Ollie Bannister
@olwiba.bsky.social
Indie software engineer, bug slayer, and coffee enthusiast.
Blogging at olwiba.com
Projects at github.com/olwiba
Blogging at olwiba.com
Projects at github.com/olwiba
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Ollie Bannister
@olwiba.bsky.social
· Mar 17
Toolbox - Ollie Bannister
A collection of useful tools that I use daily.
olwiba.com
🧰 I've released my digital toolbox at olwiba.com/toolbox!
A collection of tools I use daily, remade for free, hosted online in one place. no signup needed.
Check it out and let me know which ones you find useful!
#WebDev #DevTools #FreeUtilities
A collection of tools I use daily, remade for free, hosted online in one place. no signup needed.
Check it out and let me know which ones you find useful!
#WebDev #DevTools #FreeUtilities
working in a coworking space, it's been fascinating to observe professionals from a range of fields leveraging AI. feels like not that long ago, everyone was worried it was going to steal our jobs.
in truth, it's just helped everyone do their jobs better.
in truth, it's just helped everyone do their jobs better.
March 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
working in a coworking space, it's been fascinating to observe professionals from a range of fields leveraging AI. feels like not that long ago, everyone was worried it was going to steal our jobs.
in truth, it's just helped everyone do their jobs better.
in truth, it's just helped everyone do their jobs better.
🧰 I've released my digital toolbox at olwiba.com/toolbox!
A collection of tools I use daily, remade for free, hosted online in one place. no signup needed.
Check it out and let me know which ones you find useful!
#WebDev #DevTools #FreeUtilities
A collection of tools I use daily, remade for free, hosted online in one place. no signup needed.
Check it out and let me know which ones you find useful!
#WebDev #DevTools #FreeUtilities
Toolbox - Ollie Bannister
A collection of useful tools that I use daily.
olwiba.com
March 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
🧰 I've released my digital toolbox at olwiba.com/toolbox!
A collection of tools I use daily, remade for free, hosted online in one place. no signup needed.
Check it out and let me know which ones you find useful!
#WebDev #DevTools #FreeUtilities
A collection of tools I use daily, remade for free, hosted online in one place. no signup needed.
Check it out and let me know which ones you find useful!
#WebDev #DevTools #FreeUtilities
📝 Just published: "Mastering Cursor" - my guide after months with this AI-powered IDE.
Covers configuration, project rules, and power features that transformed my workflow.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/m...
#CursorIDE #AICodeAssistant #DevProductivity #CodeGeneration
Covers configuration, project rules, and power features that transformed my workflow.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/m...
#CursorIDE #AICodeAssistant #DevProductivity #CodeGeneration
Mastering Cursor: Features, Tips, and Best Practices - Ollie Bannister
A comprehensive guide to maximizing your productivity with Cursor. Learn about advanced features, best practices, and tips from extensive real-world usage.
olwiba.com
March 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
📝 Just published: "Mastering Cursor" - my guide after months with this AI-powered IDE.
Covers configuration, project rules, and power features that transformed my workflow.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/m...
#CursorIDE #AICodeAssistant #DevProductivity #CodeGeneration
Covers configuration, project rules, and power features that transformed my workflow.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/m...
#CursorIDE #AICodeAssistant #DevProductivity #CodeGeneration
Over the weekend I published: The Art of Shipping High-Volume Systems ⚡
Stories from the deep, scaling StudySpy's data pipeline to production without breaking what thousands of students rely on daily.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/s...
#EdTech #SystemsArchitecture
Stories from the deep, scaling StudySpy's data pipeline to production without breaking what thousands of students rely on daily.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/s...
#EdTech #SystemsArchitecture
StudySpy: The Art of Shipping High-Volume Systems - Ollie Bannister
Building a data pipeline is one challenge, but transitioning it from beta to production with live users is another beast entirely. Here's how we flipped the switch on StudySpy's new standardized data ...
olwiba.com
February 24, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Over the weekend I published: The Art of Shipping High-Volume Systems ⚡
Stories from the deep, scaling StudySpy's data pipeline to production without breaking what thousands of students rely on daily.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/s...
#EdTech #SystemsArchitecture
Stories from the deep, scaling StudySpy's data pipeline to production without breaking what thousands of students rely on daily.
olwiba.com/posts/2025/s...
#EdTech #SystemsArchitecture
Just shipped a major enhancement to app.raygun.com 's "Ignore" error status! 🚀
Can now set custom thresholds (ignore until X errors in Y timeframe) to cut alert noise while catching important spikes.
I am proud to deliver this based directly on customer feedback! #DevTools #Engineering
Can now set custom thresholds (ignore until X errors in Y timeframe) to cut alert noise while catching important spikes.
I am proud to deliver this based directly on customer feedback! #DevTools #Engineering
February 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Just shipped a major enhancement to app.raygun.com 's "Ignore" error status! 🚀
Can now set custom thresholds (ignore until X errors in Y timeframe) to cut alert noise while catching important spikes.
I am proud to deliver this based directly on customer feedback! #DevTools #Engineering
Can now set custom thresholds (ignore until X errors in Y timeframe) to cut alert noise while catching important spikes.
I am proud to deliver this based directly on customer feedback! #DevTools #Engineering
🌳 tree2: Like tree but doesn't choke on large dirs
tree2 -e node_modules,.git
tree2 -l 2 # depth limit
tree2 -f # show files
gist.github.com/Olwiba/c2f30...
#PowerShell #DevTools
tree2 -e node_modules,.git
tree2 -l 2 # depth limit
tree2 -f # show files
gist.github.com/Olwiba/c2f30...
