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2025-03-02 08:12:23
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So stay a while and listen.
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2025-03-01 23:25:22
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# Setting Up Your Code Editor
## Introduction
In this lesson, we'll set up the most fundamental tool in your development journey: your code editor. This is where you'll spend most of your time writing, testing, and debugging code, so it's crucial to get comfortable with it from the start.
## What is an IDE?
### Definition
An IDE (Integrated Development Environment) is a software application that provides comprehensive facilities for software development. Think of it as your complete workshop for writing code.
### Key Components
1. **Code Editor**
- Where you write and edit code
- Provides syntax highlighting
- Helps with code formatting
- Makes code easier to read and write
2. **Compiler/Interpreter**
- Runs your code
- Translates your code into executable instructions
- Helps test your applications
3. **Debugging Tools**
- Help find and fix errors
- Provide error messages and suggestions
- Make problem-solving easier
## Setting Up Visual Studio Code
### Why VS Code?
- Free and open-source
- Lightweight yet powerful
- Excellent community support
- Popular among developers
- Great for beginners and experts alike
### Installation Steps
1. Visit [code.visualstudio.com](https://code.visualstudio.com)
2. Download the version for your operating system
3. Run the installer
4. Follow the installation prompts
### Essential VS Code Features
#### 1. Interface Navigation
- **File Explorer** (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + E)
- Browse and manage your files
- Create new files and folders
- Navigate your project structure
- **Search** (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F)
- Find text across all files
- Replace text globally
- Search with regular expressions
- **Source Control** (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + G)
- Track changes in your code
- Commit and manage versions
- Integrate with Git
#### 2. Terminal Integration
To open the integrated terminal:
- Use ``` Ctrl + ` ``` (backtick)
- Or View → Terminal from the menu
- Basic terminal commands:
```bash
ls # List files (dir on Windows)
cd # Change directory
clear # Clear terminal
code . # Open VS Code in current directory
```
#### 3. Essential Extensions
Install these extensions to enhance your development experience:
1. **ESLint**
- Helps find and fix code problems
- Enforces coding standards
- Improves code quality
2. **Prettier**
- Automatically formats your code
- Maintains consistent style
- Saves time on formatting
3. **Live Server**
- Runs your web pages locally
- Auto-refreshes on save
- Great for web development
### Important Keyboard Shortcuts
```
Ctrl/Cmd + S # Save file
Ctrl/Cmd + C # Copy
Ctrl/Cmd + V # Paste
Ctrl/Cmd + Z # Undo
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + P # Command palette
Ctrl/Cmd + P # Quick file open
```
## Writing Your First Code
Let's create and run a simple HTML file:
1. Create a new file (`index.html`)
2. Add basic HTML content:
```html
<h1>Hello World!</h1>
```
3. Save the file (Ctrl/Cmd + S)
4. Open in browser or use Live Server
## Best Practices
### 1. File Organization
- Keep related files together
- Use clear, descriptive names
- Create separate folders for different projects
### 2. Regular Saving
- Save frequently (Ctrl/Cmd + S)
- Watch for the unsaved dot indicator
- Enable auto-save if preferred
### 3. Terminal Usage
- Get comfortable with basic commands
- Use the integrated terminal
- Practice navigation and file operations
## Troubleshooting Common Issues
### 1. Installation Problems
- Ensure you have admin rights
- Check system requirements
- Use official download sources
### 2. Extension Issues
- Keep extensions updated
- Disable conflicting extensions
- Restart VS Code after installation
### 3. Performance
- Don't install too many extensions
- Regular restart of VS Code
- Keep your system updated
## Next Steps
1. **Practice Navigation**
- Create and manage files
- Use the integrated terminal
- Try keyboard shortcuts
2. **Customize Your Editor**
- Explore themes
- Adjust font size
- Configure auto-save
3. **Prepare for Next Lesson**
- Keep VS Code open
- Get comfortable with the interface
- Practice basic operations
## Additional Resources
- [VS Code Documentation](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs)
- [Keyboard Shortcuts Reference](https://code.visualstudio.com/shortcuts/keyboard-shortcuts-windows.pdf)
- [VS Code Tips and Tricks](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/getstarted/tips-and-tricks)
Remember: Your code editor is your primary tool as a developer. Take time to get comfortable with it, and don't worry about mastering everything at once. Focus on the basics we covered in the video, and you'll naturally learn more features as you need them.
Happy coding! 🚀
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 23:24:35
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<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-4.mp4" type="video/mp4"/>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-4.webm" type="video/webm"/>
</video></div>
# CSS Fundamentals: Styling Your First Webpage
## Introduction
In our previous lesson, we created the structure of our webpage with HTML. Now, we'll learn how to style it using CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). While HTML provides the bones of our webpage, CSS adds the visual presentation - the colors, layouts, spacing, and overall aesthetics.
## What is CSS?
### Definition
CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is a stylesheet language that controls the visual presentation of HTML documents. Think of it like the paint, decorations, and interior design of a house - it determines how everything looks and is arranged.
### Key Concepts
1. **Styling Capabilities**
- Fonts and typography
- Colors and backgrounds
- Margins and padding
- Element sizes
- Visual effects
- Layout and positioning
2. **Cascading Nature**
- Styles can be inherited from parent elements
- Multiple styles can apply to the same element
- Specificity determines which styles take precedence
- Styles "cascade" down through your document
## Basic CSS Syntax
```css
selector {
property: value;
}
```
### Example:
```css
h1 {
color: blue;
font-size: 24px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
```
## Connecting CSS to HTML
### Method 1: External Stylesheet (Recommended)
```html
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
```
### Method 2: Internal CSS
```html
<style>
h1 {
color: blue;
}
</style>
```
### Method 3: Inline CSS (Use Sparingly)
```html
<h1 style="color: blue;">Title</h1>
```
## The Box Model
Every HTML element is treated as a box in CSS, with:
```
┌──────────────────────┐
│ Margin │
│ ┌──────────────┐ │
│ │ Border │ │
│ │ ┌──────────┐ │ │
│ │ │ Padding │ │ │
│ │ │ ┌──────┐ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │Content│ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ └──────┘ │ │ │
│ │ └──────────┘ │ │
│ └──────────────┘ │
└──────────────────────┘
```
- **Content**: The actual content of the element
- **Padding**: Space between content and border
- **Border**: The border around the padding
- **Margin**: Space outside the border
## CSS Units
### Absolute Units
- `px` - pixels
- `pt` - points
- `cm` - centimeters
- `mm` - millimeters
- `in` - inches
### Relative Units
- `%` - percentage relative to parent
- `em` - relative to font-size
- `rem` - relative to root font-size
- `vh` - viewport height
- `vw` - viewport width
## Practical Example: Styling Our Webpage
### 1. Basic Page Setup
```css
body {
min-height: 100vh;
margin: 0;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
```
### 2. Header Styling
```css
header {
background-color: #333;
color: white;
padding: 20px;
text-align: center;
}
```
### 3. Main Content Area
```css
main {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
flex: 1;
}
```
### 4. Footer Styling
```css
footer {
background-color: #333;
color: white;
padding: 10px;
text-align: center;
}
```
## Layout with Flexbox
### Basic Concept
Flexbox is a modern layout system that makes it easier to create flexible, responsive layouts.
