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CodeWriter23··on Should programming languages be safe or powerful?
IDC about being downvoted, got points to burn. But I would like some downvoters to explain how given:

A) “safe” languages at compile time or run time can avoid vulnerabilities

B) it is possible for a human to code safe patterns in an unsafe language (human error notwithstanding)

C) an LLM can detect patterns even adapt to an individual coder’s style

And then conclude:

There’s no possible way an LLM in real time can detect known vulnerability-causing patterns and recommend safe patterns

I’ll wait…

CodeWriter23··on Should programming languages be safe or powerful?
I think the emergence of the LLM-integrated IDE can be leveraged to transform a powerful yet unsafe language like c into a safe language.
CodeWriter23··on Being overweight overtakes tobacco smoking as the leading disease risk factor
Right. I can't believe you're citing a source that can be edited by literally anyone.

Also, I cited "The Diabetes Code", not "The Obesity Code", goalpost mover.

CodeWriter23··on Being overweight overtakes tobacco smoking as the leading disease risk factor
None of this is intended to be medical advice. Consult your own practitioner.

This is publicly available, but to understand Dr. Fung's entire thesis on obesity and Type 2 Diabetes (along with his entire destruction of the prevailing mainstream treatment protocols for T2D) in particular, it is necessary to read his book, "The Diabetes Code".

https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2018/bcr-2017-221854

I've been following the protocol from The Diabetes Code for about 2 months. Objectively: 10lbs lost, key metrics are improved, medications deleted and a Type 2/inflammation related vision ailment objectively healing. I guess I need to say, I have no association with this doctor, receive no monetary benefits. Prior to that, working with an endocrinologist, my stats were deteriorating and my symptoms worsening.

CodeWriter23··on Being overweight overtakes tobacco smoking as the leading disease risk factor
USDA shares the blame for placing Carbohydrates as the primary food source on the food pyramid.
CodeWriter23··on Every V4 UUID
It's the void that comes after the last particle in the known universe.
CodeWriter23··on RNA-targeting CRISPR reveals that noncoding RNAs are not 'junk'
One would think by this stage of Science, when it comes to naturally occurring phenomena, there is only “yet to be understood” things and never “junk”.
CodeWriter23··on Tweaking Stunt Island's 30-year-old 3D engine
It’s a form of humor known as “tongue-in-cheek”. It implies I crashed a lot but not always. The chosen plane was a variable that greatly affected the outcome.
CodeWriter23··on Tweaking Stunt Island's 30-year-old 3D engine
My go-to stunt was climb to the aircraft ceiling then dive nearly straight toward the Golden Gate Bridge and fly under it and climb immediately. I was somewhat successful.
CodeWriter23··on Humans have caused 1.5 °C of long-term global warming according to new estimates
Pro tip: reducing a gas that occupies 0.04% (aka 400ppm) of our atmosphere isn’t going to fix this. The warming of our home has much more to do with astrophysics than puny humans. Do you think The Boring Company is about solving traffic problems?
CodeWriter23··on FBI Raids Home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan
>"I hereby pardon you for murder. Nope, you didn't murder anyone, and you haven't been indited on murder charges!"

You have a reading challenge. GP said conviction required, which is not true. You can be pardoned for something you did but nobody knows you did it.

CodeWriter23··on FBI Raids Home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan
Incorrect. There is no requirement that even an indictment has occurred in the past.
CodeWriter23··on Show HN: Asterogue, my sci-fi roguelike, is now playable on the web
The things we'd do back in the day to find a system we could play rogue on.
CodeWriter23··on FDA proposes ending use of oral phenylephrine as OTC nasal decongestant
Junk Science invalidates effective medication. I’m calling this right now, in 5-10 years we’ll be discussing how it counteracts the spike protein.
CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
By saying code is used to access a binary tree? lol
CodeWriter23··on Ask HN: My director got fired. His rival is taking his place. What to expect?
The way we eliminate all politics where I work, all problem-solving interactions are solution-focused. Someone may lay some blame, that is immediately met with one of the team asking “what’s the solution look like to you?” Enough repetition of this creates an environment where nobody opens their mouth unless prepared to suggest a solution to be discussed.
CodeWriter23··on Colorado scrambles to change voting-system passwords after accidental leak
“Accidental”
CodeWriter23··on Cooking with black plastic is particularly crucial to avoid
IJS no harm comes from isolating hot food from plastics altogether.
CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
I’m not going to apologize for being harsh. But I will link a resource to help you understand. http://cslibrary.stanford.edu/110/BinaryTrees.html
CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
are you kidding me right now? How do you think the data structure is accessed? Hint: code

You youngun's have hidden behind APIs for so long you don't even know how things work.

CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
Try doing a binary tree with tail recursion.
CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
Calling this out. A loop calling a function in terms of style is roughly the same as a function calling itself.
CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
Glad someone else gets it.
CodeWriter23··on Don't implement unification by recursion
I live by "don't recurse, iterate". Don't get me wrong, recursion seems really clever, if you live in a universe with an infinite stack.
CodeWriter23··on Plastic chemical phthalate causes DNA breakage, chromosome defects, study finds
Maybe go for the low-hanging fruit first, so to speak. When I was a free range kid back in the late 70’s, long before CA Redemption Value was conceived, all soft drinks were in deposit bottles. Thick, heavy reusable bottles. You’d pay a dime for the bottle and yeah you brought it back. The truck would go back to the warehouse with a load of empties. The retailer sorted them by brand and flavor. The bottling plant washed them and refilled them. Way more ecological than our current “pretend to recycle” regime we have in the U.S.
CodeWriter23··on Show HN: 2048 turned 10 this year, I built an updated version to celebrate
Meh, wake me up when you release 16384. Just kidding, glad this can be a full time venture for you. Mixed feelings about this orbiting back into my field of view again. So far, having fun.
CodeWriter23··on Plastic chemical phthalate causes DNA breakage, chromosome defects, study finds
> would drive prices of basic household goods up 400%

Glass is nominally more expensive and works. Our go-to food storage is mason jars. $12/dozen, probably cheaper by volume than the plastic crap on the shelves at Target or Walmart.

CodeWriter23··on Plastic chemical phthalate causes DNA breakage, chromosome defects, study finds
Also quite commonly used as a fragrance enhancer.
CodeWriter23··on WordPress retaliation impacts community
> That's not my point. My point is: if they want to fork it, it will be expensive.

I specifically said it would not be easy. But as the difficulty factors go, WPEngine is in the best position to pull it off. They have an existing customer base, probably many of whom are concerned that their websites may be "updated" in undesirable ways. And for those unaware, the magical appearance of SCF in their install(s) will let them know. Beyond the pale IMO, messing with my website in a surprise way like that... Giving these folks a clean off-ramp is a no brainer, and they may well be able to charge extra for the peace of mind.

It's an easy idea to test. Do you actually work at a startup?

And you are overplaying the branding thing a bit IMO. I sit down the hall from a team of five guys that crank out a new brand in about 2-3 days. All the time. And their work is pretty damn good. And I mean all of it, graphics, brand names, websites and product renders. Videos do take longer.

CodeWriter23··on WordPress retaliation impacts community
He’s not going to step down. And if his beef (as stated) is companies making money with WordPress without contributing back, where’s the line? The top page builders like Divi and Elementor all do the same with their cloud offerings. Does he sue them next, simply for using the word “WordPress” to indicate compatibility in their marketing materials? Who wants to invest time and money simply to have Matt steal your work on a whim.

Don’t make the mistake of assuming Matt’s scope is limited to WPEngine; the kind of personality that acts in this way will do the same to anyone.

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