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Okay 2021...Come On Through

Notes in the Margins • 79 implied HN points • 31 Jan 21
📚 Literature Blogging
  1. Many people are struggling, especially during winter and the pandemic, testing their ability to remain positive.
  2. Despite challenges, people are showing resilience and hope, highlighting the beauty of human nature.
  3. It's important to live in the present moment, appreciating what is happening now instead of constantly looking forward.

Fast AI course- Lesson 0 - FAI0

Arkid’s Newsletter • 44 implied HN points • 06 May 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Fast AI courses are great for learning computer science basics like programming and linear algebra
  2. Social pressure can be a helpful motivator to keep learning and progressing in courses
  3. Joining forums like Fast AI forums can provide valuable support and solutions when encountering difficulties

How I Write

Rough Diamonds • 23 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
📚 Literature Blogging
  1. The author's writing process involves minimal editing and a lot of continuous writing from years of experience.
  2. The author emphasizes the importance of clear, concise writing using strong, plain language.
  3. In addition to focusing on logic in writing, the author also highlights the importance of evoking the right emotions and associations in the reader.
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Invite your friends to read my blog

Unstable Orbits • 22 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
💼 Business Blogging
  1. The author is encouraging readers to invite their friends to read their blog
  2. Referrals can earn rewards like a thank you message, a video call, and access to the author's future book
  3. There are specific milestones for rewards based on the number of referrals

Welcome to TeamCraft

TeamCraft • 19 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
💼 Business Blogging
  1. TeamCraft is a weekly newsletter on technical team management.
  2. Transitioning to a manager involves setting baselines and exceeding low expectations by simply being a normal human being.
  3. Starting a newsletter offers opportunities to understand the audience, share content sooner, and serve as a potential book precursor.

See You Over There

Geek Incentives • 11 implied HN points • 23 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Kent Beck has migrated subscribers & posts from one blog to a section on another blog
  2. The change was motivated by the advent of Sections on SubStack
  3. Kent Beck invites questions and feedback on this migration

Daily Exasperation #0

Exasperated Infrastructures • 9 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Blogging
  1. The author plans to post more frequently and reliably on a website called Exasperated Infrastructures.
  2. They aim to share short thoughts, advice, and various content like articles, essays, podcasts, or videos daily.
  3. The author encourages sharing the content with others to build a network.

How I Built This In Public: Erwin

Build In Public Newsletter • 1 HN point • 17 Mar 23
💼 Business Blogging
  1. Start building in public early in your startup journey to gauge interest and engage with potential customers
  2. Building in public helps build trust with customers, involve them in the product development, and create a unique marketing channel
  3. Overcome challenges of vulnerability and fears by focusing on the positive impact and benefits of sharing your journey

Let’s Try This Weekly Newsletter Thing

Oren Cohen • 3 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🚌 Education Blogging
  1. The newsletter is an experiment, so feedback is welcome.
  2. Main highlights this week: preparing for vacation, closing Nerdy Modern Blog, and reviving the Substack publication.
  3. Potential goals include creating a programming course, editing a book, and making Starfield-related YouTube videos.

Ẹo

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 21
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The post is about vnhacker.substack.com and the content shared
  2. The post includes images and links for sharing on social media platforms like Facebook and email
  3. There is a note section and options beyond just sharing the post, like copying the link

Khoe ;-)

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 01 Mar 12
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The post is about celebrating an achievement related to web hacking techniques over several years.
  2. The post includes multiple links to resources discussing the top web hacking techniques of different years.
  3. There is a mix of images and text throughout the post, emphasizing the celebratory tone.

Tổng kết nho nhỏ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jan 07
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The blog has been running for over 2 months with around 200-300 daily visitors and 800-1000 pageviews.
  2. Future plans for the blog include consistent quality writing, introducing open-source software projects, and collaborating with other writers.
  3. There are plans for small meetups for bloggers and readers, potentially on a weekly basis.

Coming soon to Substack!

QUALITY BOSS • 0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. QUALITY BOSS is shifting its content from WordPress to Substack. This means they are changing platforms for their posts.
  2. While the transition is happening, there may be some minor issues. They are asking readers to be patient during this time.
  3. You can subscribe to their updates on Substack once they are set up. This will keep you informed about new content and changes.

