Dave Porter

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Town Meeting Member in the greatest town in the world! (Opinions my own etc.)
Show threadDave PorterMar 11
@jleedev @eltonfc The intention of these menus and button titles was definitely imperative. I'm surprised that there's the two options are so close – and I'm extra surprised and very intrigued that ESL folks are reporting 2x in favor of infinitive.
Dave PorterMar 4
Universal HubMar 3

Eclipsing the Zakim
https://www.universalhub.com/2026/eclipsing-zakim

#Boston #NorthEnd #TotalLunarEclipse

Dave PorterFeb 27
Katie Sylor-MillerFeb 27
Welp, I got laid off today along with 40% of Block. I’m still totally in shock an have no idea what comes next, but if you have need for a Principal Frontend Engineer hit me up!
Show threadDave PorterFeb 21
@mdreid @_patmurray maybe it is
Show threadDave PorterFeb 12
@jxmullins @atpfm @marcoarment "People thought power lines had demons in them" is a hell of an elevator synopsis. 😄 Thanks very much, gives me a very useful sense of the thing
Show threadDave PorterFeb 12
@jxmullins @atpfm @marcoarment (For folks that forgot their airpods at home and aren't in a room where they can watch a youtube – is the argument that AI is mostly less unsafe to your family than electricity was for a very long time?)
Dave PorterFeb 11
Farce MajeureFeb 10

Any of y'all want to help run software for a transit system?

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mbta/jobs/5226038/deputy-director-of-software-engineering

Deputy Director of Software Engineering

The Deputy Director of Software Engineering in one of three program areas: Rider Tools, Transit Technology, or Fares Technology in the MBTA’s Technology Innovation Department (TID) plays a pivotal role within the software engineering group, collaborating closely with the Director of Engineering, Principal Architect, Software Product Managers, and leaders in design, program, and product management. Together, they strive to uphold engineering excellence in the distinct realm of civic technology, operating within the specific constraints of the MBTA. 

Show threadDave PorterFeb 9
@_patmurray oh ya but I meant the Potemkin Village matchsticks holding it up
Show threadDave PorterFeb 9
@_patmurray lowkey. looks fake from there
Dave PorterFeb 8
yschaeffFeb 8
You where all thinking it. And the answer is 'yes!'. Yes you can totally LASER engrave a banana to exfiltrate data from your secured premises. Just out of the machine the text is barely noticable. But the next morning? Clear as day.