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My Notes on Using the ListenableBuilder Widget

Widget Tricks • 19 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming Mobile Development
  1. ListenableBuilder is available in Flutter 3.10 and is used to update specific widgets without rebuilding the entire UI.
  2. ListenableBuilder is useful for objects like TextEditingController, AnimationController, ScrollController, TabController, etc., to enable specific updates based on listener state changes.
  3. ListenableBuilder can be used with any Listenable object, providing a more flexible and convenient way to update UI elements.
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This week: Tactical DDD Patterns

🔮 Crafting Tech Teams • 19 implied HN points • 29 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Programming Software Development
  1. This week's stream will focus on common traps that disrupt adoption of DDD patterns, exploring nuance on aggregates, domain events, and testing.
  2. There is a call for feedback regarding the chat participation on LinkedIn, the ease of finding the weekly events, and the value derived from the content.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription to Crafting Tech Teams.

Build Like a BASTARD!

Side Maker • 19 implied HN points • 30 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Programming Projects
  1. Ago is working on a new AI project called CodeMentorGPT for busy programmers.
  2. Ago is part of challenges like NoCode Exits Club and The PaperClip challenge.
  3. Ago's friends are also building innovative projects like podbitesai and ClearAction.

Must Learn KQL Part 17: The Let Statement

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Programming Cloud Computing
  1. The Let statement in KQL allows you to create variables that can be used throughout the query, aiding in better query performance.
  2. Let statements can be used to create variables either from scratch, from existing data, or from Microsoft Sentinel Watchlists.
  3. It's important to properly finalize the Let statement with a semicolon to ensure the variable is stored correctly for query execution.

Software Engineering Radio

One Thing at a Time • 19 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Software Engineering Generative AI Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence Programming
  1. Dave Cross shared his experience of being a guest on a podcast to discuss GitHub Actions.
  2. Dave Cross found Generative AI tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot to significantly boost his productivity in coding.
  3. Dave Cross is exploring AI services like CodeWhisperer at the AWS Summit and is looking for work opportunities in Perl, Linux, web development, databases, and more.

Must Learn KQL Part 13: The Extend Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analysis Programming Data Visualization
  1. Custom data views in KQL are crucial for tailoring information to each environment's unique requirements for security and operations.
  2. The Extend operator in KQL allows users to create custom columns in real-time for query results, enhancing data analysis and presentation.
  3. By using the Extend operator, it's possible to generate calculated columns, append them to results, and combine existing data to display meaningful information in KQL queries.

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.

Must Learn KQL Part 11: The Summarize Operator

Rod’s Blog • 19 implied HN points • 31 May 23
🕹 Technology Data Analytics Programming
  1. The Summarize operator in KQL is used to aggregate and summarize data, making it more meaningful.
  2. The operator can be used for both simple aggregations like count, sum, and average, as well as more advanced functions like arg_min and percentiles.
  3. To master the Summarize operator, it's important to practice with different types of queries in tools like the KQL Playground.

CQ4DS - Python project from scratch with poetry, black, ruff, pytest, pre-commit-hooks and GitHub Actions in 15 minute tops

Laszlo’s Newsletter • 43 implied HN points • 03 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Programming Tools Development Automation
  1. Data scientists benefit from automating project setup for better workflow convenience.
  2. Tools like Poetry, Black, Ruff, pytest, pre-commit-hooks, and GitHub Actions can be set up in just 15 minutes for long-term project benefits.
  3. Setting up version control, testing, automation, and remote deployment are crucial for a well-structured Python project.

[Solution]Problem 57:Longest Repeating Character with Replacement[Google]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 23 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Coding Problem Solving Programming
  1. The problem involves finding the longest substring with the same character after changing up to k characters. It can be seen as Leetcode problem 424.
  2. The examples provided illustrate the concept, showing how replacing characters can change the length of the longest repeating substring.
  3. Constraints like string length and character types are important to consider when solving the problem.

Cracking the Code: Mastering the Art of Reading Code for New Developers

Weekend Developer • 19 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming Code Review Development Process Learning Collaboration
  1. Effective code reading is crucial for new developers transitioning to team projects.
  2. Short on time? Quickly skim code for key elements like comments, naming, and test coverage.
  3. Investing more time in code review allows for deeper analysis, potential refactoring, and identification of tech debts.

