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Aug 2021

61 links - Work 41 · Music 3 · Fun 12 · Life 5

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Work - AI, code, business

• A How to Deliver Constructive Feedback in Difficult Situations - Communication framework for giving feedback; grounded in Marshall Rosenberg's nonviolent communication principles. · #feedback #communication #management
• A Akademia Zespołu — MindLab - Polish team training academy offering workshops and simulations for group collaboration. · #team-training #workshops
• A Pracownia Gier Szkoleniowych - Polish company offering training games and simulations for teamwork and communication. · #team-training #gamification
• A Training Games — Thiagi - Archive of 400+ ready-to-use training games and activities for workshops. · #team-training #games
• B Do Not Do In Code What Can Be Done In Infrastructure - Architectural philosophy on pushing business logic to infrastructure layer; reduces application code complexity. · #architecture #coding #infrastructure
• B Technical Phone Screen Superforecasters - Optimization strategy for hiring process; reduces interviewer burnout and hiring time while maintaining rigor. · #hiring #management #interviews
• B NodeJS Security Cheat Sheet - Security best practices and vulnerability prevention for Node.js applications; OAuth, error handling, crypto. · #security #nodejs #devops
• B Materials For Self Learners - Curated study resources across science and engineering disciplines; comprehensive learning materials list. · #learning #resources #education · M
• B Tools for Thinking - Personal collection of tech tools and hacks for processing complex information; includes Kinopio and more. · #productivity #tools #learning
• B Guides: Linux, Programming, Electronics, Aeronautics, Guitar - Comprehensive collection of technical guides spanning Linux, embedded systems, electronics, and aviation. · #embedded #linux #electronics · M
• B How to Master Software Engineering (Alan Kay) - Alan Kay's perspective on becoming an expert software engineer; foundational CS thinking and principles. · #coding #learning #fundamentals · dead
• B 6 Red Flags I Saw While Doing 60+ Technical Interviews - Hiring insights from high-volume interviewer; red flags indicating problematic companies or practices. · #hiring #career #interviews
• B Webcam Filters for Linux - Add real-time effects like background blur to webcam stream on Linux; useful for video conferencing. · #video #linux #tools
• B GitHub Codespaces - Cloud-based IDE integrated with GitHub; spin up preconfigured dev environments from any browser. · #dev-tools #productivity #cloud
• B You should disable autofill in your password manager - Security article explaining why password manager autofill poses phishing and credential risks. · #security #password-management · M
• B KeyCastr — Keystroke Visualizer - Open-source keystroke visualizer for screen recordings and live presentation demonstrations. · #developer-tools #presentation · M
• B Pexels — Free Stock Photos - Millions of free stock photos and videos from independent creators, no attribution required. · #stock-photos #media · M
• B Spela Beer Game — MA-system - Online simulation of MIT's Beer Game, a classic supply-chain and logistics learning tool. · #supply-chain #games
• B How To Build Resilient JavaScript UIs - Smashing Magazine guide to writing JavaScript UI code that handles failures gracefully. · #javascript #ui-design · M
• B How to Hack APIs in 2021 - Guide to common techniques and vulnerabilities for compromising REST and GraphQL APIs. · #api-security #security · M
• B Want to be a leader? Leadership advice from Vimeo CEO Anjali Sud - TED Ideas article with nine leadership tips from CEO who reached corner office at 34. · #leadership #career
• B 4 ways to make people feel valued at work, even when not all together - TED Ideas on meaningful employee appreciation methods in hybrid and remote settings. · #management #workplace-culture
• B fairo — Embodied Agent Architecture - Facebook Research platform for building modular embodied agents with sensor systems. · #ai-agents #machine-learning · M
• B 7 interesting deprecated JavaScript features - Technical article exploring JavaScript language features now removed or deprecated. · #javascript #learning · M
• B Icebreakers, Warm-up, Review, and Motivator Activities - Compendium of icebreaker and motivator activities for training and team engagement. · #team-training #icebreakers
• B The Unknown Features of Python's Operator Module - Blog post exploring lesser-known and advanced features of Python's operator module. · #python #learning · M
• B CORS CSRF hacking - Blog post detailing CSRF vulnerability exploited to automate profile interactions. · #security #csrf · M
• B 3 ways to create a work culture that brings out the best in people - TED Ideas on organizational culture principles to prevent employee disengagement. · #leadership #management
• B DEV Community — Forem - Community platform for software developers to discuss topics and manage careers. · #developer-community #learning · M
• B Free Team Building Activities - Directory of free team building activities and exercises for corporate training. · #team-training #icebreakers
• B Huddle — Team Collaboration - Document collaboration platform enabling real-time teamwork and online editing. · #collaboration #productivity
• B Five Minute Competitive Exercises - Blog post featuring five-minute competitive exercises for rapid team building. · #team-training #icebreakers
• B Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests - Classic book on test-driven development and object-oriented design principles. · #tdd #testing · M
• C My Journey As A Self-Taught Programmer - Career narrative of learning programming without formal CS degree; practical path and lessons learned. · #learning #career #coding · archived
• C VideoHive — Stock Footage & Video Effects - Marketplace with millions of stock video clips, effects, and templates for projects. · #stock-video #media · M
• C Hora — Portable Search Library - Full-text search library with WebAssembly support and no heavy dependencies. · #search #wasm · M
• D Judo: Build Native App Experiences With No Code - (unverified - page not reachable) · #tools #app-development #no-code
• D kmcaster - (unverified - page not reachable) · #tools #misc · archived
• D PlayCover: Sideload iOS Apps on macOS - (unverified - page not reachable) · #ios #tools #macos · archived
• D Team Building Activities for the Workplace - (unverified - page not reachable) · #team-training #icebreakers · dead
• D Unsplash - (unverified - page not reachable) · #stock-photos #media · M · dead

