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How did Discord evolve to handle trillions of data points

VuTrinh. • 399 implied HN points • 20 Aug 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Software Tools Infrastructure Open Source Data Analytics
  1. Discord started with its own tool called Derived to manage data, but it found this system limited as it grew. They needed a better way to handle complex data tasks.
  2. They switched to using popular tools like Dagster and dbt. This helped them automate and better manage their data processes.
  3. With the new setup, Discord can now make changes quickly and safely, which improves how they analyze and use their vast amounts of data.

13 Super Useful Chrome Plugins for Front-End Developers

JavaScript Development Substack • 46 HN points • 22 Sep 24
🕹 Technology Web Development Software Tools Productivity User Experience Digital Design
  1. Chrome extensions can make front-end development easier and faster. They help with tasks like inspecting CSS, testing forms, and analyzing website technologies.
  2. Tools like CSS Peeper and Fake Filler let developers quickly see styles and fill forms automatically. This saves time and simplifies the testing process.
  3. Extensions like Wave Evaluation Tool and Ahrefs SEO Toolbar help improve website accessibility and SEO. They offer insights that can help boost a site's performance.

Netflix Data Engineer Stack

VuTrinh. • 359 implied HN points • 30 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Software Tools Streaming Analytics Infrastructure
  1. Netflix's data engineering stack uses tools like Apache Iceberg and Spark for building batch data pipelines. This helps them transform and manage large amounts of data efficiently.
  2. For real-time data processing, Netflix relies on Apache Flink and a tool called Keystone. This setup makes it easier to handle streaming data and send it where it needs to go.
  3. To ensure data quality and scheduling, Netflix has developed tools like the WAP pattern for auditing data and Maestro for managing workflows. These tools help keep the data process organized and reliable.

New unified reasoning and intuitive language model, Video Ads Foundation Models, Agent Leaderboard, 1.6B open-source expressive TTS, Mobile App development in Replit and Bolt, and more

AI Brews • 12 implied HN points • 14 Feb 25
🕹 Technology AI Models Software Tools Open Source Mobile Apps Language processing
  1. A new language model called DeepHermes-3 combines reasoning and regular responses to give better answers. It can switch between detailed thinking and simpler replies.
  2. Google's AlphaGeometry2 has improved and now performs even better than gold medalists in math competitions. This shows how powerful AI can be in solving complex problems.
  3. Replit and Bolt have launched tools for building mobile apps easily, making it simpler for developers to create iOS and Android applications directly from their platform.

📹 Video IA con Pika 1.0

Vincos Newsletter • 550 implied HN points • 20 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Tech news Cryptocurrency Software Tools Smartphones
  1. Pika 1.0 is now available with tutorials for creating videos from text, animating images, and editing videos.
  2. Zuckerberg aims to develop AGI and make it open-source, with powerful infrastructure equivalent to 600,000 NVIDIA H100 GPUs.
  3. CES showcased products enhanced with AI, such as Walmart's AI for grocery shopping and Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra with new AI capabilities.
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The GitHub Markdown feature you MUST know!

The Open Source Expert • 59 implied HN points • 03 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Programming Web Development Software Tools Communication
  1. Using Alerts in GitHub Markdown helps highlight important information, making it easier for readers to notice. There are different types of alerts like notes, tips, and warnings that you can use.
  2. To create an Alert, you simply need to use specific Markdown code, starting each line with a '>' symbol. This format makes your content stand out more effectively.
  3. It's important not to overuse Alerts, or they might lose their impact. Use them sparingly to ensure readers pay attention to the key points.

Open Source Data Engineering Landscape 2024

Practical Data Engineering Substack • 299 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Open Source Software Tools Data processing Data Integration
  1. The open-source data engineering landscape is growing fast, with many new tools and frameworks emerging. Staying updated on these tools is important for data engineers to pick the best options for their needs.
  2. There are different categories of open-source tools like storage systems, data integration, and workflow management. Each category has established players and new contenders, helping businesses solve specific data challenges.
  3. Emerging trends include decoupling storage and compute resources and the rise of unified data lakehouse layers. These advancements make data storage and processing more efficient and flexible.

