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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · 2d

a man in a suit and tie is saying i 'm not one for " i told you so " but

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is saying i 'm not one for " i told you so " but

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · 6d

Ah it’s because you haven’t done apple health integration /s

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Cassidy @cassidoo.co · 21d

Hacktoberfest is bringing back t-shirts this year

prepare your repos

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Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 27d

Frosty is back to celebrate the coolest upcoming and recently released games made in Australia & Aotearoa, this December 🍦🥳

We’ll be featuring exclusive reveals, announcements, and updates. Developers can submit their games now until Sep 30! ⤵️

forms.gle/tt8y9N1dPweS...

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · 27d

Now That’s What I Call Summer Game Fest 2025

Frosty Games 🍦 @frostygamesfest.com · 27d

Frosty is back to celebrate the coolest upcoming and recently released games made in Australia & Aotearoa, this December 🍦🥳

We’ll be featuring exclusive reveals, announcements, and updates. Developers can submit their games now until Sep 30! ⤵️

forms.gle/tt8y9N1dPweS...

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · 28d

Quick reshare for the Monday crowd

Re: @frostygamesfest.com, looking to get an indication from devs with key news (game announcement, surprise release, or a first demo launch) that would be aligned to a DECEMBER timeframe.

If you can pls DM me, that would be very helpful! TY!

Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · Sep 12

I realise posting this on a Saturday is not ideal, but, hear me out.

We are trying very hard to keep Frosty alive, and even grow it into something more helpful for ANZ based devs, long term 🍦

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Sep 1

Kia Ora, ap-southeast-6! This warms my Kiwi heart 🇳🇿💙

aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/no...

Now Open — AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) Region | Amazon Web Services

AWS has launched its first New Zealand Region with three Availability Zones, marking its 16th Region in Asia Pacific and enabling local data residency for New Zealand organizations.

aws.amazon.com

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Dr Paris Buttfield-Addison @hey.paris · Aug 25

last two days for tickets!

devworld.au

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 23

AI is in the IDE everywhere, but productivity hasn’t moved. We hyped hard, saw a GPT-4 bump, then a stall.

And now it's weird.

So... Structure > vibes.

New blog post: www.samjarman.co.nz/blog/ai-augu...

AI’s Awkward Plateau: The Gap Between Hype and Developer Reality

AI is everywhere in the IDE, yet productivity hasn’t lifted. A clear read on the hype, backlash, the Shopify memo—and why structure beats vibe-coding.

www.samjarman.co.nz

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 23

You don’t “learn TypeScript” once, you climb it.
The 5 curves I coach teams through... and why most should stop at Curve 4.

Where are you on the climb?

Read: www.samjarman.co.nz/blog/learnin...

#TypeScript #EngineeringManagement #DevEx #frontend

TypeScript’s 5 Learning Curves (Why I Stop at Curve 4)

A practical framework to coach teams through TypeScript’s five learning curves—where to push, when to pause, and why most should stop at Curve 4.

www.samjarman.co.nz

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 21

Baby steps into #HomeAssistant tonight. Set up on my RPi, and now have an automation when my TV turns on to set my soundbar to my preferred source. One annoyance fixed. Onwards!

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · Aug 20

If anyone is doing a game jam or small game project and wants a person to collab on: concept, marketing, branding, production or UI pls think of me!

I want to learn more about the end-to-end game dev process. This is for free btw to be clear not a call for paid work lol.

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · Aug 17

Weekend in da mountains was very good! ⛰️☀️💞

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 10

I used fairly strong glue to put them on that I got from the hardware shop (liquid nails).
makerworld.com/en/models/10...

Stuck 3x 3x6mm magnets in each groove

TRMNL Magnetic Fridge Mount by 3D Human MakerWorld: Download Free 3D Models

The Fridge Magnet Mount for TRMNL as designed by the makers of TRMNL (https://github.com/usetrmnl/mounts/tree/main/designs/fridge_magnet)  Original description from creators below:  for plac...

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 10

Oooof I felt this one.

The Curse of Knowing How, or; Fixing Everything
notashelf.dev/posts/curse-...

The Curse of Knowing How, or; Fixing Everything | Blog

A reflection on control, burnout, and the strange weight of technical fluency.

notashelf.dev

Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 10

Gorgeous! Love your work @usetrmnl.com

I recently 3D printed a holder for ours and glued magnets onto it to mount to our fridge, showing our shared calendar. Works well!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0wQ...

Introducing TRMNL X

YouTube video by TRMNL

www.youtube.com

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 10

This is what I think I miss from Wellington the most, and, perhaps ironically, running round the gorgeous waterfront.

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 10

A good rant on speed of software:

www.catherinejue.com/fast

fast | catherine jue

www.catherinejue.com

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buzzbang.co @buzzbang.bsky.social · Aug 6

hello creators 👋 do you enjoy indie games? ✨

if you do, please consider joining our creator mailing list so we can email you about very fun things like early access, game codes and more! no spam, we promise.

✍🏼 forms.gle/yB9t8BZqGGN1...

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · Aug 7

📣 The incredible @kimchica.bsky.social and I are hosting a roundtable at @gcapconf.bsky.social to give folks a better understanding of pitching and succeeding with showcases and festivals! Hope to see some of you there 🙌🏼

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Dr Paris Buttfield-Addison @hey.paris · Aug 5

early bird for one more week

Dr Paris Buttfield-Addison @hey.paris · Jul 31

hey, come to #devworld? devworld.au

/dev/world/2025

/dev/world/2025 is Australia's longest running conference for macOS and iOS developers and designers.

devworld.au

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Aug 4

You owe me one mate 🤣

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · Aug 1

The rumours are true!

(Emphasis on the money part, though)

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Amy PJ 🌺 @ MIGW @hellomisspotter.com · Jul 29

Hey if anyone has 💰 spare money 🤑 (in this economy) and they've been waiting for an opportunity to potentially throw it at something like @frostygamesfest.com, please know my virtual door is always open for a chat!

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Sam Jarman @samjarman.co.nz · Jul 31

I’m speaking at DevWorld 2025 in Melbourne!

My talk: The Habits of Fast Developers — how to stay calm, move quick, and ship better code under pressure.

Habits, tools, and mindsets I wish I learned sooner.
🛠️ devworld.au/index.php

See you there??

/dev/world/2025

/dev/world/2025 is Australia's longest running conference for macOS and iOS developers and designers.

devworld.au