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41 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. It's not just about the performance numbers of large language models (LLMs). The real value lies in the experiences built on top of these models for customers.
  2. The ChatGPT interface demonstrates the importance of the overall experience over just the underlying model technology in LLMs.
  3. When considering open source LLMs, it's crucial to focus on the holistic experience that model providers offer, not just the performance metrics in comparison to closed source models.
7 implied HN points 18 Mar 24
  1. Sentry is an error-tracking and performance-monitoring platform for developers to diagnose and fix issues in their code.
  2. Sentry provides an SDK for developers to capture errors and a graphical interface to take action on them.
  3. In addition to error tracking, Sentry also offers application performance monitoring to help teams understand their app's performance.
1 implied HN point 06 Mar 24
  1. 2023 was a strong year for learning about software engineering, with various in-depth and practical posts.
  2. Technically covered an array of tech topics in depth and basic explainers, including AI themes like ML and AI models.
  3. Exciting content planned for 2024 on databases, AI, and news analysis, with opportunities for reader engagement and questions.
1 implied HN point 06 Mar 24
  1. Understanding schemas in databases is crucial for anyone working with engineers.
  2. Changes to database schemas can be complex and time-consuming, causing delays in project timelines.
  3. Having a basic knowledge of schemas can help non-technical team members communicate better with engineers.
0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. WebAssembly allows developers to write code in faster languages like C++ and Rust that can run in the browser, solving performance limitations of JavaScript.
  2. Code running in the browser can only be written in JavaScript, leading to the development of WebAssembly to execute non-JavaScript code in the browser.
  3. WebAssembly can be used to offload specific parts of applications into modules that run faster, like using C++ or Rust code compiled into WebAssembly for more efficient operations.
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0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. Observability helps teams monitor when things go wrong and profile how things change over time in different software systems
  2. Observability can be divided into 4 major types: infrastructure, application, data, and business observability, each requiring different tools and teams for monitoring
  3. Business observability focuses on monitoring how metrics are trending, important events, and providing proactive alerts to make better decisions
0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. Open source and open core have differences, but in many cases, the distinction is related to marketing strategies.
  2. The concept of open source has evolved over time, with companies becoming more aggressive in their approaches.
  3. Understanding the marketing aspect is crucial in determining the difference between open source and open core.
0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. Snyk helps developers ensure their code is secure and free of vulnerabilities by finding and fixing code weaknesses that hackers can exploit.
  2. Code vulnerabilities are weaknesses in code that hackers could potentially exploit, which Snyk helps to identify and resolve.
  3. Snyk can be used to secure app code, containers, infrastructure code, and more.
0 implied HN points 06 Mar 24
  1. Zapier is a tool that helps business people create custom integrations between their favorite tools without the need for coding.
  2. Most SaaS tools require integrations to move data where needed (e.g. Salesforce data in Hubspot).
  3. Tools often have standard integrations, but Zapier allows building custom integrations for unique needs.