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Tip: Catch up on Microsoft Security Copilot Over a Weekend

Rod’s Blog • 39 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23
🕹 Technology IT Documentation Newsletter
  1. You can generate a PDF for the entire Security Copilot documentation. The existing Docs produce a PDF of about 95 pages.
  2. The Security Copilot Docs are constantly being updated, so remember to produce new versions of the PDF from time-to-time.
  3. You can send documents to your Kindle library on Kindle devices and app using the 'Send to Kindle' feature, with end-to-end encryption for protection.

Using OpenAPI Overlays to Differentiate Consumer Personas

The API Changelog • 4 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🕹 Technology APIs Documentation Security Development Tools
  1. API documentation can be tailored for different users to protect sensitive operations. This is important because revealing too much information can become a security risk.
  2. Using multiple OpenAPI documents can be challenging to maintain, as changes need to be updated in each separate document.
  3. OpenAPI Overlays help manage different user needs without complicating maintenance. They allow adding or changing API operations based on user types easily.

How to learn a new codebase very quickly [Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Coding Learning Documentation Math Programming
  1. Understanding the context is crucial when learning a new codebase, not just the technical details
  2. Start by understanding the purpose and problem the codebase solves before diving into technical details of components
  3. When stuck on a component, focus on understanding input/output and move forward for efficient learning

Получение гражданства Чехии: церемония вручения, чешские документы, смена имени

First principles trivia • 98 implied HN points • 28 Mar 22
🏝 Travel Citizenship Documentation Ceremony Residency
  1. The process of obtaining Czech citizenship involves waiting for document review, submitting additional documents if requested, and attending a citizenship ceremony.
  2. After approval, individuals can attend a citizenship ceremony where they take an oath and receive confirmation of Czech citizenship. Name changes can be made by following specific procedures.
  3. Upon obtaining Czech citizenship, individuals need to update various documents, such as residency cards, health insurance cards, and driver's licenses. They can also apply for a Czech passport for international travel.
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How to Create Good Documentation in Software Engineering and Tech[Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 19 Oct 22
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Data science Machine Learning Documentation Tech
  1. Good documentation in software engineering is crucial as it provides clarity to the team about goals and work done, enhancing productivity.
  2. Key pillars of good documentation include having a vision for the company and products, outlining resource/situational constraints, detailing data sources and processing, tracking projects in progress, sharing actual code, and establishing ownership.
  3. Benefits of good documentation in tech include aligning teams, clarifying vision and plans, reducing onboarding time, and promoting asynchronicity in an increasingly remote working environment.

What guarantees are you making?

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 11 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Software Systems Documentation Organizational Culture APIs
  1. Always clarify what guarantees you are making in your work or software. This helps everyone understand what to expect.
  2. Dependencies can be tricky, so be careful of relying on assumptions that might change. What works now could break later.
  3. Document processes and rotate responsibilities to avoid putting too much reliance on one person. This keeps the team healthy and resilient.

What is Wrong in Blockchain Marketing: The Builder Effect

Athena Scale • 19 implied HN points • 08 May 23
🕹 Technology Blockchain Marketing Developers Infrastructure Documentation
  1. The network effect in blockchain marketing plays a crucial role in attracting users.
  2. In blockchain, the builder's effect emphasizes that the value of a product increases with the quality of the builders on it.
  3. Blockchains should focus on attracting new developers to their space to build better products and increase their value.

8 Brilliant Debugging Ways to Quickly Identify the Problem

Weekend Developer • 19 implied HN points • 26 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Programming Debugging Coding IDE Documentation
  1. Reproduce the issue: To effectively debug, you must replicate the problem on your own laptop to utilize your IDE for quick debugging.
  2. Isolate the problem: It's crucial to narrow down the issue's location by understanding when the code stops working correctly.
  3. Use breakpoints: Employ breakpoints to stop code execution at specific points, making debugging more efficient.

GM Shaders Guest: Bart

GM Shaders Mini Tuts • 19 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Programming Graphics Shaders Documentation
  1. Using 'shader_enable_corner_id()' in vertex shaders for 3D particles allows identification and manipulation of vertices in GameMaker.
  2. Understanding vertex buffers and formats in GameMaker is essential for drawing and manipulating shapes.
  3. By manipulating corner IDs in shaders, it is possible to transform particles and sprites in GameMaker into 3D billboards.

💎Crystal the language for humans💎

Deus In Machina • 36 implied HN points • 27 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming Documentation Community Debugging
  1. Crystal programming language aims to be a 'batteries included language' with a rich standard library that mimics Ruby behavior.
  2. Crystal has good cross-platform support, with macOS and Linux well-supported and Windows improving.
  3. Crystal makes documentation and testing easy, using markdown for comments and providing a built-in testing framework.

6 Dynamic Ways ChatGPT Revolutionizes Product Management 🚀 and 50+ Product management prompts

The Product Channel By Sid Saladi • 37 implied HN points • 26 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Product Management Decision-making Market research Documentation
  1. ChatGPT helps product managers streamline tasks, focus on strategy, and deliver innovative solutions.
  2. ChatGPT provides product managers with AI-generated insights to enhance decision-making.
  3. Integration of ChatGPT in product development process leads to creating innovative solutions and enhanced user experiences.

Five ways to improve developer experience in web3

web3 devx • 2 HN points • 05 May 24
🕹 Technology Developer Experience Web3 Documentation Community Metrics
  1. Developer Experience (DevX) is crucial in web3 as it drives transaction volume, TVL, and revenue.
  2. Great DevX involves creating a North Star Metric, focusing on Developer Moments of Truth (DMOT), and structuring documentation around key use cases.
  3. To improve DevX, companies should over-engineer solutions for the unhappy path, leverage the community through grants, airdrops, and bug bounty programs.

