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Python as a configuration language

Bite code! • 856 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24

🕹 Technology Programming Configuration Languages Tools Validation

Python can be used for defining conf data and schema, but it may have limitations and challenges.
When not using Python, consider using TOML for small files, JSON for large ones, and CUElang for shared or dynamic conf.
Investing in a pydantic schema for defining and validating configuration content can be beneficial.

Using Azure AI Studio to Reduce Hallucinations

Rod’s Blog • 59 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23

🕹 Technology AI Security Azure Generative AI Configuration

Hallucinations in AI can lead to unpredictable and incorrect responses.
Azure AI Studio offers tools like adjusting Temperature and Top P to mitigate hallucinations.
Continuous monitoring and configuration tuning are crucial to prevent attacks like Prompt Injection and Data Poisoning.

Apple's Pkl New Coding Language for Configuration

Machine Economy Press • 5 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24

🕹 Technology Programming Open Source Configuration Data Integrity

Apple released an open-source configuration coding language called Pkl to enhance safety and scalability of configurations.
Pkl combines static and general-purpose language features for simplicity, expressiveness, and modularity in configuration coding.
Apple's release of Pkl reflects their increasing involvement in open-source software and aims to provide a versatile solution for configuring infrastructure, applications, and environments.

Getting environment variables in ingress-nginx with Lua

Ops Sorry • 19 implied HN points • 19 Jun 23

🕹 Technology Networking Configuration Troubleshooting Documentation

To access environment variables in ingress-nginx with Lua, use the os library with os.getenv.
Explicitly list environment variables in nginx.conf using the env directive for Lua to access them.
Understanding the nginx.conf template and main-snippet can help set environment variables in the controller's configmap.

Getting started with Haskell and Nix

Letters From Paradise • 5 HN points • 20 Mar 23

🕹 Technology Programming Environment Configuration Execution Automation

Getting started with Haskell can be challenging due to multiple environment setup options like cabal, stack, and Nix.
Nix is a purely functional package manager that allows you to create separate environments for different programming needs, making experimenting with new technologies easier.
Using commands like `nix-shell`, shebang options, and `shell.nix` files can streamline your Haskell development process and save time.

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To Mesh WiFi Or Not To Mesh: First Impressions of the ASUS RT-BE96U

laserllama's blog • 0 implied HN points • 13 Mar 24

🕹 Technology Configuration Internet

Setting up mesh WiFi with the ASUS RT-BE96U may not be fun and might require advanced technical knowledge.
Having multiple mesh nodes can create interference and devices may prefer to connect to the first node.
Using one robust router for WiFi coverage could be sufficient and more stable than multiple nodes, especially if it has good signal strength.