🦊 Principal Developer Advocate @GitLab.com 🌐 All-remote in Nuremberg 🚀 Embedded AI research 🛡️ Agentic AI modernization 🗺️ #lego #travel #drageekeksi #embedded #ai 🌈 https://dnsmichi.com/about/https://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mvuvqlqf7k2jThis week, I learned about Tinycast as a macOS Spotlight Open Source alternative, and was curious to try it. 🌱 New tutorial with first setup, settings, use cases with app launcher, timezone conversation and emoji search: https://dnsmichi.com/2026/09/19/tinycast-a-new-macos-spotlight-alternative-on-steroids/19 Sep 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvuvqlqf7k2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3msbw2r5ahk2iUnplugging in busy AI times is not easy. I found a unique spot in South Tyrol, only reachable by cable car, with scenic views over the dolomites, hiking, spa treatments, high quality food, and kind humans - to recharge my batteries. :) https://dnsmichi.com/2026/08/04/recharging-batteries-at-1500m-vigilius-mountain-resort-in-south-tyrol/04 Aug 2026 21:04 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3msbw2r5ahk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3moklv5u6kk2jIf you’ve ever had to modernize a system where “just don’t touch it” was the safest strategy ... At @wearedevelopers.bsky.social in July, I will share my honest take: where AI agents can actually help with legacy modernization, and where human judgment still matters. ⬇️18 Jun 2026 10:15 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3moklv5u6kk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mod6xkocyk2pOn my way to Frankfurt, testing @gitlab.com Orbit with SDLC context graphs & queries about vulnerabilities - works well on the train 🔥 Live demos in "What‘s new in GitLab: Live, unrehearsed and agentic" - tomorrow in Frankfurt, next week in Berlin. 🤗 Register: https://about.gitlab.com/events/dach-epicontour-2026/15 Jun 2026 11:36 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mod6xkocyk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mmwscmcqus2wIn busy times, relaxing with LEGO is like brain yoga. LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight put it on next level - incredible humor, visuals, puzzles, story together with game mechanics: A grappling hook and glider. Imagine flying over Gotham … and forget about time. 11/10. 😎28 May 2026 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmwscmcqus2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mltnol4lyk23Been waiting for this from The Embedded Rustacean: Simplified Embedded Rust ebook and uFerris Megalops boards bundle, to learn directly on hardware. 🦀 https://shop.theembeddedrustacean.com/products/uferris-full-standard-learning-bundle?variant=4584244369833714 May 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltnol4lyk23https://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mjafz2wyvc2xStarted reading @theembeddedrust.bsky.social newsletter. Love the combination of Embedded with Rust, and AI/ML - super insightful and inspiring for own homelab learning :) Latest #69 in https://www.theembeddedrustacean.com/p/the-embedded-rustacean-issue-6911 Apr 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjafz2wyvc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mgiganren22uAt tech conferences, your badge is the first impression. The Tufty 2040 LCD Display badge can serve as a dynamic contact card with QR codes, making it a business card. Learn how to build your own badge in this step-by-step tutorial: https://dnsmichi.com/2026/03/07/building-an-interactive-conference-badge-with-tufty-2040-a-step-by-step-guide/07 Mar 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgiganren22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mg45oqhgdc2pMy 6th year at @gitlab.com felt like “one year worth for ten”: embedded DevSecOps homelab experiments, AI agent workflows, a six‑city DACH roadshow, a Principal promotion, and a new way of working. This reflection captures what happened, what I learned, and why I stay. 🦊 https://dnsmichi.com/2026/03/02/one-year-worth-for-ten-my-6th-year-at-gitlab/02 Mar 2026 21:02 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg45oqhgdc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mfidsjitxc25My blog on dnsmichi .at has run Ghost in Docker since 2020—deployed with a single shell script. 😅 In 2026 I finally fixed that by replacing the manual Nginx proxy with Traefik and automating the setup with Docker and Ansible. https://dnsmichi.com/2026/02/22/from-manual-docker-nginx-proxy-to-traefik-and-ansible-modernizing-my-ghost-blog-stack-in-2026/ Kudos to @dbodky.me @traefik.bsky.social22 Feb 2026 23:59 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfidsjitxc25https://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3mbpmso6h6c2t2026 experience update for my all-remote workspace: Razer Leviathan V2 X Soundbar improvements, and travel equipment efficiency with Peak Design Tech Pouch, and more tips. 🌱 And an updated picture from January 2026 with new Easter eggs in my Zoom background. 🌈 🦊 https://dnsmichi.at/2026/01/05/all-remote-workspace-update-razer-leviathan-v2-x-soundbar-and-travel-equipment-peak-design-tech-pouch/05 Jan 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3mbpmso6h6c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3m7pxd7kdnk2qShow your @gitlab.com contributions pride - in your profile, README or anywhere in Markdown. 🌱 🌈  Code, documentation, translation MRs, issue/epic collaboration, forum/Discord discussions - everyone can contribute! 🦊11 Dec 2025 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7pxd7kdnk2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3m76wugbg7c2tOida, damma wos: A @gitlab.com custom agent speaking German/Austrian dialect 🇦🇹 - troubleshooting a support issue with COBOL and missing documentation. Live demo worked, and the DACH Roadshow Vienna audience loved it - made my day 💜 #GitLabDuoAgentPlatform #livedemos #AgenticAI04 Dec 2025 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76wugbg7c2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3m4efzdzblc2nOne team 🦊 Honoring me as Principal Developer Advocate at @gitlab.com today. Thank you to my friends, team members, customers and users! 