AI Roundup 096: Happy Shipmas

Artificial Ignorance • 42 implied HN points • 06 Dec 24
🕹 Technology AI Development Tech Companies 3D Modeling Software Tools
  1. DeepMind released Genie 2, an AI that can create interactive 3D worlds from text and images. This shows how AI is evolving to understand complex concepts like physics and causality.
  2. OpenAI is launching new features through its '12 Days of Shipmas,' including a premium subscription for ChatGPT Pro that offers users unlimited access to powerful models. This could bring added perks for subscribers soon.
  3. There is growing concern among companies about the influence of Elon Musk and new political dynamics in the business landscape, particularly how it might impact competition and regulations in the AI industry.

LangSmith, LangGraph Cloud & LangGraph Studio

Cobus Greyling on LLMs, NLU, NLP, chatbots & voicebots • 39 implied HN points • 15 Jul 24
🕹 Technology AI Development Software Tools Data Management Generative AI Cloud Computing
  1. There's a shift in generative AI, moving away from just powerful models to more practical user applications. This includes a focus on using data better with tools that help manage these models.
  2. New tools like LangSmith and LangGraph are designed to help developers visualize and manage their AI applications easily. They allow users to see how their AI works and make changes without needing to code everything from scratch.
  3. We are now seeing a trend towards no-code solutions that make it easier for anyone to create and manage AI applications. This approach is making technology more accessible to people, regardless of their coding skills.

Lean Data Engineering with Dagster and DuckDB

The Data Jargon Newsletter • 158 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Data Engineering Data Management Software Tools Cloud Computing Data Analytics
  1. Data lakes can be convenient but often lead to problems when trying to manage the data effectively. Keeping things simple with familiar tools can help make the data more useful.
  2. Using Dagster and DuckDB allows you to process data efficiently without complicated setups. You can do key tasks like aggregation and data cleaning right in your data flow.
  3. It's important to consider memory limits and choose the right file formats, like Parquet, for better processing. This way, you can keep your data pipeline running smoothly and avoid needless costs.

Console #189 - Interview with Elia of Opal - a Ruby to JavaScript source-to-source compiler

Console • 413 implied HN points • 24 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Programming Open Source Web Development Software Tools Debugging
  1. Opal is a source-to-source compiler that converts Ruby to JavaScript.
  2. Opal leverages the underlying JavaScript engine for speed, size, and debugging benefits.
  3. The project Opal aims to continue improving by exploring features like dead-code-elimination and better module support.

Effective Data Governance Can Only Exist Within Data Orchestration

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 99 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data Governance Data Orchestration Data Engineering Software Tools Security Measures
  1. Effective data governance requires incorporating preventive measures within data orchestration layers.
  2. Current data governance tools predominantly offer post-action analytics rather than proactive preventive measures.
  3. By integrating role-based access control and monitoring in the orchestration layer, organizations can shift to a more proactive data governance approach.

Microservices vs. Monolithic Approaches in Data

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 79 implied HN points • 17 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Data architecture Microservices Cloud Infrastructure Software Tools
  1. The choice between microservices and monolithic architectures in data impacts the tools and solutions you choose.
  2. Microservices allow for distributed infrastructure, specialization, and easier scaling in data architecture.
  3. Assumptions about high interoperability, governance, and acceptable data egress and storage costs are key considerations when opting for a microservices approach.

Writing With Your Second Brain

Adjacent Possible • 174 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Writing AI Software Tools Research Digital Media
  1. Deep dive conversations about craft in writing and research are now more accessible through platforms like podcasts and YouTube.
  2. Software tools like NotebookLM and techniques shared by authors like Tiago Forte can revolutionize the way we organize research material and notes.
  3. Integration of tools like ReadWise's 'Export to Docs' feature can enhance the ability to work with research material and create a 'second brain' for storing important ideas.

Console #194 -- An Interview with Geoff of OSMnx - Python for Street Networks

Console • 177 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Open Source Software Tools Urban planning
  1. OSMnx is a Python package for downloading, modeling, analyzing, and visualizing street networks and geospatial features from OpenStreetMap.
  2. OSMnx simplifies the process of converting raw OpenStreetMap data into graph-theoretic models for network analytics.
  3. Python was chosen for OSMnx due to its rich geospatial and network science ecosystems, familiarity among urban planners and geographers, and low barrier to entry.

