LLMs are eroding my software engineering career and I don't know what to do

808 poisonfountain 2026-06-07 12:49:29 UTC human-in-the-loop.bearblog.dev Llama Share 792

The user, a 10-year experienced software engineer, is concerned that their domain expertise in finance and payment processing is becoming less valuable due to advancements in AI and LLMs, which can now perform tasks such as writing code and debugging. The user is worried about their long-term employability and is considering shifting their domain expertise to areas where LLMs are not yet ...

Anthropic, please ship an official Claude Desktop for Linux

456 predkambrij 2026-06-07 13:06:52 UTC github.com/anthropics Llama Share 266

The user is requesting an official Linux build of Claude Desktop, citing the need for a graphical path to capabilities like desktop dictation and Cowork, and the current workaround of switching to macOS or Windows is causing friction on every iteration of plugin development. The user proposes a lower-cost fallback of a public statement on the install documentation acknowledging the lack of ...

Building from zero after addiction, prison, and a felony

414 gavinray 2026-06-07 18:33:07 UTC gavinray97.github.io Llama Share 185

The user spent 14-16 years in juvenile prison and later became a convicted felon due to addiction, but rebuilt their life through software and open-source contributions. They now work at Hasura, a developer-facing tool, and hope to give others a chance despite their troubled past.

The 29th International Obfuscated C Code Contest (IOCCC) 2025 Winners

365 matt_d 2026-06-07 05:47:54 UTC ioccc.org Llama Share 88

IOCCC29 had a high submission quality and similar volume to last year, possibly due to improved website design and social media presence. The contest's rules and guidelines were rewritten for this year, and the next contest, IOCCC30, is planned for late 2026.

Scientists ejected from diabetes conference for distributing journal reprints

309 BerislavLopac 2026-06-07 10:10:33 UTC arstechnica.com Llama Share 204

Five scientists were ousted from the American Diabetes Association meeting for handing out an editorial criticizing the Trump administration's attacks on scientific research. The ADA claims they violated the code of conduct, but the scientists say they were unfairly removed and silenced.

How's Linear so fast? A technical breakdown

292 howToTestFE 2026-06-07 19:01:37 UTC performance.dev Llama Share 157

Linear's speed comes from its local-first architecture, where the browser stores data and syncs with the server in the background. The app's design, including shortcuts and animations, also plays a crucial role in making it feel fast and responsive.

I design with Claude more than Figma now

265 MrBuddyCasino 2026-06-07 05:04:24 UTC blog.janestreet.com Llama Share 235

The author was initially skeptical of LLMs but found them indispensable at Jane Street, especially for tasks they were not good at. They now use LLMs to create prototype features that exactly match their design ideas, freeing up time for iteration and refinement.

Major P2P issues in Israel and possibly other Middle East countries

263 babuskov 2026-06-07 03:21:52 UTC github.com/valvesoftware Llama Share 131

Steam Networking has a major issue affecting Israeli players in P2P games since 13/03, causing high ping rates around 120ms. The issue is specific to Steam Networking and doesn't occur in non-Steam games or cross-play with non-PC platforms.

Show HN: Lathe – Use LLMs to learn a new domain, not skip past it

246 devenjarvis 2026-06-07 11:16:46 UTC github.com/devenjarvis Llama Share 47

Lathe is a tool that generates hands-on technical tutorials on demand using LLM skills, allowing users to learn by working through tutorials themselves. It's a combination of LLM skills and a Golang CLI used to store, manage, and view generated tutorials.

Public Domain Image Archive

240 davidbarker 2026-06-07 00:22:51 UTC pdimagearchive.org Full Share 33

Explore our hand-picked collection of 11,082 out-of-copyright works, free for all to browse, download, and reuse. This is a living database with new images added every week.

Vitamin D3 During Pregnancy and Cognitive Performance at 10 Years

181 supermatou 2026-06-07 15:08:10 UTC jamanetwork.com Full Share 81

How Liminalism Became the Defining Aesthetic of Our Time

169 zeech 2026-06-07 02:12:19 UTC hyperallergic.com Llama Share 93

Liminalism is an internet art movement that explores abandoned, empty spaces, evoking feelings of nostalgia, lostness, and uncertainty. This aesthetic is a reflection of our current moment, characterized by anonymity, alienation, and anxiety, and is often associated with the concept of the "Backrooms."

