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Work - AI, code, business (267)

• A Full-Stack FastAPI Template with React and PostgreSQL - Production-ready project template combining FastAPI backend, React frontend, PostgreSQL, Docker for rapid development. · #fastapi #full-stack-web
• 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 Improvement Dialogues – Performance Coaching - Alternative to business coaching using structured dialogue; one-on-one development and performance management. · #coaching #performance-management
• A 50+ Productized Service Examples & How to Pick Yours - Comprehensive guide with real examples of productized services and framework for designing your own offering. · #productized-services #business-model #solopreneur
• A pgvector: Vector Similarity Search for PostgreSQL - Open-source Postgres extension enabling vector search for LLM embeddings and semantic retrieval applications. · #postgres #vector-db #llm #embeddings
• A The Architecture Behind a One-Person Tech Startup - Technical and business architecture guide for running profitable solo SaaS with infrastructure optimization. · #saas #solopreneur #entrepreneurship #architecture
• A Divio Documentation System - Framework organizing software documentation into tutorials, guides, reference, and explanation for clarity. · #documentation #knowledge-management
• A Most Counterintuitive Facts in Math, CS & Physics - Fascinating discoveries: homomorphic encryption, quantum mechanics, complexity theory; conceptual learning. · #computer-science #mathematics
• A Ghidra - Software Reverse Engineering Framework - Open source framework for disassembly, decompilation, and analysis of compiled binaries architectures. · #reverse-engineering #security · M
• A Clone Wars: 100+ Open-Source App Clones - Comprehensive collection of open-source clones of popular apps with code, tutorials, and tech stacks. · #open-source #learning #github #full-stack
• A CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses - MITRE's annual catalog of the 25 most critical software security weaknesses and vulnerability types. · #security #vulnerability
• A Mobile Verification Toolkit - Mobile Forensics - Open source tool for conducting mobile device forensics to detect signs of spyware and compromise. · #security #mobile-forensics
• A OWASP Juice Shop - Intentionally insecure web application for security training, CTF competitions, and testing tools. · #security #ctf
• A 10 Papers Every Developer Should Read At Least Twice - Michael Feathers' curated list of essential computer science papers every developer should study. · #computer-science #papers
• A Explaining Explaining: A Guide to Explanatory Writing - Guide to clear technical writing for complex topics; communication fundamentals for consultants. · #writing #communication
• A Online Glassboard Presentation Technique - Guide to creating lightboard-style online presentations using free software for remote teaching. · #presentation #teaching-tools
• A Fine-Tuning Transformers for NLP - Guide to quickly fine-tune Transformer models for downstream NLP tasks with practical examples. · #llm-fine-tuning #nlp #transformers
• A The Focus to Say No - Essay on strategic decision-making through declining good opportunities to focus on great ones. · #productivity #decision-making
• A Fusuma: Markdown to Slides - Tool for rapidly creating presentations from Markdown with minimal friction and clean output. · #presentation #markdown
• A MIT OpenCourseWare - MIT's free platform providing course materials from hundreds of university classes worldwide. · #education #courses #learning · M
• A Few-Shot Learning with GPT-Neo - Hugging Face article on practical few-shot learning using GPT-Neo and Accelerated Inference. · #llm-few-shot #gpt-neo #huggingface
• A Deep Learning – NYU Center for Data Science (Yann LeCun) - Full university course on deep learning fundamentals by Yann LeCun; lectures and practicum. · #ai #ml #deep-learning
• A Graphic Methods for Presenting Facts - Seminal 1914 treatise on graphic representation methods for presenting factual information. · #data-viz #design #history
• A Teaching by Filling in Knowledge Gaps - Julia Evans' framework for effective teaching through identifying and filling learner gaps. · #teaching #learning #pedagogy
• A Designing the Ideal Bootstrapped Business (Jason Cohen, WP Engine) - MicroConf 2013 talk from WP Engine founder on building sustainable independent businesses. · #business-strategy #bootstrapping
• A Akademia Zespołu — MindLab - Polish team training academy offering workshops and simulations for group collaboration. · #team-training #workshops
• A Beej's Guide to Network Programming - Comprehensive authoritative guide to socket programming, network protocols, and systems · #networking #systems-programming · M
• A OWASP Top 10: 2021/2025 - Essential security framework listing top ten web application vulnerabilities and risks. · #security #owasp #web-security
• A Pracownia Gier Szkoleniowych - Polish company offering training games and simulations for teamwork and communication. · #team-training #gamification
• A Dracula Pro: Our Journey to $439,930.77 - Solo developer indie business case study growing dark theme to eight thousand sales · #indie-hacking #business-model
• A Training Games — Thiagi - Archive of 400+ ready-to-use training games and activities for workshops. · #team-training #games
• B Bubble - No Code App Builder - Visual and AI-powered platform for building production apps without coding, combining drag-and-drop and prompting. · #no-code #app-builder #startup-tool
• B How High-Quality Audio Makes You Sound Smarter - Research showing audio quality significantly improves audience perception of speaker intelligence and credibility. · #audio #public-speaking #psychology
• B Simple Product Management Tricks - Lightweight PM techniques from experienced practitioner; practical guidance for non-specialists managing products. · #product-management #consulting
• 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 Zaraz (YC W20): Third-Party Tools Without Performance Cost - YC-backed tool enabling safe loading of third-party services and scripts without degrading website performance. · #web-performance #third-party-tools
• B Computer Graphics from Scratch - Comprehensive guide building graphics rendering algorithms and 3D concepts from mathematical first principles. · #graphics-programming #algorithms · M
• B Technical Phone Screen Superforecasters - Optimization strategy for hiring process; reduces interviewer burnout and hiring time while maintaining rigor. · #hiring #management #interviews
• B The 80/20 Rule: World Full of Wasted Motion - Explores inefficiency patterns and identifies high-leverage actions for maximizing output with minimal effort. · #productivity #optimization
• B Transmit 5: Premium macOS File Transfer Client - Professional FTP/SFTP/cloud storage client for macOS combining powerful features with modern interface design. · #macos #ftp #file-transfer #dev-tools
• B Dropbox Engineering Career Framework - Public career progression system mapping engineering levels from IC1 to Principal Engineer with expectations. · #career #engineering-levels #management
• B How to Crack Your Next Software Developer Job Interview - Practical guide based on 50+ interview experiences with preparation strategies and offer negotiation tactics. · #interviews #career #job-hunting
• B NodeJS Security Cheat Sheet - Security best practices and vulnerability prevention for Node.js applications; OAuth, error handling, crypto. · #security #nodejs #devops
• B Understanding Deep Learning (Still) Requires Rethinking Generalization - ACM research paper examining fundamental concepts in deep learning theory and how models actually generalize. · #deep-learning #ml-theory #research
• B Creating Expert System Architecture Diagrams - Guide for drawing durable, maintainable architecture diagrams; diagramming best practices for documentation. · #architecture #diagrams #documentation
• B CSVbox - CSV/Excel Importer for SaaS - Production-ready importer component for SaaS apps handling CSV, Excel, and PDF with validation and webhooks. · #saas #data-import #tool
• B Study shows that students learn more when taking part in classrooms with active-learning - Harvard research demonstrating active-learning strategies produce better outcomes than traditional lectures. · #active-learning #education #research
• B The Coding Career Handbook - Free open-source guide for developers progressing from junior to senior roles and deciding career direction. · #career #learning #dev-guide
• B Denoflare – Develop & Deploy Cloudflare Workers - Framework for building serverless functions with Deno and Cloudflare; developer tooling for edge computing. · #cloudflare #deno #serverless
• B Kroki: Create Diagrams from Text - Unified API generating diagrams from plain text (PlantUML, Mermaid, GraphViz) for documentation automation. · #diagrams #documentation #open-source #api
