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 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?
A Hacker News discussion explores developers' existential dread as LLMs change coding, debating AI's true impact, the nature of software creation, and strategies for finding purpose and joy in an evolving tech landscape.
Explore the diverse motivations behind developers' persistent drive to create new front-end frameworks and static site builders, from personal ergonomics and craftsmanship to improving on existing tools and ensuring long-term control.
Explore a fascinating Hacker News discussion where developers reveal their weirdest, most humorous, and surprisingly insightful personal programming projects.
A Hacker News discussion explores developers' attachment to manual coding and craftsmanship in an era of AI, debating how to balance personal satisfaction with productivity tools and whether deep understanding remains crucial.
A discussion analyzing community feedback on proposals for specialized AI prompt-sharing sections on tech forums, and whether existing channels are more suitable.
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.
A Hacker News discussion analyzes the 10-year outlook for tech employment, exploring LLM impacts, the future of junior vs. senior roles, and emerging opportunities in specialized and entrepreneurial software development.