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Full-stack dev, Pacific Northwest. Drupal, React, Node — and the occasional cursed bash script.

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Web apps, open source experiments, and client work spanning Drupal, React, and beyond.

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Thoughts on dev, AI, coffee, and building things that actually work. Updated irregularly.

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Tasting notes, origins, and obsessive reviews of specialty coffee from around the world.

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Dive into a space where coding and technology meet creativity and hands-on experience. Here, explore a collection of thoughts, tutorials, and stories about the tech world, project development, and the journey from being a coffee professional to becoming a full-time developer.

Currently working on projects with Hounder.co, this site shares practical insights, coding tips, and behind-the-scenes looks into the world of web development and tech innovation.

Based in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, life is filled with learning, building, and adventures with Amelia and Eliza—two amazing daughters who inspire curiosity every day.

Enjoy discovering new ideas, coding projects, and stories from a passionate developer crafting the next chapter after coffee, one line of code at a time.

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Hermano Robles El Chiral Anaerobic — Presta Coffee

16 May 2026
Cracked the bag open with high expectations. Anaerobic naturals from Costa Rica have been on heavy rotation for me lately, and the aroma off this one when I broke the seal was already telling me I was in for something.
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Brewing Coffee and Talking Airports: A Few Days at AAAE in LA

16 May 2026
I just got back from the AAAE Conference in Los Angeles and I'm still riding the post-conference high. (Possibly also some leftover caffeine.) Our team set up a Hounder booth, I brought my pour over kit, and for a few days I got to do two of my favorite things at the same time: brew coffee and talk about websites.
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Prompt Architecture for a Reliable AI Dungeon Master

26 February 2026
Building an AI Dungeon Master sounds straightforward until you actually try it. Left to its own devices, an LLM will happily let a level-1 fighter dual-wield longswords, cast spells they never learned, and narrate a killing blow before the player has rolled a single die. The core challenge is consistency.
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Presta Coffee Nestor Lasso - Ombligon Anaerobic Natural

16 February 2026
A dazzling anaerobic natural from Colombia's rising star Nestor Lasso, where raspberry jam collides with freshly cracked cocoa nibs and sparkling acidity in a cup that earned a 3rd place finish at the World Barista Championship
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The SoloQuest

AustinCodez
A solo dnd project where AI is the dungeon master. Try today for free
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Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing

14 November 2025
"Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing" offers a refreshing perspective on optimizing both productivity and wellbeing. Its blend of actionable strategies and reflective insights is especially relevant to fast-paced work environments like those at hounder.co.
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