• B geerlingguy's macOS Dotfiles & Configuration - Open-source macOS configuration scripts and dotfiles from Jeff Geerling for streamlined development setup. · #dotfiles #macos #devops #automation
• B How to Extract Spectrograms from Audio with Python - YouTube tutorial demonstrating practical spectrogram generation and audio analysis using Python libraries. · #audio #python #dsp #tutorial · M
• B How to Finish Things - Psychology and tactics for completing projects; addresses procrastination and motivation in creative work. · #productivity #completion
• 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 20 Things I've Learned in 20 Years as a Software Engineer - Senior engineer career reflections; contextual wisdom about software development and professional growth. · #career #mentorship
• B Baserow - Airtable Alternative - No-code database platform with self-hosted and SaaS options, offering flexible pricing and customization. · #no-code #database #productivity
• 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 Become a Software Developer Without a CS Degree - Strategies for entering software development without formal computer science education, based on stories. · #career #education
• B Replit Apps - Multiplayer App Platform - Replit's ecosystem for building, discovering, sharing, and collaboratively modifying online applications. · #no-code #collaborative #platform
• B Cloudflare Pages is Now Generally Available - Announcement of Cloudflare Pages production release for deploying static sites and serverless functions. · #cloudflare #deployment #hosting #jamstack
• B CodeCombat: Learn to Code by Playing a Game - Interactive programming game teaching Python, JavaScript, HTML through puzzle-solving and game creation. · #coding-education #game-based-learning
• B Collection of Human Interface and Software Design Guides - Curated reference collection of official UI guidelines from Apple, Microsoft, and other major platforms. · #ui-design #design-systems
• 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 A Crash Course On Sniffing Bluetooth Low Energy - Technical guide to capturing and analyzing BLE packets; useful for debugging wireless device protocols. · #bluetooth #embedded #wireless · M
• B Apache Superset – Data Visualization Platform - Open-source data visualization and exploration platform for querying and visualizing multi-source data. · #dashboards #analytics
• B Querybook: Big Data Querying UI - Notebook IDE for data analysis combining table metadata discovery and SQL query interface; open-source. · #database #analytics #tools
• B The Top 100 Developer Tools of 2020 - Curated ranking of 100+ developer tools across categories; useful for stack discovery and benchmarking. · #dev-tools #roundup
• B Yay! Questions – Retrospective Learning Practice - Learning-focused retrospective format emphasizing what worked and what was discovered; agile technique. · #agile #retrospectives
• 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 Photopea: Advanced Browser-Based Photo Editor - Free online image editor with Photoshop-compatible interface and features for non-destructive editing. · #photo-editor #browser-tool #graphics
• B Play Audio, Read the Files, Create a Spectrogram - Kaggle notebook demonstrating audio file I/O and spectrogram visualization with working code examples. · #kaggle #audio #python #spectrogram · M
• B 4 Disciplines of Execution Goal Tracking Web App - Web app for team goal completion using 4 Disciplines framework; accountability and progress tracking. · #productivity #goal-tracking #execution
• B Calendso: Open-Source Calendly Alternative - Open-source scheduling and calendar management tool for self-hosted meeting booking and availability. · #open-source #scheduling #productivity #self-hosted
• B How to Get a Job as a Remote Software Developer - Comprehensive guide to landing remote developer positions with strategies for job search positioning. · #career #remote-work
• B Kubernetes vs. Docker: Understanding the Difference - Azure guide comparing Docker container technology with Kubernetes orchestration and when to use each. · #devops #containerization
• B Optimizing Pose Estimation On The Coral Edge TPU - Technical guide on leveraging low-level PoseNet features for pose detection on Google Coral Edge TPU. · #edge-ml #pose-estimation #tpu
• B Powerful Questions to Ask Your Mentor - Collection of 70+ questions for getting maximum value from mentoring relationships and conversations. · #mentoring #questioning-technique
• B SciPy spectrogram — Documentation - API reference for generating spectrograms from audio signals using scipy.signal.spectrogram function. · #dsp #python #audio · M
• B Software Development Outsourcing: Country Comparison - Case study comparing outsourcing experiences across China, India, Mexico, Argentina, Ukraine, Poland. · #outsourcing #business-strategy
• B Spotting a cherry-picked paper - Guide for identifying and critically evaluating cherry-picked or misleading academic research claims. · #research #critical-thinking #academic
• B Pragmatic Web Security Cheat Sheets - Concise security cheat sheets covering best practices for modern secure web application development. · #security #reference
• B Using AI to Animate Children's Drawings - Facebook research demonstrating AI methods for automatically animating children's hand-drawn figures · #ai-art #animation #machine-learning · M
• B WebAssembly from Scratch: From FizzBuzz to DooM - GitHub tutorial teaching WebAssembly fundamentals through progressive coding examples and exercises. · #webassembly #wasm #learning · M
• 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 38 Team Building Games You Will Actually Enjoy - Curated list of practical team building games and apps for improving team dynamics in environments. · #team-building #engagement
• B django-organizations Getting Started Guide - Official documentation covering installation and basic multi-tenant organization setup with Django. · #django #documentation
• B Graphviz – Graph Visualization Software - Open-source tool for rendering structural diagrams and networks from text-based graph descriptions. · #visualization #graphing
• B How to Review Code as a Junior Developer - Pinterest engineering guide on effective code review practices for early-career software engineers. · #code-review #junior-dev #mentoring
• B LICEcap: Screen Recording to GIF - Lightweight macOS tool for recording screen areas directly to animated GIFs without heavy software. · #screen-recording #gif #documentation #macos
• B Scaling React Server-Side Rendering - Technical deep-dive on optimizing React SSR performance under increasing load through improvements. · #react #performance
• B wtfjs: A list of funny and tricky JavaScript examples - Curated collection of surprising JavaScript quirks and edge cases for learning the language deeply. · #javascript #learning #gotchas · M
• B Ask HN: How to Learn Proper Systems Programming? - Community discussion on learning systems programming with practical recommendations and resources. · #systems-programming #learning #cs-fundamentals
• B Conventional Commits - Specification for standardized commit message format enabling automated versioning and changelogs. · #git #best-practices
• B Corporate Huddles for Team Collaboration - Replace traditional meetings with structured huddles; meeting format for better team coordination. · #team-process #meetings
• B Emily Nix's DIY Lightboard for Online Teaching - Economics professor built custom lightboard to enhance remote lectures with visual demonstrations. · #teaching #online-education #diy
• B Learn By Consuming, Building, And Teaching - Podcast episode exploring effective learning strategies for developers at different career levels. · #learning #podcast
• B Python 3 Module of the Week - Comprehensive tutorial series exploring Python 3 standard library modules with practical examples. · #python #standard-library #reference
• B The art of asking nicely - Essay on effective prompt engineering techniques for neural nets and generative image/text models. · #prompt-eng #ai #llm
• B Tinkerstellar - Interactive tutorials for learning Python programming and data science through hands-on exercises. · #python #data-science
• B Work Expo – Team Values Visualization - Creative exercise for visualizing company culture and purpose; team engagement and alignment tool. · #team-building #culture
• B CQRS Pattern - Microsoft architecture documentation on separating read and write operations for data management. · #cqrs #architecture #design-patterns
• B Introducing PDM: Modern Python Dependency Manager - Blog post introducing PDM as lightweight alternative to virtualenv for Python project management. · #python-tools #dependency-management
• B Intuitive Python: Clean patterns and practices - Programming book teaching practical Python patterns, modules, and best practices for correctness. · #python #books #learning
• B Peer Instruction for Computer Science - Resource hub for adopting peer instruction pedagogy in computer science curricula and classrooms. · #peer-instruction #cs-education #teaching
