Joe Strout
@joestrout.bsky.social
Connectomics engineer, programmer, author, tango dancer. Creator of the MiniScript programming language.
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I've just published a roadmap for MiniScript, Mini Micro, and related projects for the upcoming year (and beyond). Read all about it here:
dev.to/joestrout/mi...
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MiniScript Road Map for 2026
With 2025 coming to a close, it's time to look ahead to 2026! MiniScript is now eight years old. ...
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December 30, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I've just published a roadmap for MiniScript, Mini Micro, and related projects for the upcoming year (and beyond). Read all about it here:
dev.to/joestrout/mi...
dev.to/joestrout/mi...
I made a little free game for the holidays:
Santa vs. the Snow Goons!
joestrout.itch.io/snow-goons
Have fun!
Santa vs. the Snow Goons!
joestrout.itch.io/snow-goons
Have fun!
December 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I made a little free game for the holidays:
Santa vs. the Snow Goons!
joestrout.itch.io/snow-goons
Have fun!
Santa vs. the Snow Goons!
joestrout.itch.io/snow-goons
Have fun!
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Reposted by Joe Strout
Read about Kartik Patel's experience learning to code with Mini Micro — and why he recommends it so strongly!
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EXPERIENCE: MINI MICRO
My Experience With Mini Micro Introduction This is another installment in my...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Read about Kartik Patel's experience learning to code with Mini Micro — and why he recommends it so strongly!
dev.to/kartik_patel...
dev.to/kartik_patel...
The online edition of _Introduction to Computer Programming_ is now available in Spanish as well as German!
introtocomputerprogramming.online
introtocomputerprogramming.online
¡Aprende a crear tus propios juegos y programas de computadora con el libro en línea _Introducción a la Programación_!
Este libro gratuito es divertido, amigable y está bellamente ilustrado. Échale un vistazo aquí:
introtocomputerprogramming.online?lang=ES
Este libro gratuito es divertido, amigable y está bellamente ilustrado. Échale un vistazo aquí:
introtocomputerprogramming.online?lang=ES
November 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The online edition of _Introduction to Computer Programming_ is now available in Spanish as well as German!
introtocomputerprogramming.online
introtocomputerprogramming.online
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The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
November 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The President of the United States is publicly calling for the political prosecution of his political opponents, urging the death penalty because they urged soldiers to uphold the rule of law.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
This should be front page news everywhere. It is not, which tells much about how we got to this point.
Just found this interesting analysis of how #AI is continuing to get smarter, at an approximately linear rate:
www.maximumtruth.org/p/deep-dive-...
www.maximumtruth.org/p/deep-dive-...
DEEP DIVE: AI progress continues, as IQ scores rise linearly
In spite of reports about a plateau in AI intelligence, advances continue
www.maximumtruth.org
November 19, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Just found this interesting analysis of how #AI is continuing to get smarter, at an approximately linear rate:
www.maximumtruth.org/p/deep-dive-...
www.maximumtruth.org/p/deep-dive-...
I’ve recently realized how bad pepperoni is for me. So, I tried freshly grilled chicken (seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper) instead.
Verdict: not too bad!
Verdict: not too bad!
November 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I’ve recently realized how bad pepperoni is for me. So, I tried freshly grilled chicken (seasoned with garlic powder, black pepper, and red pepper) instead.
Verdict: not too bad!
Verdict: not too bad!
I took @thecurioustanguero.bsky.social 's "Tango Archetypes Quiz" (thecurioustanguero.com/tangoarchety...). My result:
26% Healer
17% Romantic
13% Builder
Seems about right. (Understanding "Romantic" in a strictly platonic sense, of course!)
#tango
26% Healer
17% Romantic
13% Builder
Seems about right. (Understanding "Romantic" in a strictly platonic sense, of course!)
#tango
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I took @thecurioustanguero.bsky.social 's "Tango Archetypes Quiz" (thecurioustanguero.com/tangoarchety...). My result:
26% Healer
17% Romantic
13% Builder
Seems about right. (Understanding "Romantic" in a strictly platonic sense, of course!)
#tango
26% Healer
17% Romantic
13% Builder
Seems about right. (Understanding "Romantic" in a strictly platonic sense, of course!)
#tango
Tried a new dish this week: shrimp and broccoli with a citrus sauce. It was really good. #foodporn #health #cleanfood
November 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Tried a new dish this week: shrimp and broccoli with a citrus sauce. It was really good. #foodporn #health #cleanfood
Recently discovered #raylib, and it’s amazing. It hits exactly the sweet spot for a cross-platform media layer. Sorry, SDL, but I don’t think we should see each other anymore. #gamedev #miniscript
November 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Recently discovered #raylib, and it’s amazing. It hits exactly the sweet spot for a cross-platform media layer. Sorry, SDL, but I don’t think we should see each other anymore. #gamedev #miniscript
Had so much fun at the Albuquerque Tango Festival! It’s a very well-run event. I just wish it weren’t over Halloween… I missed being home for that. #tango
November 15, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Had so much fun at the Albuquerque Tango Festival! It’s a very well-run event. I just wish it weren’t over Halloween… I missed being home for that. #tango
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Why Mini Micro
My journey to Mini Micro in the search for simple, direct and modern computing experience
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November 14, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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Looks like Rowan's (@vivaladirtleague.bsky.social)'s #simslogic character is enjoying #MiniMicro (miniscript.org/MiniMicro)!