Tokenomics: Quantifying Where Tokens Are Used in Agentic Software Engineering

165 Anon84 2026-06-07 01:37:11 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 68

Researchers analyzed token consumption in LLM-MA systems across software development stages. They found Code Review accounts for 59.4% of token consumption, with input tokens making up 53.9% of total consumption.

Field of clones: How horse replicas came to dominate polo

158 gscott 2026-06-07 02:46:37 UTC knowablemagazine.org Llama Share 77

Adolfo Cambiaso, a renowned polo player, pioneered horse cloning in 2006 to preserve his exceptional horses' genetics. He successfully cloned his flagship mare Cuartetera, leading to La Dolfina's unprecedented dominance in polo.

An Ohio Valley 100k-watt FM signal is severed in broad daylight

151 pkaeding 2026-06-07 01:24:15 UTC radioworld.com Llama Share 146

Mike Kirtner, president of Kindred Communications, reported an FM transmission line was cut in broad daylight at 93.7 WDGG(FM) in Ashland, Ky. The station is operating at reduced power and estimates total repair costs between $70,000 and $100,000.

Making peace with your unlived dreams (2023)

147 herbertl 2026-06-07 18:15:47 UTC nik.art Llama Share 69

The writer is unable to pursue snowboarding due to knee issues, but has come to accept and move on from the dream. They now focus on their current life and hobbies, finding satisfaction in the present moment.

The OnlyFans Economy of American AI

135 futurisold 2026-06-07 14:47:17 UTC leoveanu.com Llama Share 191

The author is a skeptic of AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, criticizing their hype and high valuations. They prefer Qwen 3.7 Max, a Chinese model that offers native extended thinking without the need for customization.

The gamers taking on the industry to stop it switching off games

119 Brajeshwar 2026-06-07 16:16:54 UTC bbc.com Llama Share 128

A consumer rights campaign called Stop Killing Games is challenging game publishers to stop shutting down games' servers, leaving players unable to play. The campaign, started by Ross Scott, has gained over 1.3 million signatures and is awaiting a decision from the European Commission.

Office-open-xml-viewer: Office XML document viewer that renders to HTML Canvas

118 maxloh 2026-06-07 17:22:28 UTC github.com/yukiyokotani Llama Share 45

This library allows rendering Office Open XML documents (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) in the browser using WebAssembly and Canvas 2D API. It supports various formats, including math equations, and can be used with popular frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular.

The circus freaks of open source

116 keyle 2026-06-07 04:57:02 UTC drewdevault.com Llama Share 42

The user discusses two examples of individuals, Terry A. Davis and Kent Overstreet, who created notable projects but struggled with mental health issues and were subsequently harassed and ridiculed online. The user argues that it's essential to approach these situations with compassion and respect for individuals' privacy, rather than sensationalizing their struggles or participating in ...

If LLMs Have Human-Like Attributes, Then So Does Age of Empires II

101 ketchup32613 2026-06-07 18:54:55 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 97

Researchers question the assumption of anthropomorphic attributes in large language models, suggesting these attributes are not unique to LLMs. They propose a 'null' assumption of LLM non-uniqueness to set up experiments.

Podman 6: machine usability improvements (2025)

100 daesorin 2026-06-07 14:01:27 UTC blog.podman.io Llama Share 6

Podman 6 introduces changes to machine function, making provider prominence less prevalent and allowing users to interact with machines across all providers. New features include defaulting to showing all machines and the ability to create machines in non-default providers using the --provider command line switch.

Powering up a module from the IBM 604: an electronic calculator from 1948

75 elpocko 2026-06-07 17:18:12 UTC righto.com Llama Share 24

IBM introduced the Electronic Calculating Punch, type 604, a programmable calculator that used vacuum tubes and was much smaller and cheaper than computers. It was highly successful, with over 5600 units produced, and led to the development of IBM's vacuum-tube computers in the 1950s.

The architecture of the internet creates risks for democracy

73 Anon84 2026-06-07 20:28:19 UTC science.org Llama Share 106

The internet may be eroding democracy due to increased polarization and echo chambers created by social media algorithms and homophily in online networks. To save democracy, algorithms need to be debiased and tools must be developed to help people accurately gauge the prevalence of their views.

Show HN: Kyushu – A self-hostable WASM sandbox for JavaScript workers

73 le_chuck 2026-06-07 07:35:02 UTC kyushu.dev Full Share 28

Kyushu is an open source CLI that lets you write a JavaScript or TypeScript handler, build it into a self-contained WebAssembly binary, and run it anywhere with one command - kyu. Read docs

Flock license plate reader wrongly linked a San Diego man to a violent crime

71 loteck 2026-06-07 20:52:11 UTC timesofsandiego.com Llama Share 40

Hugo Parra and Ariel Beltran were falsely arrested due to a mistaken license plate reader hit from Flock, a private company. They are now suing the city for civil rights violations and negligence after spending nearly a month in jail.

