Author: paschmann

Publishing packages to NPM

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These are the notes/process I used when developing the Node Reach SDK package:

The “Standard” Release Process

Here is my understanding of the steps that are most commonly expected to be run when publishing a new version of an npm package.

  1. Safety Checks:
    1. git pull
    2. git status
    3. npm ci
    4. npm test
    Prepare the Release:
    1. npm run build
    Update the Changelog Update the Version Number:
    1. npm version
    2. Or by hand:
      1. Update version in package.json & package-lock.json
      2. git commit -am ‘2.0.0’
      3. git tag v2.0.0
      Publish to npm:
      1. npm publish
      Publish to Git:
      1. git push
      2. git push –tags
      Create a GitHub Release (optional)
      How to Publish an Updated Version of an npm Package

DIY – Patent Idea – Spring Water Bottle Cage

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Problem: In cycling (and other applications) water bottles are a variety of shapes and sizes. This often makes them difficult to get in or be contained in a traditional bicycle water cage. This attempts to resolve this by offering an “expanding” cage.

Fun but ultimately bad patent idea to create an expanding water bottle holder.

I made a couple models/3D prints to proof it out, but decided against it.

Updated Patent Outline – Vertical Spring-Loaded Cycling Water Bottle Holder

1. Title of the Invention

Spring-Loaded Retention Bottle Cage for Bicycles

2. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to cycling accessories, specifically to devices for securely retaining water bottles on bicycles. It aims to provide enhanced bottle stability via a vertically applied spring-loaded retention mechanism. read more