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brandonhimpfen/README.md

👋 Hi, I'm Brandon

Welcome. I'm a writer, developer, and founder building open source tools, datasets, and public resources across travel, technology, and digital media.

My work centers on open knowledge, solo travel advocacy, and creating systems that help people learn, build, and explore.

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🚀 Highlights

  • Awesome — Curated lists across programming, AI, science, sustainability, and digital rights.
  • Awesome Learn — Structured learning paths designed for clarity and progression.
  • FlightLang — A domain-specific language for UAV missions with finite state machines, unit-checked variables, deadlines, and multi-target code generation.

🔍 How to Navigate My Work

  • Explore the full ecosystem through https://www.brandonhimpfen.com/
  • Use this profile to discover key repositories and projects
  • Follow my writing for deeper analysis, systems thinking, and context

🧭 Current Focus

  • Designing and scaling open knowledge systems and ecosystems
  • Building structured datasets and reusable public resources
  • Exploring AI, search, and digital infrastructure as systems

💻 Other Code Profiles

  • WordPress.org — Themes, plugins, and translations
  • npm — Developer tools and packages
  • CodePen — UI components and front-end experiments

📚 Writing & Content

I create:

  • Technical writing on AI, programming, and web development
  • Solo travel guides, insights, and research
  • Weekly newsletters across travel, tech, and content strategy
  • Books, long-form guides, and open educational resources

My work spans technology, digital media, travel, governance, and open knowledge.

🛠️ Tech & Tools

  • Languages: Python, Go, JavaScript, PHP, HTML/CSS
  • Frameworks: Bootstrap, Tailwind, Jekyll, WordPress
  • Focus Areas: AI, open data, datasets, CLI tools, web development, documentation
  • Ecosystems: GitHub Actions, static sites, API design, open source licensing

🌱 Philosophy

I believe in open knowledge, accessible tools, clear documentation, and public resources that empower others.

Everything I build is designed to be transparent, reusable, and community-focused.

Thanks for visiting. Feel free to explore, follow along, or contribute. 💚

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