Andrew Newdigate
@suprememoocow.bsky.social
Distinguished Engineer at GitLab, Inc 🦊 Application Infrastructure, Scalability, Resilience, Reliability, Observability, Platforms.
Love spending time outdoors, and with my fam. Based in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
Views are entirely my own.
Love spending time outdoors, and with my fam. Based in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa 🇿🇦
Views are entirely my own.
Took part in the Three Peaks Challenge race today, running from central Cape Town, up to three peaks overlooking the city: Devil’s Peak (1002m), Maclear’s Beacon (1085m) on Table Mountain and finally Lions Head (669m). A great day out with big climbs(1700m over 30km)
November 1, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Took part in the Three Peaks Challenge race today, running from central Cape Town, up to three peaks overlooking the city: Devil’s Peak (1002m), Maclear’s Beacon (1085m) on Table Mountain and finally Lions Head (669m). A great day out with big climbs(1700m over 30km)
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You know how billionaires end up with severe cognitive deficits as a result of becoming surrounded by yes men who constantly tell them their every idea is genius? What if we made a bot that just does that to everyone. I think that would be a good idea.
October 17, 2025 at 5:00 AM
You know how billionaires end up with severe cognitive deficits as a result of becoming surrounded by yes men who constantly tell them their every idea is genius? What if we made a bot that just does that to everyone. I think that would be a good idea.
A few days ago, with the fam, completed the Pondo Trail hike ~70km over 4 days in Pondo Land, Transkei, South Africa. Easily one of the best holidays I’ve had in a while. Pure magic: waterfalls, rock crayfishing, river crossings, unbelievable landscapes, warm people.
South Africa is incredible.
South Africa is incredible.
October 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A few days ago, with the fam, completed the Pondo Trail hike ~70km over 4 days in Pondo Land, Transkei, South Africa. Easily one of the best holidays I’ve had in a while. Pure magic: waterfalls, rock crayfishing, river crossings, unbelievable landscapes, warm people.
South Africa is incredible.
South Africa is incredible.
I’m very confused. I upgraded my iPhone to the latest operating system, but somehow it’s running Windows Vista now.
September 16, 2025 at 8:45 AM
I’m very confused. I upgraded my iPhone to the latest operating system, but somehow it’s running Windows Vista now.
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The best Damian Willemse has ever played???
September 13, 2025 at 8:58 AM
The best Damian Willemse has ever played???
Sorted out another big networking mess in my house with 3d printed organisation using a custom size Lab-Rax 4U Network Rack, openGrid, and Underwear Cable Management.
Before and after pics:
Before and after pics:
September 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Sorted out another big networking mess in my house with 3d printed organisation using a custom size Lab-Rax 4U Network Rack, openGrid, and Underwear Cable Management.
Before and after pics:
Before and after pics:
Sunday Table Mountain Back Table Trail Run: Constantia Nek, Woodhead Dam, Kasteelspoort, Grootkop, Llandudno Corner. 750m vertical over 14.5km. Beautiful winter weather and spectacular views.
August 17, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Sunday Table Mountain Back Table Trail Run: Constantia Nek, Woodhead Dam, Kasteelspoort, Grootkop, Llandudno Corner. 750m vertical over 14.5km. Beautiful winter weather and spectacular views.
Finally surrendered and brought myself a 3d printer, a Bambulab A1 Combo. I’m loving it. Currently printing a Lab Rax 10” 4u mini rack for my network equipment which currently exists as a knotted bundle of cables and boxes. So many things to print!
August 7, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Finally surrendered and brought myself a 3d printer, a Bambulab A1 Combo. I’m loving it. Currently printing a Lab Rax 10” 4u mini rack for my network equipment which currently exists as a knotted bundle of cables and boxes. So many things to print!
One thing that's struck me as I've been vibe coding recently: languages with real static type system are *much* nicer to use for vibe coding than those that don't. Having types also provides good guardrails and an early warning to let you know when the AI has fallen off the wagon.
August 5, 2025 at 11:07 AM
One thing that's struck me as I've been vibe coding recently: languages with real static type system are *much* nicer to use for vibe coding than those that don't. Having types also provides good guardrails and an early warning to let you know when the AI has fallen off the wagon.
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Imagine how difficult it would be if you had two colleagues, one called Ian and one called Iain, but Iain only had one eye.
July 13, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Imagine how difficult it would be if you had two colleagues, one called Ian and one called Iain, but Iain only had one eye.
Took part in the GONE4GOOD trail run from Constantia to Hout Bay this morning. 16km with 800m vert. Reminded of just how glorious winter in the Cape can be. #capetown #trailrunning
July 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Took part in the GONE4GOOD trail run from Constantia to Hout Bay this morning. 16km with 800m vert. Reminded of just how glorious winter in the Cape can be. #capetown #trailrunning
State of the AI Support Bot, 2025, British Airways edition.
June 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
State of the AI Support Bot, 2025, British Airways edition.
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What a win for South Africa. A hell of a chase against an all-time attack after being rolled on Day 2.
