I'm Dan Denney, a front-end dev at DataCamp.

Ok, ok. I'm technically a Senior Software Engineer II, but front-end dev just rolls off the tongue. This my personal playground for sharing many of the things I enjoy, most of which revolves around web design and development.

[ 88 posts since 2012 ]

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They're mostly around front-end dev and web conferences, with some occasional life things sprinkled in.

Side Projects

Experiments mixing my interests in music, organization, and modern web development

Most Recent Blips

Shorter than a blog post, longer than a tweet. This is where I share quick reactions or stash things I want to remember.

  1. [ Aug 20, 2026 ]

    OpenClaw Code-alongs

    Two DataCamp code-alongs, both built with OpenClaw too

  2. [ Jul 9, 2026 ]

    Remembering The Grid

    A team in 2014 knew we'd be where we are today

  3. [ Jun 23, 2026 ]

    Markdown Twins

    Every post has a markdown version for agents now — exposed, not force-fed

  4. [ May 23, 2026 ]

    Modern Web Guidance Audit

    Using a Chrome-published Claude Code plugin to audit the site for modern web best practices

October's Finds

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

scroll-mask

scroll-mask is a set of Tailwind utilities that fades the edges of scrollable areas as you scroll. It works without JavaScript, using CSS scroll animations. You can choose the edges to fade and adjust the fade length.

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

VoiceStudio

VoiceStudio is an open-source app for voice cloning, dubbing, transcription, and audiobook creation in 646 languages. It runs locally on your computer, with optional remote services and support for different voice…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Responsive iframes in Chrome 154

Chrome 154 adds responsive iframes that can match the size of their embedded content. Developers can enable this with CSS and an opt-in tag in the embedded page. This can remove extra scrollbars, but may cause layout…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

AI coding has made CI a bottleneck, so we reworked ours to keep up

Linear improved their CI system to handle more tests faster by upgrading infrastructure and optimizing workflows. They cut setup time, sped up test shards, and reduced delays in checkout and job gating. These changes…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

I've always wanted my own WYSIWYG editor for my website...

Maggie built a WYSIWYG editor that edits and saves her website’s MDX files. It uses AI tools to flag writing issues and suggest alternatives. She says it still has some bugs but feels good to use.

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Plan mode is dead

AI coding tools have made rigid plan modes less useful because they can understand and change code more independently. Planning works better as an ongoing cycle of trying, checking, and adjusting than as a long…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Sidenotes with CSS anchor positioning

CSS anchor positioning can place sidenotes in the page margin without JavaScript. On small screens or older browsers, the notes stay below the paragraphs they refer to. The method also prevents notes from overlapping.

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

neat-annotations

Neat-annotations adds labels and highlights to text. It offers preset and custom colors, plus a rainbow effect. You can hide labels, stack annotations, and wrap long notes.

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Jev introduces a new shape of LLM—System One, aka Decision Models

Jev is a new type of language model that returns numbers to answer yes/no, choice, or score questions instead of text. It is fast, cheap, and useful for tasks like classification, ranking, and search. However, it acts…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Kev 1.0: an open weight family of decision models you...

Kev 1.0 is an open-weight family of decision models you can train and run yourself. The new Kev-27B has a larger context window and performs better on general tasks. The models, code, and training tools are available…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

So you want to make a bot

The author built a personal bot and argues that useful bots need a simple home, helpful tools, and scheduled tasks. For coding, agents work best when people build trust through small jobs, clear rules, and careful…

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Lenny Rachitsky’s Post

Lenny Rachitsky is following the rise of AI simulations for testing product ideas and changes. Several companies offer tools for this. He asks people to share their experiences.

[ Oct 10, 2026 ]

Agents Don't Need Memory. They Need Documentation.

The author argues that AI agents need clear project documentation, not scattered memory snippets. They propose a structured set of documents that agents read before work and update afterward. This makes project…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

A side project is the fastest way to upskill in the age of AI

Building a side project is the fastest way to learn new skills in the age of AI. You don’t need to be a coder because AI tools can help you create real software step-by-step. Start small, ask questions, and learn by…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

The free gradient background generator.

Gradient Lab is a free online tool for creating animated gradient backgrounds with over 20 styles. You can customize colors, animation, and export high-quality images or videos without watermarks. No signup or…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

Design beyond the surface.

Layers is a tool that helps you explore seven levels of product design beyond just the screen. It works with AI to find real problems and guide design decisions. You can use it to audit, diagnose, and create clear…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

Increase your conversions immediately.

AI Autocomplete helps you get more conversions fast. It adds real-time prompts to any text box. This way, your agent gets all info upfront and can act right away.

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

I stopped destructuring everything

The author used to destructure many objects automatically but found it made reading code harder later. Now, they keep objects intact to keep context clear and only destructure when it adds meaning. This helps balance…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

The Building Block Economy

Building software today is about creating small parts, or "building blocks," that others can easily use and combine. This approach leads to faster innovation, more users, and less pressure on developers to make…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

Bitter Lesson Engineering

The Bitter Lesson says AI learns best when we give it goals, not detailed instructions. We should focus on what we want, not how the AI should do it. Using the smartest AI with the best tools helps it find the best way…

[ Oct 4, 2026 ]

Against bigness

Organizations kill innovation because they treat new ideas as big bets that trigger resistance. Instead, innovation should start small and routine to avoid this "immune system." Leaders must support many small…

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Join the Artificial Intelligencers

I co-organize this Nashville meetup for anyone from beginners to experts who are willing to share their personal or professional journeys learning, experimenting, developing, and applying AI. We focus on real tools, real demos, and real talk.

Our monthly events feature 15-20 minute presentations and demos, plus plenty of time for networking and collaboration. Whether you're sharing workflow automation, artistic applications, or research deep-dives, everyone's welcome.

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Dan Denney No ReservAItions

Cooking and enjoying food and drinks are my hobbies outside of web development. With No ReservAItions, I've found a way to mix the two. I'm using ChatGPT to create reviews for the places that I visit in the spirit of Anthony Bourdain and I'm having so much fun with it!