Synystron Synlogica

Synystron Synlogica is a Substack focusing on a diverse range of topics from software development practices and tools to social issues, climate change, and cultural commentary. It blends technical discussions with broader societal reflections, offering insights on game design, productivity, and technology's role in society.

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The Roguelike Rule of Thumb

7 HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The Roguelike Rule of Thumb states that a game called Rogue-like by someone under 40-45 may not actually be a Rogue-like.
  2. Author uses fruits and other objects as analogies to explain different levels of resemblance to an actual orange to illustrate the concept.
  3. The author provides examples of their own games, Dead By Zombie and Slartboz, to show how they fit into the definition of a Rogue-like.

So Smart I'm Dumb

2 HN points • 23 Feb 24
💼 Business Entrepreneurship Workplace Remote work
  1. The idea of providing value to a company and being compensated for it seems simple and obvious, yet many systems complicate the process.
  2. Intelligence and wealth are not distributed equally, and there are basic ideas that should be easy and accepted by all, but are not.
  3. The notion of letting easy and obvious things be allowed and done is highlighted as a concept worth implementing.

The "Dont" Tool

2 HN points • 18 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Tools Unix CLI Implementation Development
  1. The 'Dont' Tool is a proposed Unix-style CLI tool that does not run the requested command, but may or may not execute something else.
  2. Use 'dont' with caution as it is recommended for advanced users due to its unpredictable behavior.
  3. Future plans for the 'Dont' Tool include support for passing long lists of commands to not run.

Phobias Good and Bad

2 HN points • 14 Dec 23
🏥 Health & Wellness
  1. Focus on addressing 'jerk-o-phobia' actively instead of fixating on other phobias.
  2. Embrace biases and fears related to important issues like pollution, cruelty, debt, and more.
  3. Consider humorously addressing unique phobias like 'kimchi-phobia.'
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Fixing Java Thread & Database Connection Leaks For Fun & Profit

1 HN point • 30 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Programming Engineering Software Databases
  1. Encountered a memory leak with Java threads due to instantiation of threads but never starting them.
  2. Identified a database connection leak in a Java app due to a race condition in a connection pool initialization code.
  3. Fixed the issues by patching code, improving exception handling, and implementing best practices for thread and connection management.

Slartboz: Bonk and The Beast

1 HN point • 16 Oct 23
⚔ Fiction Storytelling Imagination Fantasy
  1. Bonk has unique talents like making projectile vomit and playing old arcade games.
  2. Bonk's mastery at an old arcade game becomes crucial in real life when a monster attacks his town.
  3. Bonk's friends remember two versions of him - before and after his heroic act, showing his growth and impact on their lives.

1LOC FTW

1 HN point • 12 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Coding
  1. Terminal-based apps, shells, and CLIs are efficient and powerful tools.
  2. In a CLI or shell, you can solve any wish in just 1 line of code.
  3. CLI tools allow you to create or combine components to achieve tasks easily.

Slartboz: Abro's Last Talk With Fern

0 implied HN points • 13 Sep 23
⚔ Fiction Sci-fi
  1. Carefully consider your words before a significant conversation, as it can have a major impact on your relationships and future happiness.
  2. In important moments, like confessing feelings, it's better to address them than to avoid them.
  3. Sometimes, even after expressing your feelings, the outcome may not be what you expect, and that uncertainty can be challenging to handle.

Programmer For Hire

0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
💼 Business Programming Software Engineering Remote work Technical Skills Hiring
  1. The programmer is available for hire at a special discounted rate of $10k per month as a full-time, remote contractor.
  2. The programmer has expertise in systems programming, software performance & scalability optimization, and concurrency/multi-threading safety.
  3. The programmer prefers projects involving Golang, Linux, backends, CLIs, high performance & massive scale, with a culture focused on productivity & happiness.