• B Penpot: Open-Source Collaborative Design Platform - Web-based design tool for UI/UX work with open-source foundation and team collaboration features. · #design-tool #ui-design
• B Write good examples by starting with real code - Julia Evans' practical guide on crafting clear technical examples by iterating real working code. · #technical-writing #documentation #teaching
• B Ask HN: Advanced Python coding books - Community recommendations for advanced Python books beyond beginner-level programming education. · #python #books #learning
• B Ask HN: Senior Engineers' Career Advice (1/5/10 Years) - Hacker News thread with career guidance from experienced software engineers at different stages. · #career #engineering #mentorship
• B Chartbrew – KPI Dashboard Builder - Dashboard builder for visualizing product metrics and KPIs from databases and APIs in real-time. · #dashboards #analytics
• B django-guardian – Per Object Permissions - Django library for fine-grained per-object permissions beyond Django's default user/group model. · #django #permissions
• B GitHub Codespaces - Cloud-based IDE integrated with GitHub; spin up preconfigured dev environments from any browser. · #dev-tools #productivity #cloud
• B How I Made a Profitable Vim Course - Hacker News discussion of Vim course monetization strategy, UX design, and customer acquisition. · #business #course #entrepreneurship
• B How to Write a Git Commit Message - Guide to crafting clear, meaningful git commits following seven core rules for readable history. · #git #best-practices #dev-tools
• B Leading Questions: Definition and Characteristics with Examples - Guide to understanding leading questions in surveys and how to avoid biasing respondent answers. · #survey-design #questioning-technique
• B My Second Year as a Solo Developer: Rejecting Wrong Ideas - Personal essay on focus and decision-making for independent software developers about saying no. · #indie-dev #business-strategy
• B Node-RED - Low-Code Programming for Event-Driven Apps - Visual programming tool for connecting IoT devices, APIs, and services through node-based flows. · #iot #automation #visual-programming · M
• B Pitching Your Early-Stage Startup – Stripe Atlas - Guide to effective startup pitches; storytelling techniques and investor-focused details matter. · #pitching #fundraising #startup
• B Project PoseNet - Human Pose Detection - Google Coral's open-source implementation of human pose detection optimized for EdgeTPU devices. · #pose-estimation #edge-ml #open-source
• B Reverse Engineering Software – Part 1 - Opinionated guide to software reverse engineering; techniques for code archaeology and analysis. · #reverse-engineering #security
• B Self-Publishing Technical Books and Courses - Guide to self-publishing technical books and online courses with lessons from author experience. · #publishing #education
• B CodeHike: Code-rich content with Markdown and React - Framework for building interactive documentation and code-focused sites using React components. · #react #markdown #web-dev
• B Coolify: Self-Hosted Heroku Alternative - Open-source self-hosted deployment platform replacing Heroku/Netlify with focus on ease-of-use. · #self-hosted #deployment #open-source #docker
• B Django Roles, Groups and Permissions Introduction - Tutorial introducing Django's built-in permission system, groups, and roles for access control. · #django #permissions
• B GNSS Jamming and Spoofing: Galileo Authentication - Technical analysis of GPS vulnerabilities and Galileo's OSNMA authentication protocol defenses. · #security #cryptography
• B How to Be a Sort of Successful Software Blogger - Presentation on growing technical audience and impact through blogging and professional review. · #blogging #technical-writing
• B Questioning Techniques - Guide to common questioning techniques and when to use them to extract information effectively. · #questioning-technique #communication
• B Skulpt – Python Implementation in JavaScript - JavaScript implementation of Python enabling Python code execution in browsers without backend. · #python #javascript
• B The Boring Technology Behind Listen Notes - Tech stack and operational details of single-founder podcast platform; lean startup case study. · #indie-hacking #tech-stack #startup
• B Trzeci Obóz Ego: CEO-Refleksje - Polish essay presenting third perspective on ego beyond binary good/bad from entrepreneur view. · #business-philosophy #polish #entrepreneurship
• B Turning a Small App Into a $20,000/mo Business - Case study of scaling an app to $20k monthly revenue; business model insights for indie makers. · #startup #revenue #business
• B 7 Behaviours to Avoid as a Software Architect - Analysis of anti-patterns and problematic leadership behaviors in software architecture roles. · #architecture #leadership
• B Ask HN: Best Low-/No-Code Database Frontends - Community discussion of no-code tools for building database UIs; compares tools and use cases. · #no-code #database #tools
• B awesome-deno: Curated List of Deno Resources - Curated collection of Deno ecosystem libraries, tools, and learning resources for the runtime. · #javascript #tools #runtime
• B Domain-driven design - Wikipedia overview of domain-driven design approach for architecting complex software systems. · #ddd #architecture #design-patterns
• B Hidden OAuth Attack Vectors - Security research on overlooked OAuth2 vulnerabilities and attack techniques in authorization. · #security #oauth #auth
• B How to make landing pages look professional - Design principles for creating polished landing pages without hiring professional design team. · #web-design #landing-pages #ux
• B Postlight Labs – Digital Workshop Tools - Collection of small web development utilities and experiments; practical tooling for builders. · #web-dev #tools · archived
• B Retool – Internal Tools Platform - Low-code platform for rapidly building internal tools and admin panels connected to databases. · #low-code #internal-tools
• B Teaching Other Teachers How to Teach CS Better - ACM article on training computer science educators with evidence-based teaching methodologies. · #cs-education #teaching #pedagogy
• B Use Google Like a Pro – Search operator guide - Developer guide to advanced Google search operators; maximize search effectiveness for coding. · #search-skills #google #productivity
• 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 A Gentle Introduction to Graph Neural Networks - Educational article explaining graph neural networks, architectures, and learning algorithms. · #ai #machine-learning #neural-networks
• B Alert Yourself After Long-Running Terminal Tasks - Terminal script technique to receive system notifications when long-running commands complete · #shell-scripting #productivity · M
• B Ask HN: High-Quality Coding Tutorial Sites - Hacker News discussion crowdsourcing recommendations for high-quality online coding tutorials · #coding-tutorials #learning-resources · M
• B Ask HN: What did 90s programmers predict? - Nostalgic discussion about outdated technology predictions and surprising forecasting misses. · #tech-history #career
• B Charts.css: CSS Data Visualization Framework - CSS-only framework for creating data visualizations and charts without JavaScript dependency. · #data-visualization #css
• B django-organizations Auth Backend and Permissions - Auth backend and DRF permissions class for role-based access control in django-organizations. · #django #permissions
• B django-organizations Sample Project - Sample Django project demonstrating multi-tenant org setup with django-organizations library. · #django #authentication
• B Handsfree: Face/Hand/Pose Tracking for Web - JavaScript library integrating ML-based hand, face, and pose tracking into frontend projects. · #ml-tracking #web-dev #creative-coding · M
• B How to Become a Bad Developer - Satire inverting Jacobi's maxim to humorously highlight mistakes that harm developer careers. · #career #best-practices #humor
• B How To Create Views for Django Web Development - DigitalOcean tutorial on building Django views to handle requests and generate web responses. · #django #web-dev
• B My Setup for Self-Hosting Dozens of Web Applications - Technical blog post detailing architecture for self-hosting dozens of services on one server. · #devops #self-hosting · M
• B Standing Out as a Developer Through Public Work - Career advice on using blogging, talks, and open source to distinguish yourself as developer. · #career #visibility
• B The Hacker Classics - Classic HN Articles - Curated collection of timeless, re-readable Hacker News posts and articles from the archives. · #hacker-news #reading #archive
• B wtfpython: Python quirks and gotchas - Comprehensive collection of unexpected Python behaviors with clear explanations for learning. · #python #programming #learning
• B XlsxWriter: Creating Excel Files with Python - Python library documentation for programmatically creating and formatting Excel spreadsheets. · #python #data-export #excel