### Key Properties
```css
.container {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row | column;
justify-content: center | space-between | space-around;
align-items: center | flex-start | flex-end;
}
```
### Common Use Cases
1. Centering content
2. Creating navigation bars
3. Building responsive layouts
4. Equal-height columns
5. Dynamic spacing
## Best Practices
### 1. Organization
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Group related styles together
- Comment your code for clarity
- Keep selectors simple and specific
### 2. Performance
- Avoid unnecessary specificity
- Use shorthand properties when possible
- Minimize redundant code
- Consider load time impact
### 3. Maintainability
- Use external stylesheets
- Follow a consistent formatting style
- Break large stylesheets into logical files
- Document important design decisions
## Debugging CSS
### Common Tools
1. Browser Developer Tools
- Element inspector
- Style inspector
- Box model viewer
### Common Issues
1. Specificity conflicts
2. Inheritance problems
3. Box model confusion
4. Flexbox alignment issues
## Exercises
### 1. Style Modifications
Try modifying these properties in your stylesheet:
```css
/* Change colors */
header {
background-color: #4a90e2;
}
/* Adjust spacing */
main {
padding: 40px;
}
/* Modify typography */
h1 {
font-size: 32px;
font-weight: bold;
}
```
### 2. Layout Challenge
Create a card layout using Flexbox:
```css
.card-container {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
gap: 20px;
}
.card {
flex: 1;
padding: 20px;
background: white;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
```
## Additional Resources
### Learning Tools
1. [Flexbox Froggy](https://flexboxfroggy.com/) - Interactive Flexbox learning game
2. [CSS-Tricks](https://css-tricks.com) - Excellent CSS reference and tutorials
3. [MDN CSS Documentation](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS)
### Practice Projects
1. Style your personal webpage
2. Create a responsive navigation menu
3. Build a flexible card layout
4. Design a custom button style
Remember: CSS is both an art and a science. Don't be afraid to experiment and break things - that's how you'll learn the most. The key is to start simple and gradually add complexity as you become more comfortable with the basics.
Next up, we'll dive into JavaScript to add interactivity to our webpage! 🚀
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 23:23:54
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<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-5.mp4" type="video/mp4"/>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-5.webm" type="video/webm"/>
</video></div>
# JavaScript: Building Your First Interactive Web App
## Introduction
In this lesson, we'll bring our web pages to life by adding dynamic functionality with JavaScript. We'll build a real-world application that displays and updates Bitcoin prices in real-time, teaching core JavaScript concepts along the way.
## Project Overview: Bitcoin Price Tracker
We'll build a web application that:
- Displays current Bitcoin price
- Updates automatically every 3 seconds
- Allows currency switching
- Includes interactive controls
- Shows current date/time
## Core JavaScript Concepts
### 1. Variables and Data Types
```javascript
// Variables can be declared with let or const
let currentCurrency = "USD"; // Can be changed
const interval = 3000; // Cannot be changed
// Basic data types
const price = 45000; // Number
const isVisible = true; // Boolean
const currency = "USD"; // String
```
### 2. DOM Manipulation
```javascript
// Getting elements
const priceElement = document.getElementById('price');
const button = document.getElementById('refresh-button');
// Modifying content
priceElement.textContent = `${price} ${currency}`;
// Changing styles
priceElement.style.display = 'none';
```
### 3. Event Listeners
```javascript
// Basic click handler
button.addEventListener('click', () => {
fetchBitcoinPrice();
});
// Change event for select elements
selector.addEventListener('change', (event) => {
handleCurrencyChange(event.value);
});
```
### 4. Async Operations & Fetch API
```javascript
async function fetchBitcoinPrice() {
try {
const response = await fetch(apiUrl);
const data = await response.json();
updatePrice(data.price);
} catch (error) {
console.error('Error:', error);
}
}
```
## Project Structure
### HTML Setup
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<title>Bitcoin Price Tracker</title>
<link rel="stylesheet" href="style.css">
<script src="index.js" defer></script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>Current Bitcoin Price</h1>
<p>The price is: <span id="price"></span></p>
<!-- Additional elements -->
</body>
</html>
```
### Core Functionality Implementation
1. **Setting Up the Timer**
```javascript
// Update price every 3 seconds
setInterval(fetchBitcoinPrice, 3000);
// Update date/time every second
setInterval(updateDateTime, 1000);
```
2. **Currency Selection**
```javascript
function handleCurrencyChange(newCurrency) {
currentCurrency = newCurrency;
fetchBitcoinPrice();
}
```
3. **Toggle Visibility**
```javascript
function togglePriceVisibility() {
const price = document.getElementById('price');
price.style.display = price.style.display === 'none'
? 'inline'
: 'none';
}
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Error Handling
- Always use try/catch with async operations
- Provide meaningful error messages
- Handle edge cases gracefully
### 2. Code Organization
- Keep functions focused and small
- Use meaningful variable names
- Group related functionality
- Add comments for clarity
### 3. Performance
- Avoid unnecessary DOM updates
- Use appropriate update intervals
- Clean up intervals when not needed
## Common Challenges & Solutions
### 1. API Issues
```javascript
// Handle API failures gracefully
catch (error) {
priceElement.textContent = 'Price unavailable';
console.error('API Error:', error);
}
```
### 2. Currency Formatting
```javascript
function formatPrice(price, currency) {
return new Intl.NumberFormat('en-US', {
style: 'currency',
currency: currency
}).format(price);
}
```
### 3. Time Zones
```javascript
function getLocalTime() {
return new Date().toLocaleString();
}
```
## Extending the Project
Consider adding these features for practice:
1. Price change indicators (up/down arrows)
2. Historical price chart
3. Multiple cryptocurrency support
4. Price alerts
5. Local storage for settings
## Debugging Tips
### Using Console
```javascript
console.log('Price fetched:', price);
console.error('Error occurred:', error);
console.table(priceHistory);
```
### Chrome DevTools
1. Network tab for API calls
2. Console for errors
3. Elements for DOM inspection
4. Sources for debugging
## Additional Resources
- MDN JavaScript Guide
- JavaScript.info
- CoinGecko API Documentation
- Chrome DevTools Documentation
## Next Steps
1. Add styling with CSS
2. Implement additional features
3. Learn about React for more complex applications
4. Explore other APIs and cryptocurrencies
Remember: The best way to learn is by doing. Don't be afraid to break things and experiment with the code. The developer console is your friend for debugging and understanding what's happening in your application.
