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Attempt to Run an LLM Locally

In today's (2026-04-07) chat we will attempt to run an LLM locally on my (Chris) machine with the help of attendees. Let's see how easy/hard it is and if my new desktop can handle it. Assuming we get something working, we can do experiments.

Everyone and anyone are welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.

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Attempt to Run an LLM Locally

Review my Vibe Coded App

In today's (2026-03-17) chat I'll get the chat mob to review my 99% vibe code Word Games is Dumb app and/or vibe code some more of it. This is the first application I've vibe coded and accepted most of the clanker (AI) recommendations unless they were really dumb. It's in TypeScript which is a language I'm not familiar with, so I'm curious to hear what TypeScript experts think of the generated code.

I found the clanker was good at quickly creating a proof of concept (PoC) for my game ideas. For example, I had one idea that I PoC in an afternoon, tried for a couple days, then ditched it.

Everyone and anyone are welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.

P.S. - Image was created using Nano Banana. I love how the text is repeated.

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Choosing Programming Languages for New Projects: Old Language, Old Project - Or New Language, New Project?

How do you decide which language to use when starting a fresh project? Some follow the adage "new project—old language, old project—new language." But what's your approach?

Some points to discuss:

  • Decision criteria and heuristics for language selection
  • How to balance comfort with growth
  • Learning fatigue vs. focused depth: navigating the challenge of learning a new language PLUS building a new project simultaneously

Everyone and anyone is welcome to join as long as you are kind, supportive, and respectful of others.

Shelf with programming language textbooks