• B Build Python apps with Microsoft Graph - Microsoft documentation for building Python applications using authentication and Graph API. · #python #api · M
• B Companies with successful pivots - Crowdsourced GitHub list documenting startups and companies that executed successful pivots. · #startups #business
• B CompreFace: Open-source face recognition - Self-hosted face detection and recognition platform for building custom vision applications. · #ai #machine-learning #computer-vision
• B DotSwarm: Slime-Mould-Inspired Shader Simulations - Observable notebook demonstrating agent-based emergent behavior through interactive visuals. · #visualization #shaders #simulation · M
• B European Alternatives - Directory of European SaaS and digital product alternatives to mainstream American services. · #saas #european-tools
• B How to Implement Multiple User Types with Django - Tutorial on building multi-user-type systems using model inheritance and custom user models. · #django #authentication
• B KeyCastr — Keystroke Visualizer - Open-source keystroke visualizer for screen recordings and live presentation demonstrations. · #developer-tools #presentation · M
• B Nebulab Playbook – How We Work - Team operations and culture documentation from development agency; organizational reference. · #team-operations #documentation
• B Notes on Technology in the 2020s - Forward-looking essay on technology trends and expectations for the 2020s from policy angle. · #technology #strategy
• B Pexels — Free Stock Photos - Millions of free stock photos and videos from independent creators, no attribution required. · #stock-photos #media · M
• B The Tech Worker Handbook – Labor Rights Resource - Resources for tech workers on workplace rights and informed decision-making; advocacy guide. · #labor-rights #career
• B Use The 'tail' Command To Monitor Everything - Linux command tutorial demonstrating tail for real-time log monitoring and file observation. · #linux #terminal #tools · M
• B Why Build Toys - Essay exploring the philosophy and creative motivation behind building playful toy products. · #product-design #creativity #toys · M
• B 100 Page Python Intro - Concise Python tutorial covering fundamentals and core concepts in approximately 100 pages. · #python #coding-education
• B 7 Tips for Reliable Web Automation and Scraping - Practical guide to writing robust CSS selectors and strategies for reliable web automation. · #automation #web-scraping
• B Ask HN: Tools You've Built for Yourself? - Community thread sharing personal productivity tools and utilities developers have created. · #tools #productivity #dev-tools
• B PyGaze – Open Source Eye-Tracking Software - Python-based tool for capturing and analyzing gaze data for research and usability testing. · #eye-tracking #research-tools #python
• B Replace Estimations with Monte Carlo Simulations - Use probabilistic methods instead of guesses for project forecasting; estimation technique. · #estimation #project-management
• B SQLBolt - Interactive SQL Learning - Interactive lessons and exercises for learning SQL database querying from basics to topics. · #sql #databases
• B A Founder's Exponential Toolset: Wright's Law & Moore's Law - Framework for understanding exponential scaling through multiple growth laws for founders. · #business-strategy #growth #entrepreneurship
• B Anvil – Python Drag-and-Drop Web App Builder - Browser-based IDE for building web apps with Python; no HTML, CSS, or JavaScript required. · #low-code #python
• B Argo Workflows v3.0 Release - Announcement of major release for Argo Workflows Kubernetes workflow orchestration engine. · #ci-cd #kubernetes
• B Ask HN: What diagrams do you use in software development? - HN discussion on diagramming practices in software design; tools and methodologies shared. · #diagramming #architecture #software-design
• B Django Unicorn: Full-Stack Django Framework - Modern Django framework for building interactive features in templates without JavaScript. · #django #python-web #full-stack
• B Don't Write Code for a Startup - Career advice on evaluating startup opportunities and protecting yourself as a programmer. · #startup #career #business · dead
• B Forest – Regulated Company Admin Infrastructure - Admin panel infrastructure with audit logs, compliance features, and AI agent integration. · #admin-panels #compliance
• B HifiFace: 3D Shape-Guided High-Fidelity Face Swapping - IJCAI 2021 paper on face-swapping using 3D shape priors and semantic guidance for realism. · #face-swap #computer-vision #deep-learning
• B How Not to Teach Recursion - Essay critiquing canonical recursion examples and proposing better pedagogical approaches. · #education #algorithms
• B Learn C# in Y minutes - Concise C# language reference covering syntax and core concepts in quick-reference format. · #c-sharp #quick-reference #cheatsheet
• B Penpot: Open-source design platform - Browser-based design tool with collaboration features, prototyping, and developer handoff. · #design-tool #open-source #collaboration
• B The Pragmatic Programmers on Medium - Medium publication sharing practical programming advice and professional development tips. · #programming-advice #professional-development
• B Ask HN: How do you organize your knowledge? - HN discussion on personal knowledge management systems; methods and tools from community. · #knowledge-management #productivity #learning
• B edgedict: Online speech recognition with RNN - Real-time speech-to-text engine using RNN Transducers with trained models for deployment. · #speech-recognition #machine-learning #nlp
• B Efficient Video Compression for Screen Sharing - Stack Overflow discussion on codec selection and streaming approaches for remote desktop. · #video-compression #streaming #tools
• B Master VSCode: Complete Course - Comprehensive course teaching advanced VSCode editor features and productivity workflows. · #vscode #education #developer-tools
• 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 Web Streams at the Edge – Deno Deploy - Deno's streaming infrastructure for building real-time applications at global edge nodes. · #deno #streaming #web-dev
• B Carbon: IBM Design System - Production design system and component library for building accessible web applications. · #design-system #ui-components #web-dev
• B Datablocks: Node-Based Data Transformation - No-code node editor for exploring, analyzing, and transforming data without programming. · #data-tools #no-code #analytics
• B How To Write A Killer Developer Remote Job Description - Template and checklist for writing effective remote software developer job descriptions. · #hiring #remote-work #recruiting
• B Iconduck – Free Open-Source Icon Library - 100k+ free icons in SVG and PNG formats for web and app design; edit online or download. · #icons #design-assets
• B OpenSecurity.pl: Free Security Training & Certifications - Polish site offering free courses for CEH, CISSP, Security+, CCNA, MSP exam preparation. · #security-training #certifications
• B picoCTF / CyLab Security Academy - CMU's free cybersecurity learning platform with CTF challenges and foundational content. · #security #ctf #education #learning
• B The Ancient Secrets of Computer Vision – pjreddie - Introductory course covering classical computer vision: filtering, edge detection, flow. · #computer-vision #ml #education
• B 6 Command Line Tools for Productive Programmers - Guide to CLI tools like broot for enhancing developer productivity and file navigation. · #dev-tools #cli
• B Ask HN: Good Books on CS Fundamentals - Hacker News recommendations for foundational computer science textbooks covering basics · #cs-fundamentals #learning-resources · M
• B Getting Patron Money on Modern Platforms - Guide to monetizing creative work through Patreon and similar patron support platforms. · #monetization #creator-economics
• B How To Build Resilient JavaScript UIs - Smashing Magazine guide to writing JavaScript UI code that handles failures gracefully. · #javascript #ui-design · M
• B Python Web Scraping Tutorial 2026: Examples and Best Practices - Step-by-step web scraping tutorial covering BeautifulSoup, Playwright, Scrapy, Selenium · #web-scraping #python
• B 136 Facts Every Web Developer Should Know - Comprehensive web development checklist; burnout-aware career guidance for developers. · #web-dev #career #learning
• B django-rules – Authorization Without Database - Django authorization library enabling rule-based permissions without database storage. · #django #authorization
• B Gadget Flow Product Promotion Platform - Submit hardware products and crowdfunding campaigns to reach 25M+ potential customers. · #crowdfunding #marketing · 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 Introduction to Automated WordPress Deployments - WordCamp Miami 2017 article on automating WordPress deployments with companion slides. · #wordpress #deployment #devops