A fairytale, with Temba Bavuma at it's heart: one of the most gentle, humble, dedicated cricketers you'll see. What a journey it's been for him ❤️
Deserved champions, Test cricket is the best 💯
A fairytale, with Temba Bavuma at it's heart: one of the most gentle, humble, dedicated cricketers you'll see. What a journey it's been for him ❤️
Deserved champions, Test cricket is the best 💯
June 14, 2025 at 12:01 PM
What a win for South Africa. A hell of a chase against an all-time attack after being rolled on Day 2.
A fairytale, with Temba Bavuma at it's heart: one of the most gentle, humble, dedicated cricketers you'll see. What a journey it's been for him ❤️
Deserved champions, Test cricket is the best 💯
A fairytale, with Temba Bavuma at it's heart: one of the most gentle, humble, dedicated cricketers you'll see. What a journey it's been for him ❤️
Deserved champions, Test cricket is the best 💯
Thursday nights is for running with Trail Leopards 🐆
Today it’s Llandudno to Sandy Bay Dunes.
Today it’s Llandudno to Sandy Bay Dunes.
June 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Thursday nights is for running with Trail Leopards 🐆
Today it’s Llandudno to Sandy Bay Dunes.
Today it’s Llandudno to Sandy Bay Dunes.
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Re-upping this again because it's properly on point.
I’ve been saying this in talks for years:
Code is a liability. The system is the asset.
In the LLM + agent era, this has become literally true. 🧵
Code is a liability. The system is the asset.
In the LLM + agent era, this has become literally true. 🧵
May 23, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Re-upping this again because it's properly on point.
Lesson learned. If you're in South Africa, looking to purchase Apple products, I strongly recommend avoiding iStore.co.za. First, "next day" deliveries are "delayed", many days later, still nothing arrives. When you cancel the order, they'll withhold funds. Plus, hours wasted with support.
iStore South Africa | Buy Apple Products Online | Free Delivery
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iStore.co.za
May 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Lesson learned. If you're in South Africa, looking to purchase Apple products, I strongly recommend avoiding iStore.co.za. First, "next day" deliveries are "delayed", many days later, still nothing arrives. When you cancel the order, they'll withhold funds. Plus, hours wasted with support.
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“.. Mixed into the deck of papers he unveiled before South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa, however, was a months-old blog post featuring a photo from the Democratic Republic of Congo ..” 🤡
@barrons.com
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@barrons.com
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May 21, 2025 at 10:46 PM
“.. Mixed into the deck of papers he unveiled before South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa, however, was a months-old blog post featuring a photo from the Democratic Republic of Congo ..” 🤡
@barrons.com
www.barrons.com/news/trump-d...
@barrons.com
www.barrons.com/news/trump-d...
Good day for a wet, rainy run to Skeleton Gorge.
It definitely feels like winter is on its way now.
It definitely feels like winter is on its way now.
May 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Good day for a wet, rainy run to Skeleton Gorge.
It definitely feels like winter is on its way now.
It definitely feels like winter is on its way now.
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This is the best thing written about monorepos I have ever read
blog.swgillespie.me/posts/monore...
blog.swgillespie.me/posts/monore...
The Ingredients of a Productive Monorepo
blog.swgillespie.me
May 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
This is the best thing written about monorepos I have ever read
blog.swgillespie.me/posts/monore...
blog.swgillespie.me/posts/monore...
Why wouldn’t you use vi?
Microsoft open sources a command-line text editor and more at Build
Microsoft open sources a command-line text editor and more at Build | TechCrunch
At its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft open-sourced a number of apps and tools, including a new command-line text editor for Windows called Edit.
techcrunch.com
May 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Why wouldn’t you use vi?
Out trail running this morning, I came across this river of cloud, streaming through Constantia Nek and into Hout Bay. Pretty spectacular!
#capetown #trailrunning #clouds #timelapse
#capetown #trailrunning #clouds #timelapse
May 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Out trail running this morning, I came across this river of cloud, streaming through Constantia Nek and into Hout Bay. Pretty spectacular!
#capetown #trailrunning #clouds #timelapse
#capetown #trailrunning #clouds #timelapse
Richard Poplak on The Great Tsek boers: "Let’s not call them refugees. They’re background extras in MAGA’s noisy scam."
Spot on.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Spot on.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
They're not Afrikaner 'refugees' — they’re background extras in Maga’s noisy scam
Bathing these Boers in the language of victimhood, Trump has fast-tracked their exodus through an executive order and welcomed them in.
www.dailymaverick.co.za
May 14, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Richard Poplak on The Great Tsek boers: "Let’s not call them refugees. They’re background extras in MAGA’s noisy scam."
Spot on.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
Spot on.
www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025...
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There are a lot of incredibly talented people on the job market right now. Many of my friends in DevRel, OSPO, program management, and engineering are looking for their next role, some have been searching for months. If you’re hiring, please consider sharing a link to your open roles below. TY ❤️
May 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
There are a lot of incredibly talented people on the job market right now. Many of my friends in DevRel, OSPO, program management, and engineering are looking for their next role, some have been searching for months. If you’re hiring, please consider sharing a link to your open roles below. TY ❤️