Why you should start a blog

Tecnica • 0 implied HN points • 22 Jul 24
🚌 Education Blogging
  1. Starting a blog helps you understand yourself better and see how your thoughts change over time. It's like a public journal where you can share what you've learned with others.
  2. A blog can boost your personal brand and help you connect with people in your professional life. It shows your unique strengths and values to others online.
  3. Writing a blog improves your communication skills. You learn how to express your ideas clearly, which is important for avoiding misunderstandings.

Sports Fan, Stats Geek?

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 24 Sep 11
🎾 Sports Blogging
  1. Ben Morris is a talented sports statistician with a fun writing style.
  2. He won the 2011 ESPN Stat Geek Smackdown, showcasing his expertise.
  3. He will be doing a live blog of NFL games, which should be exciting to follow.

Coming soon

Norman’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Norm Sohl is experimenting with using SubStack for sharing writing instead of traditional blogging.
  2. The post shows Sohl is seeking feedback on the platform from readers.
  3. Sohl's move highlights a shift from traditional blogging to newer platforms like SubStack.

Coming soon

Jinay's Substack • 0 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The author has moved their blog to Substack for its ease of use and wide adoption in the software field.
  2. Older blog posts can still be accessed at the previous blog domain.
  3. Some of the topics covered in the blog include programmatic blogging, backpropagation in machine learning, turning a toy project into a viral challenge, and using computer vision to tell time.

January in Review

Counting Atoms • 0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Blogging
  1. The author reflects on their online activities in January, including blog posts on Substack and elsewhere.
  2. The blog post includes links to various articles and reviews on pop culture, music, and more.
  3. Personal updates in the post include photos from cross-country skiing and a favorite song of the month.

Hello, world

Bytewax • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The post is about Bytewax's substack
  2. It was shared on April 13, 2023
  3. Options to share the post include copying the link or using Facebook

My year 2023 in review

Martin Kleppmann’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The author had an eventful year in 2023, with milestones like having a baby and starting a new job at Cambridge.
  2. Successfully collaborated with Automerge and Bluesky.
  3. Made progress on the second edition of a book and published new research papers.

Coming soon

Slalom dev blog • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The blog is coming soon on slalomlang.substack.com
  2. The post was shared multiple times on different platforms like Facebook and email
  3. The blog seems to focus on Slalom development

Join me on Notes

Rod’s Blog • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Notes on Substack is a new space for sharing links, short posts, quotes, photos, and more.
  2. Subscribers to Rod's Blog automatically see his Notes, where they can like, reply, or share.
  3. Readers can also share their own notes, creating a space for sharing thoughts, ideas, and quotes with others.

A Newsletter & Content Shift

Become a Senior Engineer • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
💼 Business Blogging
  1. Starting a newsletter is a journey and a learning experience. Each issue helps in understanding the process and your role as a writer.
  2. There is a shift to make 98% of the content free. The paid tier will focus on supporting the creator without exclusive content for now.
  3. The newsletter will have a more casual tone, focus on sharing knowledge for seniors, and there will be a new blog for formal content with code-heavy topics.

Far-out

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Jun 16
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Medium is like the Whole Foods of the internet, trying to improve while making a profit.
  2. WeChat in China serves as a mega-app, combining various online services like Facebook, Uber, and Amazon.
  3. Lonelygirl15 was a pioneer in online fiction before viral phenomena like 9M9H9E9, with potential to become a TV show.

Today is the absolute worst.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jan 14
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. Women face high levels of online harassment, as highlighted by Amanda Hess in her article on internet misogyny.
  2. The mysterious internet puzzle Cicada 3301 has intrigued code-breakers and sleuths since 2011, becoming a modern enigma.
  3. Travel blogging celebrated its 20th anniversary, with Wired's Jeff Greenwald attributing the genre's inception to a laptop birth in Oaxaca in 1994.

Hello World 👋

BauZen • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Blogging
  1. The author transitioned from a traditional daily blog to using Hugo, a static site generator, to make blogging easier and more efficient.
  2. By using Hugo, the author could focus on content creation without worrying about infrastructure management and enjoy benefits like reduced attack surface and generous free hosting tiers.
  3. The blog will cover technology decisions for startups, team management, translating tech to business, and bridging technical terms for business leaders, all while being written based on personal interests and experiences.