• B WordPress Deployment Workflow: Automated Setup - SpinupWP guide on preparing and automating WordPress site deployments for consistency. · #wordpress #deployment #devops
• B API Blueprint - API Description Language - Markdown-based language for designing, documenting, and generating code for web APIs. · #api #design #documentation
• B Ask HN: Best React Learning Resource for Backend Developers - Hacker News discussion on recommended resources for backend engineers learning React. · #react #learning #frontend-dev
• B Common Nginx Misconfigurations That Leave Web Servers Open to Attack - Security audit guide identifying common Nginx configuration mistakes exposing servers · #security #nginx
• B Introducing TensorFlow Graph Neural Networks - TensorFlow blog post on GNN capabilities for structured data and relational learning. · #tensorflow #ml #neural-networks
• 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 DeepFaceLive: Real-time Face Swap for Streaming - Real-time facial replacement tool for video calls and streaming using deep learning. · #ai #video #deepfake #streaming
• B Double-Checked Locking with Django ORM - Implementation pattern for double-checked locking concurrent access in Django models · #django #concurrency
• B fairo — Embodied Agent Architecture - Facebook Research platform for building modular embodied agents with sensor systems. · #ai-agents #machine-learning · M
• B Free Dev Stuff: Developer tools directory - Curated collection of free tools, APIs, and services useful for MVP and prototyping. · #dev-tools #resources
• B How to Manage Concurrency in Django Models - Two practical approaches for managing concurrent database write operations in Django · #django #concurrency
• B TensorFlow.js Hand Pose Detection Model - Pre-trained model for real-time hand pose detection in browsers using TensorFlow.js. · #ml #javascript
• B 7 interesting deprecated JavaScript features - Technical article exploring JavaScript language features now removed or deprecated. · #javascript #learning · M
• B Automatio AI: One Agent for Any Automation - AI-powered automation platform extracting web data, generating media, and workflows · #ai-agents #automation
• B Do You Write Code With Your Mouse? - Book teaching keyboard-centric coding workflows and building mouseless environments · #productivity #dev-tools · M
• B Icebreakers, Warm-up, Review, and Motivator Activities - Compendium of icebreaker and motivator activities for training and team engagement. · #team-training #icebreakers
• B OverTheWire: Wargames - OverTheWire platform offering progressive security wargames and hacking challenges. · #security #hacking · M
• B Pts.js – Creative Graphical Coding Library - JavaScript library for visualization and creative coding with geometric algorithms. · #visualization #creative-coding #javascript · M
• B Some Career Advice - Compilation of career growth, decision-making, and professional development advice. · #career #advice
• B The Invisible JavaScript Backdoor – Certitude Blog - Security case study demonstrating subtle code injection and obfuscation techniques. · #security #javascript #analysis
• 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 Building Video Chat with WebRTC and Golang - Tutorial for adding real-time video chat to personal website using WebRTC and GCP. · #webrtc #golang #video-streaming
• B Cloudflare Real-Time Communications Platform - WebRTC-based platform for building real-time communications applications at scale. · #webrtc #realtime-comms
• B CORS CSRF hacking - Blog post detailing CSRF vulnerability exploited to automate profile interactions. · #security #csrf · M
• B htmlq: jq for HTML - Command-line tool for querying HTML documents using jq-like syntax for extraction. · #developer-tools #cli #parsing
• B OMG, SVG Favicons FTW! - Guide to SVG favicons with dark mode, emoji support, inlining, and CSS animations. · #svg #web-dev #frontend
• B Stripe Identity: Global User Verification - Payment tool for identity verification with minimal friction and fraud prevention. · #payments #verification #fraud-prevention
• 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 Cal Newport on Industrial Revolution for Office Work - Podcast episode discussing reimagining office productivity and deep work systems. · #productivity #work
• B Excel as Code - In-depth exploration of Excel as a programming language and computation platform. · #excel #programming #spreadsheets
• B How a Kalman Filter Works in Pictures - Visual explanation of Kalman filtering algorithm using pictures and illustrations · #algorithms #signal-processing · M
• B In-Demand Tech Skills Are the LAST Thing To Look for in IT Hires - Soft skills are more important than technical credentials when hiring developers. · #hiring #soft-skills
• B Ray.so - Create Beautiful Code Images - Online tool transforming code snippets into beautiful shareable screenshot images · #code-tools #productivity
• B web2img: Bundle Web Files into Single Image - Tool to package entire web applications and dependencies into single-file images. · #developer-tools #bundling #github
• 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 pip Cache Documentation - Official documentation on pip package manager caching behavior and configuration · #python #dev-tools
• B Two Approaches to Concurrent-Write Safety in Django - Patterns and techniques for safely handling concurrent writes to Django database · #django #concurrency
• B Ask HN: Good Python projects to read for modern Python - Hacker News discussion recommending Python open-source projects worth studying. · #python #learning · M
• B Huddle — Team Collaboration - Document collaboration platform enabling real-time teamwork and online editing. · #collaboration #productivity
• B My Favorite One-Liners – Productive Shell Commands - Curated command-line one-liners for Linux productivity and workflow efficiency. · #shell #linux #productivity
• B Cloudflare R2 Object Storage - S3-compatible object storage with zero egress fees and automatic S3 migration. · #cloud-storage #infrastructure
• 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
• B Python Regular Expressions – Interactive Exercises - Hands-on regex tutorial with step-by-step exercises from beginner to advanced. · #python #regex #learning
• B Training Custom Object Detector - TensorFlow 2 Tutorial - Official TensorFlow documentation for training custom object detection models. · #tensorflow #object-detection #documentation
• B Ultimate SaaS Template - Typescript SaaS boilerplate for rapid startup development and business launch. · #saas #template #starter
• B JOY.JS – Make Happy Little Programs - Visual programming language designed for simplicity and artistic expression. · #creative-coding #visual-programming #education · M
• B N. Voloboev Wiki – Design Inspiration & Resources - Curated collection of websites demonstrating outstanding design principles. · #design #inspiration #reference
• B Write Pythonic Code Like a Seasoned Developer - Online course teaching fifty plus Pythonic code patterns and best practices · #python #learning
• B Customizing GPT-3 for Your Application - OpenAI blog post explaining how to fine-tune GPT-3 models for applications · #llm-finetuning #gpt-3
• B How Processing and P5 Got Newbies Into Coding - Article on Processing's 20-year impact making creative coding accessible. · #creative-coding #education #processing · M
• B VuePress Getting Started Guide - Getting started guide for VuePress v2, Vue-powered static site generator · #static-site-generator #vue
• B three.js Editor – Interactive 3D Graphics Tool - Browser-based editor for creating and visualizing 3D scenes with WebGL. · #webgl #3d-graphics #creative-coding · M
• B ServerlessUI: AWS Deployment CLI for Serverless Apps - CLI tool for deploying serverless apps to AWS with custom domains · #devops #serverless

Music - synths, MIDI, audio (50)

• A Mozzi: Arduino Audio Synthesis Library - Arduino library enabling sound synthesis and audio effects directly on microcontrollers for music projects. · #arduino #audio-synthesis #music-tech #electronics · M
• A Neural Networks Emulate Any Guitar Pedal For $120 - Project using neural networks to model guitar effects pedals running on affordable Raspberry Pi hardware. · #audio #neural-networks #guitar · M
• A awesome-musicdsp: A Curated List of Music DSP Resources - GitHub curated list of music DSP libraries, algorithms, and audio programming resources for developers. · #music-dsp #audio #synthesis #github-list · M
• A Gecho Loopsynth Settings Leaflet Explained - Detailed documentation explaining all settings and controls of the Gecho v2 portable music synthesizer. · #synth #music-tech #loopsynth · M
• A Gecho Loopsynth v2 User Manual - Complete user manual for Gecho v2 portable synthesizer with loop recording and synthesis capabilities. · #synth #music-tech #loopsynth · M
• 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 MODEP: Virtual Pedalboard for Raspberry Pi - Audio plugin pedalboard for Raspberry Pi supporting hundreds of LV2 plugins for synthesis and effects. · #audio-dsp #synth #raspberry-pi #open-source · M