Why isn't the U.S. better at soccer?

70 7777777phil 2026-06-07 19:41:20 UTC natesilver.net Llama Share 195

The US men's soccer team has a 10% chance of reaching the semifinals according to prediction markets, but a 50% chance of making the final four as a host nation.

Firefox Merges Support for Vulkan Video Decoding

64 Bender 2026-06-07 22:41:36 UTC phoronix.com Llama Share 7

Mozilla Firefox has added initial support for Vulkan Video, enabling GPU-accelerated video decoding on Linux. The feature will be available in Firefox 153 release on July 21.

Show HN: Oproxy – inspect and modify network traffic from the browser

64 sauravrao637 2026-06-07 02:11:29 UTC github.com/sauravrao637 Llama Share 12

oproxy is a local proxy for inspecting and modifying traffic, allowing developers to test and debug applications. It supports various features like rule sets, mock responses, and upstream proxy chaining.

Anthropic/OpenAI may be spending more than $1000 for every $100 you pay them

62 gctwnl 2026-06-07 12:54:54 UTC ea.rna.nl Llama Share 71

The user discusses the limitations of using Large Language Models (LLMs) for coding, citing the high cost of using top models like Claude Opus 4.6, which can cost up to $25 for a single query. The user estimates that the cost of using LLMs for complex tasks has exploded, with a single task costing around $65 at API-pricing, making it economically unviable for most uses.

My automated doubt development process

57 aself101 2026-06-07 18:17:40 UTC alexself.dev Llama Share 17

The user's AI development process involves automated doubt from multiple perspectives to ensure quality, using subagents to critique and audit artifacts. This process originated from a lack of trust and has developed into a trust signal, requiring patience, practice, and expertise to terminate the loop.

The Russian who invented semiconductors 25 years before the USA

50 johncole 2026-06-07 03:00:52 UTC semidoped.com Llama Share 32

Oleg Losev discovered the LED in 1922 and built a solid-state radio, Crystodyne, but his work was largely ignored and he died in 1942 due to starvation. His discoveries were later independently rediscovered and credited to others, highlighting the challenges faced by pioneers without access to resources and recognition.

Efficient and Training-Free Single-Image Diffusion Models

49 yorwba 2026-06-07 09:43:45 UTC arxiv.org Llama Share 0

Researchers developed a patch-based image diffusion model that generates images matching a reference image without training, achieving state-of-the-art quality and diversity. This model integrates a tractable denoiser and accelerates generation with techniques for megapixel and gigapixel images in seconds and minutes.

The best relationships are all-encompassing.

48 andytratt 2026-06-07 11:55:05 UTC andys.blog Llama Share 55

I'm living with someone who meets all my social needs, including work, friendship, and novelty. Our weekly "Friday demos" where we share our projects and progress have become a fun and inspiring way to connect and learn from each other.

sqlite: A CGo-free port of SQLite/SQLite3

45 tosh 2026-06-07 13:53:27 UTC gitlab.com Full Share 32

Package sqlite is a CGo-free port of SQLite/SQLite3. SQLite is an in-process implementation of a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine.

The curious case of low-protein diets

44 curmudgeon22 2026-06-07 18:37:17 UTC knowablemagazine.org Llama Share 20

Scientists study protein restriction in lab animals to understand how it affects longevity and health. Low-protein diets may extend life and improve health in animals, but its effects on humans are unclear and may vary by age.

Netlify CTO Dana Lawson: Writing code is no longer the job

41 Brajeshwar 2026-06-07 14:15:41 UTC thenewstack.io Llama Share 49

Netlify CTO Dana Lawson says AI enables citizen developers, but creates career uncertainty for software engineers. Engineers must now focus on understanding agent experience (AX) and designing systems for humans and agents to collaborate.

The complete IPv4 address space, mapped

38 theanonymousone 2026-06-07 18:14:11 UTC worldip.io Llama Share 17

WorldIP.io provides free IP address lookup and tracking of IPv4 addresses with information on owners, ASNs, locations, and allocation history. It uses MaxMind GeoLite2, RIR delegation files, and Team Cymru data to offer detailed IP insights.

