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Sam @samkapila.com · 8d

Had quietly stolen half of my Cuban sandwich…

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Netlify @netlify.com · 11d

Vercel ➝ Netlify migration made simple.

✅ Checklist
✅ Next.js tips
✅ Best practices

Start here → docs.netlify.com/resources/ch...

Vercel to Netlify migration checklist

A comprehensive guide for migrating your projects from Vercel to Netlify, including Next.js setup, configuration migration, and production readiness steps.

docs.netlify.com

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Sam @samkapila.com · 11d

Oops, haven't been on Blue Sky for a while, but also here if you need help migrating to Netlify.

Taylor Barnett-Torabi @taylorbar.net · 11d

I hope people who know me have always known this, but I'll say it to be clear: If anyone ever needs help migrating a project to Netlify, I'm always willing to get you help if the standard steps of: connect the repo, update the env vars, change the DNS is not working. (This works for 90% of users.)

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Jerry Chen @jcsalterego.bsky.social · Jul 9

today's a great day to make sure "require alt text before posting" is enabled in your settings and to continue to make bluesky more accessible and inclusive bsky.app/settings/acc...

a screenshot of the Accessibility settings in bluesky.

The options shown are:

Alt text:
- Require alt text before posting
- Display larger alt text badges

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 7

Look at some of the other replies, and also I never said this was isolated to blue sky. I'm seeing it here and on other socials

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 7

It shouldn't matter but this is a blue part of Texas, but more importantly, they're dead children, Rick—CHILDREN.

Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 7

If you don’t think people (who live in a state that has gerrymandered, suppressed voting, and done so much to bring voter turnout down to the 5th worst) should be punished for their circumstances, please consider donating to Project Mend, who is helped the disabled. Projectmend.org/donate

Donate Medical Equipment | Where to Donate | ProjectMEND

Project MEND takes in donated medical equipment, repairs it, sanitizes it and provides it to someone in our community who really needs it.

Projectmend.org

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 7

I stopped HEB to pick up some things to donate that my neighborhood art gallery is collecting to take to the Hill Country. The night manager saw my cart had diapers, tampons, pads, and cleaning supplies, and said he wanted to pay it forward and added a coupon to my purchase. That is SO HEB. 😭❤️

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 7

What I’ve seen online the last few days: “Texas deserves it”.

What I’ve seen in person in areas affected: everyone from individuals to volunteers to neighbors to kids to restaurants to our beloved H-E-effing-B (❤️) all mobilizing to protect, support, and heal each other.

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Evil MoPac @evilmopacatx.bsky.social · Jul 6

ATTN: Austin

See below for a way to help flood victims

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ghostly gwen howerton @kissphoria.bsky.social · Jul 5

The Texas Tribune has a good list of ways you can help flood rescue efforts in Central Texas or get help if you need it: www.texastribune.org/2025/07/05/t...

Hill Country flooding: Here’s how to give and receive help

Catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country has killed 32 people, including 18 children, with seven victims still unidentified. Rescue crews are searching for 27 missing girls from Camp Mystic. Mo...

www.texastribune.org

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 5

The rain and flooding hasn’t let up today. Please donate if you can.

derek guy @dieworkwear.bsky.social · Jul 5

GoFundMe has set up a page for the Texan flood victims. Each campaign has been verified by the company's Trust & Safety experts, which means you know your money is going directly to families. Please consider donating if you can. Their stories are heartbreaking.

www.gofundme.com/c/act/flood-...

Donate to US Flood Relief Fundraisers

Help those affected by flooding across the US. Donate to verified fundraisers to offer flood relief to individuals & their families.

www.gofundme.com

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jul 3

I’m hiring a Staff Brand Designer based in Canada to join the Design and Research team @netlify.com !
job-boards.greenhouse.io/netlify/jobs...

Staff Brand Designer

Remote

job-boards.greenhouse.io

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Eric Bailey @ericwbailey.website · Jun 30

I've referenced it enough that now it's all I can hear when I read it. Now you have to hear it too 🙉 ericwbailey.website/published/yo...

You MUST listen to RFC 2119

It turns out you can just pay people to do things.

ericwbailey.website

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 29

Oh my gosh, Laura. I’m so sorry. Loved hearing all about Osky over the years. Sending so much love to you both 🤍

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 29

Oh my.

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 27

His other one has Madhur Jaffrey, the queen of Indian cuisine, as his grandma. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

People Are Discovering NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani's Rap Past

Before his bid to become mayor, Zohran Mamdani made music as Mr. Cardamom — and his old videos are going viral.

www.rollingstone.com

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 26

I kinda wanna know your questions.

Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 25

NuevaYol!!!!

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 24

Happening now: @biilmann.blog live with the @bolt.new crew talking about building with @netlify.com www.youtube.com/live/sI-Ghhx...

Zero to Live in Seconds: Netlify for Builders

YouTube video by Bolt․new

www.youtube.com

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 24

This whole thread had me wheezing in laughter but this one took me out.

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Sonya Olds Som (she/her/hers) 💜☔️🐝🖖🏾⚖️🎶📚🍿📺 @sonyaoldssom.bsky.social · Jun 19

Happy #Juneteenth! 🤎🙏🏾✊🏾

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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · Jun 13

“Tesla’s driverless ‘robotaxis’ could launch in Austin as soon as June 22. But a demo in Austin today showed a $TSLA, manually driven to test its Full Self-Driving system, failed to stop for a child-sized dummy at a school bus—and hit it.”

@cbsaustin @velez_tx

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Sam @samkapila.com · Jun 13

Great job coaching! 🥳

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Netlify @netlify.com · Jun 12

If you're at #RenderATL, come on down to the AX Arcade & Vibe Lounge to grab some snacks and swag, play games to win prizes, and hang out with Netlify, @workos.bsky.social, Auth0, and @vibes.diy. 👾

A festive arrangement of pink and teal balloons surrounding a neon sign that says "AX Arcade & Vibe Lounge," with "Netlify" subtly displayed above, creating a vibrant event setting.

A prize display wall showcasing Netlify branded merchandise and assorted rewards, including teddy bears, neon arcade signs, coffee mugs, a backpack, and higher-value items like a Nintendo Switch, clearly labeled with point values.

An interactive event space featuring a Netlify booth with attendees talking and engaging. The booth includes teal balloons, a glowing Netlify orb, branded materials, and an arcade-style basketball game.

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