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Brittany Ellich

@brittanyellich.com

Software engineer @bsky.app exploring the Atmosphere with @attie.ai Topics: accessibility, refactoring, AI & career growth Podcast: @overcommitted.dev Website: brittanyellich.com ATProto Site: opensocial.community #pdx #ai #atproto

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The TropopauseAug 21, 2026

Atproto Is the Context Window You Own

I don't think it's a coincidence that atproto is taking off at the same time AI is. Well, okay, it kind of is a coincidence. I don't think anybody planned these things to work out at the same time. But it's a lucky alignment that I think is worth savoring: AI is maturing at exactly the moment the atproto ecosystem is getting diverse enough for your data to really mean something. AI is the tool, and your atproto data is the substrate. Quick disclosure before we go further: I'm an engineer at Blue...

atmospheric groups

Brittany EllichJul 30, 2026

AI as a Tool for the Mental Load

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Brittany EllichJul 26, 2026

108 PRs in eight days: Accidentally discovering loop engineering

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The TropopauseJul 10, 2026

On Atproto and Atmospheric Groups

I'm starting A Fresh Blog(tm), this time on Pckt. I wanted a dedicated space to post about development, atproto, and community thoughts, and a new space felt like the right place for it. Plus I wanted to get in on standard.site summer while it's still ongoing. Before I get into any of that, though, an introduction. As of a little over a month ago, I work at Bluesky! Before that I was a staff engineer at GitHub, and a long time before that I have a background in public health, which colors a lot ...

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Web Dev Challenge (a CodeTV production)Jun 4, 2026

Rebuild your website (again) | Web Dev Challenge Season 3

Reclaim your lil corner of the internet with an atproto-powered website. Watch community devs build their own atmospheric websites on Web Dev Challenge from CodeTV.

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BalancedEngineerMay 1, 2026

The Balanced Engineer • Issue #45

Brittany EllichMar 30, 2026

Why I'm betting on ATProto (and why you should, too)

Social media was supposed to connect us, but most of it has turned into ads, division, and loneliness. I'm betting on ATProto as a way to fix that, and not just for developers. Whether you're a scientist, journalist, or just someone who wants the internet to feel human again, I think ATProto matters for you too.

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Brittany EllichMar 5, 2026

Embrace the uncertainty

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BalancedEngineerMar 1, 2026

The Balanced Engineer • Issue #44

Brittany EllichFeb 27, 2026

Start where you are: A practical guide to building with AI

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Brittany EllichFeb 25, 2026

Working Safely With AI Tools (A Non-Expert's Field Notes)

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Brittany EllichFeb 10, 2026

Living in the Inflection Point

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