Happy coding! 🚀
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 23:23:36
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<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-2.mp4" type="video/mp4"/>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-2.webm" type="video/webm"/>
</video></div>
# Setting Up Git and GitHub: A Developer's Foundation
## Lesson Overview
In this lesson, we'll establish one of the most important foundations of your development journey: version control with Git and GitHub. This knowledge will enable you to track your code, back it up in the cloud, and start building your developer portfolio.
## Prerequisites
- Visual Studio Code installed
- Terminal/Command Line basics
- GitHub account (we'll create one in this lesson)
## Key Learning Objectives
- Understand what Git and GitHub are and why they're essential
- Set up Git locally and connect it to GitHub
- Learn basic Git commands and workflow
- Create your first repository and commit
- Establish good Git habits for your developer journey
## What is Git and GitHub?
### Git: Your Local Version Control
- A version control system that tracks code changes over time
- Prevents accidental overwrites of your work
- Enables multiple developers to work on the same project safely
- Runs locally on your machine
### GitHub: Your Code in the Cloud
- A web-based platform that extends Git
- Cloud storage for your code repositories
- Enables code sharing and collaboration
- Includes features like:
- Issue tracking
- Pull requests
- Project management tools
- Code review capabilities
## Why Use GitHub?
### 1. Portfolio Building
- Acts as your "proof of work" as a developer
- Shows your coding activity through contribution graphs
- Demonstrates your consistency and dedication
- Serves as a public showcase of your projects
### 2. Collaboration and Learning
- Access millions of open-source projects
- Learn from other developers' code
- Contribute to real-world projects
- Get feedback on your code
- Work effectively in teams
### 3. Code Safety and Access
- All your code is safely stored in the cloud
- Access your projects from anywhere
- Never lose your work due to computer issues
## Essential GitHub Terminology
| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| Repository (Repo) | A folder containing your project files and version history |
| Commit | A saved change or addition to your code |
| Staging | Marking changes to be included in your next commit |
| Push | Sending your local commits to GitHub |
| Branch | A separate version of your code for new features or experiments |
| Pull Request (PR) | A request to merge changes from one branch to another |
| Clone | Creating a local copy of a remote repository |
| Fork | Creating your own copy of someone else's repository |
## Hands-on Practice
### Setting Up Git
1. Install Git from https://git-scm.com/downloads
2. Configure your identity:
```bash
git config --global user.name "Your Name"
git config --global user.email "your.email@example.com"
```
### Your First Repository
1. Create a new repository on GitHub named "hello-world"
2. Initialize Git locally:
```bash
git init
git add .
git commit -m "My first commit"
git remote add origin <your-repository-url>
git push -u origin main
```
## Basic Git Workflow Quick Reference
### Pushing Code to GitHub
```bash
# 1. Stage your changes
git add .
# 2. Commit your changes with a message
git commit -m "Describe your changes here"
# 3. Push to GitHub
git push
```
### Getting Code from GitHub
```bash
# If you already have the repository locally:
git pull
# If you need to download a repository:
git clone https://github.com/username/repository.git
```
## Building Good Habits
### Daily Git Practice
- Make it a goal to push code every day
- Even small changes count
- Use your GitHub contribution graph as motivation
- Track your progress over time
### Best Practices
1. Commit often with clear messages
2. Pull before you start working
3. Push your changes when you finish
4. Keep each project in its own repository
5. Include README files to explain your projects
## Common Issues and Solutions
### "No upstream branch" Error
If you see this error when pushing:
```bash
git push --set-upstream origin main
```
### Changes Not Showing Up
1. Check if changes are staged:
```bash
git status
```
2. Make sure you've committed:
```bash
git commit -m "Your message"
```
3. Verify you've pushed:
```bash
git push
```
## Exercise: Start Your Journey
1. Create your GitHub account if you haven't already
2. Set up Git locally using the commands we covered
3. Create your first repository named "hello-world"
4. Make your first commit
5. Push your code to GitHub
6. Make a habit of pushing code daily
## Additional Resources
- [GitHub Documentation](https://docs.github.com)
- [Git Documentation](https://git-scm.com/doc)
- Practice with [GitHub Learning Lab](https://lab.github.com)
## Next Steps
- Start tracking all your code projects with Git
- Begin building your portfolio on GitHub
- Join the open-source community
- Collaborate with other developers
Remember: Every developer started where you are now. The key is consistency and persistence. Make pushing code to GitHub a daily habit, and you'll be amazed at your progress over time.
Happy coding! 🚀
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 23:23:04
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<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-3.mp4" type="video/mp4"/>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-3.webm" type="video/webm"/>
</video></div>
## What is HTML?
HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the foundation of all webpages. Think of it as the framing of a house - it provides the basic structure that everything else builds upon.
### Key Concepts
- HTML is a markup language, not a programming language
- It tells browsers how to structure web content
- Every HTML element is like a building block
- Browsers interpret HTML to display content
## The Building Analogy
When building a webpage, think of it like constructing a house:
- **HTML**: The framing and structure (walls, rooms, layout)
- **CSS**: The design elements (paint, decorations, styling)
- **JavaScript**: The functionality (plumbing, electrical, moving parts)
## Basic HTML Structure
### 1. HTML Boilerplate
Every webpage starts with a basic template:
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
<title>Your Page Title</title>
</head>
<body>
<!-- Your content goes here -->
</body>
</html>
```
### 2. Understanding the Parts
- `<!DOCTYPE html>`: Tells browsers this is an HTML5 document
- `<html>`: The root element of the page
- `<head>`: Contains metadata about the document
- `<body>`: Contains the visible content
## Essential HTML Elements
### 1. Headings
HTML has six levels of headings:
```html
<h1>Main Title</h1>
<h2>Subtitle</h2>
<h3>Section Header</h3>
<!-- ... -->
<h6>Smallest Heading</h6>
```
### 2. Paragraphs
```html
<p>This is a paragraph of text. It can contain as much text as you need.</p>
```
### 3. Images
```html
<img src="path-to-image.jpg" alt="Description of image" width="300">
```
### 4. Links
```html
<a href="https://example.com">Click here</a>
```
## HTML Attributes
Attributes provide additional information or modify HTML elements:
```html
<tag attribute="value">Content</tag>
```
Common attributes:
