Chris

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Sidell

Site Reliability & Software Engineer

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Synk - Q1 2017 Update 

Updates 2 Min read

Q1 2017 progress including Bootstrap 4 migration, implementing FeathersJS for realtime websocket communication, and room management features. Demonstrates auto-reconnection stability, room creation/deletion, and plans for JWT authentication integration.

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Creating Namespaces in Javascript 

Programming 6 Min read

Introducing Namespacer-js, a module to eliminate ugly relative paths in JavaScript by creating aliases that don't need compilation. Compares various solutions for handling local require paths and explains why namespace aliasing provides better loose coupling between modules.

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Let's Start Fresh 

Company 1 Min read

Marking the new year with a website refresh, moving beyond just a Twitter feed to create a more substantial homepage. More changes are coming as the site continues to evolve.

Web Development

MoarDammit Beta 2.1.3 

Updates 2 Min read

Reflecting on MoarDammit's 5-year journey through multiple rewrites using various frameworks, technologies, and hosting migrations while growing from 1,000 to 9,815 items. Discusses the evolution from hardcoded PHP to Laravel 5 with Angular, and future considerations for Angular 2 migration.

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What is Synk? 

Company 2 Min read

Introducing Synk, an application that synchronizes audio tracks across multiple listeners in a room for tabletop RPG sessions. Created to provide DMs with better audio control than Roll20, enabling rich atmospheric soundscapes for D&D campaigns.

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Upgrading to SSL 

Infrastructure 1 Min read

Announcing the upgrade of CryeCSS and Moardammit to SSL, marking a significant security improvement for the two leading sites in our network.

Web Development

MoarDammit 2 Alpha Update 0.15 

Updates 2 Min read

The update with the most features yet! Custom SWF scaling, drag-and-drop favorites, Bootstrap 3, and finally fixed that annoying Firefox UI bug. Even IE works now (miracles do happen).

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Bug Squashing and Bug Tracker & Update progress 

Updates 2 Min read

Added a bug tracker to Cryecss.net to make it easier for users to report issues and track development progress. Version 0.15 is nearing release with authentication features, online favorites, and improved database management for MoarDammit.

Web Development

MoarDammit 2 Pre-Alpha Update 0.14 

Updates 1 Min read

Bug fixing update featuring notification system, IE & Opera embedding support, and preview of upcoming online favorites and profile panels. Resolves epilepsy warning issues, SWF positioning bugs, and panel sound playback problems.

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MoarDammit 2 Pre-Alpha Update 0.13 

Updates 1 Min read

Pre-alpha update introducing UIFader, Audio-Mode (press A for audio-only), local favorites system, and improved scrolling. Includes embedding support, administrator settings, and fixes for menu toggling and window scaling issues.

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