Now in his third crack at publishing, Greg Hluska still can't write a bio. He can do so many things - start companies, build software, think way outside the box and come up with really bad jokes. But bios? Impossible. Fifteen years ago, he started a consulting company called Greg Hluska Consulting. Since then he has been solving early stage companies' hardest problems, releasing products, writing constantly and struggling to write bios or give his companies/products creative names. For example, his next product is called Fitness Tracker because, get this...it tracks fitness. It's a wonder this section isn't called Greg Hluska Bio.
Articles by Greg Hluska
SCSS Contrast: The WCAG Accessibility Grid Link
While I was building 78solutions.com, I ran into a few occasions when my colour combinations looked good but didn't have enough contrast. So I roughed out this tool and today, I released it to the public.
The Death of the Middle Class Musician Link
This article from The Walrus explores the slow erosion of sustainable careers in music, particularly for artists who once occupied the middle ground between struggling and stardom. As streaming payouts shrink and touring becomes increasingly costly and unstable post-COVID, the dream of making a living from music is slipping further out of reach. It's a thoughtful, heartbreaking read for anyone who loves music and values the people who make it.
WordCamp Canada Blog = Dave Winer's Intro Post Link
Dave Winer will be speaking at WordCamp Canada in Ottawa in October. I still have a lot of friends in the wider Wordpress community and hope that a lot of you make it out to WordCamp and have an excellent time.
Launch! Blog
Greg Hluska pushed fitnesstracker.ca live three hours ago and is full of nervous energy, so he's taking the time to reflect on the experience of building that site and the experience of launching. Fundamentally, launch is an amazing feeling but it is when the real work begins.
Stand on your own shoulders Blog
Publishing void (n) - A state of existence that occurs roughly one month after launch when you realize that you have nothing to say so start repeating things you have already said. The void lasts for about two months and if publishers survive (meaning, repeat themselves) they enter the publishing glut stage where nothing gets published because nothing is as good as anything else. What does any of that have to do with that article? Read on to find out.
Rust compiler performance survey 2025 Link
If you’ve ever felt like the Rust compiler is a bit too slow for comfort, you’re not alone. Compiler performance is a known issue in the Rust ecosystem, and the Rust team is actively working to improve it. They've launched the 2025 Rust Compiler Performance Survey to gather feedback from developers like you. The survey is short, anonymous, and a great way to influence future improvements.
Selfish Reasons For Building Accessible UIs Link
This article by Nolan Lawson asks whether moral and ethical arguments in favour of accessibility are working. Since data seems to indicate that they are not, Lawson makes some selfish arguments in favour of building more accessible user interfaces.
Fitness Tracker - Development Log 1 - Tauri Link
Greg Hluska wrote an update on his latest project and his curious decision to rewrite it in Tauri in the middle of it's beta test!
When 78 solutions collide with 78 problems Blog
Learn more about how Greg Hluska identified that he was really bad at design, but how learning to fix that uncovered an issue with a product he had in beta testing.
Mary Meeker's report on AI trends Blog
Mary Meeker’s 2025 AI report highlights how generative AI is reshaping technology and markets. Here’s my perspective on her findings — and what builders and investors can learn from them.
The Death of Pete Absolon Link
Exploring Alan Prendergast’s article on the tragic death of Pete Absolon and the bonds climbers share.
The 3 Gurus of 90s Web Design: Zeldman, Siegel, Nielsen Link
A reflection on Richard MacManus’s article about the key figures who defined web design’s early days.
Eurovision Reminds Me of a Country That No Longer Exists Link
A reflection on Eurovision through the eyes of someone who grew up in a country that no longer exists.
Flin Flon virtually deserted, thousands more evacuated as wildfires rage in Manitoba Link
A personal reflection on wildfires in Flin Flon and the help arriving from the U.S.
Good writing Link
A reflection on Paul Graham’s essay about writing and its impact on clarity and truth.
The Nobel Prize Winner Who Thinks We Have the Universe All Wrong Link
Ross Andersen profiles Adam Riess and his challenge to one of cosmology’s biggest assumptions.
The 78 Problems Principle in Action Blog
Discover how 78 Solutions came to life through a mix of serendipity, side projects, and hard-earned lessons. From its ciphered roots to solving 1.5 problems a week, this is a founder’s story about learning, iterating, and growing.
Hello World Blog
This post introduces the 78 Solutions resource section — a growing collection of essays, tools, and practical ideas for building better software and better habits. It's a place to slow down, think clearly, and practice well.