Ingig

Ingig's Substack focuses on the Plang programming language, detailing its flexibility, security features, and user-friendliness in app development. It explores Plang's ability to understand natural language, its application in various projects like food diary apps, and its role in modernizing software development practices.

Programming Languages Software Development Application Security Natural Language Processing Privacy User Interface Design Project Management

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3 HN points 05 May 24
  1. The Plang programming language offers great flexibility, allowing for simplified and personalized app development without the need for extensive programming.
  2. FoodDiaryApp in Plang demonstrates how job-related tasks can be efficiently accomplished with minimal user input.
  3. Plang allows for the creation of variables within user input, showcasing a unique approach to designing personalized applications with user-defined logic.
0 implied HN points 23 Apr 24
  1. Many food diary apps are too complicated, with too many buttons and options that make them hard to use.
  2. A new app called FoodDiaryApp allows users to input food information in a simple, natural language format like 'ate chicken with broccoli and cauliflower, cream sauce', making it easy to use.
  3. FoodDiaryApp has all the standard features of a food diary app, but stands out for its simplicity, beauty, and ability to use natural language for data entry.
0 implied HN points 13 Apr 24
  1. Plang has built-in security mechanisms, preventing common issues like SQL injection and XSS, allowing developers to focus more on functionality.
  2. Plang offers password-less authentication using ECC, enhancing security and providing a user-friendly login experience.
  3. Plang promotes privacy through local data storage, preventing large-scale breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
0 implied HN points 06 Apr 24
  1. Getting started with a new programming language like Plang involves setting it up on your machine and using an IDE like Visual Studio Code.
  2. In Plang, coding incurs a minor cost per line due to LLM usage, but you can manage this efficiently.
  3. Exploring Plang, with its simplicity and natural language syntax, is an intriguing journey worth pursuing further.
0 implied HN points 02 Apr 24
  1. Programming is transitioning to version 3.0 where computers understand abstract thinking, enabling more simple and intuitive programming.
  2. In Programming 3.0, a programming language like Plang allows defining business logic in natural language, reducing lines of code significantly while maintaining functionality and clarity.
  3. Less code often leads to improved productivity, security, fewer bugs, and increased stability in software development.
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0 implied HN points 09 Apr 24
  1. Minimizing the time it takes to develop usable software is crucial for competitiveness and project success.
  2. Lowering the complexity of code, such as with Plang programming language, can lead to clearer, more concise, and easier-to-understand code.
  3. Reducing lines of code not only makes development faster and cheaper, but also contributes to better security, fewer bugs, and increased stability in software projects.
0 implied HN points 27 Apr 24
  1. Plang is an intent-based programming language designed to interpret natural language, allowing users to input information naturally instead of adjusting to a fixed data structure.
  2. With features like LLM, Plang can automate the process of converting user input into structured data, reducing the need for manual data entry and simplifying database interactions.
  3. By utilizing Plang's capabilities, developers can streamline the CRUD process by integrating natural language input and automated data structuring, enhancing user experience and data accuracy.
0 implied HN points 08 Apr 24
  1. In Plang, coding is done by stating the intent of what you want to happen, which is then converted into executable code by an LLM service.
  2. By using a chat client as the web admin tool instead of a traditional web interface, the need for setting up a web framework is eliminated, saving time and enhancing security.
  3. By implementing methods called Goals in Plang and communicating via a chat client, the server has efficient data analysis capabilities, heightened security with signed communication, and a streamlined codebase.
0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. Re-categorizing 14K products using plang saved time and money by automating the process for about $20 and an hour of developer work.
  2. The strategy included exporting product data to CSV, using OpenAI Playground to construct system commands, and then running Plang code to update the database with mapped product categories.
  3. By creating an efficient process using Plang, the task of categorizing 14K products was completed with minimal cost and a low error rate.
0 implied HN points 29 Sep 23
  1. Storing data locally using PLang can enhance privacy by reducing the risk of data leaks or breaches.
  2. By storing apps like writing, Excel, PowerPoint, etc., on your computer, you can access your data offline, ensure full sync between devices, and encrypt data for security.
  3. PLang offers privacy benefits like encrypted data storage, anonymous registration, and protection against widespread hacking incidents.