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Discover a curated list of newsletters popular among tech enthusiasts, covering programming, finance, niche hobbies, and more, based on a Hacker News discussion.

Developers compare Claude 3.7, Gemini 2.5 Pro, and GPT-4.1 for coding, documentation, and visual tasks, revealing distinct strengths, weaknesses, and cost considerations.

Developers share their real-world experiences with AI coding assistants, discussing benefits like speed and learning, alongside crucial caveats such as verification and potential pitfalls. Discover how to leverage AI effectively in your workflow.

A Hacker News discussion explores whether LLMs help or hinder programming education, offering tips for effective use and highlighting risks like over-reliance and superficial understanding.

Hacker News users compare AI-powered code editors Cursor and Windsurf, discussing autocomplete, agentic features, context handling, and popular alternatives like Zed, Aider, and VSCode Copilot.

A Hacker News discussion explores why many modern hackathons feel 'fake' and sponsor-driven, contrasting them with past experiences and offering tips and alternatives for a more genuine coding experience.