Chris Ebert
@realchrisebert.bsky.social
GovTech Developer | Cloud Computing & AWS Enthusiast | Engaging in Tech, Business, & Startup Dynamics | Lover of automation | Michigan CS Alum | WSU MBA Alum | https://chrisebert.net
I'm attending LF AWS re:Invent meetup Valkey w/ House of Valkey on 12/3/2025. If you’re going to reInvent it’d be great to see you there. community.linuxfoundation.org/events/detai...
House of Valkey | LF Online Community
In-person Event - Every conference has an afterparty.This one has a house party. House of Valkey is a three floor takeover of the strip's ...
community.linuxfoundation.org
November 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I'm attending LF AWS re:Invent meetup Valkey w/ House of Valkey on 12/3/2025. If you’re going to reInvent it’d be great to see you there. community.linuxfoundation.org/events/detai...
Don’t pass up alumni group meetups. I went to a U of M CSE alumni meetup in Detroit tonight and it was great to connect with folks doing so many different things and also hearing what’s new at U of M.
November 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Don’t pass up alumni group meetups. I went to a U of M CSE alumni meetup in Detroit tonight and it was great to connect with folks doing so many different things and also hearing what’s new at U of M.
There’s so much happening with Anthropic + Claude Code right now. Is there an Anthropic focused podcast that covers news, example applications, best practices, guests, etc.?
I feel like this would be a massive hit.
I feel like this would be a massive hit.
November 5, 2025 at 11:50 AM
There’s so much happening with Anthropic + Claude Code right now. Is there an Anthropic focused podcast that covers news, example applications, best practices, guests, etc.?
I feel like this would be a massive hit.
I feel like this would be a massive hit.
I’m saddened that it will be dark earlier than necessary for the next few months now thanks to the time change.
November 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
I’m saddened that it will be dark earlier than necessary for the next few months now thanks to the time change.
I don’t check Facebook often (few times a week), but whenever I do, it reliably suggests AI slop short videos for me to watch, frequently mocking overweight people. How is this good for society? The things big tech does for ad revenue and impressions is gross.
November 2, 2025 at 12:38 AM
I don’t check Facebook often (few times a week), but whenever I do, it reliably suggests AI slop short videos for me to watch, frequently mocking overweight people. How is this good for society? The things big tech does for ad revenue and impressions is gross.
In case you missed it. If you use multiple LLMs and want to use AGENTS.md and have Claude Code also reference it, simply put @AGENTS.md in your CLAUDE.md file. This works and is documented by Anthropic: docs.claude.com/en/docs/clau...
AGENTS.md
AGENTS.md is a simple, open format for guiding coding agents. Think of it as a README for agents.
AGENTS.md
October 30, 2025 at 10:42 AM
In case you missed it. If you use multiple LLMs and want to use AGENTS.md and have Claude Code also reference it, simply put @AGENTS.md in your CLAUDE.md file. This works and is documented by Anthropic: docs.claude.com/en/docs/clau...
I wasn’t blown away with any GitHub Universe announcements this year. They’re clearly trying to increase AI revenue. It got me wondering if we could see GitHub becoming less open to 3rd parties in the future than they’ve been in the past.
October 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
I wasn’t blown away with any GitHub Universe announcements this year. They’re clearly trying to increase AI revenue. It got me wondering if we could see GitHub becoming less open to 3rd parties in the future than they’ve been in the past.
My heart goes out to everyone working at Amazon being laid off today. This is a difficult situation compounded with a terrible job market. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/28/a...
Amazon laying off about 14,000 corporate workers as it invests more in AI
The company said it's cutting roles in order to help make the company leaner and less bureaucratic, while it looks to invest in generative AI.
www.cnbc.com
October 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
My heart goes out to everyone working at Amazon being laid off today. This is a difficult situation compounded with a terrible job market. www.cnbc.com/2025/10/28/a...
AI may be overhyped. It may never achieve AGI. Many AI projects will fail. However, if you’re a developer, I’m pleading you to start learning and gaining experience with concepts and tools. I see too many people who are resting on their laurels and not retooling.
October 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
AI may be overhyped. It may never achieve AGI. Many AI projects will fail. However, if you’re a developer, I’m pleading you to start learning and gaining experience with concepts and tools. I see too many people who are resting on their laurels and not retooling.
I hadn’t heard of “I got an offer” as a service for mock interviews and resume reviews before, but it looks quite cool for folks searching for jobs. I’ve heard good things.
September 10, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I hadn’t heard of “I got an offer” as a service for mock interviews and resume reviews before, but it looks quite cool for folks searching for jobs. I’ve heard good things.
I’m disappointed that The New Stack doesn’t clearly highlight sponsored articles upfront. I started reading this piece, and it immediately felt like an ad. Only after scrolling to the very bottom did I see the disclosure: “Docker is a sponsor of The New Stack.”
Docker Desktop's Logs Explorer extension is a great way to understand what your containers are doing during runtime.
Docker Desktop: The Easiest Way to Debug Docker Containers
Docker Desktop's Logs Explorer extension is a great way to understand what your containers are doing during runtime.
bit.ly
July 22, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I’m disappointed that The New Stack doesn’t clearly highlight sponsored articles upfront. I started reading this piece, and it immediately felt like an ad. Only after scrolling to the very bottom did I see the disclosure: “Docker is a sponsor of The New Stack.”
Open Source is broken. Django powers several businesses with combined revenues in the billions, but on its 20th birthday has only reached 25% of its annual 300k fundraising goal.
