the end of the day on Monday.
After 7 years of selling courses, I'm finally doing a Black Friday sale.
I'd held off for from doing sales in general for all this time, but had some smart people get me on board with it, so I figured if I'm going to do it, I'll go big:
40% off + Flexbox Simplified for free.
I'd held off for from doing sales in general for all this time, but had some smart people get me on board with it, so I figured if I'm going to do it, I'll go big:
40% off + Flexbox Simplified for free.
November 30, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Quick reminder that my first ever non-launch related sale is currently running and figured I'd make it a big one for the occasion.
Will be running through until the end of the day on Monday.
Will be running through until the end of the day on Monday.
Just wanted to double boost this one, to help get more eyes on Andy and the team behind Piccalilli and Set Studio.
Everything I've come across from this lot has been gold.
If you have the budget for some learning, you can't go wrong with what they're offering.
Links to follow 👇
Everything I've come across from this lot has been gold.
If you have the budget for some learning, you can't go wrong with what they're offering.
Links to follow 👇
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It’s been a very hard year - Andy Bell
Unlike a lot of places in tech, my company, Set Studio/Piccalilli has no outside funding. Bootstrapped is what the LinkedIn people say, I think. It’s been a hard year this year. A very hard year...
bell.bz
November 28, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Just wanted to double boost this one, to help get more eyes on Andy and the team behind Piccalilli and Set Studio.
Everything I've come across from this lot has been gold.
If you have the budget for some learning, you can't go wrong with what they're offering.
Links to follow 👇
Everything I've come across from this lot has been gold.
If you have the budget for some learning, you can't go wrong with what they're offering.
Links to follow 👇
Reposted by Christian Alder
It's Black Friday! 🏷️
We released *18 versions* and *42 new major features* in 2025 alone.
From video recording to advanced emulation, Polypane is the most powerful tool for web developers.
Get your *22% lifetime discount* today:
👉 polypane.app/black-friday/
We released *18 versions* and *42 new major features* in 2025 alone.
From video recording to advanced emulation, Polypane is the most powerful tool for web developers.
Get your *22% lifetime discount* today:
👉 polypane.app/black-friday/
Polypane Black Friday | Polypane
Get the browser for devs who care for 22% during our Black Friday sale. Available until December 1st.
polypane.app
November 28, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's Black Friday! 🏷️
We released *18 versions* and *42 new major features* in 2025 alone.
From video recording to advanced emulation, Polypane is the most powerful tool for web developers.
Get your *22% lifetime discount* today:
👉 polypane.app/black-friday/
We released *18 versions* and *42 new major features* in 2025 alone.
From video recording to advanced emulation, Polypane is the most powerful tool for web developers.
Get your *22% lifetime discount* today:
👉 polypane.app/black-friday/
Reposted by Christian Alder
It's that time of year again! Let's have a look at the deals we, and our much loved community are offering this year. It's the most important time of year for independents, so let's give them our support 💛
piccalil.li/links/black-...
piccalil.li/links/black-...
Black Friday deals 2025
It's that time of year again! Let's have a look at the deals we, and our much loved community are offering this year. It's the most important time of year for independents, so let's give them our support...
piccalil.li
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
It's that time of year again! Let's have a look at the deals we, and our much loved community are offering this year. It's the most important time of year for independents, so let's give them our support 💛
piccalil.li/links/black-...
piccalil.li/links/black-...
Reposted by Christian Alder
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It’s been a very hard year - Andy Bell
Unlike a lot of places in tech, my company, Set Studio/Piccalilli has no outside funding. Bootstrapped is what the LinkedIn people say, I think. It’s been a hard year this year. A very hard year...
bell.bz
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
Reposted by Christian Alder
This year I decided to start sharing some of the flora/fauna I've been spotting on iNaturalist, which is a global community scientist platform. 🥳
Mostly insects, but I've been slowly finding and trying to add some fungi too! 🍄🟫
@inaturalist.bsky.social
Mostly insects, but I've been slowly finding and trying to add some fungi too! 🍄🟫
@inaturalist.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:33 PM
This year I decided to start sharing some of the flora/fauna I've been spotting on iNaturalist, which is a global community scientist platform. 🥳
Mostly insects, but I've been slowly finding and trying to add some fungi too! 🍄🟫
@inaturalist.bsky.social
Mostly insects, but I've been slowly finding and trying to add some fungi too! 🍄🟫
@inaturalist.bsky.social
If you see this, QTP with FOUR games that hold special memories for you.
November 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
If you see this, QTP with FOUR games that hold special memories for you.
Reposted by Christian Alder
✨ I just published a new post, and it’s all about one of the most mind-blowing new CSS features: subgrid.
Honestly, when I first heard about subgrid, I figured it’d be a convenient little utility. I had no idea it would solve one of the most longstanding issues I’ve had with CSS. 😮
Check it out:
Honestly, when I first heard about subgrid, I figured it’d be a convenient little utility. I had no idea it would solve one of the most longstanding issues I’ve had with CSS. 😮
Check it out:
Brand New Layouts with CSS Subgrid • Josh W. Comeau
Subgrid allows us to extend a grid template down through the DOM tree, so that deeply-nested elements can participate in the same grid layout. At first glance, I thought this would be a helpful conven...
www.joshwcomeau.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
✨ I just published a new post, and it’s all about one of the most mind-blowing new CSS features: subgrid.
Honestly, when I first heard about subgrid, I figured it’d be a convenient little utility. I had no idea it would solve one of the most longstanding issues I’ve had with CSS. 😮
Check it out:
Honestly, when I first heard about subgrid, I figured it’d be a convenient little utility. I had no idea it would solve one of the most longstanding issues I’ve had with CSS. 😮
Check it out:
Reposted by Christian Alder
Our Black Friday deals are now live!
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
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Expansive, high quality education to make you a better developer and designer. Join thousands of others in boosting your career opportunities.
piccalilli.link
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our Black Friday deals are now live!
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...