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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 resources across travel, technology, and digital media. I care deeply about open knowledge, solo travel advocacy, and creating software and content that empower digital nomads, developers, and curious minds.

GitHub Sponsors   Ko-Fi   PayPal   Stripe   X   Facebook

🚀 Highlights

  • Awesome — A growing collection of curated lists covering programming, AI, science, sustainability, digital rights, and more.
  • FlightLang — A domain-specific language for UAV missions, featuring finite state machines, unit-checked variables, deadlines, and multiple code generation targets.

🆕 Recently Added

  • Awesome Learn — Structured, beginner-to-advanced learning paths for technical topics, built for clarity and progression.

📚 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 I Use

  • 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, open-source licensing, API design

🌱 Philosophy

I believe in open knowledge, accessible tools, clear documentation, and public resources that empower others.
Everything I build is crafted to be transparent, reusable, and community-focused.

💻 Other Code Profiles

  • WordPress.org — Themes, plugins, and translation contributions
  • npmjs.com — Developer tools and published packages
  • CodePen — UI components and front-end experiments

🔗 Other Projects


Thanks for visiting — feel free to explore, contribute, or just say hi! 💚

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