• A KORG Logue SDK: Custom Oscillators and Effects - Software development kit for building custom synthesizer oscillators and effects for KORG hardware. · #synth-dev #dsp #midi · M
• A Homebrew Grain Synth Has A Rad Step Sequencer - DIY synthesizer build using grain synthesis with a custom step sequencer for sequencing sounds. · #synth #music #diy · M
• A DIY Acoustic Camera Using miniDSP UMA-16 - Build acoustic camera for audio visualization; practical DSP and hardware integration project. · #dsp #audio #diy · M
• A Monotron CV Hack: Analog Control Voltage Modification - Video demonstrating how to mod KORG monotron for CV input enabling analog synthesis expansion. · #synth-mod #cv #diy · M
• A The Infinite Drum Machine - Google Creative Lab interactive tool using ML to generate infinite drum samples from training. · #ai-music #drum-machine #interactive · M
• A eurorack-cpu — CPU in Modular Synthesizer - GitHub project implementing a fully functional CPU using analog modular synthesizer hardware. · #eurorack #diy-hardware · M
• A TidalCycles - Live coding environment for music written in Haskell; perform algorithmic music through code. · #live-coding #music #dsl · M
• A RPi MIDI BLE: Wireless MIDI bridge - Transform Raspberry Pi into wireless MIDI device bridging USB-MIDI and Bluetooth protocols. · #midi #bluetooth #embedded-systems · M
• A SampleVAE – Sound Design with TensorFlow - TensorFlow-based tool for generative sound design; ML-powered music production exploration. · #ml-audio #dsp #sound-design · M
• A PiBluetoothMidSetup — Raspberry Pi Bluetooth MIDI - GitHub project converting Raspberry Pi into a Bluetooth MIDI device for wireless control. · #midi #music-tech · M
• A mi-gen: Mass-Interaction synthesis for Max/MSP - Generative sound synthesis toolkit using physical modeling within Max/MSP environment. · #max-msp #dsp #sound-synthesis · M
• A Bespoke Synth: Modular Software Synthesizer - Modular synthesizer software with interconnectable modules for custom sound design. · #synth #modular #daw #music-tech · M
• A Gecho Loopsynth v2 Settings Guide - Quick reference guide for Gecho v2 synthesizer configuration and control options. · #synth #music-tech #loopsynth · M
• A Making Custom Effects — NTS-1 - Korg NTS-1 documentation for synthesizer effects programming and sound synthesis. · #synthesis #korg · M
• A Pedalboard: Spotify's Audio Effects Library for Python - Python library for building and applying audio effects, open-source from Spotify. · #audio-dsp #python #audio-effects · M
• B The Music Notation Project: Alternative Notation Systems - Educational resource exploring alternative music notation systems that improve on traditional staff notation. · #music-theory #notation #music-education · M
• B MIDI All The Things Hack Chat - Live discussion on MIDI standards, protocol usage, and creative applications across music and hardware. · #midi #music #standards · M
• B Gecho Loopsynth - Shop - Official product page for Gecho v2 redesigned portable synthesizer with loop and effects capabilities. · #synth #music-tech #loopsynth · M
• B Highres Spectrograms with the DFT Shift Theorem - Gallery of sound visualization techniques using GLSL shaders and discrete Fourier transform analysis. · #audio-dsp #glsl #visualization · M
• B Meng Qi Wingie Stereo Resonator - Synthesizer module offering stereo resonator synthesis for modular systems and sonic experimentation. · #synth #hardware #module · M · dead
• B Every Noise at Once - Interactive map of Spotify genre relationships; explore music taxonomy and discover adjacent genres. · #music #discovery #genres · M
• B Octatrack Trigs Mind Map - Community mind map documenting Octatrack MIDI sequencer trigger functions from the official manual. · #octatrack #midi #sequencer #music-gear · M
• B How to Write a Song in 6 Simple Steps - LANDR's practical songwriting guide covering fundamentals from initial concept through production. · #songwriting #music-production #tutorial · M
• B LIRA-8: Virtual Lyra 8 Synth (VST/AU/LV2/Standalone) - Multi-format virtual Lyra 8 synthesizer plugin for experimental music production and sound design. · #synth #vst #audio-plugin · M
• B Cassette Recorder Operation, Maintenance & Repair - Guide to tape machine repair and maintenance; practical skills for cassette revival enthusiasts. · #cassette #audio-gear #repair · M
• B Making sounds using SDL and visualizing them - Blog post on real-time audio synthesis and visualization using SDL and oscilloscope simulation. · #audio-synthesis #music · M
• B HarmoniComb: Pythagorean matrix for music - Visual system based on Pythagorean Lambdoma for understanding harmonic relationships in music. · #music-theory #harmonics #visualization · M
• B HMSL: Hierarchical Music Specification Language - Forth-based music composition language from 1980s computer music research and experimentation. · #music-language #composition #forth · M
• B HMSL: Hierarchical Music Specification Language - Object-oriented programming language for experimental music composition and live performance. · #music-composition #dsl #programming · M
• B MIDI Biodata Sonification Device v2.1 - MIDI device that converts biodata signals into music; experimental hardware for sound design. · #midi #synthesis · M
• B Drum Synthesis in JavaScript - Tutorial on implementing drum synthesis algorithms using Web Audio API for generative music. · #synthesis #javascript · M
• B Web Assembly Music Synthesis and Math - Exploration of music synthesis in WebAssembly with mathematical foundations and examples. · #wasm #synth #audio-dsp #web-audio · M
• B FL STUDIO – Making Hip Hop & Trap Music Tutorial - Forum tutorial for getting started with hip-hop and trap music production in FL Studio. · #fl-studio #music-production #hip-hop · M
• B MIT's Knitted Keyboard: Flexible MIDI Controller - Novel textile-based MIDI controller using knitted keyboard fabric for music expression. · #midi #hardware #music-tech #electronics · M
• B FarPlay – Play Music Online in Real Time - Browser-based tool enabling musicians to perform together remotely with low latency. · #music-collaboration #music-tech #performance · M
• B drumsynth - Drum Synthesis in JavaScript - Open-source JavaScript library for drum synthesis using Elementary audio framework. · #synthesis #drum-synthesis #javascript #audio · M
• B XFM2 Resources: FM Synthesizer projects - Comprehensive guide for XFM2 64-voice FM synth with effects and community projects. · #fm-synth #synth #gear · M
• B ASETNIOP: Chorded Typing on Piano Keyboard - Novel input method using piano keyboard for text input through chord combinations. · #keyboard #input-device #music-hardware #electronics · M
• B Aubio - Audio and Music Analysis Library - Aubio library for music audio feature extraction, onset detection, and analysis. · #audio-analysis #music #dsp #library · M
• B How to Modify KORG Monotron - Blog post documenting hardware modifications for the KORG monotron synthesizer. · #synth-mod #electronics #diy · M
• B Jamulus – Free Online Music Jamming & Rehearsal - Open-source software for real-time remote music collaboration with minimal lag. · #music-collaboration #music-tech #open-source · M
• B Binary Synthesizer - DIY electronic synthesizer built from binary logic circuits and custom wiring · #synthesizers #diy-synth · M
• B Algorithmic Symphonies from One Line of Code - Methods and examples for generating complex audio from tiny code snippets. · #generative-music #algorithm #audio-dsp · M

Fun - hardware, retro, maker, video (82)

• A Curves and Surfaces – Interactive Article - Interactive explanation of curve and surface mathematics; visualizations for graphics, animation, UI design. · #graphics #mathematics #interactive · M
• A Naval Architecture - Interactive visual explanation of how ships float, maintain stability, and handle physics in water. · #interactive-learning #physics · M
• A Splitflap Display Web Demo - Interactive browser demo controlling split-flap displays (airport board style) via Web Serial API. · #hardware #web-serial #electronics #retro · M
• A Simple Digital Audio for Microcontrollers Using WART - Hackaday article on minimal-component audio synthesis for microcontroller projects without DACs. · #audio-synthesis #microcontrollers · M
• A MagInkCal - E-Ink Google Calendar - Battery-powered Raspberry Pi Zero project with e-ink display syncing to Google Calendar. · #raspberry-pi #e-ink #calendar #home-automation · M
• A Getting Started with Shaders: Signed Distance Functions - Complete introduction to signed distance functions for graphics and shader programming. · #glsl #shader #sdf #graphics · M
• A Laser-Projected Asteroids Game on ESP32 - Custom Asteroids game running on ESP32 with laser galvo display and controls · #laser-galvos #esp32 · M
• B Noise in Creative Coding - Tutorial on using noise functions to generate organic visual effects in generative art and procedural graphics. · #generative-art #creative-coding #graphics · M