Misguided Misstatements Continue to Dismantle Biomedical Research in the U.S.

38 JumpCrisscross 2026-06-07 12:34:27 UTC diabetesjournals.org Full Share 5

Google just made you a search quality rater. You won't get paid

37 zenincognito 2026-06-07 12:04:53 UTC mojodojo.io Llama Share 9

AI is killing the click, making links less reliable for ranking sites. Google now relies on user ratings and preferred sources for search quality.

Firefox confirms working on own adblocker [video]

34 HelloUsername 2026-06-07 11:46:29 UTC youtube.com Embed Share 12

HateArena – A free and open source arena shooter

31 death_eternal 2026-06-07 01:26:37 UTC github.com/hatearena Full Share 6

HateArena - Multiplayer FPS based off of the original Cube engine - hatearena/hate

Ripping a DVD, a federal crime in 1999, requires $22 and free software in 2026

29 akkartik 2026-06-07 16:48:25 UTC ringmast4r.substack.com Llama Share 41

The user attempted to rip a 2000 DVD copy of Gladiator using a Vinpower SharkCopier duplicator and a consumer drive, but encountered a physical read error on the disc. The disc contained a secondary payload of bonus content and anti-piracy code, including a dead PCFriendly app and DRMworks libraries, which were designed to protect the bonus features but are now obsolete and harmless.

We Need VAT and UBI

27 Wilsoniumite 2026-06-07 12:23:22 UTC wilsoniumite.com Llama Share 60

The user proposes implementing a Universal Basic Income (UBI) funded by a Value-Added Tax (VAT) to address the gap between the economy's ability to create new jobs and the need for people to participate in the economy. This system would provide a fair and simple way to give people money to buy necessities and signal to the economy what they want, while also discouraging working less and ...

The week I lost the plot at a startup where the tools worked as advertised

23 nilaloeber 2026-06-07 16:35:04 UTC nlkw.de Llama Share 5

The narrator describes their experience working at Cogentiv.ai, a company that heavily relies on AI tools, where employees are encouraged to use reflexive AI usage and trust in the tools is a performance metric. The narrator struggles with cognitive debt, intent debt, and cognitive atrophy, and eventually loses contact with the plot, questioning the true nature of their work and the impact of ...

Ask HN: Are we as society going to let LLM companies take all the values?

22 randomdev123 2026-06-07 22:30:08 UTC news.ycombinator.com Llama Share 13

You're concerned that LLMs could lead to societal unrest, economic stagnation, and the devaluation of human creativity and skills. You fear that LLMs could concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a few owners, stifling innovation and human connection.

Data centers consumed 264B gallons of water as drought hits nearly 63% of US

21 yogthos 2026-06-07 21:41:06 UTC barchart.com Llama Share 21

Drought conditions are intensifying across the US, with nearly 63% of the country experiencing drought, while AI data centers consume hundreds of millions of gallons of water daily. The growing demand for water to cool AI servers raises concerns about sustainability and fairness in water allocation.

Show HN: TakoVM – Isolated model and tool execution used by enterprises

21 sakuraiben 2026-06-07 02:42:24 UTC github.com/las7 Llama Share 6

tako-vm is a tool for running AI-generated code in isolated Docker containers with optional gVisor sandboxing. It includes job queues, retries, and execution history, and can be installed and run with various commands.

VibeOS: First ever AI-native operating system

20 doener 2026-06-07 21:29:21 UTC vibeos.sh Full Share 19

First ever AI-native operating system. From hardware to UI –Claude Code controls everything on your computer Watch how vibeOS transforms your ideas into reality. From simple prompts to fully functional applications - everything happens instantly on your screen. No coding required. Just tell vibeOS what you want to build, and watch the magic happen.

Show HN: DomainTasker – avoid losing domains and surprise renewals

17 si_164 2026-06-07 00:50:13 UTC domaintasker.com Full Share 15

Domain portfolio management dashboard with renewal alerts.

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war

14 petethomas 2026-06-07 23:27:15 UTC reuters.com Full Share 3

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Only 2.5% of 12,779 tech job listings are entry-level

12 datamatastudios 2026-06-07 11:00:48 UTC datamatastudios.com Full Share 14

Skill trends Skill trends, comparisons, salary context, resume help and long-form guides — jump straight to what brings people back. Each guide ranks the skills employers ask for most, then maps a practical path from those skills to a first role. Pair a guide with the salary hub and skill-trends dashboard for the full picture across 6,548 indexed listings.