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
Happy 20th birthday Django!
Posted by Thibaud Colas & Benjamin Balder Bach on July 13, 2025
www.djangoproject.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Open Source is broken. Django powers several businesses with combined revenues in the billions, but on its 20th birthday has only reached 25% of its annual 300k fundraising goal.
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
I took a second look at the Amazon Q Developer CLI while participating in the AWS #BuildGamesChallenge. In my latest blog post, I share what stood out and my impressions of using it. #AmazonQDevCLI chrisebert.net/giving-aws-q...
Giving AWS Q Developer CLI a second look
Amazon Q Developer has undergone significant evolution since its 2024 debut. After revisiting it for the AWS Build Games Challenge, I was impressed with its improvements. In this article, I highlight ...
chrisebert.net
July 15, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I took a second look at the Amazon Q Developer CLI while participating in the AWS #BuildGamesChallenge. In my latest blog post, I share what stood out and my impressions of using it. #AmazonQDevCLI chrisebert.net/giving-aws-q...
I created a Frogger-like classic arcade game using AWS Q Develop for the July 2025 AWS Build Games Challenge. With minimal investment, I was able to build a decent classic game. Expect a blog post on this soon. github.com/cebert/antze... #BuildGamesChallenge #AmazonQDevCLI
https://github.com/cebert/antzer-…
July 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM
I created a Frogger-like classic arcade game using AWS Q Develop for the July 2025 AWS Build Games Challenge. With minimal investment, I was able to build a decent classic game. Expect a blog post on this soon. github.com/cebert/antze... #BuildGamesChallenge #AmazonQDevCLI
I have an original Nest thermostat that Google will no longer support starting October. Should I replace it with a fourth-generation replacement (which they offered me a discount on) or consider a different device like Ecobee?
July 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
I have an original Nest thermostat that Google will no longer support starting October. Should I replace it with a fourth-generation replacement (which they offered me a discount on) or consider a different device like Ecobee?
When individuals make claims on resumes, such as reducing costs by 40% or implementing a feature that boosts sales by 250%, do these claims ever get verified? If so, how? Why is this so common?
July 11, 2025 at 10:46 AM
When individuals make claims on resumes, such as reducing costs by 40% or implementing a feature that boosts sales by 250%, do these claims ever get verified? If so, how? Why is this so common?
Has anyone made a MCP service for information about themselves for recruiters / skills demonstration?
June 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Has anyone made a MCP service for information about themselves for recruiters / skills demonstration?
I admit it, I am growing increasingly worried about the potential impact of AI on the workforce over the next decade. While I am trying to stay informed about the evolving landscape, I can’t help but be concerned about the jobs that may be displaced by the advancements in AI.
June 22, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I admit it, I am growing increasingly worried about the potential impact of AI on the workforce over the next decade. While I am trying to stay informed about the evolving landscape, I can’t help but be concerned about the jobs that may be displaced by the advancements in AI.
I had no idea @Ford made eBikes until I saw a sign at my local dealership advertising they had them in stock. It’s cool to see an automotive company branching out like this. ford-bikes.com/products/mus...
Mustang Electric Bike | Ford eBikes
Every line, curve, and angle of the Ford Mustang e-bike is designed to evoke the sixty years of performance excellence you've come to expect from a Mustang.
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June 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I had no idea @Ford made eBikes until I saw a sign at my local dealership advertising they had them in stock. It’s cool to see an automotive company branching out like this. ford-bikes.com/products/mus...
I’ll take a $2m salary Meta! Right here. Look at me! 😅 www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
Despite $2M salaries, Meta can't keep AI staff — talent reportedly flocks to rivals like OpenAI and Anthropic
I think we're in the wrong industry.
www.tomshardware.com
June 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I’ll take a $2m salary Meta! Right here. Look at me! 😅 www.tomshardware.com/tech-industr...
One thing they don’t warn you about having kids is that you’ll never know where your TV remotes are for the rest of your of your life. They manage to vanish everywhere.
June 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
One thing they don’t warn you about having kids is that you’ll never know where your TV remotes are for the rest of your of your life. They manage to vanish everywhere.
Should you list AI tools on your resume or LinkedIn? Are we at that point in AI’s evolution? Some firms like Zappier are only planning to hire AI fluent team members moving forward. I think it may be time.
June 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Should you list AI tools on your resume or LinkedIn? Are we at that point in AI’s evolution? Some firms like Zappier are only planning to hire AI fluent team members moving forward. I think it may be time.
This great read from a16z suggests that with AI accelerating everything, startups now face new expectations: faster revenue growth and shorter timelines to prove success.
a16z.com/revenue-benc...
a16z.com/revenue-benc...
What "Working" Means in the Era of AI Apps | Andreessen Horowitz
New revenue benchmarks for gen AI startups in year one, based on dozens of enterprise and consumer AI companies we’ve spent significant time with.
a16z.com
June 7, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This great read from a16z suggests that with AI accelerating everything, startups now face new expectations: faster revenue growth and shorter timelines to prove success.
a16z.com/revenue-benc...
a16z.com/revenue-benc...
I live in Michigan. It starts getting light a little before 5:30 AM and gets dark after 9:30 PM this time of year. I wish we had sunlight long all year.
June 4, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I live in Michigan. It starts getting light a little before 5:30 AM and gets dark after 9:30 PM this time of year. I wish we had sunlight long all year.