Estimates are difficult for developers and product owners

42 todsacerdoti 2025-12-07 19:17:33 UTC thorsell.io Llama Share 17

A Product Owner needs estimates from developers to plan releases and prioritize features, but developers dislike estimating due to uncertainty and the risk of being held accountable for unrealistic expectations. The problem lies not in estimates themselves, but in how they're used as predictions or deadlines, which can hurt developers and reduce psychological safety in organizations.

I failed to recreate the 1996 Space Jam Website with Claude

123 thecr0w 2025-12-07 18:16:33 UTC j0nah.com Llama Share 75

The user attempted to recreate the 1996 Space Jam website using Claude, a language model, but despite various tools and prompts, Claude failed to accurately recreate the website's layout due to limitations in spatial reasoning and precision. The user hypothesized that Claude's vision encoder converts images into semantic tokens, making it difficult for him to work with visual media and ...

Google Titans architecture, helping AI have long-term memory

267 Alifatisk 2025-12-07 13:16:33 UTC research.google Llama Share 86

Researchers at Google introduced Titans, a new sequence modeling architecture that combines the speed of RNNs with the accuracy of transformers. Titans uses a deep neural network as a memory module to learn and update its parameters in real-time, enabling it to handle extremely long contexts.

Scala 3 slowed us down?

115 kmaliszewski 2025-12-07 15:16:33 UTC kmaliszewski9.github.io Llama Share 44

The author migrated a service from Scala 2.13 to 3.7.3, but performance issues arose due to a library bug affecting chained evaluations. Upgrading the library resolved the issue, highlighting the importance of benchmarking in Scala version migrations.

An Interactive Guide to the Fourier Transform

67 pykello 2025-12-07 16:16:33 UTC betterexplained.com Llama Share 7

The Fourier Transform breaks down a signal into its underlying cycles, like a smoothie recipe breaking down ingredients. It finds the speed, amplitude, and phase of each cycle to recreate the original signal.

Build a DIY magnetometer with a couple of seasoning bottles

26 nullbyte808 2025-12-07 17:16:33 UTC spectrum.ieee.org Llama Share 0

A proton-precession magnetometer measures Earth's magnetic field by detecting the oscillations of hydrogen nuclei in water. It uses a simple circuit with coils, a MOSFET, and a capacitor to amplify the audio tone generated by the precessing protons.

The state of Schleswig-Holstein is consistently relying on open source

453 doener 2025-12-07 14:16:33 UTC heise.de Llama Share 211

Schleswig-Holstein state administration is switching to open source software, saving over 15 million euros in license costs annually. The state expects to save more in the long run despite initial problems and criticism during the migration process.

Java Hello World, LLVM Edition

144 ingve 2025-12-07 12:16:33 UTC javaadvent.com Llama Share 45

A Java program is created to generate and execute LLVM IR, the intermediate language behind compilers like clang, using Java's Foreign Function & Memory (FFM) API to call the LLVM C API. The program prints "Hello, World!" by JIT-compiling the LLVM IR to native machine code using the LLVM JIT compiler API.

Dollar-stores overcharge cash-strapped customers while promising low prices

66 bookofjoe 2025-12-07 15:16:33 UTC theguardian.com Llama Share 74

A state government inspector found that Family Dollar and Dollar General stores in North Carolina and other states had a high error rate in pricing accuracy, with some stores failing multiple inspections. The issue is attributed to understaffing, overstocking, and a lack of incentives for retailers to correct the problem, affecting low-income customers who rely on these stores for affordable ...

The Anatomy of a macOS App

126 elashri 2025-12-07 13:16:33 UTC eclecticlight.co Llama Share 29

Mac OS X introduced a bundle structure for applications, consisting of a hierarchy of directories containing executable code and resources, with a standard form including a MacOS directory, Resources, and Info.plist file. The bundle structure has evolved over the years to include additional components such as code signatures, notarization, and store receipts, providing improved security and ...

Using LLMs at Oxide

620 steveklabnik 2025-12-07 02:16:33 UTC rfd.shared.oxide.computer Llama Share 244

Oxide's guidelines for using large language models (LLMs) emphasize responsibility, rigor, empathy, and teamwork to ensure their use does not undermine trust and authenticity. LLMs can be useful for tasks like reading comprehension, editing, code review, and debugging, but their use should be carefully considered and not relied upon as a substitute for human judgment and effort.

Over fifty new hallucinations in ICLR 2026 submissions

406 puttycat 2025-12-07 13:16:33 UTC gptzero.me Llama Share 300

Generative AI tools are overwhelming scholarly journals and conferences with fake papers, including 50 submissions to ICLR that contained obvious hallucinations.

Kilauea erupts, destroying webcam [video]

532 zdw 2025-12-07 00:16:33 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 116

A geothermal amoeba sets a new upper temperature limit for eukaryotes

14 wjb3 2025-12-07 19:26:33 UTC biorxiv.org Llama Share 1

Scientists discovered a novel geothermal amoeba, Incendiamoeba cascadensis, that can divide at 63°C, a new record for eukaryotes. The amoeba's genome shows enrichment of genes related to proteostasis and thermal adaptation.

Semantic Compression (2014)

22 tosh 2025-12-07 17:16:33 UTC caseymuratori.com Llama Share 2

The user discusses the flaws of object-oriented programming and proposes a compression-oriented approach to programming, where code is structured to be semantically smaller and more efficient. They demonstrate this approach by transforming the UI code in The Witness's editor, breaking down complex code into reusable and maintainable components, and creating objects after the fact rather than ...

Z2 – Lithographically fabricated IC in a garage fab

311 embedding-shape 2025-12-07 03:16:33 UTC sam.zeloof.xyz Llama Share 69

The user made significant improvements to their DIY silicon process, creating a 10µm polysilicon gate process with 100 transistors on a single chip, a huge step closer to more advanced DIY computer chips. They achieved excellent transistor characteristics, including low threshold voltage and leakage current, and plan to automate testing and design more complex circuits.

