Heads to #CIDER users - I've moved the Elisp sources to a dedicated folder today (`lisp/`), which makes the repo layout leaner and is common practice for bigger Elisp projects in general (e.g. Magit). This shouldn't affect the MELPA packaging, but if you notice any problems - let me know. More details https://github.com/clojure-emacs/cider/commit/fabece041cb3c18f937dfd4777764e5cdb76289d

#Emacs #Clojure

Heads to #CIDER users - I've moved the Elisp sources to a dedicated folder today (`lisp/`), which makes the repo layout leaner and is common practice for bigger Elisp projects in general (e.g. Magit). This shouldn't affect the MELPA packaging, but if you notice any problems - let me know. More details https://github.com/clojure-emacs/cider/commit/fabece041cb3c18f937dfd4777764e5cdb76289d

#Emacs #Clojure

TIL Emacs has code folding built in (of course it has!). Enable it with `hs-minor-mode` and toggle function, class or comment folding/unfolding with `hs-cycle`. There are many other commands to try too: `hs-hide-all`, `hd-show-all` and so on.

#emacs #coding

A thought I had this morning - what will be the impact of #AI and #LLMs on open-source software? The OSS model thrived on collaboration, but I see that empowered by tools like #ClaudeCode many devs now prefer to build one-off tools tailored specifically to their preferences.

Basically, I'm wondering whether devs will lose some of their motivation to contribute to existing projects if they can fairly easily build something similar themselves. Think of the "not invented here" syndrome, OSS edition.

Of course, one can also make the argument that now it's much easier to contribute to existing OSS projects without having to develop deep knowledge in them. Perhaps some projects have benefited from this, but I haven't seen an influx of (AI-generated) contributions to any of my projects. Then again, I haven't seen an LLM that handles #Emacs Lisp very well. :D

What do you think?

A thought I had this morning - what will be the impact of #AI and #LLMs on open-source software? The OSS model thrived on collaboration, but I see that empowered by tools like #ClaudeCode many devs now prefer to build one-off tools tailored specifically to their preferences.

Basically, I'm wondering whether devs will lose some of their motivation to contribute to existing projects if they can fairly easily build something similar themselves. Think of the "not invented here" syndrome, OSS edition.

Of course, one can also make the argument that now it's much easier to contribute to existing OSS projects without having to develop deep knowledge in them. Perhaps some projects have benefited from this, but I haven't seen an influx of (AI-generated) contributions to any of my projects. Then again, I haven't seen an LLM that handles #Emacs Lisp very well. :D

What do you think?

It always frustrates me when someone writes #Emacs as eMacs or EMACS. No idea why they do so, but the 80s and 90s are long gone and we can do better!

It's nice when a project gets to a state where it's so mature it doesn't really need a constant stream of changes/improvements. I don't spend much time on Projectile (https://github.com/bbatsov/projectile) these days, because I think it's in a pretty good shape overall, but occasionally there are bursts of activity like today. (several PRs merged)

#Emacs

It's nice when a project gets to a state where it's so mature it doesn't really need a constant stream of changes/improvements. I don't spend much time on Projectile (https://github.com/bbatsov/projectile) these days, because I think it's in a pretty good shape overall, but occasionally there are bursts of activity like today. (several PRs merged)

#Emacs

My discoveries in 2025: https://skybert.net/various/my-discoveries-in-2025/

#ai #emacs #golang #rego #vibing #macos #productivity

Don't read this if you love vibe coding or think AI is the best thing since sliced bread: https://skybert.net/aifail/dont-fear-the-pointer/

It's the story of how I realised the hard way what AI takes away from me as a developer, in addition to eroding the joy of coding and problem solving.

#ai #copilot #emacs #golang

Great new (MacOS-only) solution for quickly editing arbitrary application text using #Emacs, via a Hammerspoon integration. Set up and working nicely here. 🕺 https://github.com/nohzafk/emacs-anywhere

Great new (MacOS-only) solution for quickly editing arbitrary application text using #Emacs, via a Hammerspoon integration. Set up and working nicely here. 🕺 https://github.com/nohzafk/emacs-anywhere

Don't read this if you love vibe coding or think AI is the best thing since sliced bread: https://skybert.net/aifail/dont-fear-the-pointer/

It's the story of how I realised the hard way what AI takes away from me as a developer, in addition to eroding the joy of coding and problem solving.

#ai #copilot #emacs #golang

Here's my "Ode to org babel' for the November #emacs #carnival
https://donaldh.wtf/2025/11/an-ode-to-org-babel/

Here's my "Ode to org babel' for the November #emacs #carnival
https://donaldh.wtf/2025/11/an-ode-to-org-babel/

I wrote down a few notes on my approach to #OSS projects maintenance https://batsov.com/articles/2025/11/16/burst-driven-development-my-approach-to-oss-projects-maintenance/ I hope someone will find those useful.

#FOSS #Ruby #Clojure #Emacs

I wrote down a few notes on my approach to #OSS projects maintenance https://batsov.com/articles/2025/11/16/burst-driven-development-my-approach-to-oss-projects-maintenance/ I hope someone will find those useful.

#FOSS #Ruby #Clojure #Emacs

A great article which touches on the basics of the GNU Readline library (which almost all modern shells and REPLs use), its long history and its relationship with #Emacs (the source of its default keybindings) https://twobithistory.org/2019/08/22/readline.html