The abstraction trap

Sunday Letters • 79 implied HN points • 08 May 22
🕹 Technology Software Design User Experience Accessibility Programming Abstraction
  1. Abstraction helps make complex things simpler, but not everyone understands it like tech people do. It's essential to remember that what seems easy to us can be quite confusing for others.
  2. When designing software, we should think about how users perceive it. Not all users will understand the technical thinking behind it, so we need to create a user-friendly experience.
  3. We have to be aware of our biases and design for those who find abstraction difficult. Gathering user feedback and constantly improving is key to making software accessible.

Undeveloping conviction

Sunday Letters • 59 implied HN points • 05 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Innovation Engineering Problem Solving User Experience Programming
  1. New ideas offer fresh perspectives because you come in without much attachment. This freedom helps in finding solutions to complex problems, whether in life or work.
  2. As you invest time and energy into a solution, it can create a heavy inertia that makes it hard to change courses, even if the solution isn't ideal.
  3. It's important to allow some doubt and explore different options. This can lead to better solutions, as trying new approaches helps you discover alternatives you might not have considered.

A guide to Chaos Engineering [Technique Tuesdays]

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 30 Aug 22
🕹 Technology Engineering AI Tech Companies Chaos Engineering Programming
  1. Chaos Engineering involves testing a system by simulating real-world failures to build confidence in its resilience.
  2. Implementing Chaos Engineering helps in foreseeing and addressing problems before deployment, improving overall product reliability.
  3. To implement Chaos Engineering, build a hypothesis of normal system behavior, simulate failures, and automate experiments to run continuously.

FAQs and About This Newsletter

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 02 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Programming Tech industry Job Interviews Subscription service
  1. The newsletter offers a 2-month free trial to try the premium version without risk.
  2. The content caters to various individuals in tech, covering computer science basics, Leetcode interview preparation, career advancement, and tech industry insights.
  3. The newsletter provides a reader-friendly daily subscription with explanations, solutions, and guidance aimed at improving programming skills for dream job success, along with a 60-day money-back guarantee.

It’s Time to Take a Chill Pill

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Software Programming Automation Innovation
  1. There's new AI that can help programmers with prompt engineering, making it even easier to create and test ideas. It's like having a helper that gives you the best shortcuts!
  2. A notable figure in AI predicts that in five years, there may be no need for programmers at all. This could change how we think about jobs in tech.
  3. The use of AI is transforming industries, making tasks simpler and potentially reducing the demand for traditional programming roles. This means we might have to adapt to a new work environment.

⛷️Slalom: Designing a runtime for AI-generated code

Slalom dev blog • 8 HN points • 10 Feb 24
🕹 Technology AI Programming APIs Concurrency
  1. The development of a custom runtime is crucial for safely running AI-generated code, focusing on simplicity and user control.
  2. Key features like pausing processes, green threads with backtracking, syntactic continuations, and fair resource management are essential for efficient operation.
  3. Building a reliable runtime for AI-generated code involves creating APIs that prevent potential user errors, allowing for undoable actions and permission-seeking processes.

Building a data tool: Python vs. JavaScript

The Open-Source Blueprint • 5 HN points • 04 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development Data Analysis
  1. Python has a strong ecosystem for data-related libraries and first-party clients for databases, making it a good choice for data tools.
  2. Javascript also has a large ecosystem of data libraries, first-party clients for major databases, and excellent support for building frontend experiences.
  3. Choosing between Python and JavaScript for building data tools depends on the project requirements and the potential need for incorporating web frameworks.

Developers of ‘Stuff and Things’

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Software Development AI Programming Web Design
  1. Microsoft is making it easier for anyone to develop apps with tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Now, even people without much coding experience can try their hand at building applications.
  2. The introduction of ChatGPT has changed how developers work, allowing them to do both backend and frontend tasks. This means developers can now create all parts of a website or app without needing specialized training for each role.
  3. Although it's said that everyone can be a developer now, there isn’t much data to prove this. However, the possibilities that tools like GPT-4 offer to developers are significant and worth exploring.

Any Cables Monthly #7

AnyCable Broadcasts • 19 implied HN points • 03 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development Communication Software Development
  1. AnyCable development is active - version 1.3.0 released with new features like embedded NATS and StastD support.
  2. RubyConf Australia videos are available, including talks on Asynchronous Rails and building Stream Processing Applications with Ruby & Meroxa.
  3. Real-time applications go beyond human users - examples include integrating phone calls into web apps and controlling EV chargers with WebSockets using protocols like OCPP.