Debugging Dan

In this episode of the Debugging Dan podcast, I dive into the concept of Vibe Coding, my unique interpretation of coding with the assistance of AI. I discuss how Vibe Coding makes it easier for people, regardless of their coding knowledge, to build applications using AI-driven tools like Vercel and Cursor. I’ve noticed an increase in AI-written posts on forums, where creators showcase quick projects that they’ve built, often motivated by the desire to gain recognition rather than contribute meaningful content. I share my personal experiences with using AI for coding, the challenges of prompting effectively, and my current focus on content generation through N8N—a no-code tool I’m enjoying. Vibe Coding, for me, represents following the flow and working with enthusiasm rather than getting bogged down by large projects. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode, I discuss my current journey of migrating my application from an old server to a new one. The decision was triggered by a price increase from my hosting provider, prompting me to seek better options. I’m moving to a new server with larger disk space and a more cost-effective plan. Additionally, I’m transitioning to Coolify, a self-hosting application that simplifies container management and automates many tasks. I’ve encountered challenges while adapting my previous methods to this new environment, but I’m excited about the potential for improved efficiency and better user interfaces for my applications using AI tools. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode, I delve into my struggles with completing personal projects, sharing my experiences with various initiatives like DanCuts, DanCaptures, and DanVid Studio. Although I start each project with enthusiasm, I often face challenges that lead to a loss of interest or technical hurdles that feel overwhelming. I reflect on the emotional toll of leaving projects unfinished while also recognizing the valuable skills I’ve gained along the way. To combat this cycle, I discuss my plan to create detailed to-do lists to break down tasks into manageable steps, ultimately aiming to find a balance between my personal projects and the more structured work I do for clients at my agency. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode of the Debugging Dan podcast, I reflect on my hiatus since December and share my journey toward resuming my podcast and building projects in public. I discuss my decision to focus on sharing content on Blue Sky and YouTube to enhance engagement and positivity. I’ve pivoted my approach to content by dropping the weekly schedule and now aim to share my progress freely. I also talk about my experiences with various video editing projects, including DanCuts and the development of my new project, danvidstudio, which leverages Pixi.js for video editing in the browser. I emphasize the importance of keeping a flexible mindset in entrepreneurship and the challenges I’ve faced with licensing changes in tools I’ve used. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

An update on the progress I’ve made over the past two weeks in my projects, focusing on four main items. I successfully completed the Debugging Dan blog, addressing SEO tweaks and integrating RSS feed features. However, I struggled to make progress on content creation and the DanCuts project due to a lack of energy and the busy holiday season. I explored the potential of creating a desktop app for social media posting to simplify my workflow and facilitate content sharing. Moving forward, I’ll concentrate on developing DanCuts and a new project aimed at automating social media uploads. Tune in for insights on my journey and tips I’ve learned along the way. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

The building your color palette article. I discuss how building free tools can enhance your website’s SEO and attract more visitors. I share my experience creating two free tools for my website: one for generating color palettes and another for syncing YouTube playlists with Notion. I explain the importance of designing these tools to provide value to users while also promoting my site. The first tool helps users select and generate color schemes for UI design, while the second tool facilitates integrating YouTube content into Notion, making it easier for users to track their progress. I emphasize that free tools are a beneficial strategy for improving SEO and engaging with potential users. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

I reflect on my recent accomplishments over the past two weeks and outline my goals for the upcoming period. I’ve been focused on launching my new project, Dan Cuts, and refining my approach to social media sharing by creating a content calendar. Additionally, I’m reworking my blog, DebuggingDan.com, using Next.js, ensuring that it’s layered and responsive. For the next two weeks, I plan to finalize multiple projects, including completing the blog and improving my internal tool, Watch Your Numbers, to better track analytics. I also aim to explore the feasibility of developing a desktop version of Dan Cuts, incorporating capabilities without requiring users to download external software. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode, I reflect on my journey of building side projects primarily focused on SaaS (Software as a Service) and the exploration of alternatives such as desktop and mobile applications. As I walk along the beach, I discuss my experiences with technologies like PHP and Node.js and how advancements like React Native and Electron are opening new windows for app development. I share my thoughts on the challenges of video processing and storage in my current project, Dan Cuts, and my desire to shift towards building a local Electron app that minimizes reliance on subscription models. This also allows me to incorporate a different business model while keeping everything locally processed. Ultimately, I aim to break free from the SaaS box, explore other app development avenues, and improve my marketing strategy while growing my podcast subscriber base. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode of Debugging Dan, I share my updates from the past two weeks, focusing on my progress with dan cuts, a video enhancement tool I’m developing for social media. I’ve been dedicating significant time to this project. I discuss various upcoming features for dan cuts, including workflow automation, video trimming, and integrating Sentry for error tracking. Additionally, I touch on my plans for content creation, consistent social media posting, and revitalizing my website to better showcase my projects. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

For reference, the slashdot article and the Cloudflare blog post. In this episode of Debugging Dan, I share my decision to cancel a project I was working on called “robots against AI.” Despite being inspired by market demand and the technical challenges, I realized that the project didn’t genuinely solve my own problem, which left me with little motivation to continue. I discuss the importance of focusing on projects that truly resonate with me and align with my interests, emphasizing the benefits and risks of solving personal problems. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode of Debugging Dan, I share a recap of my progress with my video processing project, nicknamed Dan Cuts. Over the last two weeks, I’ve focused on building rather than marketing, embracing new technologies like Next.js. I’m developing a workflow that automates video uploads and extracts audio while ensuring a smooth user experience with error handling and traceability. I also outline my goals for the upcoming weeks, which include refining the Dan Cuts tool, improving my social media presence, and developing a new robots.txt tool. Throughout the process, I aim to document my journey and share insights on what I learn. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode of Debugging Dan, I discuss the challenges I faced last week, including technical difficulties with my camera, which prevented me from recording visuals for this podcast. I share my progress on automating my social media outreach to make it easier to post content across various platforms. I’ve been working on a Next.js app that integrates with Telegram for storing raw video files and utilizes Python with MoviePy for video manipulation and captioning. My goal is to streamline the process, allowing me to easily share video snippets by automating tasks like trimming, adding subtitles, and different output formats for social media. I emphasize the importance of creating an efficient workflow to maintain engagement with my audience while juggling my full-time job and side projects. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