Tell GPT It Can Scrape My -

Permit.io’s Substack • 3 HN points • 09 Aug 24
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Data Privacy Web Development Software Tools Content creation
  1. Many creators are worried about how AIs use their work without permission. This can lead to sharing sensitive data and violating privacy laws.
  2. It's important to identify and rank who is accessing application data, including distinguishing between human users and automated bots.
  3. Users should have control over their own data. They need easy ways to set permissions for who can access their content and under what conditions.

I don’t know anyone using InVision Studio, and that’s too bad

Better After a Nap • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Product Design User Experience Software Tools Product Strategy Competition
  1. An MVP needs to offer a key differentiator or a promise of one soon to make an impact in a competitive market.
  2. Meet the specific needs of your core user base swiftly and effectively to stay ahead of the competition.
  3. Maintain a laser focus on your core business, listen to user feedback, and avoid overhyping your product to build trust and loyalty.

Browserbase

Why Now • 2 implied HN points • 02 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Web Development Automation APIs Software Tools
  1. Web scraping is a way to extract data from websites, but it can be tricky because modern sites often use JavaScript to load content dynamically. This means simple methods may not work.
  2. Browser automation tools like Selenium helped control web browsers programmatically, but they can be complicated and fragile. New solutions like Browserbase are emerging to simplify the process.
  3. Browserbase allows developers to easily create applications that interact with websites using natural language commands. This makes it easier to extract data and automate web tasks without hassle.

"Ctrl+Z for CEO

aidaily • 19 implied HN points • 30 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Artificial Intelligence Software Tools Electric Vehicles Podcasts Entrepreneurship
  1. OpenAI's CEO faced controversy but returned, highlighting the tech industry's focus on growth.
  2. Innovation in AI can happen unexpectedly, like a self-operating computer developed during late-night baby duty.
  3. AI impacts social interactions and work dynamics, potentially reducing loneliness and changing the workweek to focus more on creativity.

This once hot data trend from a few months ago got resuscitated by our industry’s data sweetheart

The Orchestra Data Leadership Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Data Management Data Infrastructure Data Orchestration Software Tools
  1. Data Mesh is a decentralized approach to enterprise data management, focusing on distributed datasets and data ownership within domains.
  2. DBT Mesh is a set of features that allow multiple teams to work on dbt projects with less friction, enabling separate repositories and orchestration capabilities.
  3. Having separate dbt jobs run across projects on a schedule is limited, requiring external workflow orchestration tools for more flexibility.

Microsoft X AI - A Match Made in Tech Heaven

aidaily • 19 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🕹 Technology AI Tech news Innovation Software Tools Automation
  1. Microsoft and AI are teaming up to redefine Windows 11 with groundbreaking features like Windows Copilot and Dev Home.
  2. AI-powered automation is enhancing work-life by taking over mundane tasks, giving employees more time for fulfilling work.
  3. AI is revolutionizing healthcare by improving patient care through analyzing medical records, robotic surgeries, and more.

Let's stop keeping Pantone relevant. Adobe can disappear along with it.

The 21st Century Proletarian • 19 implied HN points • 04 Nov 22
🪑 Design Digital Design Color Theory Software Tools Intellectual Property
  1. Question the necessity of traditional industry standards like Pantone and Adobe in the digital age. Consider alternatives and challenge the status quo.
  2. Empower individuals to create their own color systems and liberate design from corporate influence. Encourage innovation and free access to color.
  3. Advocate for a design revolution by rejecting outdated, overpriced software, and working towards a more inclusive and progressive design community.

The 2 parts of a powerful ideal customer profile & how to personalize your message with Icebreakers.

Startup Business Tips 🚀 • 17 implied HN points • 06 May 23
💼 Business Marketing Sales Lead Generation Software Tools
  1. Focus on creating a specific market segment for better understanding and targeting
  2. Use non-obvious tactics on LinkedIn for lead generation like stealing followers from competitors
  3. Personalize your outreach with icebreakers by using trigger events like job changes or industry news

Data Science Weekly - Issue 159

Data Science Weekly Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 08 Dec 16
🕹 Technology Data science Machine Learning Artificial Intelligence Software Tools Analytics
  1. Deep learning made significant progress in 2016, impacting the field of machine learning greatly. Many organizations are focusing on ensuring that these new technologies are used positively.
  2. There are fun experiments exploring how neural networks can predict handwriting strokes. This shows the creative side of using AI in everyday tasks.
  3. Understanding data's role in infrastructure can highlight where big investments are needed. Maps illustrating America's infrastructure can prepare us for large-scale projects.