💜 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dnsmichi_one-team-honoring-me-as-principal-developer-activity-7389396301949349888-k8e- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dnsmichi_one-team-honoring-me-as-principal-developer-activity-7389396301949349888-k8e-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAVuBlEBJ8juYnL77gtqVKV4mvgWhelN_i829 Oct 2025 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4efzdzblc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3ly4lcp7nfc26Latest remote office iteration with the Razer Leviathan V2 X soundbar - stable sound and colorful tranquility 🥰 🔊 Clear audio in meetings and coding playlists, no delays with USB-C. 😅 Less headphone sweat, especially in summer. 🌈 Changes colors in a calming loop.05 Sep 2025 21:14 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ly4lcp7nfc26https://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lxfsolekgs2tDark mode and accessible mobile layout refresh for the @gitlab.com docs, love it 🤩27 Aug 2025 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxfsolekgs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lw7sc66cv22q💡 New learning content -- custom rules for Agentic AI 🏗️ Version control: Java 8, Python3 environments, multi-platform C++ code ⚡ Style enforcement: C goto anti-patterns, VueJS design patterns, Ansible lint 🚀 DevSecOps automation: Bootstrap projects, CI/CD, security scanning, docs Link in 🧵12 Aug 2025 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lw7sc66cv22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lvla5oldz22p🗺️ Experienced prompt engineer, or AI Agents orchestrator? ⚡ Strong opinion on efficient DevSecOps flows with GitLab? 🏗️ Excited about solving real problems and use cases on the GitLab Duo Agent Platform? 🌈 Passionate about user and developer experience? Our UX research team would love to meet you 🤗04 Aug 2025 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvla5oldz22phttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lvboqqpcqs2xLearning AI, LLMs, RAG, tools, AI Agents, MCP can feel overwhelming. Dive into my talk at Open Source @ Siemens in June, and benefit from my learnings, practical tips, and development use cases all around AI 🌱🗺️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NxSJmpjxfo&list=PLw7lLwXw4H52mIRO6qVwrE7tQCmuTqA0831 Jul 2025 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvboqqpcqs2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lu6trhhfds24Super stoked about @gitlab.com Duo Agent Platform public Beta >> https://about.gitlab.com/blog/gitlab-duo-agent-platform-public-beta/ First run with Agents in the GitLab UI on mobile 🔥 Project in the screenshots: https://gitlab.com/gitlab-da/use-cases/ai/gitlab-duo-agent-platform/challenges/challenge-cpp-observability-sensor/-/tree/main?ref_type=heads17 Jul 2025 21:10 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lu6trhhfds24https://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lquzyj3aks2aWant to work with my team @gitlab.com ? See https://www.linkedin.com/posts/johnwcoghlan_developer-advocate-activity-7336467068818452480-3qIh https://www.linkedin.com/posts/johnwcoghlan_developer-advocate-activity-7336467068818452480-3qIh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAVuBlEBJ8juYnL77gtqVKV4mvgWhelN_i805 Jun 2025 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lquzyj3aks2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lqrvueld7s2jLoved seeing my AI learnings resonate well in my talk at Open Source @ Siemens -- in a step-by-step learning story where LLMs cannot make recommendations for the Open Source @ Siemens 2025 event schedule to fixing it … and much more. Resources in https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dnsmichi_rag-agent-mcp-activity-7335776959899000833-zCvY https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dnsmichi_rag-agent-mcp-activity-7335776959899000833-zCvY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAAAVuBlEBJ8juYnL77gtqVKV4mvgWhelN_i804 Jun 2025 13:27 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqrvueld7s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lqcpdpaiys26Soooo looking forward to Open Source @ Siemens next week, meeting friends again 💜 I'll bring my "Learning AI 101" stories 🌱 👣 AI on Embedded and Agentic AI learnings? Yes! 😅 Slides finished? Well. I'll post them later. Everyone can contribute - join the live stream https://www.linkedin.com/posts/siemens_join-the-12th-edition-of-the-event-open-source-activity-7333764142333321216-OY9r/29 May 2025 12:20 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqcpdpaiys26https://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3lmzhzuwvnk2w🚀 GitLab 17.11 is here with powerful new features! 🏷️ Custom Fields for Issues & Epics ⚙️ CI/CD Pipeline Inputs 👤 Service Accounts UI 🔄 Docker Hub Authentication UI Upgrade: about.gitlab.com/releases/2025/04/17/gitlab-17-11-released/ @gitlab.com More in 🧵 https://about.gitlab.com/releases/2025/04/17/gitlab-17-11-released/17 Apr 2025 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzhzuwvnk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3llcfb4chgk2t⚡ Important read: Learn how Docker Hub's upcoming pull rate limits will affect GitLab pipelines and what you can do to avoid disruptions. https://about.gitlab.com/blog/2025/03/24/prepare-now-docker-hub-rate-limits-will-impact-gitlab-ci-cd/26 Mar 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3llcfb4chgk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/dnsmichi.dev/post/3ll36bzj7us2iThanks everyone for a lovely, sunny weekend at Chemnitz Linux Days 2025. ☀️ Truly enjoyed meeting old friends and finding new friends in always open circles, #opensource #community connects. 🌈🐧 @cltnews.bsky.social23 Mar 2025 21:20 +0000at://did:plc:orvu3nk4bdy7edgw3bvnk4pm/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll36bzj7us2i