- `src`: Source path for images
- `href`: Destination for links
- `alt`: Alternative text for images
- `class`: CSS class names
- `id`: Unique identifier
- `style`: Inline CSS styles
## Semantic HTML
### What is Semantic HTML?
Semantic HTML uses meaningful tags that describe their content's purpose. This improves:
- Accessibility
- SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
- Code readability
- Maintainability
### Common Semantic Elements
```html
<header>
<!-- Site header content -->
</header>
<nav>
<!-- Navigation menu -->
</nav>
<main>
<!-- Main content -->
<article>
<!-- Self-contained content -->
</article>
<section>
<!-- Grouped content -->
</section>
</main>
<footer>
<!-- Site footer content -->
</footer>
```
### Non-Semantic vs Semantic Example
Instead of:
```html
<div class="header">
<div class="navigation">
<div class="nav-item">Home</div>
</div>
</div>
```
Use:
```html
<header>
<nav>
<a href="/">Home</a>
</nav>
</header>
```
## Building Your First Webpage
### 1. Basic Structure
```html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>My First Webpage</title>
</head>
<body>
<header>
<h1>Welcome to My First Webpage!</h1>
</header>
<main>
<section>
<h2>About Me</h2>
<p>Hi, I'm learning web development with PlebDevs!</p>
</section>
<section>
<h2>My Interests</h2>
<p>I'm interested in Bitcoin, programming, and building cool stuff!</p>
</section>
</main>
<footer>
<p>Created by [Your Name] - 2024</p>
</footer>
</body>
</html>
```
## Best Practices
### 1. Structure
- Use proper indentation
- Keep code organized and readable
- Use semantic elements when possible
- Include all required elements (`DOCTYPE`, `html`, `head`, `body`)
### 2. Content
- Use appropriate heading levels (start with `h1`)
- Write descriptive `alt` text for images
- Keep content meaningful and organized
- Use comments to explain complex sections
### 3. Accessibility
- Use semantic HTML elements
- Provide alternative text for images
- Maintain a logical heading structure
- Ensure content makes sense when read linearly
## Common Issues and Solutions
### Problem: Images Not Loading
```html
<!-- Wrong -->
<img src="image.jpg">
<!-- Right -->
<img src="./images/image.jpg" alt="Description">
```
### Problem: Links Not Working
```html
<!-- Wrong -->
<a>Click here</a>
<!-- Right -->
<a href="https://example.com">Click here</a>
```
## Next Steps
1. **Practice Building**
- Create a personal webpage about yourself
- Include different types of content (text, images, links)
- Use semantic HTML elements
2. **Experiment with Structure**
- Try different layouts
- Use various HTML elements
- Pay attention to semantic meaning
3. **Prepare for CSS**
- Think about how you want your page to look
- Consider what styles you'll want to add
- Plan your layout structure
## Exercise: Create Your Profile Page
Try creating a simple profile page using what you've learned:
1. Use the HTML boilerplate
2. Add a header with your name
3. Include an "About Me" section
4. Add a photo (if you want)
5. List your interests or goals
6. Add a footer with contact information
Remember to:
- Use semantic HTML
- Include appropriate headings
- Add descriptive alt text for images
- Keep your code clean and well-organized
## Additional Resources
- [MDN HTML Guide](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML)
- [HTML5 Doctor (Semantic Elements)](http://html5doctor.com/)
- [W3Schools HTML Tutorial](https://www.w3schools.com/html/)
Remember: HTML is the foundation of web development. Take time to understand these basics well, as they'll serve as the building blocks for everything else you'll learn. Happy coding! 🚀
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 23:21:44
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><video style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" controls>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-0.mp4" type="video/mp4"/>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/starter-lesson-0.webm" type="video/webm"/>
</video></div>
# Welcome to PlebDevs Starter Course
## Course Mission
Welcome to the PlebDevs starter course! I'm Austin, the founder of PlebDevs, and I'll be walking you through this short intro starter course that will get you up and running and interacting with the rest of the content on the platform. If you're here, I'm assuming you're new to coding or just starting out. If you already have experience and have your bearings down, there's lots more intermediate and advanced content on the platform. This course is designed for absolute beginners.
## Course Goals
### Overall PlebDevs Goals
1. Learn how to code
2. Build Bitcoin/Lightning/Nostr apps
3. Become a developer
This is a big journey with a lot of pieces and things to learn. The starter course is going to get you on that path as quickly as possible and make it a smooth journey.
### Starter Course Objectives
1. Give you an easy, high-level overview of the dev journey
2. Get you set up and comfortable in a development environment where you'll write and ship code
3. Give you basic experience in the languages covered in our courses and workshops
There's lots of material out there that will just tell you exactly what to do and not explain why but I want you to actually understand for yourself. I want you to have a good mental model of what this journey is going to be like, what it's going to be like actually writing and pushing code. And then we're going to start getting our hands dirty and gain real experience.
## What is a PlebDev?
### Origins and Philosophy
I started using the term "PlebDev" a few years ago to describe a unique approach to learning development in the Bitcoin space. It represents:
- **Inclusive Learning**: Anyone can become a developer, regardless of background
- **Growth Mindset**: Embracing the journey from beginner to professional
- **Practical Focus**: Emphasizing real-world application development
- **Community Support**: Learning and growing together
### Key Characteristics
- 🌱 **Growth-Focused**: PlebDevs are always learning and improving
- 🎯 **App-Centric**: Focus on building applications rather than protocol development
- 🆕 **Embrace Being New**: Being a new developer is infinitely better than being on the sidelines
- 🤝 **Community-Driven**: Bitcoin/Lightning/Nostr ecosystem needs more plebdevs like you!
## Our Learning Approach
### Core Principles
1. **Lower Barriers**
- Simplify complex concepts
- Focus on practical understanding
- Build confidence through action
2. **Project-Based Learning**
- Learn by doing
- Create real applications
- Build a portfolio as you learn
3. **MVP (Minimum Viable Product) Focus**
- Start with core functionality
- Get things working first
- Iterate and improve
4. **Actionable Knowledge**
- Focus on the 20% that delivers 80% of results
- Learn what you can use right away
- Build practical skills
### Teaching Methods
- Detailed concept breakdowns
- Line-by-line code explanations
- Interactive learning
- 1:1 support available
- Community-driven progress
## Course Structure
### The Learning Path
Instead of the traditional bottom-up approach, we use a project-focused method:
```
🏔️ Advanced Skills
🏔️ Projects & Practice
🏔️ Core Concepts
🏔️ Development Environment
🏔️ Getting Started
```
We'll create checkpoints through projects, allowing you to:
- Verify your understanding
- Build your portfolio
- See real progress
- Have reference points for review
## Student Expectations
### What We Expect From You
- **High Agency**: Take ownership of your learning journey
- **Active Participation**: Engage with the material and community
- **Persistence**: Push through challenges
- **Curiosity**: Ask questions and explore concepts
### What You Can Expect From Us
- Clear, practical instruction
- Comprehensive support
- Real-world applications
- Community backing
## Getting Started
### Next Steps
1. Ensure you're ready to commit to learning
2. Set up your development environment (next lesson)
3. Join our community
4. Start building!
## Resources and Support
### Where to Get Help
- plebdevs.com
### Tips for Success
1. Push code daily, even if it is small.
2. Focus on understanding rather than memorizing.
3. Build projects that interest you.
4. Engage with the community.
5. Don't be afraid to ask questions.
## Remember
You don't need to become a "10x developer" overnight. The goal is to start writing code, build useful things, and gradually improve. Every expert was once a beginner, and the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single line of code.
