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lovetocode··on RBS, Ruby’s new type signature language
As an avid Rubyist I have no interest in introducing types into a dynamic language. I would just rather use C# or Java. I never understood why people are trying to make a round peg fit in a square hole.
lovetocode··on Ask HN: How can I quickly trim my AWS bill?
What does colocation mean in this context? Did you buy the servers and AWS hosted on their premises?
lovetocode··on Facebook to let users turn off political adverts
I have been asking for this for a long time. I am happy to see it is gaining traction in some form.
lovetocode··on Ask HN: Best Way to Mock APIs in 2020?
A lot of Ruby’s test frameworks have this functionality built in. What technology are you using
lovetocode··on Rebuilding our tech stack for the new facebook.com
They reduced CSS by 80% but the new site looks like garbage! On the desktop, It looks like a mobile app just really stretched out.
lovetocode··on U.S. Army to integrate power cables into a tactical vest
This isn't really anything new. When I was in from 2005-2012, I used a cord antenna for my MBITR and weaved it into my kit. The biggest thing to make sure is that you don't interfere with the quick release mechanism.
lovetocode··on The Open Web Is Dying
I agree with the authors intended argument however, this is more proof that social media is being weaponized as a propaganda machine whilst using the guise of being a tool for social good and philanthropy. It can still be that but the censorship on these platforms make them far less credible. The web is still very much open.
lovetocode··on Show HN: I made a site to create learning road maps
This is neat! Great work!
lovetocode··on Show HN: A basketball hoop to maximize shots that go in [video]
I’m not really impressed. This only applies to shots directly taken from the free throw line . Make a basketball hoop that moves based on ball flight Now that would be impressive. I have seen someone on YouTube do that with a dart board.
lovetocode··on Swift: Google’s Bet on Differentiable Programming
Honest question. Why are languages like C# and Java not more heavily considered?
lovetocode··on April Is Canceled
I’m right there with you. I get so irritated seeing stuff like this because I wish I could use my time to get ahead but we are just trying to stay afloat. At least we got our health which is what really matters.
lovetocode··on Show HN: Sassbook AI writer – Create text content rapidly using AI
It doesn't work
lovetocode··on A Starter Kit for Emergency Websites
I disagree that this approach is any better than your standard static html and nginx. In an emergency situation I would want to reduce the footprint for error and keep everything as simple as possible. A CMS is totally overkill for this. There is nothing wrong with having a developer write HTML based on a word document given to them. If it were a true emergency that developer resource would be dedicated to doing this. Hell Word can export documents to HTML anyway so that is half the battle already won. This article just seems gimmicky to me.
lovetocode··on A Starter Kit for Emergency Websites
What’s wrong with just plain HTML and Nginx or Apache?
lovetocode··on Progressive Web Apps Will Replace Native Apps?
No offense but your argument holds no water. Unless your dumb enough to root your phone then the App Store is fairly safe to use. Do you not install software on your personal computer?
lovetocode··on Progressive Web Apps Will Replace Native Apps?
I don’t think PWA will gain the traction needed to dominate the market. Native development is still better for the most part. I also don’t believe Apple wants anything to do with PWA and the only reason they added support in 10.3 was due to the fact that they were purging their AppStore of what was effectively website apps. With Apple holding a significant share of the mobile market I can’t see the reasons why you would want to invest in a PWA when there is such a large user base with devices who don’t treat PWA as a first class citizen.
lovetocode··on Show HN: HiddenVM – Use any desktop OS without leaving a trace
Interesting, thank you for sharing.
lovetocode··on Show HN: HiddenVM – Use any desktop OS without leaving a trace
So does Tails run as the root OS but displays a separate OS in a VM? For example, does it look like your booting into Windows when really it’s just a VM inside Linux? If so, does that Windows VM or whatever it is you choose act like what is essentially a read only OS?
lovetocode··on Wearable Microphone Jamming
And this is also likely very illegal...
lovetocode··on Mac OS Catalina: more trouble than it’s worth (Part 2)
Catalina totally wrecked my development environment for Ruby versions < 2.4. The only positive result is that we are running 2.6 now.
lovetocode··on Ask HN: What interesting problems are you working on?
I would love to learn more about this product.
lovetocode··on Show HN: Userbase – Add user accounts and persistence to your static site
Ok that is good to know -- sorry for my poor attitude.
lovetocode··on Show HN: Userbase – Add user accounts and persistence to your static site
Seriously, why on earth would you even recommend storing a password in plaintext anywhere?
lovetocode··on Show HN: Userbase – Add user accounts and persistence to your static site
Your response scares me. Are you sure you are in the right business?
lovetocode··on Rete: JavaScript framework for visual programming and creating node editor
Awesome project. Reminds me of my days of using Apache NiFi. https://nifi.apache.org/
lovetocode··on Gitmoji – Yay or Nay?
No
lovetocode··on Serverless Development with Serverless Framework
But like they said, it comes with a ton of caveats. DynamoDB is one of the most confusing technologies I have ever used.
lovetocode··on Ask HN: Best book / resources on leadership, especially for tech teams?
As a former military leader, the ability to lead is built on a foundation of trust and competence prior to combat. The Army leadership manual is designed as a framework for developing those skills. The military just generally has a higher acceptance of risk up to and including the loss of life. In war, death is expected and factored into the decision making process. You would not see such risk taking in a corporate world. Strict adherence to orders in a life or death situation is required but often those orders are entirely reasonable.

Leading troops in combat is as much a tactical challenge as it is a logistical challenge. As cheesy as it sounds, leadership skills developed prior to and during combat are directly translatable to the corporate world. A great military leader is equally capable of being a great corporate leader. There is nothing specifically in the Army leadership style that could not be applied to a corporate setting.

lovetocode··on My Experience as a Remote Worker
I have worked remotely everyday for the past three years. It has been a horrible experience for me. I am horribly depressed and feel stuck in my current position. I moved to a town with no tech work but I cannot leave because of my spouse's job and I don't want to move my kids yet again. I miss my 45 minute commute and my cubicle.
lovetocode··on Facebook and Microsoft Partner on Remote Development
I did remote development through Putty sessions using vim/tmux for several years. Would have been nice to have something like this.
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