• B rot.js: Roguelike Toolkit for JavaScript - JavaScript library for building roguelike games with procedural generation, pathfinding, and dungeon mechanics. · #game-dev #javascript-lib · M
• B Challenges Building an Open-Source E Ink Laptop - Technical deep-dive on hardware and software obstacles when developing an open-source e-ink computing device. · #e-ink #hardware #open-source #laptop · M
• B DVD Laser Scanner Microscope - DIY laser scanning microscope built from repurposed DVD components for high-magnification sample examination. · #hardware-hacking #diy-electronics · M
• B 8.8inch IPS Side Monitor - Portable IPS display for dual-screen setups; useful for coding, monitoring, and music production workflows. · #monitor #electronics #display · M
• B Animated Engines - Interactive 3D visualizations showing how diesel, Wankel, steam, jet, and other engine types actually work. · #mechanical #educational #animation · M
• 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 AV Artifact Atlas: Digital Preservation Reference - Comprehensive guide documenting audio/video glitches, artifacts, and errors for digital preservation work. · #video #audio #digital-preservation #glitch-art · M
• B Electric Machines Animations: Educational Resource - University of Minnesota animations explaining DC motors, brushless motors, and electromagnetic principles. · #electronics #education #visualization #motors · M
• B Getting Date & Time From NTP Server With ESP8266 NodeMCU - Tutorial on reading current date/time from network time servers using ESP8266 microcontroller and Arduino. · #esp8266 #embedded-systems #tutorial · M
• B Hacking eInk Price Tags - Repurpose electronic shelf labels into wireless photo frames; battery-powered displays for maker projects. · #hacking #diy #eink · M
• B A Pixel Purse LED Cube Controlled by a Cisco 3G Modem - Hardware project documenting an addressable LED cube controlled via cellular modem and wireless networks. · #led #hardware #cellular #art · M
• B ESP32 USB Software Host - Implement USB host via GPIO pins on ESP32; connect USB keyboards, mice, joysticks without hardware USB. · #embedded #hardware #usb · M
• B FastLED - LED Animation Library for Arduino - Arduino library for controlling addressable LEDs including Neopixel and WS2812B with animation effects. · #arduino #led #electronics · M
• B Kaboom: Game Development Library for Replit - Browser-based game development library integrated into Replit for learning JavaScript game programming. · #game-dev #javascript #learning #replit · M
• B Gentle Introduction to Realtime Fluid Simulation - Intuitive breakdown of fluid dynamics for programmers; applicable to graphics and audio visualization. · #graphics #simulation #physics · M
• B NewTek NDI Video Over IP in Processing - Processing forum discussion on integrating NDI streaming into sketches for real-time networked video. · #processing #video · 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 Inkplate 10 – Open-Source E-Ink Display Module - Crowdfunding project for versatile e-ink display module for IoT, dashboards, and maker applications. · #e-ink #maker · M
• B LEGO Logic Gates and Mechanical Computing - LEGO-based mechanical logic gates and computing experiments; hobbyist exploration of fundamentals. · #lego #maker · 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 Google Alto: ML-Powered Mini Robot with RPi Zero - Google Creative Lab project using Coral Accelerator and Raspberry Pi Zero for teachable ML robot. · #robotics #ml-hardware #maker · 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
• B Off The Grid Messenger - Open-source LoRa-based communication system enabling off-grid messaging without infrastructure. · #lora #messaging #electronics · M
• B Raspberry Pi 1U Cluster Server for Low-Power Colocation - Open source design for building a dense 1U Raspberry Pi cluster for energy-efficient computing. · #raspberry-pi #cluster · M
• B Kame: 3D-Printed ESP8266 Quadruped Robot - Fully 3D-printed quadruped robot platform with Arduino/ESP8266, supports jumping and dancing. · #robotics #3d-printing #esp8266 · M
• B NymphCast: Open-Source Audio/Video Casting System - GitHub project for audio and video casting with custom application support like open AirPlay. · #audio-streaming #open-source #maker · M
• B Eight-Foot Handwriting Robots for Direct Mail - Project: building automated eight-foot handwriting robots for high-volume personalized mail. · #robotics #maker #automation · M
• B Hacking the Silvercrest Lidl Smart Home Gateway - Reverse engineering and hacking guide for Lidl's Zigbee-based smart home automation gateway. · #iot #zigbee #hardware-hacking · M
• B Kobo Clara HD becomes an E Ink Linux tablet - Article on porting postmarketOS to Kobo e-reader for full Linux computing on e-ink hardware. · #linux #hardware #e-ink · M
• B Loopy Pipe Network Converts AC to DC - Physics research on converting alternating current to direct current using network topology. · #electronics #physics #circuits · M · archived
• B Code Master by ThinkFun - Screen-free logic puzzle game teaching programming concepts through interactive challenges. · #logic-game #puzzle #education
• B ESP32 TouchDown – Microcontroller with TFT Display - ESP32 with 3.5" capacitive touchscreen; platform for interactive IoT and hobbyist projects. · #microcontroller #electronics · M
• B Generative Design: Warsaw workshop materials - Polish workshop code and materials on generative design techniques and creative algorithms. · #generative-design #creative-coding #workshops · M
• B Raspberry Pi as Airplay Server - Turn Pi into Airplay receiver for screen mirroring; networking and home automation project. · #raspberry-pi #networking · M
• B Reverse Engineering Yamaha YAS-207 Soundbar Remote - Multi-weekend hardware hacking project to add AirPlay support via remote protocol analysis. · #reverse-engineering #electronics #audio-gear · M
• B SMARS: Modular 3D-Printed Robotic System - Open-source 3D-printable modular robot for education, assembly without screws or soldering. · #robotics #3d-printing #maker · M
• B EdgeTPU Support for Raspberry Pi Zero - Google Coral project enabling machine learning acceleration on Raspberry Pi Zero hardware. · #edge-ml #raspberry-pi #hardware · M
• B Meshroom: Node-based 3D reconstruction - Visual programming toolbox for photogrammetry and 3D mesh generation from image sequences. · #3d-graphics #generative-design #computer-vision · M
• B RPiPlay: Open-Source AirPlay Server for Raspberry Pi - AirPlay mirroring server enabling iOS device streaming and screen sharing to Raspberry Pi. · #raspberry-pi #networking · M
• B BFree – Battery-Free Sensor Prototyping with Python - Python framework and tools for developing ultra-low-power or ambient-powered IoT sensors. · #electronics #sensors #python · M
• B duckyPad – Programmable Mechanical Macropad - Customizable macropad for keyboard and mouse automation using duckyScript without coding. · #keyboard #macros · M
• B Geppetto: Bring your art to life - Free, open-source animation tool for creating and embedding WebGL animations in websites. · #webgl #animation #art · M
• B KoboWriter: E-Ink Typewriter for Kobo Readers - Simple typewriter application in Go for Kobo e-readers enabling distraction-free writing. · #e-ink #hardware #writing #retro · M
• B OpenBot: Open-Source 3D Printed Robot by Intel - Intel Labs project providing 3D files for a printable robot platform, open-source design. · #robotics #3d-printing #maker · M
• B ThinkFun Hacker: Logic Game for Adults - Logic puzzle game for adults teaching coding and problem-solving concepts interactively. · #logic-game #education #puzzle
• B NekoCal - STM32 E-Ink Calendar - Open-source STM32-powered e-ink calendar display, minimal and reusable reference code. · #stm32 #e-ink #maker · M
• B Printing Ceramics Made Easier – 3D Printing Ceramics - Guide to 3D printing wet ceramics with subsequent firing for accessible manufacturing. · #3d-printing #ceramics #maker-projects · M
• B Mailstation Hardware Mod – CP/M Retro Computing - Deep dive into modifying vintage Mailstation devices to run CP/M and legacy software. · #retro-computing #hardware-mod #electronics · M
• B P-CNC Plotter Disguised As Quadruped Robot - DIY CNC plotter built as quadruped robot using mechanical design without 3D printing. · #robotics #cnc · M
• B PostSnap – Premium UK Photo Printing and Wall Art - UK printing service for professional photo prints, framed art, canvas, and postcards. · #photo-printing #postcards #wall-art
• B Shader School - GLSL Graphics Programming - Interactive workshopper teaching GLSL shaders and graphics programming fundamentals. · #glsl #shader #graphics #learning · M
• B The Insane Innovation of TI Calculator Hobbyists - History of graphing calculator hacking and game modding; retro computing subculture. · #retro-computing #hacking · M
• B Bitburner - Text-based hacking simulator and programming puzzle game played entirely in browser · #browser-games #programming-puzzle · M