Ready to begin? Let's dive into the next lesson where we'll set up your development environment! 🚀
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-03-01 22:53:13
Following our updated [February predictions](https://stacker.news/items/894412/r/Undisciplined), here's how stackers are predicting the NBA season will play out:
- Champ - Celtics
- MVP - SGA
- All NBA 1st Team - Jokic, Giannis, Ant, SGA, Brunson
-----
# Full results
## Champion
- Celtics 5/15
- Thunder 2/15
- Pacers 2/15
- Nuggets 1/15
- Timberwolves 1/15
- Lakers 1/15
- Grizzlies 1/15
- Cavaliers 1/15
- Knicks 1/15
## MVP
- SGA 8/15
- Luka 3/15
- Giannis 2/15
- Jokic 1/15
- Lebron 1/15
## All NBA 1st Team
- Jokic 14/15
- Giannis 14/15
- SGA 13/15
- Ant 8/15
- Brunson 7/15
- Luka 7/15
- Tatum 5/15
- KAT 4/15
- Mitchell 1/15
- Wemby 1/15
- Steph 1/15
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/901107
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@ 6260f29f:2ee2fcd4
2025-03-01 22:48:31
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/htak8D2tv_M?enablejsapi=1" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
# PlebDevs ⚡️
A one-of-a-kind developer education, content, and community platform built on Nostr and fully Lightning integrated.
<br />[https://plebdevs.com](https://plebdevs.com)
## Overview
PlebDevs is an open-source platform that combines educational content, community interaction, and Bitcoin/Lightning integration. The platform publishes content to Nostr and actively pulls from Nostr relays, creating a distributed, interoperable trail of Documents, Videos, and Courses.
## Technical Implementation
### Nostr Integration
- **Content Distribution**: Implements NIP-23 for rich multimedia content embedding
- **Content Encryption**: Paid content bodies are encrypted while maintaining metadata visibility
- **Authentication**:
- Multi-method signup (NIP-07, Email, GitHub, Anonymous)
- Ephemeral keypair generation for non-Nostr users
- Account linking and recovery system
- **Lists & Courses**: NIP-51 implementation for structured content organization
- **Monetization**: NIP-99 for digital content sales
- **Automated Subscriptions**: NIP-47 (Nostr Wallet Connect) for recurring payments
- **Badge System**: NIP-58 for automated achievement rewards
- **Identity**: NIP-05 for custom platform identities
- **Additional NIPs**: Implements NIP-01, NIP-19, NIP-39, NIP-57
### Platform Architecture
- **Content Management**:
- Draft system with preview capabilities
- Parameterized replaceable events
- Multi-format support (Markdown, Video, Mixed Media)
- Course builder with drag-and-drop ordering
- **User Management**:
- Profile synchronization with Nostr
- Activity tracking and progress monitoring
- Custom relay configuration
- Wallet connection management
- **Admin Features**:
- Protected admin routes based on pubkey configuration
- Content creation and management interface
- Draft/publish workflow
- Course assembly tools
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@ 6260f29f:2ee2fcd4
2025-03-01 22:23:15
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F-px_Eqr16E?enablejsapi=1" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
# PlebDevs ⚡️
A one-of-a-kind developer education, content, and community platform built on Nostr and fully Lightning integrated.
<br />[https://plebdevs.com](https://plebdevs.com)
## Overview
PlebDevs is an open-source platform that combines educational content, community interaction, and Bitcoin/Lightning integration. The platform publishes content to Nostr and actively pulls from Nostr relays, creating a distributed, interoperable trail of Documents, Videos, and Courses.
## Technical Implementation
### Nostr Integration
- **Content Distribution**: Implements NIP-23 for rich multimedia content embedding
- **Content Encryption**: Paid content bodies are encrypted while maintaining metadata visibility
- **Authentication**:
- Multi-method signup (NIP-07, Email, GitHub, Anonymous)
- Ephemeral keypair generation for non-Nostr users
- Account linking and recovery system
- **Lists & Courses**: NIP-51 implementation for structured content organization
- **Monetization**: NIP-99 for digital content sales
- **Automated Subscriptions**: NIP-47 (Nostr Wallet Connect) for recurring payments
- **Badge System**: NIP-58 for automated achievement rewards
- **Identity**: NIP-05 for custom platform identities
- **Additional NIPs**: Implements NIP-01, NIP-19, NIP-39, NIP-57
### Platform Architecture
- **Content Management**:
- Draft system with preview capabilities
- Parameterized replaceable events
- Multi-format support (Markdown, Video, Mixed Media)
- Course builder with drag-and-drop ordering
- **User Management**:
- Profile synchronization with Nostr
- Activity tracking and progress monitoring
- Custom relay configuration
- Wallet connection management
- **Admin Features**:
- Protected admin routes based on pubkey configuration
- Content creation and management interface
- Draft/publish workflow
- Course assembly tools
-
@ 6260f29f:2ee2fcd4
2025-03-01 22:21:02
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/yOKs5L18YcI?enablejsapi=1" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 20:56:43
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tGVxP4RgyI4?enablejsapi=1" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 20:50:47
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7dsR7um-DxA?enablejsapi=1" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
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@ f33c8a96:5ec6f741
2025-03-01 20:42:24
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QY6euaT_G_E?enablejsapi=1" style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-03-01 20:37:31
Alright, Fast February has come to an end. It was more impactful than I anticipated, considering daily intermittent dry fasting had been part of my routine for a long time.
I had definitely let the practice slip to the point where I probably wasn't regularly entering ketosis. Now, my food cravings are substantially reduced and it's quite easy for me to confine my eating to a smaller window.
Even with the fiscal fast being over, I just bought some vitamins and coconut milk (no cravings for junk food or snacks). I would have gotten some fruit, too, but it didn't look great. I did notice craving more juicy foods this month, as my dry fasts got longer. Eating more fruit will probably be an adjustment I make going forward.
If you have any practices that have been on autopilot, I recommend occasionally putting some focus on them to make sure they're still doing what you thought they were.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/901017
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-03-01 08:36:18
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨
🚨Subscribe to the territory to ensure you never miss a post! 🚨
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/900550
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@ b4403b24:83542d4e
2025-02-28 23:05:36
https://x.com/JacquiHeinrich/status/1895547519117246611
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/900278
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@ 2e8970de:63345c7a
2025-02-28 18:22:14
Atlanta Fed is now projecting Q1 GDP -1.5%. Last week it was +2.3%. 4 weeks ago it was +3.9%
https://x.com/AtlantaFed/status/1895508046215852476
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899962
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@ 6260f29f:2ee2fcd4
2025-02-28 18:12:29
<div style="position:relative;padding-bottom:56.25%;height:0;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;"><video style="position:absolute;top:0;left:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;" controls>
<source src="https://plebdevs-bucket.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/testr.mp4" type="video/mp4"/>
</video></div>
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@ b2d670de:907f9d4a
2025-02-28 16:39:38
# onion-service-nostr-relays
A list of nostr relays exposed as onion services.
