A discussion on finding small, fast, statically typed scripting languages like Lua (but with TypeScript-like static typing) for embedding in C/C++ applications. Suggestions include Dino, AngelScript, Nelua, and Teal.
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 developer's query about skepticism towards AI image models sparks a debate on artistic merit, the 'good enough' principle, and whether rapid tech improvement truly signals universal satisfaction.
A discussion investigates why some AIs struggle with literary metaphors like 'Elon is Snowball' (Animal Farm), while others succeed, exploring context, alignment, and the nature of AI understanding.
A Hacker News discussion reveals C's stronghold in systems programming, embedded devices, and databases, while offering advice and alternatives like Go for developers seeking simplicity.
A Hacker News discussion explores whether project management tools are beneficial for personal projects, with many users favoring lightweight methods like paper, markdown, or whiteboards over complex software to maintain focus and avoid overhead.
An engineer at a failing startup weighs staying for short-term security against leaving immediately as colleagues depart. This analysis of a Hacker News discussion offers advice on job searching, workload management, and self-preservation.
Explore how Hacker News users are leveraging analog methods like the Pomodoro technique and pen-and-paper to combat digital distractions and achieve deep work. Discover tips for building focus and improving workflow.
Hacker News users discuss why they choose local NAS over cloud storage, detailing preferred use cases, hardware specs like silent operation and 10Gbps networking, and pain points like remote access security.
A Hacker News discussion explores whether computer science downplays programming language choice while linguistics overplays natural language choice, concluding both are significant in their respective domains.