posts – Kevin Chappell

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Pin your build targets

date May 30, 2026 type Post read 2 min read

A minor update broke OpenTUI on older Linux systems. A hidden GLIBC dependency lurked in a Zig target change. Pin your build targets to prevent silent failures across enterprise distributions.

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The Delicacy Scam

date January 15, 2026 type Post read 2 min read

How Unwanted Food Becomes Luxury

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Another Good EDC, ruined

date October 17, 2024 type Post read 1 min read

Brilliant everyday carry designs are ruined by one useless gadget. Discover why bottle openers waste space when twist-offs and a simple coin do the job.

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Why do Helmets Have Lights on the Inside?

date October 3, 2017 type Post read 1 min read

Learn why Sci-Fi helmets use interior lights and why voice activation fixes their practical flaws.

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Smaller bundles with Webpack and Babili

date April 30, 2017 type Post read 3 min read

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formBuilder 2.0 Released

date April 29, 2017 type Post read 2 min read

Form builder 2.0 brings breaking changes and fresh power. Navigate initialization shifts, unlock custom fields, and simplify translations with this essential guide.