A deep dive into why there's no single Win32 API equivalent on Linux. Learn about the roles of POSIX for system calls, GTK/Qt for GUIs, and why the modern answer is often a cross-platform framework.
A senior Java developer considers a high-paying job using PHP, sparking a debate on its career impact. The discussion reveals that the key lies in modern vs. legacy PHP and that top companies value system design skills over specific languages.
Considering a switch to a Linux laptop as Intel Mac support ends? Explore the current state of hardware compatibility, popular distributions, and the developer experience on Linux.
Explore why time seems to accelerate as we get older and discover practical strategies discussed by a community, from embracing novelty to practicing presence, to make life feel more expansive.
Explore diverse strategies and resources for learning robotics in 2025, from hands-on kits and ROS to AI integration and 'from scratch' projects, as discussed by the Hacker News community.
Discover why US companies are increasingly restricting remote positions to 'US-only' talent, driven by complex legal hurdles, impactful tax changes like Section 174, national security concerns, and market factors.
Foreigners in the US share frustrating experiences with tax accountants, especially for UK investments, and discuss the pros and cons of DIY tax filing for complex international situations.
Developers share their go-to message queues, discussing trade-offs between Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS, Redis Streams, SQS, Postgres, and others. Key themes include operational simplicity, queues vs. streams, and real-world experiences.
A deep dive into a Hacker News discussion where users share their worst experiences with communication tools like Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp, CB Radio, and more, highlighting common frustrations and lessons learned.