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Insights on software engineering, web development, and technology.

You've come to the right place. I'm Cameron Rye, and this is my website. I make software at Universal Logistics.

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The Web Audio API: A Cautionary Tale of Ambitious Design and Practical Limitations

The Web Audio API: A Cautionary Tale of Ambitious Design and Practical Limitations

13 min read
The Web Audio API represents one of the most ambitious—and controversial—additions to the web platform. Designed to bring professional-grade audio processing to browsers, it promised to enable everything from game audio engines to digital audio workstations (DAWs) running entirely in the browser. Nearly a decade after its initial release, the API has achieved widespread browser support and enabled impressive demonstrations. Yet beneath the surface lies a mor…
Second Reality: 32 Years of Demoscene Excellence

Second Reality: 32 Years of Demoscene Excellence

12 min read
Thirty-two years ago today—October 7, 1993—Future Crew released Second Reality at Assembly ’93 in Helsinki, Finland. It won first place in the PC demo competition and fundamentally changed what people thought was possible on IBM-compatible hardware. For a generation of developers, including myself, it was the moment that transformed computing from a tool into an art form. I still remember the anticipation. The modem’s carrier tone. The glacial progress bar a…
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DosKit

GitHubDemo

WebAssembly-powered platform enabling instant, one-click access to DOS software and demos directly in modern web browsers. Experience classic computing history including Future Crew's Second Reality without installation or configuration.

WebAssemblyJavaScriptDOSEmulationjs-dos

AT Protocol MCP Server

GitHubDemo

A comprehensive Model Context Protocol server that provides LLMs with direct access to the AT Protocol ecosystem, enabling seamless interaction with Bluesky and other decentralized social networks. Zero-configuration public access with optional authentication for full functionality.

TypeScriptMCPAT ProtocolBlueskyOAuth
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