A reminder that there will be no Creative Code Club this Wednesday, but @mike released his app and you should take a look! https://hendike.co.uk/@mike/statuses/01KMCXP5EXBEH1AACW2DZ0YFV8

Last week I released my first paid app (https://matchymaps.com) on the App Store and Google Play. Today it is the UK's number one paid app in the Maps & Navigation category (and 38th in all categories) I think that might speak more to how few people pay for apps, but still, a win is a win :)

I played the piano on stage for the first time tonight, it went alright

A reminder that our next meeting is this week, Wednesday 11th March, 7-9pm. The topic is Hydra, a browser-based tool for generating visuals (https://hydra.ojack.xyz/) Suitable for all coding levels. Please bring a laptop. Let us know if it'll be your first time at Code Club and we'll make sure […]

Up at first light and ready for breakfast #caturday #catsofmastodon

Matchy Maps makes it easy to import walking maps into your phone Simply take a photograph of your paper map and align it with a digital map. Then you'll be able to see your location on the paper map as you walk around. If you'd like to help beta test it, just […] [Original post on hendike.co.uk]

If LLMs are so good, why is every single vibe coded website just black and blue with electric/neon effects?

Spent the evening making an icon for a new app project*, pretty pleased with how it turned out * Another one? Oh no

Thanks @vegemitepumpkin and Shelly for an introduction to SuperCollider this week! Our next meeting will be an introduction to Hydra- a livecoding video synthesiser. This will be a more accessible session, so suitable for anyone (some code experience will […] [Original post on social.toplap.org]

It's astounding how little care Google take in their work. This is from the official Android Phone app

Next meeting, this Wednesday evening (Feb 25th) will explore SuperCollider, a sound engine that can be used on its own and is also the foundation for other music platforms, e.g. Sonic Pi. Led by Shelly (and likely @vegemitepumpkin). Suitable for those who know some coding already. Join us at The […]

Nelly is pleased by the return of the sun #catsofmastodon

A reminder that our next meeting, which will be an intro to #strudel music #livecoding, will take place tomorrow evening in Shieldfield, a short way from Newcastle city centre. All welcome! Please bring a laptop and headphones. Some code experience is beneficial but not absolutely essential […]

Creative Code Club brought a livecoding tutorial to Sunderland Music City's electronic music event. Our next group meeting will also be an entry-level introduction to #strudel - making music with code in the moment. We're expecting a couple of folks inspired by the Sunderland session to hop on […]

Thanks @mike for the introduction to Godot yesterday - from zero to two little interactive worlds, explained in 90 minutes. Impressive! Our next meeting will be the evening of Wednesday 11th February, in Shieldfield, near Newcastle centre. Let us know if you'd like to join 🙂

Inside you are two cats. They both want a nap. #catsofmastodon

My new year's resolution is to continue ignoring all technologies that I am told ignoring will result in me being left behind. I embrace the being left behind. I will become a forest witch, speaking to myself in invented programming languages. In the dark I will twist little bits of wire […]

Orangina? Oh! You mean orangussy

We have reached the end of the period between Christmas and New Year where you don't know what day it is Now we can begin the period between New Year and Christmas where you don't know what day it is

This is Amble, a new walking game I've been working on for both phones and watches. As you walk in the real world your character walks in the game, with occassional decision points where you decide what they should do next. It's using @VEXED's excellent 8x8 […] [Original post on hendike.co.uk]

Professional Christmas tree decorator at work #caturday #catsofmastodon

A reminder that our final meeting of the year happens tomorrow (Wednesday) 7-9pm, Shieldfield in Newcastle, with some social time afterwards. It's a great opportunity to find out more about Creative Code Club - what we do in meetings, what next year might […] [Original post on social.toplap.org]

Our *final event of the year* will be Wednesday 17th December, meeting at 7-9pm at The NewBridge Project, Shieldfield, NE2 1AL. All welcome! If you're Code Club curious, it'll be a great opportunity to find out more about our group, what we do, and how you can be involved. Bring anything […]

Creative Code Club is a space for you to learn and chat about creative coding in Newcastle. Our next session is tonight, 26/11, 7-9pm at NewBridge Projects.

If you're doing some wiring and your assistant gets this look on their face, maybe double check your work. #catsofmastodon

Inside you are two cats. They both want a nap. #catsofmastodon

New distraction unlocked #godot #smartwatch #wearos

Code Club is tomorrow, 29/10, 7pm, NewBridge Projects Come and tell us what you’re up to.

The best pillow #catsofmastodon

Still plenty to do, but I've made a start on the work to get Pied usable on @postmarketOS #postmarketos #mobilelinux

Cuddle puddle #catsofmastodon

With only minimal hackery, I've managed to get Flutter apps compiling and running natively on @postmarketOS Next steps will be adapting Pied to work well on smaller screens, and figuring out Alpine packaging #linuxmobile #flutter #postmarketos

What a cozy Saturday #caturday #catsofmastodon

Increasingly feeling that I'd like to get back into mobile Linux development, after over 8 years away. Does anyone have any recommendations for a phone that can be picked up cheaply second hand? I'm currently thinking of the OnePlus 6, as it seems to be pretty good on @postmarketOS support […]

A true music lover #catsofmastodon

Mark your calendars - here are the code club dates for the rest of the year: 1st October 29th October 26th November 17th December all 7-9pm at The NewBridge Project Yes, you read that right, next code club is tomorrow! 🥳

Just spotted that Newcastle library has started using Anubis* for bot protection. Sad that it's necessary, but it's cool that they put some effort in and didn't just end up on CloudFlare. * They're actually using the more generically branded sponsored version, BotStopper, so are helping to fund […]

More top-notch Google engineering on their flagship products

Did you know your MacBook has a sensor that knows the exact angle of the screen hinge? It’s not exposed as a public API, but I figured out a way to read it and make it sound like an old wooden door. Source code and a downloadable app to try it yourself […] [Original post on hachyderm.io]

The problem with working in AgTech, is that it completely destroys the dream of abandoning your computer and becoming a farmer

Summer break is over and we're back on the two-weekly schedule. Join us tonight, 7pm at NewBridge Projects for more creative coding discussions, skills development and more.

Nothing is safe when there are biscuits to be made #caturday #catsofmastodon

Had another go at some pixel art, I wanted to try mixing some organic and artificial structures. Not entirely happy with some of the shapes, but it's all learning! #pixelart

Our August Creative Code Club is tomorrow, 6/8, from 7pm at NewBridge Projects. Everyone welcome!

OK, genuinely think this is a good development in the Linux world. PixiEditor started as a pixel editor but seems to be aiming for “pleasing FOSS alternative to Photoshop that also supports Linux.” The node-based workflow for adding filters is genuinely interesting, too […]

Had a go at following along with a Bob Ross style pixel art tutorial, pretty pleased with the result, and learnt a bunch of handy tricks with aseprite along the way #pixelart

Would love to see the 3D printer that uses these filament spools

Dear Infocom nerds of Fedi, I'm having a clear out and have listed a bunch of original Amstrad CPC Infocom games on eBay if anyone fancies a bit of interactive fiction history: https://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/elleomea #infocom #interactivefiction #zork

Having a tiny folding chair in your bag means you can sit and have your lunch wherever you like And watch hoppy little frogs to boot

Looking through my old notes and there's one that's just "MIDI shoes"