SOLARISE
DEV

Bluesky Microblog: Config-Based Backend

Building a microblog the lazy way

Tired: finely tuned high performance admin panel
Wired: just stuff a load of config params in pastebin and let my site backend parse it

So my plan is to publish some of my threaded Bluesky posts on my site as a microblog. The main challenges I face include: (1) how to effectively read the data, which is a technical issue, and (2) how to select specific threads to feature.

For now, simply having a basic text file where I can paste a post ID when I want to publish it works great! This method offers minimal friction—I can open it directly from my bookmarks folder whenever needed. It doesn’t require privacy, making it very low maintenance and requiring minimal development time. It gets the job done!

Of course, it's a bit clunky, but there's a certain charm in its simplicity and straightforward approach.

Robin Metcalfe

About the Author: Robin Metcalfe

Robin is a freelance web strategist and developer based in Edinburgh, with over 15 years of experience helping businesses build effective and engaging online platforms using technologies like Laravel and WordPress.

Get in Touch