Some of the bits and bobs I've muddled through during the past year and goals I want to achieve during 2024I’m writing this blog post to reflect on my 2023 accomplishments and what I want to achieve in 2024. I hope that others will find this blog post interesting and that it will inspire them to do the same. I’m not sure if I’ll be able to keep up with writing a yearly review every year, but I’ll try my best.
At the start of the year I worked on converting my website from being published on GitHub Pages to being hosted through AWS. I also implemented a blog feature on my website, which I’ve been meaning to do for a while. Here is a link to the source code for anyone who is interested.
I finally got around to getting Red Hat Certified System Administrator. Which was a goal I set for myself in 2022, I think this certification is a great way to understand the basics of Linux through the terminal.
I developed some games using Python and Pygame; Snake clone and a Space Invaders clone. This got me interested in game development; an interest which I’ll be taking into 2024.
I made a Neovim plugin dumbtab.nvim, which adds tab line functionality to Neovim, something I wanted to do for a while. The aim was to have tab line functionality which I could customise to my liking. Click here to read my earlier blog post on this topic.
I created nasaImageOfTheDay which is a project using docker and AWS. This container downloads the NASA image of the day and sends a texts to my phone using Twilio. This then evolved into the APOD page on my website.
I want to create a TUI application using Go, which will be a RSS reader. I’ve been using nom for a while now and I think it would be fun to create my own.
Continuing on from the game development I did in 2023, I want to create a game for the Playdate. I have a few ideas of stuff I want to develop, plus creating a game for a physical GameBoy-like device would be healing my inner child.
For certifications I would like to start studying towards the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional. Mainly because my Associate certification will expire in 2025 and I need to put my 50% off voucher to good use.
Also I want to create a file tree explorer for Neovim, which will enhance Netrw and make it more user friendly. I’ve been using the built in file tree explorer for a while now and I think it would be fun to extend the functionality of it.
I would like to study Algorithms and Data Structures, after attempting Advent of Code in 2023. I realised that it’s been a while since I’ve studied them. I think it would be good to shake off the cobwebs and refresh my memory.
Lastly in terms of my blog, I would like to write at least one blog post a month, as I want document my journey and share my knowledge with others.
Thanks, Nathan.
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