Code, distributed systems, and the web.https://csuwildcat.github.io/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/the-future-is-ai-proof-of-work/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/the-future-is-ai-proof-of-work/In the race to advance AI systems, measuring their ability is critical, and the future is how we will grade them.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:52:33 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/passseeds-an-experiment-in-hijacking-passkeys-to-unlock-cryptographic-use-cases/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/passseeds-an-experiment-in-hijacking-passkeys-to-unlock-cryptographic-use-cases/An exploration in using Passkeys as generalized cryptographic seed material to address new use cases, while inheriting the benefits of cross-device synced keys with native biomentric UX.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 15:15:11 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/identity-is-the-dark-matter-energy-of-our-world/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/identity-is-the-dark-matter-energy-of-our-world/Exploring identity as a cosmological analog - proposing that like dark matter and energy in the universe, identity forms the vast unseen infrastructure that powers all our daily interactions.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 17:44:20 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/demythstifying-web-components/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/demythstifying-web-components/Dispelling common myths and FUD about Web Components by clarifying what they actually are - encapsulated, declarative, custom elements that enable reusable, interoperable functionality.Fri, 26 Aug 2016 20:58:26 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/scaling-decentralized-apps-services-via-blockchain-based-identity-indirection/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/scaling-decentralized-apps-services-via-blockchain-based-identity-indirection/Exploring how blockchain-based identity indirection can address the scalability challenges of decentralized applications and services while maintaining consensus guarantees.Tue, 12 Jul 2016 21:02:52 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/recapping-the-w3c-blockchain-standardization-workshop-mit/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/recapping-the-w3c-blockchain-standardization-workshop-mit/A recap of the W3C blockchain workshop at MIT discussing potential Web standards for blockchain technology, particularly focusing on blockchain-based identity authentication.Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:52:02 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/the-nickelback-persistence-conjecture/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/the-nickelback-persistence-conjecture/Debunking the fallacious arguments about data persistence in decentralized systems and why economic incentives in distributed networks are more robust than critics claim.Wed, 25 May 2016 14:57:06 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/sghpa-the-single-page-app-hack-for-github-pages/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/sghpa-the-single-page-app-hack-for-github-pages/A clever hack to enable single-page app routing on GitHub Pages by leveraging the 404.html file and preserving SEO-friendly status codes for crawlers.Fri, 13 May 2016 14:41:28 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/the-web-beyond-how-blockchain-identity-will-transform-our-world/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/the-web-beyond-how-blockchain-identity-will-transform-our-world/A vision of how blockchain-based identity systems could revolutionize daily life through seamless, secure, and interoperable digital interactions across all devices and services.Thu, 14 Apr 2016 17:32:09 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/app-to-app-interaction-apis/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/app-to-app-interaction-apis/Renewing the discussion around app-to-app interaction APIs for the web, examining past attempts like Web Activities and Web Intents and proposing better solutions.Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:00:14 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/element-queries-from-the-feet-up/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/element-queries-from-the-feet-up/Exploring Element Queries as a solution for truly responsive components - Media Queries scoped to individual elements rather than viewport dimensions.Sat, 19 Apr 2014 04:37:34 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/cross-browser-event-based-element-resize-detection/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/cross-browser-event-based-element-resize-detection/A cross-browser solution for detecting element resize events using hidden object elements, enabling responsive behavior beyond window resize events.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:25:20 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/oft-overlooked-overflow-and-underflow-events/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/oft-overlooked-overflow-and-underflow-events/Exploring the lesser-known overflow and underflow events in Firefox and WebKit browsers that detect changes in element scroll states.Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:26:54 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/mozilla-flightdeck-and-metalab/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/mozilla-flightdeck-and-metalab/A retrospective on the challenging FlightDeck project at Mozilla, exploring how miscommunication and bad messaging can derail even well-intentioned collaborations.Fri, 21 Sep 2012 05:29:16 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/mvcr-minimum-viable-css-ribbon/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/mvcr-minimum-viable-css-ribbon/A minimal CSS snippet using pseudo-elements to create UI ribbons that work in IE8+ and support dynamic content modification via JavaScript.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 01:36:23 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/css-selector-listeners/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/css-selector-listeners/Exploring a new event mechanism called CSS Selector Listeners - a powerful way to listen for when elements match specific CSS selectors in the DOM.Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:02:41 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/a-modal-cure-in-pure-css-no-wrappers-no-javascript-no-bs/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/a-modal-cure-in-pure-css-no-wrappers-no-javascript-no-bs/A simple pure CSS modal solution that requires no wrapper elements, no JavaScript, and no complex implementations - just clean, elegant CSS.Thu, 31 May 2012 22:43:19 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/i-want-a-damnodeinserted/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/i-want-a-damnodeinserted/Exploring the frustrations with DOM Level 3 Mutation Events and the need for better node insertion detection in JavaScript.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:38:09 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/deep-strict-equality-comparison-of-native-types-in-javascript/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/deep-strict-equality-comparison-of-native-types-in-javascript/A comprehensive approach to performing deep, strict equality comparison of JavaScript native types, handling edge cases beyond basic type checking.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:56:35 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/best-damn-modal-method-periode284a2/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/best-damn-modal-method-periode284a2/A comprehensive cross-browser modal implementation method that handles all the edge cases and browser quirks for creating robust modal dialogs.Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:12:51 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/mootools-vertical-text-element-method/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/mootools-vertical-text-element-method/A MooTools Element extension for creating vertical text using CSS and DOM manipulation when browser-native solutions aren't sufficient.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 05:21:55 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/link-tag-css-stylesheet-load-event/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/link-tag-css-stylesheet-load-event/A solution for detecting when CSS stylesheets loaded via LINK tags have finished loading, addressing the long-standing lack of reliable load event support across browsers.Mon, 21 Mar 2011 03:36:31 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/opera-added-to-the-browser-add-on-api-coverage-table/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/opera-added-to-the-browser-add-on-api-coverage-table/Announcement of adding Opera extension APIs to the browser add-on API coverage table, expanding cross-browser extension development documentation.Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:05:17 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/state-of-the-add-on-developer-union-the-browser-add-on-api-coverage-table/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/state-of-the-add-on-developer-union-the-browser-add-on-api-coverage-table/A comprehensive comparison table of browser add-on APIs across major browsers, analyzing the current state of cross-platform extension development capabilities.Fri, 10 Dec 2010 02:34:19 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/jetbug-my-new-add-on-sdk-debugging-library/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/jetbug-my-new-add-on-sdk-debugging-library/A debugging library for Mozilla Add-on SDK that enables Firebug-based debugging of add-on code with support for chrome-level objects and SDK API introspection.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:13:37 GMThttps://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/converting-css-named-colors-to-rgb-and-hex/https://csuwildcat.github.io/posts/converting-css-named-colors-to-rgb-and-hex/A JavaScript solution for converting CSS named colors to RGB and HEX formats, essential for color manipulation in front-end development.Tue, 05 Oct 2010 23:00:18 GMT