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Mar 12 • 🌁 San Francisco
Tracking Accountability in the New SF Mayor’s Office

Tracking Accountability in the New SF Mayor’s Office

I reached out to the new San Francisco Mayor's Office to ask how I can monitor the progress of their initiatives. After all, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure.” I haven’t received a response yet, but if and when I do, I’ll share what I learn as I definitely intend to continue to followup.
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Feb 20 • 👀 Discovering
Building a Custom GPT for Developer-Ready Specs

Building a Custom GPT for Developer-Ready Specs

After reading Harper’s post on leveraging LLMs for brainstorming and generating actionable plans and specs, I decided to build a custom GPT using the prompts he outlined in step one.
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Feb 19 • 🤔 Thinking about
Why Gemini Getting its Own iOS App is a Sign of Product Maturity at Google

Why Gemini Getting its Own iOS App is a Sign of Product Maturity at Google

I recently received an email from Google announcing that Gemini now has its own dedicated iOS app—no longer bundled within the Google Search app. I see this app separation as a sign that Google is evolving and applying lessons from past missteps—a positive indicator for the future!
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Jan 31 • 👨‍💻 Software
GGB Weather App for iOS

GGB Weather App for iOS

I built a simple iOS app that pulls a live webcam image of the Golden Gate Bridge, provides real-time weather conditions, and suggests the best times to cross based on the days weather. While I haven't published it to the AppStore the code is open-source for anyone who wants to compile it.
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Jan 31 • 🤔 Thinking about
Why Some Installers Say No to Solar—And Why They Might Be Wrong

Why Some Installers Say No to Solar—And Why They Might Be Wrong

Some homes labeled "unsuitable" for solar could still benefit from it—often with more affordable equipment and creative system design. Consider getting a quote from an installer who can better accommodate your home's unique conditions.
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