Vanity Activities

30 surprisetalk 2025-12-07 17:16:33 UTC quarter--mile.com Llama Share 20

The writer identifies several activities as "vanity activities," where people pursue something that appears useful but is not, such as credit card churning, reading the news, and biohacking. These activities are often driven by personal enjoyment rather than actual usefulness.

Show HN: Spotify Wrapped but for LeetCode

7 collinboler2 2025-12-07 19:16:33 UTC github.com/collinboler Prefix Share 1

Note: The last 5 slides are not neccearily specific to 2025 because of leetcode's graphql api only allows querying up to 20 of the latest submissions from an unauthenticated user. However, if you pass a LEETCODE_SESSION cookie (obtained from leetcode.com, open dev tools -> application -> cookies) with your request you can query all of your accounts submissions. You could also use ...

The programmers who live in Flatland

51 winkywooster 2025-12-07 15:16:33 UTC blog.redplanetlabs.com Llama Share 53

A programmer in a lower dimension cannot comprehend a higher dimension of programming due to their existing mental framework. Recognizing this cognitive bias and being open to new ideas is key to growing as a programmer and embracing new dimensions of programming.

The end of the road for Kafka-delta-ingest

3 alex_hirner 2025-12-07 19:16:33 UTC brokenco.de Prefix Share 0

After five years in production kafka-delta-ingest at Scribd has been shut off and removed from our infrastructure. kafka-delta-ingest was the motivation behind my team creating delta-rs, the most successful open source project I have started to date. With kafka-delta-ingest we achieved our original stated goals and reduced streaming data ingestion costs by 95%. In the time since however, we ...

Building a Toast Component

58 FragrantRiver 2025-12-07 13:16:33 UTC emilkowal.ski Llama Share 22

The creator of Sonner, a popular toast library, made it stand out with a unique name, elegant animations, and a user-friendly API, which led to its widespread adoption. The library's success can be attributed to its attention to detail, good developer experience, and beautiful design, making it a great example for building components that feel just right.

Screenshots from developers: 2002 vs. 2015 (2015)

416 turrini 2025-12-06 22:16:33 UTC anders.unix.se Llama Share 188

Unix enthusiasts share their unchanged desktop habits over 13 years, still using terminals and command-line interfaces. They've switched to various Linux distributions and window managers, but remain loyal to their Unix roots and text-based work style.

How the Disappearance of Flight 19 Fueled the Legend of the Bermuda Triangle

38 pseudolus 2025-12-07 13:16:33 UTC smithsonianmag.com Llama Share 7

Flight 19, a US Navy training run, vanished on Dec 5, 1945, with 14 men on board, sparking a mystery that remains unsolved. Theories abound, but experts say the likely cause was a combination of pilot disorientation, poor communication, and missed rescue opportunities.

The past was not that cute

361 mhb 2025-12-06 22:16:33 UTC juliawise.net Llama Share 440

The author enjoys retro aesthetics but acknowledges the past was not as charming as often portrayed, with many people facing hardships and difficulties. They appreciate the past's lessons, such as the value of music and community, but choose to live in the present with modern conveniences.

The AI wildfire is coming. it's going to be painful and healthy

56 LordAtlas 2025-12-07 17:16:33 UTC ceodinner.substack.com Llama Share 66

The current AI market is experiencing a "wildfire" rather than a traditional bubble, where excessive growth and sudden correction will clear the underbrush and create conditions for the next generation of companies to thrive. The companies that will survive and thrive in the post-fire landscape will be those that have built strong root systems, including access to energy infrastructure, ...

Nested Learning: A new ML paradigm for continual learning

20 themgt 2025-12-07 15:16:33 UTC research.google Llama Share 0

Researchers introduced Nested Learning, a new approach to machine learning that bridges the gap between model architecture and optimization algorithm. This paradigm treats a model as a system of interconnected, multi-level learning problems optimized simultaneously, enabling more capable and efficient learning algorithms.

Should CSS be a constraint system instead?

18 fanf2 2025-12-07 19:16:33 UTC pavpanchekha.com Llama Share 15

The user discusses the complexity of CSS layout rules and proposes a constraint system as a replacement, but concludes that it's not a better solution due to potential under- or over-determined layouts. Instead, the user suggests improving CSS by providing more intuitive rule systems with predictable rules, such as newer layout modes like Flex-box and Grid.

Discovering the indieweb with calm tech

187 todsacerdoti 2025-12-07 04:16:33 UTC alexsci.com Llama Share 17

The author discusses how social media has become a mental health hazard and proposes alternatives like StreetPass and Blog Quest, which offer a more controlled online experience. These browser extensions help users discover and connect with others on a decentralized, independent internet.

Eurydice: a Rust to C compiler

166 todsacerdoti 2025-12-07 02:16:33 UTC jonathan.protzenko.fr Llama Share 98

Eurydice is a compiler from Rust to C that aims to produce readable C code, allowing for a gradual transition to Rust while maintaining compatibility with legacy systems. The compiler plugs into the MIR level of the Rust compiler and uses Charon to avoid reimplementing the wheel, with ongoing work to integrate it with Microsoft and Google's crypto libraries.

What is “literate programming”? (2024)

66 joecobb 2025-12-07 07:16:33 UTC pqnelson.github.io Llama Share 38

Literate programming, as envisioned by Donald Knuth, involves writing code and explanations together in a top-down approach, delaying actual code writing until the design is fleshed out, and then weaving the code and explanations into a readable document. The key to successful literate programming is to write the code and explanations iteratively, revising both simultaneously, and to consider ...