#PowerShell #DevTools
tree2 - Enhanced Tree Command for PowerShell
tree2 - Enhanced Tree Command for PowerShell. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.
gist.github.com
February 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
🌳 tree2: Like tree but doesn't choke on large dirs
tree2 -e node_modules,.git
tree2 -l 2 # depth limit
tree2 -f # show files
gist.github.com/Olwiba/c2f30...
#PowerShell #DevTools
tree2 -e node_modules,.git
tree2 -l 2 # depth limit
tree2 -f # show files
gist.github.com/Olwiba/c2f30...
#PowerShell #DevTools
Anyone else love a good airport session?
December 24, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Anyone else love a good airport session?
🌍 Just dropped a new post - DevLog: Without borders
A year of writing code from Thailand to Turkey, debugging in ancient cities, and finding WiFi in the most unexpected places.
Check it out 👇
olwiba.com/posts/2024/d...
A year of writing code from Thailand to Turkey, debugging in ancient cities, and finding WiFi in the most unexpected places.
Check it out 👇
olwiba.com/posts/2024/d...
DevLog: Without borders - Ollie Bannister
In 2024, I set out on an ambitious goal to travel the world and write code. I wanted to see more, I wanted to learn more & most of all, I wanted to experience more. This is the story of how I balanced...
olwiba.com
December 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
🌍 Just dropped a new post - DevLog: Without borders
A year of writing code from Thailand to Turkey, debugging in ancient cities, and finding WiFi in the most unexpected places.
Check it out 👇
olwiba.com/posts/2024/d...
A year of writing code from Thailand to Turkey, debugging in ancient cities, and finding WiFi in the most unexpected places.
Check it out 👇
olwiba.com/posts/2024/d...
I just released a writeup on my latest project: rebuilding StudySpys education data pipeline to power NZ's edtech sector 🚀
You can read it here: olwiba.com/posts/2024/s...
#DataEngineering #WebScraping #Python
You can read it here: olwiba.com/posts/2024/s...
#DataEngineering #WebScraping #Python
StudySpy: Standardizing Education Data at Scale - Ollie Bannister
This year, I took on an exciting challenge: rebuilding StudySpy's data pipeline from the ground up. While thousands of students use the platform to navigate their educational journey in New Zealand, I...
olwiba.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:57 PM
I just released a writeup on my latest project: rebuilding StudySpys education data pipeline to power NZ's edtech sector 🚀
You can read it here: olwiba.com/posts/2024/s...
#DataEngineering #WebScraping #Python
You can read it here: olwiba.com/posts/2024/s...
#DataEngineering #WebScraping #Python
the best way to learn is to have fun doing it :)
November 29, 2024 at 5:39 PM
the best way to learn is to have fun doing it :)
Where are my #London based Solo devs / SMBs at?
I'm new here, no office and missing having people online during the day. Would love to hang out
#software #developer
I'm new here, no office and missing having people online during the day. Would love to hang out
#software #developer
November 28, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Where are my #London based Solo devs / SMBs at?
I'm new here, no office and missing having people online during the day. Would love to hang out
#software #developer
I'm new here, no office and missing having people online during the day. Would love to hang out
#software #developer
Trying to buy secondhand in the UK sucks.
Facebook marketplace you're a second class citizen, eBay hasn't changed since the 90s and Gumtree is dead.
For what I imagine is a massive market I'm surprised no-one has been able to bring a successful product to market
#uk #london
Facebook marketplace you're a second class citizen, eBay hasn't changed since the 90s and Gumtree is dead.
For what I imagine is a massive market I'm surprised no-one has been able to bring a successful product to market
#uk #london
November 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Shipping on a Friday, there are pros/cons, but it sure makes that 4pm beer much more satisfying.
November 22, 2024 at 3:09 PM
Shipping on a Friday, there are pros/cons, but it sure makes that 4pm beer much more satisfying.
I really want to grow my bsky following. I never found my people on X... maybe this time it'll be different
November 21, 2024 at 10:18 PM
I really want to grow my bsky following. I never found my people on X... maybe this time it'll be different
🔧 My Tech Stack
Frontend:
#nextjs
#typescript
#tailwindcss
Backend:
#nestjs
#typescript
#prisma
#sqlite
#postgresql
Tech I ❤️:
#dotnet
#react
#css
#svelte
#astro
#bunjs
#bruno
Frontend:
#nextjs
#typescript
#tailwindcss
Backend:
#nestjs
#typescript
#prisma
#sqlite
#postgresql
Tech I ❤️:
#dotnet
#react
#css
#svelte
#astro
#bunjs
#bruno
November 21, 2024 at 10:16 PM
🔧 My Tech Stack
Frontend:
#nextjs
#typescript
#tailwindcss
Backend:
#nestjs
#typescript
#prisma
#sqlite
#postgresql
Tech I ❤️:
#dotnet
#react
#css
#svelte
#astro
#bunjs
#bruno
Frontend:
#nextjs
#typescript
#tailwindcss
Backend:
#nestjs
#typescript
#prisma
#sqlite
#postgresql
Tech I ❤️:
#dotnet
#react
#css
#svelte
#astro
#bunjs
#bruno
November 20, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Just defragged a DB & the results blew me away!
95.7% decrease (10.5GB to 450mb)
pretty nuts. this is your reminder to check your oil
95.7% decrease (10.5GB to 450mb)
pretty nuts. this is your reminder to check your oil
November 20, 2024 at 11:20 AM
Just defragged a DB & the results blew me away!
95.7% decrease (10.5GB to 450mb)
pretty nuts. this is your reminder to check your oil
95.7% decrease (10.5GB to 450mb)
pretty nuts. this is your reminder to check your oil
Goodmorning bsky!
November 20, 2024 at 11:09 AM
Goodmorning bsky!