<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Riley Sklar — Blog</title><description>Notes on web development, AI engineering, and the in-between from Riley Sklar.</description><link>https://rileysklar.io/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>From DALL-E 3 to gpt-image-1: A Python Batch Script for Blog Headers</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/gpt-image-1-batch-script/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/gpt-image-1-batch-script/</guid><description>How I built a small Python tool to batch-generate topic-tailored blog header images via OpenAI&apos;s gpt-image-1, compress them to WebP, and rewrite Astro frontmatter — for ~$1 total.</description><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>OpenAI</category><category>gpt-image-1</category><category>Python</category><category>Astro</category><category>Image Generation</category><category>Automation</category></item><item><title>React Hooks, Server-Side &amp; Client-Side Rendering</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/mastering-react/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/mastering-react/</guid><description>Unlock the power of React in web development, from hooks to rendering techniques.</description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>React</category><category>Web Development</category><category>JavaScript Frameworks</category></item><item><title>RIP NOAA.gov API: The Fallout of DOGE&apos;s Cuts</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/rip-noaa/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/rip-noaa/</guid><description>The Collapse of NOAA&apos;s API and Its Broader Implications</description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>API</category><category>Weather</category><category>Government</category></item><item><title>Leveraging Framework Integration for Enhanced Web Experiences</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/framework-integration/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/framework-integration/</guid><description>Discover the power of integrating web development frameworks to boost user and developer experiences alike.</description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>React</category><category>Astro</category><category>Framework Integration</category></item><item><title>A Journey Unfolded — Shaping the Future as a Self-Taught Front End Developer</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/software-developer-journey/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/software-developer-journey/</guid><description>The path of a self-taught developer reveals the limitless potential of persistence, learning, and adapting in the tech world.</description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Self-Taught Journey</category><category>UI/UX Design</category><category>Front End Development</category></item><item><title>From Costa Rica to Code — How Studying Abroad Shaped My Career in Web and Application Development</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/costa-rica-to-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/costa-rica-to-code/</guid><description>Studying abroad can open new horizons and entirely new career paths.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>Front End Developer</category><category>Study Abroad</category></item><item><title>The Versatile Front-End Developer</title><link>https://rileysklar.io/blog/versatile-developer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://rileysklar.io/blog/versatile-developer/</guid><description>Showcasing the advantages of seamlessly integrating design and development skills
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