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Web Dev Updates, Tools, & Articles #2

Web Dev Explorer • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. React 19 Beta introduces simpler state management, error handling, and async operations in React applications.
  2. JavaScript's Set gaining new methods could enhance data operations, with new methods like intersection, union, and difference among others.
  3. pnpm version 9.0.0 brings improvements like Corepack compatibility, configuration updates, and better dependency resolution.

Hello World 👋

BauZen • 0 implied HN points • 28 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  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.
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How to start programming in Elixir?

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Getting started in programming with Elixir involves practicing on a computer and using various learning resources like books, articles, videos, and podcasts.
  2. To learn Elixir, you can use Livebook instances on platforms like Fly.io or HuggingFace without needing to install anything on your computer.
  3. Joining communities like Elixir World on Telegram can help you prepare for internships and jobs in the programming field using Elixir.

Call for lightning talks at the Erlang Workshop’23

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The Erlang Workshop'23 is calling for lightning talks covering topics like Erlang, Elixir, BEAM, functional programming, distribution, and concurrency.
  2. Accepted lightning talks will be posted on the workshop's website but will not be formally published in the proceedings.
  3. The deadline for lightning talk proposal submission is July 7th, 2023.

Paul Wilson' summary of ElixirConf EU 2023 talks

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. ElixirConf EU 2023 included a keynote by José Valim who discussed the improvements expected in Elixir 1.15, such as faster compilations for large codebases and better development experience on Windows.
  2. The conference also featured talks on topics like Domain Specific Language for impact, remote debugging with LiveBook, and optimizing LiveView for real-time applications.
  3. Selected talks from ElixirConf EU 2023 will be available on CodeSync's YouTube channel, with the first video already garnering over 7 thousand views.

What's a process in Elixir?

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. To understand what a process is in Elixir, it's important to grasp the concept of a function first.
  2. In Elixir, a function like `IO.puts/1` writes to the screen, with `puts` being the function in the `IO` module.
  3. Each function in Elixir has specific characteristics like the module it belongs to and the number of arguments it takes.

Andrea Leopardi's training at ElixirConf Europe 2023

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Andrea Leopardi is conducting a training session at ElixirConf Europe 2023 showcasing the use of Livebook for concurrent data processing in Elixir.
  2. The training will involve writing concurrent code like scraping an API in parallel for currency conversions with Tasks, demonstrating hands-on applications.
  3. Participants will learn how to leverage the power of the right tools for the right job and design efficient applications at the training course.

Code BEAM America 2022

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Code BEAM America 2022 had great content and keynotes.
  2. The event featured talks by various speakers covering topics like formal reasoning, Erlang, and Elixir.
  3. Advent of Code 2022 is starting on December 1st, and discussions can be followed on Elixir and Erlang forums.

Elixir Code Smells

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The post discusses 'Code Smells in Elixir' and insights from a paper on the topic.
  2. The episode featured Lucas Vegi, a professor at UFV, and Marco Tulio Valente, a professor at UFMG.
  3. The podcast was recorded in Portuguese but has English subtitles available.

Elixir Meetup #6 hosted by Curiosum

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 07 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Adolfo Neto will be presenting 'Learning Erlang and Elixir through Exercism and the Advent of Code' at Elixir Meetup #6 hosted by Curiosum.
  2. Gustavo Oliveira will be presenting 'Use TDD step by step with LiveView' at the same meetup.
  3. Phoenix LiveView is a library for the Phoenix web framework that provides rich, real-time user experiences with server-rendered HTML.

10 Years of Elixir

Elixir & Erlang • 0 implied HN points • 25 May 22
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Elixir programming language turned 10 years old on May 24, 2022
  2. Adolfo Neto organized an event with Gustavo Oliveira from ELX PRO to celebrate the birthday of Elixir
  3. A video of the event is available for viewing

C in CRUD in Plang language

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 27 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Plang is an intent-based programming language designed to interpret natural language, allowing users to input information naturally instead of adjusting to a fixed data structure.
  2. With features like LLM, Plang can automate the process of converting user input into structured data, reducing the need for manual data entry and simplifying database interactions.
  3. By utilizing Plang's capabilities, developers can streamline the CRUD process by integrating natural language input and automated data structuring, enhancing user experience and data accuracy.

6 security advancements that Plang offers for the user

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Plang has built-in security mechanisms, preventing common issues like SQL injection and XSS, allowing developers to focus more on functionality.
  2. Plang offers password-less authentication using ECC, enhancing security and providing a user-friendly login experience.
  3. Plang promotes privacy through local data storage, preventing large-scale breaches and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

My web admin is a chat

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 08 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. In Plang, coding is done by stating the intent of what you want to happen, which is then converted into executable code by an LLM service.
  2. By using a chat client as the web admin tool instead of a traditional web interface, the need for setting up a web framework is eliminated, saving time and enhancing security.
  3. By implementing methods called Goals in Plang and communicating via a chat client, the server has efficient data analysis capabilities, heightened security with signed communication, and a streamlined codebase.

Programming 3.0 - Theory

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 02 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Programming is transitioning to version 3.0 where computers understand abstract thinking, enabling more simple and intuitive programming.
  2. In Programming 3.0, a programming language like Plang allows defining business logic in natural language, reducing lines of code significantly while maintaining functionality and clarity.
  3. Less code often leads to improved productivity, security, fewer bugs, and increased stability in software development.

How I re-categories 14K products using plang

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Re-categorizing 14K products using plang saved time and money by automating the process for about $20 and an hour of developer work.
  2. The strategy included exporting product data to CSV, using OpenAI Playground to construct system commands, and then running Plang code to update the database with mapped product categories.
  3. By creating an efficient process using Plang, the task of categorizing 14K products was completed with minimal cost and a low error rate.

View source with superpowers

Ingig • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Developers can view and verify the source code of an app.
  2. Developers have the ability to modify code in any desired way.
  3. Developers can extract data from any app and create customized app versions.

Why I'm building my own AI Agent library

Eddie's startup voyage • 0 implied HN points • 28 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. The AI field lacks standardized development for agents, creating room for innovation and experimentation.
  2. Building an AI Agent library from scratch allows for a deep understanding of core concepts and components of agentic systems.
  3. Working on AI Agents can be enriching and enjoyable, offering a sense of direction and contribution to the open source community.

ChatGPT Goes Open Source, Accessible via Assistants API in 2024

AI Disruption • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 24
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. OpenAI released a new open-source project to help create AI apps more efficiently using the Assistants API and Next.js.
  2. The project includes example code to build chat interfaces with streaming, demonstrating the use of tools like function calls, code interpreters, and file search.
  3. To get started with the project, users can follow a simple setup process involving cloning the repo, setting up the OpenAI API key, installing dependencies, and running the project.

Rapid Mapping With GPT-4 Python Code Interpreter: A Beginner’s Guide

Data at Depth • 0 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. Transforming raw data into stories can be challenging, but tools like GPT-4 can offer quick and efficient assistance in this process.
  2. Data analysis benefits greatly from tools that can help interpret and present information in a meaningful way.
  3. Consider exploring and utilizing tools like GPT-4 to streamline the process of creating demographic maps and turning numbers into narratives.

Unleashing the Power of GPT-4 for Text Generation in Python

Data at Depth • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming
  1. GPT-4 from OpenAI offers a wide range of applications in natural language processing due to its ability to understand and generate human-like text.
  2. The latest iteration of GPT-4 has significantly impacted the field of natural language processing by enhancing the capabilities of language models.
  3. For those interested in exploring GPT-4 and its applications in text generation in Python, this post provides valuable insights and examples.