## The list
| Relay name | Description | Onion url | Operator | Payment URL | Payment options |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| nostr.oxtr.dev | Same relay as clearnet relay nostr.oxtr.dev | ws://oxtrdevav64z64yb7x6rjg4ntzqjhedm5b5zjqulugknhzr46ny2qbad.onion | [operator](nostr:nprofile1qqst94nsmefmya53crp5qq39kewrtgndqcynhnzp7j8lcu0qjple6jspz3mhxue69uhkummnw3ezummcw3ezuer9wcq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7jxrgyy) | N/A | N/A |
| relay.snort.social | Same relay as clearnet relay relay.snort.social | wss://skzzn6cimfdv5e2phjc4yr5v7ikbxtn5f7dkwn5c7v47tduzlbosqmqd.onion | [operator](nostr:nprofile1qqsx8lnrrrw9skpulctgzruxm5y7rzlaw64tcf9qpqww9pt0xvzsfmgpzpmhxue69uhkummnw3ezuamfdejszxrhwden5te0wfjkccte9eekummjwsh8xmmrd9skct9tyup) | N/A | N/A |
| nostr.thesamecat.io | Same relay as clearnet relay nostr.thesamecat.io | ws://2jsnlhfnelig5acq6iacydmzdbdmg7xwunm4xl6qwbvzacw4lwrjmlyd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1wtuh24gpuxjyvnmjwlvxzg8k0elhasagfmmgz0x8vp4ltcy8ples54e7js) | N/A | N/A |
| nostr.land | The nostr.land paid relay (same as clearnet) | ws://nostrland2gdw7g3y77ctftovvil76vquipymo7tsctlxpiwknevzfid.onion | [operator](nostr:npub12262qa4uhw7u8gdwlgmntqtv7aye8vdcmvszkqwgs0zchel6mz7s6cgrkj) | [Payment URL](http://nostrland2gdw7g3y77ctftovvil76vquipymo7tsctlxpiwknevzfid.onion) | BTC LN |
| bitcoiner.social | No auth required, currently | ws://bitcoinr6de5lkvx4tpwdmzrdfdpla5sya2afwpcabjup2xpi5dulbad.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1an3nz7lczcunpdw6ltjst94hgzcxpppnk7zk3zr2nfcj4yd96kdse6twjd) | N/A | N/A |
| relay.westernbtc.com | The westernbtc.com paid relay | ws://westbtcebhgi4ilxxziefho6bqu5lqwa5ncfjefnfebbhx2cwqx5knyd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1pc57ls4rad5kvsp733suhzl2d4u9y7h4upt952a2pucnalc59teq33dmza) | [Payment URL](hjar34h5zwgtvxr345q7rncso3dhdaryuxgri3lu7lbhmnzvin72z5ad.onion) | BTC LN |
| freelay.sovbit.host | Free relay for sovbit.host | ws://sovbitm2enxfr5ot6qscwy5ermdffbqscy66wirkbsigvcshumyzbbqd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1gnwpctdec0aa00hfy4lvadftu08ccs9677mr73h9ddv2zvw8fu9smmerrq) | N/A | N/A |
| nostr.sovbit.host | Paid relay for sovbit.host | ws://sovbitgz5uqyh7jwcsudq4sspxlj4kbnurvd3xarkkx2use3k6rlibqd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1gnwpctdec0aa00hfy4lvadftu08ccs9677mr73h9ddv2zvw8fu9smmerrq) | N/A | N/A |
| nostr.wine | 🍷 [nostr.wine](https://nostr.wine) relay | ws://nostrwinemdptvqukjttinajfeedhf46hfd5bz2aj2q5uwp7zros3nad.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1fyvwkve2gxm3h2d8fvwuvsnkell4jtj4zpae8w4w8zhn2g89t96s0tsfuk) | [Payment URL](http://nostrwinemdptvqukjttinajfeedhf46hfd5bz2aj2q5uwp7zros3nad.onion) | BTC LN, BTC, Credit Card/CashApp (Stripe) |
| inbox.nostr.wine | 🍷 [inbox.nostr.wine](https://inbox.nostr.wine) relay | ws://wineinboxkayswlofkugkjwhoyi744qvlzdxlmdvwe7cei2xxy4gc6ad.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1fyvwkve2gxm3h2d8fvwuvsnkell4jtj4zpae8w4w8zhn2g89t96s0tsfuk) | [Payment URL](http://wineinboxkayswlofkugkjwhoyi744qvlzdxlmdvwe7cei2xxy4gc6ad.onion) | BTC LN, BTC |
| filter.nostr.wine | 🍷 [filter.nostr.wine](https://filter.nostr.wine) proxy relay | ws://winefiltermhqixxzmnzxhrmaufpnfq3rmjcl6ei45iy4aidrngpsyid.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1fyvwkve2gxm3h2d8fvwuvsnkell4jtj4zpae8w4w8zhn2g89t96s0tsfuk) | [Payment URL](http://nostrwinemdptvqukjttinajfeedhf46hfd5bz2aj2q5uwp7zros3nad.onion/add-time) | BTC LN, BTC |
| N/A | N/A | ws://pzfw4uteha62iwkzm3lycabk4pbtcr67cg5ymp5i3xwrpt3t24m6tzad.onion:81 | [operator](nostr:nprofile1q9z8wue69uhky6t5vdhkjmnjxejx2dtvddm8sdr5wpmkgmt6wfjxversd3sn2umevyexzenhwp3kzcn2w4cry7rsdy6kgatvvfskgtn0de5k7m30q9z8wue69uhk77r5wfjx2anpwcmrg73kx3ukydmcxeex5ee5de685ut2dpjkgmf4vg6h56n3w4k82emtde585u35xeh8jvn3vfskgtn0de5k7m30qqs93v545xjl0w8865rhw7kte0mkjxst88rk3k3xj53q4zdxm2zu5ectdn2z6) | N/A | N/A |
| nostr.fractalized.net | Free relay for fractalized.net | ws://xvgox2zzo7cfxcjrd2llrkthvjs5t7efoalu34s6lmkqhvzvrms6ipyd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1ky4kxtyg0uxgw8g5p5mmedh8c8s6sqny6zmaaqj44gv4rk0plaus3m4fd2) | N/A | N/A |
| nfrelay.app | [nfrelay.app](https://nfrelay.app) aggregator relay (nostr-filter-relay) | ws://nfrelay6saohkmipikquvrn6d64dzxivhmcdcj4d5i7wxis47xwsriyd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub19dn7fq9hlxwjsdtgf28hyakcdmd73cccaf2u7a7vl42echey7ezs2hwja7) | N/A | N/A
| relay.nostr.net | Public relay from nostr.net (Same as clearnet) | ws://nostrnetl6yd5whkldj3vqsxyyaq3tkuspy23a3qgx7cdepb4564qgqd.onion | [operator](https://nostr.at/aljaz@nostr.si) | N/A | N/A |
| nerostrator | Free to read, pay XMR to relay | ws://nerostrrgb5fhj6dnzhjbgmnkpy2berdlczh6tuh2jsqrjok3j4zoxid.onion | [operator](nostr:npub19j7zhftjfjnep4xa7zxhevschkqdvem9zr26dq4myhu6d62p3gqs3htnca) |[Payment URL](http://nerostrrgb5fhj6dnzhjbgmnkpy2berdlczh6tuh2jsqrjok3j4zoxid.onion) | XMR |
