Hey, I'm Alexander
A developer who cares about the user.
I am a software developer, father of two and husband to a wonderful wife.
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Read all postsBuilding My Own CLI App to Control Elgato Key Light Airs
I’m building keylightctl, a custom CLI tool to control my Elgato Key Light Airs directly from the terminal. This tool already supports turning lights on and off and checking their status, with plans to add profiles, per-light controls, and dynamic brightness/temperature adjustments. Learn how I’m solving real workflow challenges while optimizing for simplicity and flexibility.
Know your tools
A few weeks ago, I gave a lightning talk at an unconference during our team's onsite gathering. The following is an adapted version of my presentation on why we should all invest time in truly understanding our development tools.
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Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Broken Up Into a TV Series (Extended Editions)
In this blog post, we'll explore how to break down the Lord of the Rings movies into episodes, creating a more accessible and engaging experience for all. So grab your elven cloak, and let's embark on an adventure through Middle-earth, one episode at a time.
Why I Went Back to Qwerty After Trying Colemak-DH
After trying Colemak-DH less than a week, I decided to switch back to Qwerty. While I enjoyed using Colemak-DH, it wasn't the right fit for me at the moment. Here's why.
Proper Touch Typing on Colemak-DH
Even though I am typing on a keyboard every day for my work, I am terrible at touch typing. I never put in the effort to properly type on a keyboard. Usually, I try to optimize every workflow. I like the feeling of accomplishment. Efficient processes feel better than inefficient ones, even when the end result is the same—they improve our emotional well-being and quality of life.
NuPhy Air60 Manual
Manual for the the NuPhy Air60. The Air60 is wireless 60% mechanical keyboard with RGB background colors.