Improving search relevance with word proximity

For the last few months, I have been working on Artemis, my calm web reader. Artemis lets you keep up to date with web feeds. The reader updates once per day, intended to discourage me from periodically checking for new articles. As I have been working on the tool, I find myself often noting details about my experience that I think could be...

I am in awe of the knowledge available on the web. Stories of wonder, tutorials of great quality, and words of excitement, passion, and interest are all around us. Earlier today, I was thinking about the significance of sharing things others have written. By sharing what I have enjoyed on the web, I can help others find those resources. Through...

Happy New Year! In 2024, I spent a lot of time reflecting on the personal significance of writing. Writing makes me feel alive. When I write, I feel excited and challenged. “What do I want to say?” is then followed by “How do I say it?”: two seemingly simple questions from which art can flow. I enjoy thinking about the stories I want to share on...

I ask myself the question What should I make next? often. When I don’t have a new idea to work on, I think about what’s next. Figuring out what to build is hard, but I know deep down that ideas always come – whether after a conversation, after reading an article on a topic I find interesting, or after reflecting on something that I have noticed....

I have recently been thinking about two creative modes that I find myself in: one where I am inspired and have lots to work on and see many areas for growth, and another where I’m not quite sure what to say and get stuck in my shell. One of my favourite things to do is to make something new: to write down and share a story that brought me joy, to...