| nostr.girino.org | Public relay from nostr.girino.org | ws://gnostr2jnapk72mnagq3cuykfon73temzp77hcbncn4silgt77boruid.onion | [operator](nostr:npub18lav8fkgt8424rxamvk8qq4xuy9n8mltjtgztv2w44hc5tt9vets0hcfsz) | N/A | N/A |
| wot.girino.org | WoT relay from wot.girino.org | ws://girwot2koy3kvj6fk7oseoqazp5vwbeawocb3m27jcqtah65f2fkl3yd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub18lav8fkgt8424rxamvk8qq4xuy9n8mltjtgztv2w44hc5tt9vets0hcfsz) | N/A | N/A |
| haven.girino.org/{outbox, inbox, chat, private} | Haven smart relay from haven.girino.org | ws://ghaven2hi3qn2riitw7ymaztdpztrvmm337e2pgkacfh3rnscaoxjoad.onion/{outbox, inbox, chat, private} | [operator](nostr:npub18lav8fkgt8424rxamvk8qq4xuy9n8mltjtgztv2w44hc5tt9vets0hcfsz) | N/A | N/A |
| relay.nostpy.lol | Free Web of Trust relay (Same as clearnet) | ws://pemgkkqjqjde7y2emc2hpxocexugbixp42o4zymznil6zfegx5nfp4id.onion | [operator](nostr:nprofile1qy08wumn8ghj7mn0wd68yttsw43zuam9d3kx7unyv4ezumn9wshszxrhwden5te0dehhxarj9enx6apwwa5h5tnzd9az7qpqg5pm4gf8hh7skp2rsnw9h2pvkr32sdnuhkcx9yte7qxmrg6v4txqr5amve) |N/A | N/A |
| Poster.place Nostr Relay | N/A | ws://dmw5wbawyovz7fcahvguwkw4sknsqsalffwctioeoqkvvy7ygjbcuoad.onion | [operator](nostr:nprofile1qqsr836yylem9deatcu08ekfj8qj9f2aypq8ydt0w8dyng8zp8akjsqpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0ds6xxx6y) | N/A | N/A |
| Azzamo Relay | [Azzamo](https://azzamo.net/relays/) Premium Nostr relay. (paid) | ws://q6a7m5qkyonzb5fk5yv4jyu3ar44hqedn7wjopg737lit2ckkhx2nyid.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1jjn20zj6awa6gz73423zxjqszvkzmqqyhwghwctvgy7ncrwlxg8qdavknm) | [Payment URL](https://azzamo.net/pay) | BTC LN |
| Azzamo Inbox Relay | [Azzamo](https://azzamo.net/inbox-relay/) Group and Private message relay. (Freemium) | ws://gp5kiwqfw7t2fwb3rfts2aekoph4x7pj5pv65re2y6hzaujsxewanbqd.onion | [operator](nostr:npub1jjn20zj6awa6gz73423zxjqszvkzmqqyhwghwctvgy7ncrwlxg8qdavknm) | [Payment URL](https://azzamo.net/pay) | BTC LN |
| Noderunners Relay | The official [Noderunners](https://noderunners.network) Nostr Relay. | ws://35vr3xigzjv2xyzfyif6o2gksmkioppy4rmwag7d4bqmwuccs2u4jaid.onion | [operator](nostr:nprofile1qqsqarzpaw2xv4cc36n092krdsj78yll7n2pfx5rv7fzp4n9jhlsl2spz3mhxue69uhhwmm59esh57npd4hjumn9wsq3gamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwv3sk6atn9e5k7tqd6ns) | [Payment URL](https://noderunners.azzamo.net) | BTC LN |
## Contributing
Contributions are encouraged to keep this document alive. Just open a PR and I'll have it tested and merged. The onion URL is the only mandatory column, the rest is just nice-to-have metadata about the relay. Put `N/A` in empty columns.
If you want to contribute anonymously, please contact me on [SimpleX](https://simplex.chat/contact#/?v=2&smp=smp%3A%2F%2F0YuTwO05YJWS8rkjn9eLJDjQhFKvIYd8d4xG8X1blIU%3D%40smp8.simplex.im%2FZ_4q0Nv91wCk8Uekyiaas7NSr-nEDir7%23%2F%3Fv%3D1-2%26dh%3DMCowBQYDK2VuAyEAvdSLn5QEwrfKQswQGTzlwtXeLMXbzxErv-zOJU6D0y8%253D%26srv%3Dbeccx4yfxxbvyhqypaavemqurytl6hozr47wfc7uuecacjqdvwpw2xid.onion) or send a DM on nostr using a disposable npub.
### Operator column
It is generally preferred to use something that includes a NIP-19 string, either just the string or a url that contains the NIP-19 string in it (e.g. an njump url).
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@ 000002de:c05780a7
2025-02-28 16:36:31
The newly installed FBI Director Kash Patel was sworn in on a Bhagavad Gita (Hindu holy book) NOT a Christian Bible! Guys, its happening! Christian Nationalism is here. We predicted that Trump would introduce a government ruled by Christians for Christians persecuting people of other faiths. Its just a matter of weeks until we are in full blown Handmaids Tale! Time to get out. Get out while you can.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899838
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-02-28 16:00:20
I've been very hopeful that the proposal to replace the IRS, and all of the taxes it collects, with a combination of sales taxes and tariffs, will go through, but just this morning some of the secondary effects of such a change occurred to me. Now, I'm even more hopeful that this happens.
# The Obvious Benefits
My initial reasons for excitement were the obvious ones: consumption based taxes have better incentives than production based taxes (I know tax incidence muddies the waters, but this is still true) and consumption taxes are more avoidable than the slew of individual and corporate taxes currently in place.
# Financial Privacy
One second order benefit occurred to me immediately: Without taxes on income/payroll/inheritance/capital gains/etc. the state loses most of its rational for its rampant invasions of our financial privacy. Since most businesses are already subjected to the invasion of their financial privacy (through state and local sales taxes), this is a huge net positive.
