The author is concerned about AI tools replacing human programmers, making their job obsolete. They're mourning the loss of the traditional craft of coding.
Fast mode is a research preview feature that delivers faster Opus 4.6 responses at a higher cost per token. It's available via /fast in Claude Code CLI and VS Code Extension, with pricing starting at $30/150 MTok.
Hoot is a Spritely project for running Scheme code on Wasm GC-capable web browsers, featuring a Scheme to Wasm compiler and a full-featured Wasm toolchain. Hoot is built on Guile and has no additional dependencies. The toolchain is self-contained and even features a Wasm interpreter for testing Hoot binaries without leaving the Guile REPL.
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OpenCiv3 is an open-source, cross-platform reimagining of Civilization III with modern graphics and mod capabilities. It's currently in early pre-alpha state with a playable game but lacking many mechanics and late-game content.
The user shares stories from their 25-year career in software development, highlighting key moments that shaped their path, including a chance encounter with a helpful student, a mentor who encouraged them to explore and experiment, and a team that valued curiosity and innovation. Through these stories, the user reflects on their growth as a developer, from struggling with spaghetti code to ...
Al Lowe is an American software developer known for creating the Leisure Suit Larry games with Sierra. He also enjoys playing the saxophone and model trains.
Waymo introduces the Waymo World Model, a generative model for hyper-realistic autonomous driving simulation. It leverages Google DeepMind's Genie 3 to simulate rare events and enhance road safety.
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User created a ~/bin/ directory to store custom Unix commands and scripts, but faced collisions with system commands. They solved this by prefixing their custom commands with a comma, allowing for easy tab completion and avoiding future collisions.
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La Suite numérique (La Suite for short) is a full blown open-source digital workspace for online collaboration and teamwork. La Suite is built by French government agencies DINUM and ANCT. It is also the product of a close european collaboration with the Netherlands and German state.
The user has been using frontier models and coding agents to automate programming, allowing them to focus on high-level design and architecture without manual labor. This shift has the potential to revolutionize software engineering by eliminating unnecessary complexity and allowing developers to work on the true complexity of their ideas.
Coding agents are getting quite good, and the question everyone asks is: which one should I use? However, agent performance varies considerably by language, task type, and time. When you commit to a single agent, you're predicting it will be best for whatever task you throw at it. That bet might be informed by evals, experience, or word of mouth. But the variance is high enough that ...
The IBM 3270 Information Display System was a key component in mainframe computers, enabling thousands of users to access a single mainframe. It featured a data stream with buffers that allowed for efficient communication and was later adapted for use with TCP/IP.
Overture map's publish a places dataset along with each of their monthly releases. i use python 3.12.3 to help analyse the data in this post. the brighter the hexagon the higher the confidence. if you see more than one record, you can remove it from the table. to see all of the records, click on the 'view all' button. for more data, see the official place data. click here to download the dataset.
The author returns to their blog after 18 months, sharing previously unseen footage of Battlezone cabinets being built at Atari in 1980. The video showcases the production process, highlighting the engineering challenges and attention to detail that went into creating the iconic cabinet.
Jonathan from Datawrapper analyzed science fiction and fantasy novel titles over decades using the ISFDB database. Classic sci-fi keywords peaked in the 1950s-60s and declined, while fantasy keywords increased, especially after 2000, with Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings influencing the trend.
A software factory uses AI to write code, run tests, and converge without human review, driven by specs and scenarios. The StrongDM AI team developed this concept, using a Digital Twin Universe to validate software at high volumes and rates.
User created BreezyBox, a mini-shell for ESP32-S3, with vterm, CWD tracking, and app installer. It's a lightweight alternative to full OS, ideal for hobby makers and those who love small, elegant tech.
Language models are not yet reliable context learners, failing on most tasks despite having access to all required information. Current models rely on parametric knowledge and struggle with inductive reasoning, context length, and complexity.
Monty is a Python interpreter for safely running LLM generated code with fast startup times and runtime performance similar to CPython. It allows for type checking, resource tracking, and snapshotting of execution state.
Kappal is a tool that simplifies Kubernetes deployment by using Docker Compose commands. It hides Kubernetes complexity, allowing users to manage containers with familiar commands.
Floe automatically rewrites spatial queries into set operations on H3 cells for dramatic speedup. This approach reduces complexity from quadratic to linear by using parallel hash joins on compact keys.
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Heroku transitions to sustaining engineering model focusing on stability and security. Customers can continue using Heroku with no changes to pricing, billing, or functionality.
User created a tool to securely share files with friends using Shamir's Secret Sharing, allowing any 3 friends to recover the file together. The tool provides a simple, self-contained way for friends to collaborate in file recovery.