The hottest Programming Substack posts right now

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Week 3 - Algorithms

Judson’s Substack • 1 HN point • 14 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Algorithms help computers efficiently find data through divide-and-conquer processes like binary search.
  2. Binary search is generally fast and good, while linear search is slow and bad.
  3. Defining your own data type with structs can improve program efficiency, like in a phonebook search scenario.

Once a Maintainer: Matt Wynne

Once a Maintainer • 1 HN point • 15 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Diversity in open source is important and efforts should be made to create a welcoming community for everyone.
  2. Getting more people into open source requires making it equitable so that everyone can participate, and fostering a culture of learning and sharing.
  3. Contributing to open source should be a positive and welcoming experience, and individuals and companies should invest resources into supporting open source initiatives.
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Trying all the alternatives to ChatGPT

Boris Again • 1 HN point • 22 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Alternative AI models like Claude, Dolly V2, and Alpaca offer different features and prices compared to ChatGPT and GPT-4.
  2. Each model has its unique strengths and weaknesses, like speed, coherence, licensing restrictions, and price per token.
  3. While some models are self-hosted and free to access, others may require a request or have specific pricing structures.

Fun with PETSCII!

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 1 HN point • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. PETSCII is a character set with 256 values for Commodore computers, including characters and control codes.
  2. Crafting murals of PETSCII art is a tradition for demos, games, and computer bulletin boards.
  3. PETSCII control codes allow for effects like changing colors, moving the cursor, and toggling character sets.

Chameleon: The Adaptive Cybersecurity Solution

Phoenix Substack • 1 HN point • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Chameleon is an advanced cybersecurity solution designed to detect and respond to malicious activity in real-time by changing the attack surface of the system.
  2. The system, created by programmer Akira Nakamura, uses mature integrations with security products and heat maps to stay ahead of evolving threats.
  3. Chameleon successfully thwarted a skilled hacker named Ghost by constantly adapting and deploying a black ICE program to stop him.

A Rorschach Test on Fire

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 1 HN point • 15 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The MEGA65 Digest for March 2023 features files, features, hardware, and a programming exercise to play with.
  2. An external floppy disk drive option with modern features and compatibility for the MEGA65 is available for pre-order.
  3. A colorful, low-resolution 80x50 Mandelbrot Set can be created using BASIC programming on the MEGA65, showcasing the computer's capabilities.

5 Tasks from Open Source Emacs AI plugins where you can contribute

TGR • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. You can contribute to open source Emacs AI plugins through beginner-friendly tasks like providing utility functions and rewriting code in elisp.
  2. Tasks include updating hardcoded paths, integrating APIs, and switching to request.el for image variation implementation.
  3. Make Emacs packages compatible with newer AI models like GPT-3.5 turbo by updating the code accordingly.

Joakim Antman

Once a Maintainer • 0 implied HN points • 06 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Joakim Antman maintains jwt, a Ruby implementation of the JSON Web Token standard.
  2. Contributing to open source can be intimidating but rewarding with supportive feedback.
  3. Getting more people into open source involves being nice, giving time for contributions, and encouraging a culture of giving back in companies.

The World Of Helm

Luminotes • 0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Helm is like a package manager for Kubernetes, providing templating capabilities and the ability to manage resources and infrastructure.
  2. A Helm chart defines Kubernetes resources in a folder with templates in YAML format, allowing for the creation of releases and packages.
  3. Using Helmfile in combination with Helm simplifies managing multiple charts and deploying different sets of features or values in Kubernetes environments.

Run Functions Anywhere In The View Body

Type Safely • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. You can run functions anywhere in the view body in Swift by creating your own function.
  2. Undocumented functions like View._printChanges() can lead to rejection in App Store submissions.
  3. In Swift, using underscore (_) allows you to run a function without storing its result, useful for functions that return Void.

Data Imperialism

Amadeus Pagel's Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Data can be used in limitless ways, leading to limitless expansion in technology.
  2. Programs tend to expand their functionalities over time, following Zawinski's law.
  3. Questions about fair competition arise when companies expand their services and features.

Stuff for the Stash, Week 6-8

INT3 / Low-level Cybersecurity • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Mercedes-Benz plans to develop its in-house vehicle operating system named MB.OS with Google and NVIDIA partnerships.
  2. NIST announced Ascon as the lightweight cryptography standard for small devices like sensors.
  3. A collection of resources on 'Prompt Engineering' raises questions on prompt security vulnerabilities and benefits.

Writing for myself

Stefan’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The Substack is a personal space for writing thoughts and interesting findings.
  2. Topics covered include research, formal verification, programming, algorithms, and philosophical questions in computer science.
  3. Author also has another sub-stack focusing on teaching and learning algorithms.

Merge Sort And It's Early History

Luminotes • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Merge sort has an interesting early history related to computer architecture and assembly language
  2. The original merge sort program was designed to test programming languages and computer architecture
  3. Understanding the context behind Neumann's first program is essential to grasping the code and its significance

Once a Maintainer: Alex Rudall

Once a Maintainer • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Alex Rudall got into programming by playing video games and building computers before pursuing a career in AI.
  2. He created the ruby-openai gem to access the OpenAI API in Ruby, finding a gap in the availability of a Ruby library.
  3. Alex emphasizes the importance of open source contributions, maintaining test-driven development, and fostering a friendly community in tech.

fullctx-highimpact-frontend-daily #1

Full Context Development • 0 implied HN points • 29 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Crafting a well-crafted website can tremendously impact customer experience and increase revenue for the organization.
  2. Using web workers can make applications more responsive, improve loading speed, and enhance customer experience.
  3. Understanding JavaScript's event loop tools can increase productivity and improve customer experience in web projects.

AutoGPTs for Every Vertical

ExpandAI Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. AI is becoming a central part of modern technologies and is expected to dominate more of the economy.
  2. Startups are seeing success in creating AI for various industries, like Microsoft integrating copilot capabilities in their products.
  3. AutoGPTs, like Copilot, are gaining popularity and are expected to provide economic value autonomously.

The Beginning...

DevCube • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The author started the newsletter to connect with like-minded individuals in the tech industry.
  2. Readers can expect tech-related posts with practical examples and insights on work environment and human interaction.
  3. The author aims to keep the newsletter concise, with more detailed articles available on their website.

Bas' Take on Tech: Tech Industry Economics, Cloud, Buzz, Roberto's Thoughts

Bas' Take on Tech • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Tech industry is facing challenges like layoffs and funding pullback, making it tough for job seekers and startup founders.
  2. Cloud and systems domain is evolving with multi-cloud infrastructure, benchmarking, and developer experience insights.
  3. Buzz section highlights new launches like M3 iMacs and 15" MacBook Air, along with unique offerings from companies like Match and Twitter.

Alternatives to Arduino IDE Serial plotter

Barn Lab • 0 implied HN points • 17 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Serial graphers are tools for data visualization and analysis using data from a serial port.
  2. Alternatives to Arduino IDE Serial plotter include Serial Port Plotter, Processing Grapher, and SerialTest, offering different features and capabilities.
  3. SerialTest stands out for its versatility, allowing sending and receiving data over various protocols, customizable UI, and dark theme.

Widget Tricks Newsletter #2

Widget Tricks • 0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Learn how to sound like a smart software engineer by using common phrases like "It depends" or "But it won't scale."
  2. Assume responsibility in programming and always consider that the fault might lie in your code.
  3. Start small when bootstrapping side projects, like Pieter Levels who created a successful business with just a 'BUY' button.