November 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Looks like Rowan's (@vivaladirtleague.bsky.social)'s #simslogic character is enjoying #MiniMicro (miniscript.org/MiniMicro)!
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Mini Micro has been updated to 1.2.6!
The update brings a new file dialog, and several fixes and new features. These include support for horizontal scrolling in the code editor, a new hasOrInherits method in /sys/lib/mapUtil, and a printJustified method for BMF fonts.
miniscript.org/MiniMicro/
The update brings a new file dialog, and several fixes and new features. These include support for horizontal scrolling in the code editor, a new hasOrInherits method in /sys/lib/mapUtil, and a printJustified method for BMF fonts.
miniscript.org/MiniMicro/
November 7, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Mini Micro has been updated to 1.2.6!
The update brings a new file dialog, and several fixes and new features. These include support for horizontal scrolling in the code editor, a new hasOrInherits method in /sys/lib/mapUtil, and a printJustified method for BMF fonts.
miniscript.org/MiniMicro/
The update brings a new file dialog, and several fixes and new features. These include support for horizontal scrolling in the code editor, a new hasOrInherits method in /sys/lib/mapUtil, and a printJustified method for BMF fonts.
miniscript.org/MiniMicro/
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Get a sneak peek at MSRLWeb, a new, incredibly simple development environment for making web-based games using MiniScript and Raylib!
github.com/JoeStrout/MS...
github.com/JoeStrout/MS...
November 7, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Get a sneak peek at MSRLWeb, a new, incredibly simple development environment for making web-based games using MiniScript and Raylib!
github.com/JoeStrout/MS...
github.com/JoeStrout/MS...
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The colorful, beginner-friendly book _Introduction to Computer Programming_ is now available online — free and ad-free, just like Mini Micro itself. Share and enjoy!
Introduction to Computer Programming: Online Edition!
A few years ago, I wrote an introductory book about computer programming called Introduction to...
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September 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The colorful, beginner-friendly book _Introduction to Computer Programming_ is now available online — free and ad-free, just like Mini Micro itself. Share and enjoy!
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Learn how to do test-driven development in Mini Micro using the QA.Assert module!
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Test your MiniScript code!
Writing tests early and testing your code helps you catch bugs and ensure your code does what you...
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September 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Learn how to do test-driven development in Mini Micro using the QA.Assert module!
dev.to/shellrider/t...
dev.to/shellrider/t...
Learn about a new feature in Mini Micro: customizable UV mapping for sprites! And learn the saga of a scrappy band of rebel programmers fighting the evil emperor on a server far, far away...
dev.to/joestrout/uv...
dev.to/joestrout/uv...
UV Mapping in Mini Micro
Mini Micro version 1.2.5 came out this week, a fairly minor update that fixed a couple of obscure...
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August 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Learn about a new feature in Mini Micro: customizable UV mapping for sprites! And learn the saga of a scrappy band of rebel programmers fighting the evil emperor on a server far, far away...
dev.to/joestrout/uv...
dev.to/joestrout/uv...
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Mini Micro updated to version 1.2.5
Mini Micro's third update for 2025 brings several bug fixes and one big new feature: you can now directly set the texture coordinates for a Sprite!
Find the full release notes and download links at miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ today!
Mini Micro's third update for 2025 brings several bug fixes and one big new feature: you can now directly set the texture coordinates for a Sprite!
Find the full release notes and download links at miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ today!
August 2, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Mini Micro updated to version 1.2.5
Mini Micro's third update for 2025 brings several bug fixes and one big new feature: you can now directly set the texture coordinates for a Sprite!
Find the full release notes and download links at miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ today!
Mini Micro's third update for 2025 brings several bug fixes and one big new feature: you can now directly set the texture coordinates for a Sprite!
Find the full release notes and download links at miniscript.org/MiniMicro/ today!
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Where are all the Argentine tango dancers on bsky? I find plenty on FB and YouTube, but so far have found hardly any for my bsky feed.
#tango #socialdance
#tango #socialdance
August 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Where are all the Argentine tango dancers on bsky? I find plenty on FB and YouTube, but so far have found hardly any for my bsky feed.
#tango #socialdance
#tango #socialdance
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Learn how to do inverse kinematics in MiniScript with this step-by-step tutorial!
dev.to/dslower/inve...
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Inverse Kinematics Solver using the Fabrik method
Want to learn how to implement an Inverse Kinematics(Ik) solver in Miniscript? In this post I'll...
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June 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Learn how to do inverse kinematics in MiniScript with this step-by-step tutorial!
dev.to/dslower/inve...
dev.to/dslower/inve...