Music - synths, MIDI, audio

• A Liquidsoap: Audio & Video Streaming Language - DSL for building audio/video streaming systems; Unix-style composability for radio and live streaming. · #audio #music #streaming · M
• A TidalCycles - Live coding environment for music written in Haskell; perform algorithmic music through code. · #live-coding #music #dsl · M
• A Making Custom Effects — NTS-1 - Korg NTS-1 documentation for synthesizer effects programming and sound synthesis. · #synthesis #korg · M

Fun - hardware, retro, maker, video

• B Ploopy: Open-source Hardware Products - Maker company designing high-quality open-source input devices (mice, keyboards); hardware FOSS philosophy. · #hardware #open-source #tools · M
• B What's The Best Way To Learn Electronics? - Meta-discussion on pedagogical approaches to electronics education; pathways and learning strategies. · #learning #electronics #education · M
• B My Rust Powered linux.conf.au e-Paper Badge - Build a conference badge using Raspberry Pi Zero, tri-color e-paper display, and Rust programming. · #embedded #rust #diy · M
• B Tiny Tools and the Ephemeral Nature of Digital Art - Essay on small creative tools for art-making; explores digital impermanence and artistic agency. · #art #tools #creative
• C My Tungsten Cube - Why someone bought a 1.5-inch tungsten cube for $130; explores material properties and tactile satisfaction. · #art #materials #curiosity · M
• C A DIY E-bike Conversion on the Cheap - Budget-friendly guide to converting bicycles to electric; practical mechanical and electrical hacks. · #diy #electronics #vehicles · M
• C How To Make Resin Prints Crystal Clear - Technique for achieving transparent, glassy finish on resin 3D prints; aesthetic and practical tips. · #3d-printing #materials #fabrication · M
• C The Ultimate Cloud Cat Feeder Overview - IoT project for automated cat feeding with cloud integration; hardware + software + home automation. · #iot #hardware #automation · M
• C DOOM On A Desk Phone Is Just The Tip Of The Iceberg - Running DOOM and complex software on retro/embedded devices; exploring old hardware capabilities. · #retro #gaming #hacking · M
• C Rummy - Matching-card game family played recreationally in households and competitions. · #games #card-games
• C EURion constellation - Wikipedia article on the EURion security pattern embedded in banknote designs. · #security #design-patterns · M
• C Party game - Encyclopedia overview of party games designed for social entertainment. · #games #party-games

Life - health, learning, admin

• B Jeff Varasano's NY Pizza Recipe - Detailed Neapolitan pizza recipe with scientific approach to dough fermentation, hydration, and technique. · #cooking #food #recipe
• B The Evolution of Trust - Interactive game theory guide exploring cooperation, trust, and reciprocity through playable scenarios. · #game-theory #interactive #learning · M
• C Why Thousands Of American Parents Are Sending Their Kids To Russian Math - Report on Russian math tutoring programs gaining popularity among American parents. · #education #learning
• D Cognitive Distortions: The Faulty Glasses We All Wear - (unverified - page not reachable) · #psychology #learning #mindset
• D Index Cards Are Pretty Cool - (unverified - page not reachable) · #productivity #analog #learning · dead

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