Exploring whether programmers are truly lagging if they're not using AI for coding. This discussion offers diverse developer viewpoints, practical tips for AI adoption, and concerns about skill preservation.
Can you effectively code on your phone? Developers share their experiences, favorite tools (SSH, Working Copy, Termux), and discuss the types of tasks best suited for mobile development environments.
A developer questions their value when relying on research over rapid, unaided coding. Hacker News discussion confirms this 'synthesizer' approach is common, valuable, and key to robust software.
A developer's quest for browser extension promotion advice uncovers common marketing hurdles, user wariness about extensions, and tips for effective outreach.
A Hacker News discussion explores whether a programming language designed specifically for AI generation could improve code reliability by emphasizing explicitness, and how this interacts with LLM limitations, training data needs, and human usability.
A Hacker News discussion explores why many programmers still prefer 'old-fashioned' coding without LLMs, citing joy, understanding, and learning concerns. Is AI-free coding obsolete or essential?
Discover the best transcription tools and techniques discussed by developers, from local Whisper setups on M4 minis to cloud APIs like OpenAI and Google, plus tips for diarization and summarization.
Feeling stuck for a new project? Explore diverse idea generation strategies shared by developers, from solving personal pain points and observing real-world problems to more unconventional methods.
Developers discuss where to find truly cutting-edge software development information beyond mainstream sources, sharing tools, platforms, and strategies for staying informed in a rapidly changing tech world.
A developer's proposal to offer a one-day free work trial to cut through hiring noise sparks a debate on its benefits, ethical concerns, and alternatives like paid trial periods.