Andrew Chase

Northern California native. Engineer in the Silicon Valley for 10+ years. Now I work remote from my hometown as an eng manager at Instagram

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

I was inspired by @bcherny ‘s Lode Runner clone.
My contribution w/ Claude is an Apple IIGS game that still stands out in my memory 35 years after playing it: Tunnels of Armageddon. This game still stands up today. Here’s the browser-based game:

https://t.co/oX5HEfgQZO

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@ldondeti @DarioAmodei This is not an interesting question yet. Let’s start with verifiers themselves being put in place

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

The signal to noise ratio on these alerts is off the charts bad. Also odd that Apple doesn’t delete the alert after you are reunited.

[Chris Frantz @frantzfries]

This is the worst feature Apple ever invented

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@meta_nomad Magnesium. Only supplement I’ve ever taken where the results are obvious and immediate. I never miss a dose.

[Alex Xu @alexxubyte]

/1 What does API gateway do?

The diagram below shows the detail.

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

This thread debunking a sensationalist NYT story about plastic bags vs reusable was very satisfying to read.

[Angus Johnston @studentactivism]

I'm looking at the study this quote is based on, and I'm getting the impression that the tweet is pretty seriously misleading. Quick thread.

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@steveressler @HarryStebbings This is great advice. Don’t make it too much about yourself. The best man (anyone besides the bride and groom, really) can fall into the trap of overthinking their role on the big day and forgetting they are a minor player on the stage.

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@itsurboyevan @cartoonavatars @loganbartlett @zachweinberg It has been great entertainment for the past few weeks

[Yishan @yishan]

I've now been asked multiple times for my take on Elon's offer for Twitter.

So fine, this is what I think about that. I will assume the takeover succeeds, and he takes Twitter private. (I have little knowledge/insight into how actual takeover battles work or play out)

(long 🧵)

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

Wordle 210 4/6

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First two guesses things weren’t looking so good…

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

Hoping on the wordle bandwagon!

Wordle 208 6/6

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I stared at the screen a long time before making my last guess. Just barely eeked out the right answer!

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@ursulakleguin I just read this a few months ago! So good!

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

gmail 2005: never run out of space never delete!
gmail 2021: Buy more storage or you'll stop receiving emails. BTW, you can delete those 168k promo emails 100 at a time.
Predictable, but still frustrating.
pro-tip: it's a bit involved, but you can script the deletion process 🤓

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@unclefeezus @bryanl The problem of course, as it pertains to democracy, is that it’s a lot more entertaining and easy to participate in the hot takes than the hard work.

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@unclefeezus @bryanl Couldn’t agree more. Nuance and details matter and when we speak in hyperbole all of that is left behind.
Democracy, or any good working system, is not built on hot takes or singular best ideas. You’ve got to align on common goals, put in the hard work, build, improve, iterate.

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@bryanl +1 to the quality of that thread and discussion. I have been an engineering manager at FB for a little over 3 years now working on product teams. Those comments re focus on vision and outcomes, and leaving the “how” to the functional teams really resonated with my experience.

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@arampell @arampell - Since this is Twitter I jumped right in with feedback/debate, but I should also pause to say thanks for the great article!

I’m eager to see how this all plays out over the next few years. I’m early40s, 3 young kids, live in Menlo Park - key demographic :)

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@arampell There will also be counterbalancing effects. These new arrivals will also bring their high salaries and spending power to these smaller markets. Where we live is where we spend.

I’m also optimistic about how this may help with polarization in politics between urban and rural

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@DavidAFrench

[Andrew Chase @andrew_chase]

@sophiebits Sophie - you’ve been away from FB for a while now (where this approach is the norm...). Has your viewpoint changed at all?