Damian Nicholson

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I'm Damian, I work at Thrive and enjoy building things that are simple, useful, and accessible. This is where I share ideas, experiments, and the occasional thought.

Recent posts

TypeScript code editor showing a build app configuration file with Fastify setup and environment variables

Building a blog with Fastify, SQLite, and zero frameworks

✦ 6 min read
Why I built my blog with Fastify, SQLite, and server-rendered templates instead of Next.js and Postgres. The stack, the trade-offs, and why boring tech won.
A group of people gathered around a long dinner table lit by warm candlelight

Who's Coming to Your Dream Dinner Party?

✦ 2 min read
Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Seat anyone in history and let the world vote on your lineup. Build yours free at Dream Dinner Party.
1Password on laptop

Using 1Password as Your SSH Agent on macOS

✦ 1 min read
How to configure 1Password to manage SSH keys and prompt you to approve SSH connections on macOS.
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