• B Fluffbug: Four-Legged Insect Robot - Inexpensive four-legged robot project inspired by insects for hardware enthusiasts. · #robotics #electronics #hardware #diy · M
• B Glitch Visuals from One-Line C Programs - Visual art generated from minimal C code snippets exploring algorithmic aesthetics. · #generative-art #algorithm #retro · M
• B Inky Impression - Seven-Color E-Ink Display - Seven-color E-ink display module for Raspberry Pi with beautiful minimalist design. · #e-ink #raspberry-pi #display · M
• B Updated NYT Front Page as Daily Wall Art - Display updated New York Times front pages as daily digital wall art installations. · #display-art #generative-art · M
• B 10.1" HD Capacitive Touch Screen LCD (G) – Waveshare - 1920×1200 HDMI touch display with optical bonding, Raspberry Pi and PC compatible. · #electronics #display #hardware · M
• B Calculating Current Limiting Resistor Values for LEDs - Tutorial on LED circuit design using Ohm's law; fundamental electronics reference. · #electronics #circuits · M · archived
• B DietPi – Lightweight OS for Single-Board Computers - Optimized minimal Linux distro for Raspberry Pi and ARM boards; SBC optimization. · #raspberry-pi #linux · M
• B LVGL – Embedded UI Library for Microcontrollers - Free embedded GUI library for MCUs; full-featured UI framework for small devices. · #embedded #ui #firmware · M
• B LaLBoard: 3D-Printed DataHand-Inspired Keyboard - DIY ergonomic keyboard inspired by DataHand with 3D-printed housing and firmware · #keyboards #3d-printing · M
• B Casio Watch Modifications Guide - Step-by-step guide to Casio watch modifications: LCD colors, displays, microSD. · #watch-mod #electronics #retro-computing #maker · M
• B Shader School - GLSL Introduction - Browser-based interactive introduction to GLSL shader programming fundamentals. · #glsl #graphics #learning · M
• B Theatre.js - Motion Design Editor - Theatre.js: web-based motion design editor for creating animations and visuals. · #motion-graphics #web-tool #animation · M
• B 10.3" E-Paper HDMI Display – Waveshare - Large-format electronic ink display with 1872×1404 refresh-capable HDMI input. · #electronics #display #hardware · M
• B Kindle Weather Display - Hack Kindle 3 e-reader to display real-time weather information continuously. · #kindle-hack #e-ink #weather · M
• B Light Replaces Electrons: Giant Vector-Graphics Asteroids Using Lasers - Classic arcade game Asteroids recreated using laser galvanometers for display · #laser-galvos #retro-gaming · M
• B 11.9" Capacitive Touch Screen LCD – Waveshare - Tall-aspect touch display (320×1480) with tempered glass and HDMI interface. · #electronics #display #hardware · M
• B MyPostcard – Send Personalized Photo Postcards - App and website to design, print, and mail photo postcards internationally. · #postcards #print-mail #service
• B 10.1" QLED Quantum Dot Display – Waveshare - 1280×720 quantum dot capacitive touch display with toughened glass panel. · #electronics #display #hardware · M
• B 11.6" Capacitive Touch Screen LCD – Waveshare - 1920×1080 HDMI touch display with hardened glass, multi-device support. · #electronics #display #hardware · M
• B Waydroid - Android in a Linux Container - Container-based approach to run full Android on Linux Wayland desktops. · #android #linux #containerization · M
• B OpenBOR – Ultimate 2D Side-Scrolling Game Engine - Open-source engine for beat-em-ups, shooters, and 2D action games. · #game-dev #open-source #retro-computing · M

Life - health, learning, admin (31)

• A Willingness to Look Stupid - Essay on intellectual courage and learning from failure; foundational mindset for effective consulting. · #learning #mindset
• A Lean into the pain: Raw Nerve (Aaron Swartz) - Aaron Swartz on embracing discomfort as essential path to growth and genuine learning. · #philosophy #self-improvement #psychology
• B How to Get Yourself to Do Things - Psychology-based approach to self-motivation and overcoming procrastination through behavior understanding. · #productivity #psychology #motivation
• B How I Got Wealthy Without Working Too Hard - Wealth-building via specialization, remote work, and avoiding expensive cities; career positioning advice. · #finance #career #lifestyle
• B Jeff Varasano's NY Pizza Recipe - Detailed Neapolitan pizza recipe with scientific approach to dough fermentation, hydration, and technique. · #cooking #food #recipe
• B Data Leak Shatters 'Nothing to Hide' Surveillance Myth - Analysis of Pegasus revelations showing that mass surveillance affects all citizens regardless innocence. · #privacy #surveillance
• B The Evolution of Trust - Interactive game theory guide exploring cooperation, trust, and reciprocity through playable scenarios. · #game-theory #interactive #learning · M
• B An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Winning People Over - Persuasion and negotiation techniques from law enforcement background; interpersonal communication. · #persuasion #communication
• B Building a psychologically safe workplace - Amy Edmondson's TED talk on psychological safety as foundation for team performance and innovation. · #psychological-safety #workplace #tedx
• B How to Gain More From Reading by Taking It All In Slowly - Guide to slow, attentive reading practices for deeper comprehension and appreciation of literature. · #reading #learning
• B Pegasus Project: Spyware Leak Shows Global Surveillance Risk - Investigative report on NSO's Pegasus spyware targeting activists, lawyers, civil rights defenders. · #privacy #surveillance
• B The Case for Structured Virtual Co-Working - Essay on benefits of scheduled co-working sessions for sustained focus on difficult technical work. · #productivity #collaboration
• B Feynman's Nobel Ambition – excerpt from autobiography - Anecdote from Feynman's autobiography; insights into ambitious scientific pursuits and motivation. · #biography #physics #inspiration
• B Flipped classroom - Wikipedia on flipped classroom pedagogy where students review content before in-class discussion. · #education #teaching-methods #learning
• B Friday Finds: David Perell's Curated Links - Curated collection of Perell's best weekly newsletter links from 2019-2023 across diverse topics. · #curation #newsletter #reading #discovery
• B Color blind or color brave? - Mellody Hobson's TED talk on open dialogue about race and building brave, inclusive workplaces. · #diversity #workplace-culture #tedx
• B iPhone Pegasus Zero-Click Exploit Analysis - Security researcher Bill Marczak's technical findings on zero-click iMessage exploits for iOS. · #privacy #mobile-security
• B On working too hard: finding balance - Personal reflection on burnout and work-life balance from mentor relationships and experience. · #career #productivity #burnout
• B Spyware Can Make Your Phone Your Enemy; Journalism Is Your Defence - Opinion on Pegasus spyware threats and the role of investigative journalism in exposing risks. · #privacy #journalism
• B Wuju: Mental Health Support App - App designed to provide depression support tools and evidence-based mental wellness guidance. · #mental-health
• B Ask HN: How do you manage self-study? - Community discussion on strategies for self-directed learning without overwhelming yourself. · #learning #productivity #education
• B How to have better political conversations - Social psychologist Robb Willer on using shared moral values to bridge ideological divides. · #communication #psychology #dialogue
• B What is Solution-Focused Therapy: 3 Essential Techniques - Explanation of solution-focused therapy approach with three core therapeutic techniques. · #therapy #coaching #psychology
• B Moja Sefirka: Personal Deck on Kabbalah Tree of Life - Personal presentation from 2018 exploring Kabbalah Sefirot and Tree of Life mysticism. · #kabbalah #personal-projects
• B Solution-Focused Therapy Techniques & Worksheets - Seven solution-focused techniques with downloadable worksheets and PDF therapy guides. · #therapy #coaching #worksheet
• B Marcus Aurelius: Stoic composure amid disappointment - Stoic philosophy on maintaining mental peace and equanimity when betrayed by others. · #philosophy #stoicism #psychology
• B The Backfire Effect: Why Facts Don't Change Minds - Psychological analysis of why facts fail to change minds and persuasion strategies. · #psychology #persuasion #cognitive-bias
• B Internal Combustion Engine – Interactive Visualization - Animated technical explanation of how engine cylinders, pistons, and timing work. · #visualization #interactive #physics · M
• B LibriVox – Free Public Domain Audiobooks - Repository of thousands of public domain audiobooks read by volunteer narrators. · #audiobooks #learning #open-source
• B Remove Your Personal Information from Google - Google support guide for removing or managing personal data in search results. · #privacy #google #data-removal
• B DAREBEE Workouts Database - Database of 1700+ free home workouts including cardio, strength, HIIT · #fitness #home-workouts

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