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Dan Allen

@mojavelinux.com

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OSS Developer, Community Builder, Asciidoctor, AsciiDoc Language, & Antora Co-Lead, Java Champion, Author, Cornell Alum, Vegan, Lacrosse Friend. Rivian referral code: DANIEL1783828

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 8h

I can't believe I actually have to tell someone that a new issue requires a description, not just a link somewhere else. If you're going to file an issue with an open source project, at least put in a half-assed attempt at a proper report. Don't expect the maintainer to work harder than you.

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 1d

What an incredible moment! He's definitely a chip off the still young block. I have no double he'll be creating Devoxx-quality experiences wherever he goes, just like his incredible parents.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 3d

I really can't stand that browsers remember 404 pages in the autocomplete history. Why would I want to go back to a page that didn't lead anywhere? Come on.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 8d

I could not live without linked worktrees in git. If you don't make use of them, you really should.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 9d

Can I ask which software you are using to make those visual diffs?

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 15d

100%

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 16d

Do you have any insight on why IONNA stations still haven't been added?

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 20d

I know the docs are good when I, the creator of the software, use them.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 23d

Nice. YAML anchors help keep the workflow DRY.

GitHub Changelog (Unofficial) @ghchangelog.bsky.social · 23d

Actions: YAML anchors and non-public workflow templates

https://github.blog/changelog/2025-09-18-actions-yaml-anchors-and-non-public-workflow-templates

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 23d

The medical system in the US is so broken that I truly do fear for my life.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 25d

Ah, yes, interesting. That fits for me in at least one case.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 25d

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 25d

Got it. Exactly what I was looking for. And I agree. Putting it in Maven Central was making me feel uneasy.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · 25d

Where do people typically publish GraalVM native images for a project? Do they go into Maven Central, or do they get attached to a release on GitHub or GitLab?

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 9

I think the special designs are becoming a cool part of the Rivian brand and culture. As long as it doesn't interfere with delivering on promises, I'm all for it.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 8

We truly are still in the stone ages when it comes to primary care, especially orthopedics. I feel like doctors are just guessing. As a result, crucial diagnoses are missed. And there are so many conflicting opinions on how to fix problems. We live in pain because we still don't understand the body.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 5

Yep.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 1

It used to be that programs would just work on Ruby with each new release. Now it's a full time job to keep them working...if you even can.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Sep 1

It's truly sad to see Ruby deteriorating. For example, I can't install Ruby 3.0 on Fedora anymore for testing because of some obscure OpenSSL problem. It's just maddening.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Aug 31

You quite literally have to manage your own health program in the United States, heavily supplemented by YouTube (which can do as much harm as good at times). I repeatedly told doctors I was having severe symptoms, and yet I had to essentially diagnose myself. It's infuriating.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Aug 31

After struggling with intense back+hip pain for months, I learned this week that I have a herniated disc. That's not the most maddening part. The way I found out is that I decided to order my own MRI, which revealed it. Had it been checked sooner, I might have been able to prevent it from happening.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Aug 30

Maybe this decision got reversed. Honestly, the communication about it either way is horrible. No application or gem should have to add a dependency to get basic logging.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Aug 30

The same goes for bigdecimal and the other libraries they've removed that cripple the language.

Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Aug 30

Ruby deciding to remove the logger from stdlib really makes me hate Ruby. I don't know how else to put it. I just detest that decision. I'm vehemently opposed to it, but no one seems to give a shit.

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Dan Allen @mojavelinux.com · Aug 28

Like it was yesterday ;)