Eric Miller

@mechanical_monk If Javascript seems like a good idea, consider Typescript instead. JS is loosey-goosey; teaches bad habits that will transfer poorly. TS has its flaws but it does encourage precision in semantics and contracts, which should transfer anywhere.

give me your takes on what language someone should learn programming with and why i've heard ppl make a case for javascript, python, C, even assembly (imo deranged) and miss me with that "it doesn't matter" or "it depends", i want Takes

@FireAlarmFreak_ @SummitCountyGov Thanks for clarifying that. I wasn't sure if that spillage was also a mistake. If you weren't aware, the first alert's location was INSERT GEOGRAPHIC AREA. 🙃

@patternleaf @SummitCountyGov Technical limitations means that oftentimes WEA messages get broadcasted to a much larger location then intended. There’s no way to prevent this, so it’s important to always read the location of the alert closely.

Summit County Emergency services is sending a clarified message limiting the area to summit cove.

@VinceFHorn Wellll ok maybe a life of integrity anyway. A good life involves bourbon too.

@VinceFHorn Felt this a lot recently. If I can loosen the knots of karma I inherit through all my lineages—even just a little bit—before passing them on. That’s a good life. The rest doesn’t seem to be up to me, so much.

There are two Americas.

@SpitfireAudio That’s John Williams and (now that others have said it 😬) that top line does indeed sound like Duel of the Fates, so: Star Wars Episode I — The Phantom Menace. 👹

@bergopolis If you are looking for something you can hold in your lap, as I was, this + Apple Magic Trackpad + Keyboard works pretty well: etsy.com/listing/783328…

Question -> research -> code -> share. I made a notebook at @observablehq! Super-cool platform. #d3 #dataviz @patternleaf/federal-budget-in-a-bottle" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">beta.observablehq.com/@patternleaf/f…

@AlpineLabs Sure you guys are working hard to fix the #radian2 … sad to say it's been a disappointing experience so far. :(

Oh twitter, I neglect you so. I'm putting some photos up for sale. Please check 'em out. <3 photo.patternleaf.com

Built the reboot of Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap in HTML5. map.feedingamerica.org. #emberjs #d3js #topojson #svg4lyfe

Debugging the 2280-LED installation opening Wed. evening at The Dairy in Boulder. (In my car. With the heat on.)

That time of year ... :)

That thing I did with @SchoolHelps a few months back: vimeo.com/102419796

I was "interviewed". :) blog.inspiringapps.com/alwaysinspirin…

@DJ_Charity the crew behind the welcome wall love the beats. keep it up!

Hi, twitter. It's been a while. Wanted to show off a thing. :)

How we built a Super Nintendo out of a wireless keyboard. Epic post by @scanlime on @adafruit about #sifteo tech adafruit.com/blog/2012/12/0…