devsixstrings's profile picture. Full Stack Engineer | JS | TS | C# | React | Next.js | BJJ Purple Belt | Guitarist

DJ Neill

@devsixstrings

Full Stack Engineer | JS | TS | C# | React | Next.js | BJJ Purple Belt | Guitarist

Dockerized my pickleball scoreboard app and moved it from Azure ($15/mo) to Render (free). Containerized a React + .NET 9 monorepo, fixed CORS, OAuth redirects, Vite env vars, and DB configs. Cleaner deploys, better dev/prod exp., zero cost. Love when refactors simplify things.


Back on my Mac after some WinForms/WPF work. Had to use Razor Pages and remembered I’m not a Bootstrap fan. So I JS’d my .NET, added Node, tossed in Tailwind… and boom — Razor Pages in the 25th century. Here’s a quick test I ran to make sure it worked.

devsixstrings's tweet image. Back on my Mac after some WinForms/WPF work. Had to use Razor Pages and remembered I’m not a Bootstrap fan. So I JS’d my .NET, added Node, tossed in Tailwind… and boom — Razor Pages in the 25th century. 
Here’s a quick test I ran to make sure it worked.

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I dunno, we do ok over here. Join us



The hardest part of freelancing isn’t coding, it’s sales. Most people think sales means pushy, but I just want to help local businesses get seen and grow. Built a demo site for Italiano’s to show the value firsthand. Demo: italianos.netlify.app Current: italianospps.com


I finally gave my website an overdue redesign. New layout, cleaner UI, and a much better reflection of my current work. It feels good to bring some life back into it. I’d love your feedback. What do you think of the new design? djneill.com


Inspiring chat with @BrittanyEllich on time management, learning strategies, and how new devs can stand out. Her insights on AI and @github were top-tier. Appreciate you taking the time, Brittany! I love connecting with new people and hearing their stories.


When you put things to a vote, anything can happen, and in my family, that usually means taking the road less traveled. You found the dark side of the moon. 🎃 It’s a trick, not a treat. Better luck next year!

devsixstrings's tweet image. When you put things to a vote, anything can happen, and in my family, that usually means taking the road less traveled.

You found the dark side of the moon. 🎃
It’s a trick, not a treat. Better luck next year!

Just launched a new site for Tacos Los Troncos. 100% across all Lighthouse scores, Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices & SEO. I love seeing the domino effect of getting small businesses online. One client’s DoorDash orders blew up once his site started ranking on Google.

devsixstrings's tweet image. Just launched a new site for Tacos Los Troncos.
100% across all Lighthouse scores, Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices & SEO.

I love seeing the domino effect of getting small businesses online.
One client’s DoorDash orders blew up once his site started ranking on Google.
devsixstrings's tweet image. Just launched a new site for Tacos Los Troncos.
100% across all Lighthouse scores, Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices & SEO.

I love seeing the domino effect of getting small businesses online.
One client’s DoorDash orders blew up once his site started ranking on Google.

I was digging through the garage looking for lights and only found one strand of red. I hung them up anyway, but when my neighbor got home, I had to tell him that next year I’m going to need at least two or three. His single strand barely covered my doorway.

devsixstrings's tweet image. I was digging through the garage looking for lights and only found one strand of red. I hung them up anyway, but when my neighbor got home, I had to tell him that next year I’m going to need at least two or three. His single strand barely covered my doorway.

Playwright might be my new favorite tool. Just added end-to-end tests to my Pickleball app, watching it log in and play a full match on its own was wild. Let’s see how long before I start breaking tests.


A little jam to end the day, it's a work in progress.


If you’re not following @DevLeaderCa , you’re missing out. Shoutout to @shashiwhocodes for connecting us 2 yrs ago. Nick always gives back, AMA streams, podcasts, etc, and somehow answers every question I’ve asked. Finally thanked him & heard his insights on learning new skills.

devsixstrings's tweet image. If you’re not following @DevLeaderCa , you’re missing out. Shoutout to @shashiwhocodes  for connecting us 2 yrs ago. Nick always gives back, AMA streams, podcasts, etc, and somehow answers every question I’ve asked. Finally thanked him & heard his insights on learning new skills.

Had an amazing time at CYC 25 (Commit Your Code)! Tons of insight on JavaScript, .NET, Cloud, AI, Java & Leadership—plus fun socials like pickleball, Truck Yard, and Fowling bowling (look it up 😅). Grateful for this community & already excited for the next one!

devsixstrings's tweet image. Had an amazing time at CYC 25 (Commit Your Code)! Tons of insight on JavaScript, .NET, Cloud, AI, Java & Leadership—plus fun socials like pickleball, Truck Yard, and Fowling bowling (look it up 😅). Grateful for this community & already excited for the next one!
devsixstrings's tweet image. Had an amazing time at CYC 25 (Commit Your Code)! Tons of insight on JavaScript, .NET, Cloud, AI, Java & Leadership—plus fun socials like pickleball, Truck Yard, and Fowling bowling (look it up 😅). Grateful for this community & already excited for the next one!
devsixstrings's tweet image. Had an amazing time at CYC 25 (Commit Your Code)! Tons of insight on JavaScript, .NET, Cloud, AI, Java & Leadership—plus fun socials like pickleball, Truck Yard, and Fowling bowling (look it up 😅). Grateful for this community & already excited for the next one!
devsixstrings's tweet image. Had an amazing time at CYC 25 (Commit Your Code)! Tons of insight on JavaScript, .NET, Cloud, AI, Java & Leadership—plus fun socials like pickleball, Truck Yard, and Fowling bowling (look it up 😅). Grateful for this community & already excited for the next one!

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i keep track of my weight-lifting PRs in GitHub. so i have to make a PR for my PRs

benhylak's tweet image. i keep track of my weight-lifting PRs in GitHub.

so i have to make a PR for my PRs


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Everyone asked when the call for volunteers would be. Here it is! Has to be in person in Dallas!

The Commit Your Code Conference has the call for volunteers currently open! Volunteers! Many have asked and here is the chance...for us, we only have volunteers for 5 hour blocks because we want you to be able to also experience the conference as an attendee. Volunteer link ⤵️

CommitYourCode's tweet image. The Commit Your Code Conference has the call for volunteers currently open!

Volunteers! Many have asked and here is the chance...for us, we only have volunteers for 5 hour blocks because we want you to be able to also experience the conference as an attendee.

Volunteer link ⤵️


DJ Neill 已轉發

Amazon AWS CEO says using AI to replace junior staff is 'Dumbest thing I've ever heard'


Beyond the college scene, internships scare off most people I know. One person may be breaking the mold.

Today is the last official day of the interns we accepted for our new community integration program. We will keep 3 of all 12, but we will allocate the other 9 with companies we know. It was a very good first experience for this program and we will try again during the fall.



Playing guitar taught me that progress happens one messy session at a time. You don’t always notice improvement until one day your fingers just move smoother, faster, and easier. Same thing with coding. Stick with it. Play through the noise.


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