Bob Fornal (Bob.ts)

[#100DaysOfCode] What do you think can help me think like a programmer? Here are the core areas that are important to get that "programmer brain." #100DaysOfCode dev.to/rfornal/thin...

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 22 Today, I got thinking about building tooling to trace issues across multiple cloud systems. I need to find some time to work through this. Additionally, I had a training session on Goose AI (thanks #torc) and am having a few coffee chats!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 21 * Working on understanding the Randstad Digital Torc systems that I am an Ambassador for. * Working on Cloudflare Worker Scripts (optimizing an API). * Updating all my Microsoft MVP records after the CodeMash Conference. * Thinking about the Stir Trek Conference: stirtrek.com

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 20 Today, I created a video of the project I created for the High School students who couldn't attend the CodeMash Conference. youtu.be/SN00_41ORcQ

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 19 "What about Bob!" I've been silent again - busy with the CodeMash Conference. For those interested, here's what this event is to me: dev.to/rfornal/what.... Maybe you can join us one of these days.

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 16 & 17 I got back on track with an ultra-mini workshop for the high school students who come to the CodeMash Conference each year. I got an API, data, and the core of the frontend in place and documented for the session. It needs refinement; the pressure is off! codemash.org

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 13-15 I was trying to get a menu to work for the next, previous, first, and last options for the new text-based slide deck I am creating. I failed at getting the menu to trigger the Shell Scripts involved. I just cleared out that code and am working on the next steps!

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 11 & 12 I had an idea. I want to create a talk presentation that's ALL in the terminal. What better topic to present than TypeScript. It's coming along ... one character at a time!

[ColumbusJS] Tonight’s meetup was about career management. There were amazing questions and a wide variety of experience to be shared. We even roughed out a workshop of tooling for March 2026!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day ?? I probably need to restart my #100DaysOfCode. Maybe after the meetups and conferences next week. I did get an article finished: dev.to/rfornal/pixe...

[#100DaysOfCode] Day ??? Again, I'm buried - work (awesome), meetup coordination (ColumbusJS), conference planning (TechBash Foundation), mentoring, family, & trying to work on side projects. I haven't moved the needle in a few days. BTW: Jennifer Fornal passed her Ham Radio Technician exam!!!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 27 I wrote an article, "Lazy Loading as a Security Measure," at dev.to/rfornal/lazy...; I may consider turning it into a talk. I also finished my presentation for @momentumdevcon, "Non-Automated Automated Testing." This one's going to be a lot of fun!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 26 Today, I'm here for #HackColumbus (hack-columbus.com) and created the website attached. I'm watching some talented people come together for a cause. Also, Simon Seow is onsite speaking to the attendees. What an amazing morning!

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 24 & 25 I've been working on a new talk and setting up a Sessionize.com account for QA or the Highway. Apparently, I went to High School 7,974 in the future; they found my picture in a yearbook. The #HamRadio shack is coming along - one antenna to go!

Go take the State of JavaScript 2025 survey if you have a minute! survey.devographics.com/survey/state...

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 17-20 I worked on a security issue at work (clean & elegant solution), held the first Columbus BrowserStack Meetup, helped a neighbor stay alive, and worked through a project challenge to build something in 4 days. SITE: all-about-bob.dev REPO: github.com/bob-fornal/m...

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 16 The site looks the same, but the DB to frontend has changed to a more efficient structure. I've got 3 Coffee Chats tonight, planning for the @codemash.bsky.social Conference, planning for meetups, and more. Oh, #HamRadio shack is coming along!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 8 Today, I worked on the patterns that had eluded me late at night, while exhausted. I have a working solution and now need to implement it.

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 7 Today, I got to work on some code. I'm trying to implement an odd integration between @Cloudflare and @Firebase. This one's been interesting - no luck, so far. I am exhausted which might be slowing things down. Back to the grind ...

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 5 Today, I didn't get much done - I did, however, get the outline for my next talk in place. Now, I just need more content.

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 2 & 3 Yesterday, I started a new talk: "Cloudflare for Hackathons." Today, I am heading to Christians in Tech. Slow pace, but fun!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 2 Today, I worked on the visuals of my Talk Presentation Tool. I have two new presentations to get done - no major rush. It feels good to be "back in the groove."

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 1 I'm healing. Today, I got a chance to write some code for the Talk Presentation tool. Additionally, I have some Coffee Chats tonight!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 62 Today, I focused on completing the demo portion of the "Ditch Your JavaScript For CSS!" talk. It's a work in progress!!!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day ... Today, I worked hard on my next conference talk. Yesterday, I passed my #HamRadio General Exam. I skipped posting for a few days; back at it!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 55 I've been (almost frantically) working on things for ColumbusJS. There's a lot of planning and work to be done to make all of this happen: meetup events, website, emails, social media, coordinating speakers, and more ... now, to find time. columbusjs.org (empty at the moment)

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 54 Today was amazing. QA or the Highway Conference - up at 5 am and just getting home and ready for some Coffee Chats. I got to meet and reconnect with some amazing people, hear some stunning talks, and present all in the same day. www.qaorthehwy.com/bob-fornal/g...

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 53 Today, I worked a bit on code. More importantly, I was at the speaker dinner for QA or the Highway. Headed to the conference EARLY tomorrow morning. www.qaorthehwy.com

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 52 Today was about planning. And, Coffee Chats. So many Coffee Chats! I've got talks to prepare, code to write, presentations to give, events to plan, tests to prepare for, and more. Today was about getting ready for all that's to come! #HamRadio #AmateurRadio

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 49, 50, 51 Busy - I've been working on: work, presentations, the #HamRadio site (ka8bob.com), and recovering my old wedding website. The heat is getting to me a bit; I'm tired and have a headache.

[#100DaysOfCode] Days 47 & 48 "Your code is amazing and gave me some ideas for my code." What an amazing thing to hear after I gave my second talk of the day at @sceniccitysummit.com. I had a fun Coffee Chat with Ben McCarthy. I talked to people interested in #HamRadio #AmateurRadio: ka8bob.com

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 46 Today, I spent time at the conference. I also worked on ka8bob.com, adding documentation on my learning process (I seem to be recommending things to others quite frequently). I'm also getting ready for my talks tomorrow. Busy day!!!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 45 (bit of a break) I'm back at it (never stopped). The last few weeks have been conference prep. I am also doing a bit of COBOL and a lot of #HamRadio prep for my General License. Yes, I'm in Tennessee for @sceniccitysummit.com (2 talks).

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 44 Twenty-First Anniversary to Jennifer Fornal today. Also, watched as sites failed due to a Cloudflare outage. This highlights a resilience needed. On the lighter side, I got to get SOMETHING done with ka8bob.com (my new site for all things #HamRadio #AmateurRadio)!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 43 I got my vanity license the other day. I spend some time today poking at a website to showcase my #HamRadio learnings. Nothing exciting yet ... coming soon!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 42 I almost didn't post today, but a good friend gave me solid feedback on job-squid.com, and it felt good. I got a hackathon date blocked on the calendar and the next ColumbusJS Meetup on the calendar. BUSY!

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 41 Today, I have my Cloudflare talk (for the first time) at Columbus Code & Coffee. That was fun ... youtu.be/ccLVTzSA8o0?...

[#100DaysOfCode] Day 40 I'm digging into the <datalist> HTML tag today and various implementations. I "just" got back from AWS Midwest Community Day. It was a truly amazing event - I met some awesome people. Rode with Angelo Mandato and finally met Lwin Maung in person. Many cool memories!