I'm Dan Denney, a front-end dev at DataCamp.

Ok, ok. I'm technically a Senior Software Engineer II, but front-end dev just rolls off the tongue. This my personal playground for sharing many of the things I enjoy, most of which revolves around web design and development.

[ 87 posts since 2012 ]

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They're mostly around front-end dev and web conferences, with some occasional life things sprinkled in.

Read Losing My Loyalty

[ Latest · Front-End Dev · May 17, 2026 ]

Losing My Loyalty

From CoffeeCup to Photoshop, I've been fiercely loyal to my tools for years — but exploration and orchestration are replacing that loyalty now.

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A symbolic split-scene illustration showing the evolution of creative work. On the left: a designer/developer in the early 2000s deeply focused on mastering a single tool. Photoshop palettes, Dreamweaver windows, FTP apps, and thick manuals surround them in a cluttered office. On the right: the same person years later in a clean futuristic workspace orchestrating multiple AI agents through lightweight prompts and skill files. Instead of mastering one application, glowing “recipes” and workflow diagrams float between AI systems. The transition visually represents moving from software expertise to orchestration expertise. Detailed cinematic composition, realistic textures, thoughtful and slightly philosophical tone
  1. Read Later, Meet Stash May 02, 2026 After declaring 'read later' bankruptcy on Pocket, I moved to Notion and I'm now building my own tool for queuing and saving links.
  2. DataTune 2026 Mar 08, 2026 My first DataTune Conf in Nashville — AI adoption struggles, the data science and engineering crossover, and reactions to the newest LLM releases.
  3. Trying OpenClaw Feb 25, 2026 Initial setup and some simple automations while trying out OpenClaw for the first time.
  4. The Best Thing Since Browser-Based Code Challenges Nov 17, 2025 How learning to code shifted from browser-based interactive challenges to adaptive, AI-driven learning.
  5. Tag, You're Subscribed Jul 15, 2025 Why I've leaned hard into email newsletters for industry news, and the ones I love reading most.
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Side Projects

Experiments mixing my interests in music, organization, and modern web development

Seasons of Dan - Spotify listening history

[ Spotify API + AI Generated ]

Music

Listening habits across time periods and AI-generated reviews analyzing the vibe, production, and emotional impact of songs.

Seasons of Dan → Reviews →
Stash - personal read-later app

[ Next.js + Supabase ]

Stash

My own read-later tool with an AI-powered score to help prioritize what's actually worth reading.

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Side by Side - life organizer app

[ Next.js + Supabase ]

Side by Side

A web app for organizing life's events, shared links, local places, and shopping lists in one place.

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Most Recent Blips

Shorter than a blog post, longer than a tweet. This is where I share quick reactions or stash things I want to remember.

  1. [ Jul 9, 2026 ]

    Remembering The Grid

    A team in 2014 knew we'd be where we are today

  2. [ Jun 23, 2026 ]

    Markdown Twins

    Every post has a markdown version for agents now — exposed, not force-fed

  3. [ May 23, 2026 ]

    Modern Web Guidance Audit

    Using a Chrome-published Claude Code plugin to audit the site for modern web best practices

  4. [ May 16, 2026 ]

    Trying Pilcrow

    Me write pretty one day

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August's Finds

Things I've read or watched this month and found worth keeping. Everything gets archived in the library at the end of the month.

No links yet in August

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Join the Artificial Intelligencers

I co-organize this Nashville meetup for anyone from beginners to experts who are willing to share their personal or professional journeys learning, experimenting, developing, and applying AI. We focus on real tools, real demos, and real talk.

Our monthly events feature 15-20 minute presentations and demos, plus plenty of time for networking and collaboration. Whether you're sharing workflow automation, artistic applications, or research deep-dives, everyone's welcome.

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Dan Denney No ReservAItions

Cooking and enjoying food and drinks are my hobbies outside of web development. With No ReservAItions, I've found a way to mix the two. I'm using ChatGPT to create reviews for the places that I visit in the spirit of Anthony Bourdain and I'm having so much fun with it!

A large mixed grill platter at Central Churrasco in Matosinhos with grilled chicken, ribs, veal, chorizo, and white rice on the table

[ Matosinhos ]

Central Churrasco

A Matosinhos mixed grill at Central Churrasco where chicken, ribs, veal chop, bacon, and chorizo arrive as a persuasive case for doing Portuguese charcoal the blunt, abundant way.

A cup of Nivà gelato in Matosinhos with two fruit-forward scoops, a wafer cone, and a spoon in front of the storefront window

[ Matosinhos ]

Niva Torino

A Matosinhos gelato stop at Niva Torino where fig and passion fruit make a persuasive case for fruit-first restraint in a town that usually pulls you toward heavier pleasures.

Colorful chalk writing on concrete that says 'Myrtle Beach 2026,' with part of a large golf car tire visible at the right edge

[ Myrtle Beach ]

Ocean Lakes 2026

A Myrtle Beach family-vacation week at Ocean Lakes where a big beach house, daily ocean time, pool-and-slide runs, golf car parades, buffet detours, and a cooler that ranged from Lime Garage to Leffe and Delirium kept fourteen people moving in the same direction.

Ham, bacon, and cheese omelet with grits and a biscuit at Toast! on Meeting, with coffee, an Americano mug, and potatoes with peppers and onions on the table

[ Charleston ]

Toast! on Meeting

A Charleston breakfast at Toast! on Meeting where coffee and an Americano flank a ham, bacon, and cheese omelet with grits and biscuits plus a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit built for going straight at comfort.

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