posts on Ramblings

Connecting Auth0 with Square

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:59:32 +0000

Lately I’ve gotten more and more interested in building out applications to address pain points on Square’s platform. The challenge I run into for every project though is navigating the OAuth flow and handling user credentials. I’ve had great experiences using Auth0 in the past for handling these issues on other platforms, but have never quite been able to get it to work with Square.

My Chesspunks Inspired Study System

Fri, 31 Dec 2021 19:50:32 +0000

Since September of 2021 I have been working on improving my chess game. I was initially introduced to chess in third grade, but never got to know the world of tournaments, puzzles, time controls, and online games. I spent the last few months getting a better understanding of the primary areas of focus for a chess beginner.

Sideloading Android Apps on SoulCycle Bike

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 16:50:32 +0000

For the past few months my wife has been hinting at wanting one of the SoulCycle At-Home Bikes. Now, ethics of the company aside I find these types of devices to be generally unappealing. Let me get this straight, you want me to pay $2,500 for a bike that you will likely stop supporting within the next few years, or sooner.

Why We Sleep

Tue, 26 May 2020 19:15:32 +0000

I recently finished Why We Sleep by Dr. Matthew Walker. As someone who has had the good fortune of sleeping quite well for most of my life I was somewhat reluctant to read this book. However, this book has proven to be chock-full of interesting information on both the science of, and practical tips for better sleep.