Is API Documentation Marketing?

The API Changelog • 4 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Development Marketing Documentation
  1. API documentation can borrow elements from marketing when done right, focusing on presenting the API to potential users.
  2. API documentation parallels some aspects of the traditional marketing framework, such as product presentation, pricing visibility, architectural choices, and technology support.
  3. Good API documentation aims to quickly and easily engage a technical audience, aligning consumer needs with business objectives to serve as a marketing tool.

Two Ways to Influence Business Growth with API Documentation

The API Changelog • 3 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology APIs Business Growth Documentation Cost reduction Customer Retention
  1. Good API documentation can significantly reduce the cost of API support by enabling consumers to troubleshoot their integration issues independently.
  2. Enhancing customer retention is crucial for business growth, and providing a positive developer experience through good documentation can lead to increased retention rates.
  3. API documentation plays a vital role in influencing both the cost of support and customer retention, ultimately driving the success of a business.

The Impact of a Large Number of API Features

The API Changelog • 1 HN point • 08 Mar 24
🕹 Technology APIs Integration Developer Experience Documentation
  1. API features play a crucial role in how customers interact with a product when building integrations, and having a large number of features can be a significant business decision.
  2. The number of API features impacts the structure of teams within a company, as each feature may require a dedicated team, potentially increasing operational complexity.
  3. A low number of API features can lead to easier support, clearer documentation, and a simpler Developer Experience, ultimately contributing to better business outcomes.

Writing Libraries for AIs to Use

General Robots • 2 HN points • 12 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Coding Programming Machine Learning Documentation
  1. Programs, libraries, and programming languages that are compatible with efficient AI assistance are likely to be favored over abstractions LLMs struggle with.
  2. Using AI assistance like ChatGPT and Github Copilot can significantly boost productivity in coding tasks, especially for less experienced programmers or when working in unfamiliar domains.
  3. LLMs excel at pattern matching, but struggle with newer or less common patterns; providing examples and good documentation can greatly improve LLM performance.

🎠 Newsletter #29: a preview for ruby 2.3.0, build your network in tech, some hardware with the NES...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 12 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Programming Networking Documentation Hardware Events
  1. The newsletter covers updates on Ruby and Rails, career advice for Ruby developers, and optimization of ActiveRecords queries.
  2. Tips shared include using the #squeeze method in Ruby, the importance of building and maintaining a strong network in tech, and developing a personal brand.
  3. Some interesting topics discussed are the challenges with carousel designs, self-documenting code with AI, and a dive into the success of the NES in the hardware world.

Driving changes: how to deal with pushbacks

Teamwork in Tech • 0 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Innovation Management Documentation Systems
  1. Pushbacks on initiatives can happen due to various reasons like disbelief in promised goals, dissatisfaction with implemented solutions, or disagreement on the importance of the problem.
  2. To prevent pushback, ensure clear communication, involve stakeholders in defining and solving problems, and provide supporting evidence and documentation.
  3. When facing pushback, focus on understanding the perspectives of those involved, address concerns proactively, and work collaboratively to find solutions that benefit everyone.

Step 4: Community Organizing

Crypto Good • 0 implied HN points • 06 May 23
🔮 Crypto Community Organizing Tools Documentation
  1. Using essential tools like a space for community and writing platforms is crucial for starting an Impact DAO.
  2. Documenting everything, including values, mission, and wins, is important for organizational knowledge and growth.
  3. Understanding the best ops structure like workstreams or pods is key in managing a DAO effectively.

2023 Bank Term Funding Program Tutorial: A Step-by-Step Guide for CFOs and Bank Owners

The Tweetsift Report • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
💰 Finance Banking Loans Documentation Tutorial
  1. The Bank Term Funding Program offers loans up to one year with specific eligible collaterals like U.S. Treasuries.
  2. To participate, banks must follow a step-by-step process including confirming eligibility and submitting required documentation.
  3. Operating Circular No. 10 outlines essential documentation needed, like legal documents and financial statements, for participation in Federal Reserve Programs.

🧟‍♀️ Newsletter WoR #52: we get some Halloween scare, something new with Angular (you heard that right), if size is important...

Women On Rails Newsletter - International Version • 0 implied HN points • 08 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Coding Frameworks Web Development Machine Learning Documentation
  1. Angular introduces a new full-stack framework called Analog.js, incorporating Vite, Nx, and Nitro for features like routing per file, SSR, and SSG.
  2. The newsletter discusses making Sorbet compatible with Ruby 3.2 for developers to leverage new features like the Data class and anonymous arguments.
  3. Understanding the concept of headless CMS is highlighted, showcasing how it enhances modularity for content creators by reducing dependency on the development team.

API First? No, thank you! Schema-first, please!

Reflective Software Engineering • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jun 23
🕹 Technology APIs Documentation Code generation Open Source
  1. Start with defining the API schema instead of API-first approach as it allows for early feedback, unblocks consumer development, and enables incremental progress.
  2. An API schema specifies all endpoints, interactions, and responses, and can be visualized in tools like Swagger, aiding in documentation and code generation.
  3. Working schema-first has benefits like enabling real-time collaboration, source-controlled contract, and code generation capabilities based on the formal specification.

Minimal Modeling: processes and deliverables

Minimal Modeling • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Database Design Documentation
  1. Creating a logical model from textual descriptions helps database novices and streamlines schema design.
  2. Designing physical table schemas based on the logical model involves making choices and adapting to business changes.
  3. Extracting a logical model from a real-world database using minimal modeling can improve onboarding and communication in a lightweight, collaborative way.