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AutistiCoder

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Empowering neurodiverse learners to code! Tutorials on JavaScript, React, & web development projects. Beginner-friendly, project-based, & inclusive. YouTube: @AutistiCoder (youtube.com/@AutistiCoder)
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AutistiCoder··on Meta will now use AI to summarize your WhatsApp messages
The feature will be local to your device and will be disabled by default.
AutistiCoder··on Getting ready to issue IP address certificates
also, HTTPS certs are for in transit - so I see no reason why one certificate can't be used for all the Websites on the same server.
AutistiCoder··on Writing toy software is a joy
I know writing "toy" software has exposed me to new tools I might not have otherwise even known about.

I can't afford much n the way of software, so I've been trying to learn to make do with FOSS.

AutistiCoder··on [dead]
In this video, we explore what graph databases are and how you can get started with *Neo4j*, one of the most popular tools in the space.

We'll walk through:

* What makes graph databases different from relational databases * Real-world use cases like friend recommendations and fraud detection * A beginner-friendly intro to Cypher, Neo4j’s query language * How to set up your own graph database in the cloud or locally

Whether you're just starting out in tech or you're autistic and curious about how your brain might naturally "click" with complex data structures, this is for you.

If you're interested in the intersection of *autism and programming*, you'll find that graph theory and database design can actually be intuitive and empowering.

*Want to see the relationships between people, places, or products — clearly?* Graph databases make that possible.

▶ Watch the full tutorial now and follow along step by step.

AutistiCoder··on The Grug Brained Developer (2022)
Grug user want keyword research tool.

Grug user find program that does that and more.

Grug user confused by menu.

Grug user wish tool only did keyword research.

AutistiCoder··on No new autism registry, HHS says, walking back NIH director's claim
I predicted they'd walk back the announcement.

It seems to me nobody keeps this administration on their toes like the autism community.

AutistiCoder··on A game of trust: explore basic machine psychology through the prisoner's dilemma
I got ADHD so here's the short and sweet as explained to me by (ironically) ChatGPT:

they essentially subjected various LLMs including GPT and DeepSeek-R1 to the prisoner's dilemma and changed the circumstances to see if those models would adapt, or would stick to using an existing solution.

the LLMs adapted.

Notably, these LLMs aren't actually programmed to do that, making this adaptability most impressive.

AutistiCoder··on Fitbit is dying a slow death
betcha the smart watches are helping speed this death up.
AutistiCoder··on Tech's 'Zombie Unicorns' Reach the End of the Road
Uber doesn't turn a profit but it's still around. Crazy how the world works..
AutistiCoder··on Ask HN: What Tools Did You Use to Land Your Current Job?
My tools: Microsoft PowerPoint, YouTube.
AutistiCoder··on It would take three years to install a speed bump. So I bought my own
I can see it from the City's POV.

It's not just installing it - it's making sure the thing won't end up making the problem worse or causing other problems.

AutistiCoder··on Ask HN: Recent unemployed CS grad what do I do?
AutistiCoder
AutistiCoder··on Game Theory, Salary Negotiation, and Programmers (2009)
why not just insist on your number?

"either pay me this or I walk."

AutistiCoder··on The sudden rise of AuDHD: autism and ADHD (2024)
It's hard to say how many ADHD diagnoses are illegitimate without knowing how each diagnosis was brought about.

A good diagnosis looks for evidence from childhood, in the form of school reports, a survey from someone who knew the patient as a child, etc.

AutistiCoder··on Building a 2D Game with HTML Canvas in Next.js
GitHub repo available here:

https://github.com/AutistiCoder/canvas-game/tree/main

AutistiCoder··on Singapore arrests alleged Nvidia chip smugglers
What led the police to believe the servers weren't going to Malaysia?
AutistiCoder··on Ask HN: Who Doesn't Want to Be Acquired?
Yes. Frankly, I don't think anyone - let alone FAANG - would want to buy it, no matter how profitable it gets, because the business is inextricably tied to my persona.
AutistiCoder··on Inheriting is becoming nearly as important as working
except that capital flight usually takes place in the form of exchanging one asset for another (stocks for crypto or money, for example), an event that is subject to taxation (in the US at least) if a profit is realized.
AutistiCoder··on Inheriting is becoming nearly as important as working
you could create an exception: if you have <= $1M in unrealized capital gains, those assets are not subject to unrealized gains tax.
AutistiCoder··on Ask HN: Recent unemployed CS grad what do I do?
Even with my extensive work experience, I got nowhere. So I just gave up and became a YouTuber.
AutistiCoder··on Keeping our free tier sustainable by preventing abuse
statistical regression is also machine learning.
AutistiCoder··on Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
sure, but

a) that would involve changing the code base b) more privacy minded users would just delete the messages or not update.

AutistiCoder··on Show HN: Track Habits with a Tweet
amazing what AI can do...
AutistiCoder··on Keeping our free tier sustainable by preventing abuse
so you implemented some sort of machine learning?
AutistiCoder··on Breaking into apartment buildings in five minutes on my phone
I was under the impression that delivery drivers had a book or something with these codes.

Like, the HOA just like calls the delivery companies and says "hey, here's a code to get in"

AutistiCoder··on Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
How many UK people who haven't heard of ADP will now enable it?
AutistiCoder··on Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
They wouldn't even be able to.

WA is end-to-end encrypted.

AutistiCoder··on Ask HN: How can I get my 7-year-old started with web development?
Are you looking for self (child) directed or nah?
AutistiCoder··on Building a Web Music Player with Next JavaScript and the Web Audio API
Build a Web Music Player with Next.js & the Web Audio API!

Want to learn how to play, control, and manipulate audio in your web app? In this tutorial, we’ll build a simple but powerful music player using Next.js and the Web Audio API—perfect for interactive web projects!

What You’ll Learn: - How the Web Audio API works for real-time audio processing - Building an interactive audio player in Next.js - Adding play/pause, volume control, and a progress bar - Styling the player for a clean, modern look

AutistiCoder··on Privacy Pass Authentication for Kagi Search
I mean, invoking God kind of works for describing the idea that “math” sometimes knows a secret and can tell someone how to act on that secret without telling them the secret.
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