Forem Core: Serguey Asael Shinder

HMPL.js Is a Modern Templating Language for Web UI

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:08:27 +0000

HMPL.js is a lightweight, server-oriented JavaScript template language that lets you build dynamic interfaces with minimal client code. Instead of relying on a heavy framework like React or Vue, HMPL lets your HTML describe server-driven UI updates directly through lightweight templates and fetch requests.

With HMPL.js you can:
fetch components or data from the server using its template blocks
render dynamic sections safely (DOMPurify integration)
write UI logic with minimal JavaScript overhead
reduce bundle size compared to big frameworks

Because it focuses on server interaction and simple markup, HMPL.js can be a compelling alternative to other progressive enhancement tools like HTMX — giving you modern dynamic behavior without massive client bundles.

In short: HMPL.js lets you build dynamic web apps by blending simple template syntax with server-driven rendering — keeping things fast, small, and maintainable.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Core Forem Is Open Source Community Power

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:07:29 +0000

Forem is the open-source platform that powers thriving communities like DEV — a space where people share ideas, discussions, and knowledge without being locked into proprietary social networks.

Unlike closed platforms where features and data are controlled by a company, Forem’s code is freely available and customizable.

That means anyone can build their own modern community with control over:
how discussions are structured
how users interact
how content stays organized over time.

Forem’s philosophy is simple:
communities should own their platform, not rent it.
That independence empowers niche groups, organizations, and developers to shape spaces that reflect their values, identity, and goals.

Core Forem isn’t just software — it’s infrastructure for connection that belongs to the people who use it.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Being a Hobbyist Is About Freedom

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:06:06 +0000

No deadlines.
No KPIs.
No pressure to monetize.

You build, play, learn — because you want to.

Hobbyists:
experiment without fear
fail without consequence
explore without permission

That freedom creates creativity.

Sometimes the best ideas don’t come from professionals.
They come from people who are simply curious.

A hobby keeps your mind playful — and that’s powerful.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Parenting Is Teaching by Example, Not Volume

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:05:21 +0000

You can repeat a rule ten times.
Or you can live it once.

Kids don’t just hear what you say.

They watch how you react:
when you’re tired
when you’re stressed
when things don’t go your way

Your behaviour becomes their blueprint.

Parenting isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about being consistent.

They learn less from your lectures
and more from your patterns

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Life MEM #7

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:04:29 +0000

Me at 11:
“I’ll never understand adults.”

Me now:
checking weather before leaving
getting excited about kitchen appliances
saying “we have food at home”
going to bed early on purpose

Character development: unlocked.

Adulthood is just realizing your parents were right… slowly.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Golf Punishes Overthinking

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:03:39 +0000

The swing is simple.
Your brain isn’t.

The more you analyze mid-swing:
the tighter you get
the slower you react
the worse it feels

Great golfers trust preparation.
They think before the shot —
not during it.

Golf rewards clarity and commitment.
Not perfection.

Pick the line. Take the shot. Let it go

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Crypto Is Volatility With Philosophy

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:02:55 +0000

Prices move fast.
Narratives move faster.

But underneath the charts is an idea:
removing middle layers of trust.

Crypto isn’t just about upside.

It’s about structure:
transparency
programmability
global participation

Volatility tests conviction.
The philosophy tests patience.

Some see chaos.
Others see evolution.

In crypto, belief and risk move together.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

The Best Movies Trust the Audience

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:02:11 +0000

They don’t explain everything.
They don’t over-narrate emotions.

Great films:
leave space for interpretation
show instead of tell
let silence speak

When a movie respects your intelligence,
you lean in.

The story becomes interactive —
not because you choose the plot,
but because you fill the gaps.

The strongest scenes aren’t loud.
They’re honest.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Design Is Choosing What Users Don’t See

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:01:19 +0000

Every interface is a set of decisions:
what to show,
what to hide,
what to delay.

Great design isn’t adding more.
It’s subtracting wisely.

Users don’t need every option.
They need the right option at the right moment.

When design works, it feels effortless.
That effort was made earlier — by someone thinking carefully.

Good design is intentional omission

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Security Is About Trust Boundaries

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:39 +0000

Every system has edges:
where users enter
where data moves
where permissions change

Those edges are where risk lives.

Great security design:
defines boundaries clearly
verifies at every crossing
assumes nothing is “safe by default”

Most breaches don’t break the core.
They slip through the edges.

Protect the boundaries, and the centre stays strong.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

AI Rewards Those Who Think in Systems

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:59:44 +0000

AI isn’t magic.
It’s probability at scale.

The people who get the most from it:
understand context
design workflows
refine prompts deliberately

They don’t treat AI like a toy.
They treat it like infrastructure.

The difference isn’t access.
It’s integration.

AI becomes powerful when it’s part of a system, not a shortcut.

– Serguey Asael Shinder

Great Gamers Master Fundamentals

Serguey Asael Shinder — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:58:59 +0000

Flashy plays look impressive.
Fundamentals win matches.

Top players:
control positioning
manage resources
stay aware of timing

Mechanics matter.
But discipline matters more.

You don’t win because of one highlight moment.
You win because you made fewer mistakes.

Consistency beats chaos

– Serguey Asael Shinder