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New! Running An LLM With Llama.cpp Using Docker On A Raspberry Pi
In this article we will look at how to get an LLM running on a Raspberry PI via a docker container, and what sort of things we might be able to do with it.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/running-llm-llamacpp-using-docker-raspberry-pi
#ai #raspberryPi #drupal #hashbangcode
New! Drupal 11: Making Interactive Elements With HTMX
HTMX is a JavaScript library that allows you to make ajax calls and create CSS transitions without writing any JavaScript code.
In this article we will look at how HTMX is integrated into Drupal, and what services exist to help you use it within the Drupal system.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/drupal-11-making-interactive-elements-htmx
#drupal #htmx #drupalDevelopment #hashbangcode
New! Leaving Meetup.com And Extracting Past Event Data Without API Access
In this article Phil shows how he was able to dig into the meetup.com site to see how the data was presented, and how he was able to MacGyver a solution in PHP to download the past data for a group as a CSV file.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/leaving-meetupcom-and-extracting-past-event-data-without-api-access
#api #php #hashbangcode
From the archive! A Look At HTMX With PHP
In this article we will look at how to get HTMX working with a vanilla PHP backend. With a few examples of the two systems working together.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/look-htmx-php
This ties into a package just released that shows a lot of different examples of HTMX working with a PHP backend.
Next Tuesday is the first #! code meetup.
For our first session, @philipnorton42@fosstodon.org will be talking about HTMX in Drupal.
This will be an online event, hosted via zoom.
RSVP here : https://luma.com/kyr1krhe
#hashbangcode
New! Drupal 11: Creating A Tabbed Interface With HTMX
This is part three of a series of articles looking at HTMX in Drupal.
In this article we will be creating a tabbed interface in Drupal, where HTMX is used to power loading the data in a tab like section without reloading the page.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/drupal-11-creating-tabbed-interface-htmx
#drupal #drupalDevelopment #drupal11 #htmx #hashbangcode
From the archive! A Look At HTMX With PHP
We have more Drupal and HTMX articles coming next week. In the meantime, here's a look at HTMX and PHP.
The second #! code meetup will be on 14th April at 7pm (UK time).
This time we have David Suissa talking about the Drupal AI : 2026 Roadmap.
David's talk will cover the following points:
- What are the priority areas of this initiative?
- What new AI-enabled features will appear in Drupal?
- How can you prepare your projects for the integration of Drupal AI solutions?
Register here: https://luma.com/wv4muhnz
From the archive! Drupal 9: Extending Drupal Base Classes Without Overriding Constructors
This article details a technique for injecting dependencies into constructors, forms, and plugins without needing to override the constructor.
We break down how to use dependency injection and what the technique does to improve this in Drupal.
Despite the article being written for Drupal 9, the technique is still relevant in Drupal 11.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/drupal-9-extending-drupal-base-classes-without-overriding-constructors
#drupal #drupalDevelopment #hashbangcode
We are looking for authors to write for hashbangcode.com, either on a regular basis or just as a one off.
Topics include anything to do with programming, software development, CMS platforms, or reviews of interesting tech.
The site is has strong a SEO footprint and appears high in most search engines with approximately 70k visits per month.
Interested? Get in touch via:
- The contact form at https://www.hashbangcode.com/contact-us
- Our discord at https://discord.gg/TNBAyE7YGG
New! Nothing Phone (3): A Review
In this article, Phil looks at the main features of the Nothing Phone (3) and what it's been like to use it for the last few months.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/nothing-phone-3-review
#tech #review #nothing #hashbangcode
From the archive! Creating A Text Adventure Game In Godot
In this article Phil will goes through the steps required to create a (very simple) text adventure game that allows for navigation around a number of rooms and interacting with locks and keys.
The system uses a JSON data structure to create the rooms and items so can be adapted for different games.
Fun fact; this is one of our most popular articles.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/creating-text-adventure-game-godot
#godot #gameDev #hashbangcode
Don't forget!
The second #! code meetup will be on 14th April at 7pm (UK time). That's next week!
This time we have David Suissa talking about the Drupal AI : 2026 Roadmap.
David's talk will cover the following points:
- What are the priority areas of this initiative?
- What new AI-enabled features will appear in Drupal?
- How can you prepare your projects for the integration of Drupal AI solutions?
Register here: https://luma.com/wv4muhnz
New! Drupal 11: Building A "Load More" Feature For Paginating Nodes Using HTMX
In this article a controller action is created to load some pages of content to display them as a list.
New items can be appended to the existing list using a HTMX callback, creating a load more feature.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/drupal-11-building-load-more-feature-paginating-nodes-using-htmx
#drupal #drupal11 #drupalDevelopment #drupalHtmx #hashbangcode
New! DrupalCamp England 2026
Last weekend Phil attended DrupalCamp England 2026, at the University of Salford.
In this article, Phil writes about his experiences at the camp over the two day event.
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/drupalcamp-england-2026
#drupal #drupalCampEngland #drupalCampEngland2026 #hashbangcode
Some notable articles about AI spotted this week:
- How AI assistance impacts the formation of coding skills https://www.anthropic.com/research/AI-assistance-coding-skills
- Researchers Just Found Something That Could Shake the AI Industry to Its Core https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-industry-recall-copyright-books
- Cursor lies about vibe-coding a web browser with AI https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/01/27/cursor-lies-about-vibe-coding-a-web-browser-with-ai/
- Selfish AI https://www.garfieldtech.com/blog/selfish-ai
- British Museum Deletes AI-Generated Pictures After Backlash https://petapixel.com/2026/02/04/british-museum-deletes-ai-generated-pictures-after-backlash/
Happy Pi day! May all your approximations of Pi be at least 3.14 :)
A couple of years ago, Phil wrote an article on Approximating Pi Using A Circle And A Square, which approximated Pi to 3.147 (after about 30 minutes)
https://www.hashbangcode.com/article/approximating-pi-using-circle-and-square