Not only is this better for its own sake, but all of the monitoring that goes into current financial surveillance is costly. Getting all of those transactions costs out of our financial system will be a huge positive.
# No More Benefits Tied to Employment
This is what hit me this morning. The reason Americans get so many benefits through their employers is because they're tax exempted.
Having our healthcare tied to our employer, and largely decided by them, is a huge distortion in the health care market and it radically reduces competition. Without preferential tax treatment, we would just be paid out that money in our salaries and make our own health care choices. As such, expect the current medical-industrial complex to fight this tax reform tooth and nail.
The other element of this that I realized is that retirement accounts will lose the tax penalty, come withdrawal time (obviously depending on which type you have). That'll be a huge boon for many of us, and make up for the impending collapse of Social Security.
# What Else?
I haven't spent much more time thinking through other implications. What other effects will there be if the current tax regime is replaced with sales taxes and tariffs.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899802
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@ 55f04590:2d385185
2025-02-28 15:52:53
# Loops have been the overarching theme in the last two months of my work.
You see, my book project is incredibly exciting, and whenever I have a large project like this—_a beast_—I have a tendency to become somewhat obsessive, (subconsciously) dedicating every waking hour to feeding it.
I forced myself to step away from it for a bit, working on other projects while letting the book slumber in the back of my head. When I picked the project back up again, I could feel the different pieces it consists of had clicked into place. It always surprises me to see how taking time _away from a project_ can contribute to seeing things more clearly _on the project_.
## A new website for NoGood
During this brief hiatus I found myself digging deeper into the indie & open web. I read articles by people who have been active proponents of an open web—as opposed to the walled gardens we’ve gotten accustomed to tracking us whichever way we surf—and I discovered the concept of tending to a ‘digital garden’. I saw a side of the web I was less exposed to before that aligned perfectly with my values.
As a result, I overhauled the NoGood website. This new version of the website is simple, effective, and static: there is no tracking whatsoever, and it makes no requests to external resources. It only uses system fonts, serves optimised images, and because of that it’s blazing fast. I built it using _11ty_, and you can read more about it [in last month’s blogpost](https://nogood.studio/posts/update/new-website/). Within weeks, NoGood got featured on [DeadSimpleSites](http://deadsimplesites.com), a gallery full of similar websites, which is a welcome bit of recognition.
## Rewarding dialogues
The book’s sections ([_Work_, _Process_, _Context_, _Items_](https://nogood.studio/posts/book/announcement)) are set. The _Context_ section is meant to—well, do what it says on the tin: paint a picture of the context in which my own work was created and construct conversations between my work and that which came before it.
To do so, I’ll carve out space for articles—published under the _Creative Commons_ or share-alike license—that inspired me along the way. I’ll illustrate each article myself, in black and white.
I’ve asked a few people for their permission to publish their articles and have received positive responses from [Cory Doctorow](https://craphound.com/), Jack Dorsey, [Lyn Alden](https://www.lynalden.com/) and [DerGigi](https://dergigi.com/), for which I’m incredibly grateful. Just the ability to have dialogues with these people whose work I’ve admired is a rewarding outcome of me pursuing this project, feeding back into my desire to create a great publication.
In order to do right by the _Creative Commons_ license, I’ll make the _Context_ section available on the NoGood website, too. I may even turn it into a printable zine—more on that later.
## Editing and designing the NoGood book
I primarily work on the book from my studio space, which I share with two other creatives, [Timo](http://timokuilder.com) and [Daniël](http://daniel.pizza).
Daniël designs and builds open-source software for [Ghost](http://ghost.org), writes, and publishes a literary magazine called [_TRANSCRIPT_](http://transcriptmag.store). We share similar values, he knows a thing or two about the open web, and it made perfect sense for us to work together. I’ve hired him to act as an editor for the book, and he now edits my writing (in fact, he edited this update, too!). We’ve had some dialogues about the articles I’m including as well as others I could add, too, and we’ll continue our conversations throughout the design process.
Commissioning him to take on this work has been a relief. It freed up precious headspace, and I’ve started designing the first spreads of the book. Some sections already are very clear, while others still need time to crystallise. Fortunately, clarity comes as a result of chipping away at the work ahead, so I keep at it with renewed energy—updates will now follow more regularly.
## Crowdfunding & production
I have a complete picture of the production costs of the book and I’ve ironed out the logistics. I know which printer will be printing it, and my budget estimates were correct. The current number of [pre-orders](https://geyser.fund/project/nogoodartbook) (53) covers roughly 70% of the production costs, which means I can safely produce the NoGood book—it’s going to print this summer!
200 copies will roll off the press, and I’m really looking forward to it.
Thank you for reading. More soon,
Thomas.
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#### Previous updates
[The NoGood art book announcement](https://stacker.news/items/736947)
[Update 01 – Humble beginnings](https://stacker.news/items/744898)
[Update 02 – Throwback](https://stacker.news/items/762791)
#### Pre-order a book
The NoGood art book is available [as a pre-order on Geyser](https://geyser.fund/project/nogoodartbook).
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899798
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@ 5d4b6c8d:8a1c1ee3
2025-02-28 15:07:12
# It's *contest-palooza* at ~Stacker_Sports:
- We have [cricket](https://stacker.news/items/898849/r/Undisciplined)
- We'll likely have more cricket soon!
- We have [USA vs the world](https://stacker.news/items/897858/r/Undisciplined)
- We have [soccer](https://stacker.news/items/894320/r/Undisciplined)
- We have [NBA](https://stacker.news/items/894412/r/Undisciplined)
- Coming soon: March Madness, Fantasy Baseball, MLB Survivor Pools, NFL Mock Drafts, and AFL!
# In actual sports news,
- the NBA is hitting the home stretch. The contenders, pretenders, and tankers are sorting themselves out.
- Steph's 56
- Giannis vs Jokic showdown
- Brady tampering for Stafford?
- NFL combine and other offseason activity
- Ovi chasing the Great One
- MLB started spring training games
- New ball/strike review system
# Degenerate Corner
- [Predyx Super Bowl market](https://beta.predyx.com/market/super-bowl-winner-2026-1740263192)
- I'm killing it on Ember. What's my secret?
Plus, whatever stackers drop in the comments.
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899748
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@ 2e8970de:63345c7a
2025-02-28 11:13:32
the silence before the storm
originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899535
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@ da0b9bc3:4e30a4a9
2025-02-28 08:39:58
Hello Stackers!
Welcome on into the ~Music Corner of the Saloon!
A place where we Talk Music. Share Tracks. Zap Sats.
So stay a while and listen.
🚨Don't forget to check out the pinned items in the territory homepage! You can always find the latest weeklies there!🚨
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originally posted at https://stacker.news/items/899482