✅ Monday briefing: Francis Ingham remembered, Socially Mobile impact report, AI ethics, AI copyright, OpenAI blackbox, TikTok ban, Microsoft Copilot, and more...

Wadds Inc. newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 23
🕹 Technology AI Ethics Social media Software Tools Data Privacy
  1. Francis Ingham, a significant figure in public relations, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and influence in the industry.
  2. AI tools present risks like copyright issues and misinformation, which organizations need to consider before using them.
  3. Microsoft is enhancing its Office products with AI features, while TikTok faces bans on corporate devices due to security concerns.

Newsletter #4: Probabilities with Python

Decoding Coding • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Programming Data science Machine Learning Statistics Software Tools
  1. NumPy is a powerful tool for working with probability distributions in Python. You can easily generate data and calculate probabilities using its features.
  2. Common probability distributions like Normal, Binomial, and Poisson can be modeled using NumPy. Each distribution has its own formula to calculate probabilities.
  3. De Morgan's Laws help in calculating probabilities of complements in events. They show how to relate the union and intersection of events, which can be useful in probability theory.

Business (Un)Intelligence

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 23
💼 Business Business Intelligence Technology Trends Market Analysis Data Analytics Software Tools
  1. Many business intelligence tools haven’t evolved much and are falling behind modern trends and technologies.
  2. This lack of improvement is resulting in a decline in useful insights from these tools, leading to what's called 'business (un)intelligence.'
  3. Microsoft is performing well in this space, possibly attracting users away from competitors like Tableau due to its established ecosystem and offerings.

Prospectus

AI Prospects: Toward Global Goal Convergence • 0 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🕹 Technology AI Robotics Automation Software Tools Global impact
  1. Advanced AI will have a significant impact on various industries such as automation, robotics, and software development, leading to new systems and technologies.
  2. Understanding the prospects of advanced AI is crucial for future developments and aligning diverse interests towards common goals.
  3. This project aims to explore the transformative potential and implications of AI on global society and invites readers to rethink the future possibilities shaped by artificial intelligence.

Today’s Top 5 HN posts

Top 5 HN Posts of the day • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 24
🕹 Technology Web Development Software Tools Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Job Opportunities
  1. Today's Top 5 HN posts are visualized with Transformer's Heart, a tool to clean webpages to Markdown, and Kate editor available on all platforms.
  2. The HN posts include interesting topics like a cat alerting about a DDoS attack and Neon Serverless Postgres becoming generally available.
  3. Bonus job opportunities highlighted are at Recall.ai hiring an engineer and Meticulous aiming to eliminate E2E UI tests.

Style PowerShell 5

Barn Lab • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Programming Operating Systems Software Tools
  1. PowerShell 7 is an updated version that runs alongside PowerShell 5, requiring configuration changes to make it default.
  2. Customize PowerShell by changing the font to add symbols and icons for a unique look.
  3. Create a startup script for PowerShell 5 by making a Microsoft.PowerShell_profile.ps1 file to add personalized ASCII banners and prompts.

3 Effective Log File Management Tools for Viewing and Monitoring Logs

Curious Devs Corner • 0 implied HN points • 09 Jul 24
🕹 Technology Software Tools Open Source Development Tools
  1. Swatchdog is a tool that helps monitor log files by looking for specific patterns. It can send you alerts when it finds important messages, making it easier to keep track of important events.
  2. Glogg is a user-friendly tool that can open large log files quickly. It allows you to search for specific phrases and save filters, helping you review important log entries efficiently.
  3. Lnav is a powerful log viewer that helps you analyze logs in real time. It combines the features of basic tools like grep and tail, making it easier to understand log messages and troubleshoot issues.

Label Studio x Hugging Face datasets hub

machinelearninglibrarian • 0 implied HN points • 07 Sep 22
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Data science Software Tools Open Source
  1. Using Label Studio and Hugging Face datasets helps in annotating data more efficiently for machine learning tasks. This makes it easier to move back and forth between annotating, training a model, and refining the process.
  2. The Hugging Face hub allows for easier management of large datasets due to its Git-based structure, which also supports versioning. This means you can track changes and update your dataset as you annotate more data.
  3. Creating a loading script for your dataset helps integrate the data into your machine learning pipeline. You can share the dataset easily while ensuring you only load the necessary data based on your annotations.