Uses

Here is a roundup of software, hardware, and Internet services I'm currently using to build and maintain this site, create stuff, and boost productivity. Some may also call this a "Colophon" page.

How This Site Was Built

  • I designed and built this site myself.
  • On the front end, I use HTML5, CSS3, and a bit of PHP for templating.
  • On the back end, I built an Indieblogger API, using Express.js to handle server-side logic and serve dynamic JavaScript from API endpoints.
  • The site (except for the blog) is hosted on a VPS (located in Canada) running Ubuntu, with Apache as the web server and MySQL as the database.
  • For content management, I use a combination of Micro.blog (where my blog is hosted) for blogging and custom Apple Shortcuts scripts for Live Updates, Tracks, Check-ins, and Linkbook.
  • The Contact Form is custom-built and integrates with Google SMTP service.
  • Pulsetic powers the Status Page where the site's uptime is shown.
  • I use Git for version control, with a private repository on GitHub.
  • Rclone is employed for syncing files between this site and cloud storage.
  • This site does not have a tracker or use any third-party cookies. Privacy is as important to me as it is to you. You can verify that this site is not tracking you by using this real-time website privacy inspector called Blacklight.

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