Author: islay

noPod? iPod? twoPod!

Posted April 2, 2024 by islay

welcome all to the fascinating world of “islay continues to buy the most obscure and pointless audio equipment” there is a non-slim chance I post sets here in the future ☺️ fair warn

Project Update: Concept for monitoring and understanding component use on production systems

Posted March 25, 2024 by islay

so… ive done it again. Over the weekend I’ve been teaching myself Laravel and filament and I can’t believe I’ve been building full php applications from just vanilla php. learning a new system can be intimidating especially at the point in your career I’m at, I’m expected to be specialising now. but sod it im… Read more »

Photo Feature: Manchester Portico Library

Posted March 10, 2024 by islay

I just really liked this photo I took of the Portico library in the rain

Project Update: Concept for monitoring and understanding component use on production systems

Posted February 18, 2024 by islay

watch the project repository for testing updates Update: as far as this project goes I realise my goal is to essentially replicate functionality that can be used in large tools like silk tide or site improve although, what I’m building isn’t how those tools intend for their admins to use said functionality. As well as… Read more »

Concept for monitoring and understanding component use on production systems

Posted November 7, 2023 by islay

watch the project repository for testing updates Introduction When taking on the codebase for an existing monolithic website that tightly integrated with the processes and policies of organisation like those seen in the public sector its important to get a map and full understanding of where and how components placed on the website.Modern and well… Read more »