Episode 005 for reference. In this episode, I discuss my struggles with site life balance and how it has affected my progress on various side projects. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with multiple projects and responsibilities, including my podcast, SaaS initiatives, and family commitments. As a result, I haven’t been able to make significant strides, particularly with my content creation efforts. To address this, I plan to focus on decompressing with activities like playing Zelda and walking each morning, while also developing a clearer content strategy for my podcasts and social media. I recognize the importance of these side projects as enjoyable pursuits rather than sources of stress, and I’m hopeful that by finding a better balance, I’ll regain my enthusiasm and productivity. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

The original article by Aaron Francis. Episode 004 which also discuss finishing of projects. In this episode of Debugging Dan, I dive into an insightful read-along of Aaron Francis’ article, “Finish Your Projects.” I reflect on the challenges of completing projects, the menial tasks that often hinder progress, and the role of fear in the final stages. Drawing from Aaron’s advice, I discuss strategies like setting focused work intervals, using music to maintain concentration, and building confidence by shipping projects. I also share personal tips on creating boilerplates to streamline repetitive tasks. Join me as I explore the joy and fulfillment that comes from not just starting, but finishing your projects. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode of Debugging Dan, I explain why I renamed the segment from “accountability” to “get it done” and share insights from my recent SEO learning journey. I discuss using tools like AHREFs and strategies like keyword research and creating free tools while avoiding cold outreach due to time constraints. I also detail my goals for the next two weeks, which include tracking key events, refining my social media strategy, increasing content creation, and developing a new tool to manage web crawlers via robots.txt. Additionally, I contemplate a new podcast schedule to balance content creation with focused project work. Feedback on live streaming and podcast frequency is welcome. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

the podcast-tooling github repository In this episode of Debugging Dan, I share my journey in automating my podcast process, which has saved me a significant amount of time. Additionally, I discuss my progress with SEO learning and improvements to my streaming setup. I delve into the tools and scripts I use, including Node.js, FFmpeg, Adobe Podcasts, OpenAI Whisper, Notion, and DaVinci Resolve. By automating various steps like generating transcripts, enhancing audio, and creating blog pages, I’ve streamlined my workflow and increased efficiency. I hope my insights inspire other podcasters to optimize their processes. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

I reflect on the automation script I built for publishing the podcast, which saves me significant time and allows me to focus on more meaningful tasks. I also touch on my recent 40th birthday reflections and how this milestone prompted me to consider my life’s path. For the past two weeks, I accomplished various tasks, such as updating my tech setup, SEO efforts, and switching to a new mail hosting provider. Moving forward, I’ll focus on mastering SEO and preparing for live streaming—hoping to share my coding process and gain new insights from viewers. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

In this episode of Debugging Dan, I share my latest milestone: integrating video recordings into my podcasts and live streaming for the first time. Inspired by a friend, I decided to jump in despite not having a perfect setup. I provide an update on my recent GitHub activities and discuss how the accountability page on my website is helping me stay on track. I also delve deep into my tech stack, explaining the tools and frameworks I use, like Preact, Express, Svelte, and more. Additionally, I discuss my deployment strategy using Docker, managing servers, and how I handle different applications and projects like Teletron. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just curious about tech stacks, this episode provides an in-depth look at my approach and experiences. Check out @jordibruin his livestream on his youtube channel Watch this episode on youtube Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

A few hours after the recording of this episode, the github issue for anyquery was quickly resolved, it works now! In this episode, I provide an update on the tasks I set for myself two weeks ago and share my progress. I successfully completed all four tasks, which helped me get better organized. I discuss the improvements made to my Notion Todo app, the challenges faced with the Watch Your Numbers app, and my ongoing work with the AnyQuery application. Looking ahead, I outline new accountability tasks for the next two weeks, including updates to my project boilerplate, enhancements to DebuggingDan.com, and exploring better mail hosting solutions. I also touch on learning about SEO and potential changes to my GitHub username. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API

Visit Chunkie at todo.debuggingdan.com and try for yourself. Watch this episode on youtube. In this episode, I walk through my latest pet project, Chunky To Do, a personal task management system I’ve built on top of Notion. I share how I divide my projects into “chunks” and interleave tasks to better prioritize and manage them across various projects. I explain the challenges of integrating this with Notion and how I’ve tackled issues like task ordering, visual organization, and planning. While this app is a hobby project, I’ve made it accessible for anyone interested in using it for their own task management. Stay connected! Follow me on Bluesky at @debuggingdan.com for the latest updates, and subscribe to my YouTube channel @debuggingdan for the podcast and other interesting videos! My active side projects are: observalyze.com: Enhance user engagement, satisfaction, and overall experience for your application by applying Gamification teletron.me: Build personal dashboards. Visualize and make your most important information available at a glance. Your dashboards will be accessible, privacy-first, non-technical and available on multiple devices. datasthor.com: The hassle-free solution for seamless remote data storage for you or your application, making data management a breeze. supersave: Open Source: Bootstrap your project with a simple database abstraction and automatically generated REST API