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Doing the thing is doing the thing Published: 2026-01-27 | Origin: Hacker News The content emphasizes that many activities related to planning or discussing a goal (referred to as "the thing") do not equate to actually taking action. It lists various forms of preparation, contemplation, and communication that, while potentially valuable, do not fulfill the act of doing. The key message is that true progress comes from taking action—no matter how imperfect or small it may be—rather than merely thinking about or preparing to do something. The author concludes by recognizing the need to focus on actual |
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How I built a collaborative editing model that's entirely P2P Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming Building multiplayer games, particularly in real-time collaboration, presents significant challenges, notably in developing a suitable data model and conflict resolution strategy. While understanding resources like Figma's multiplayer blog can provide initial insights, the complexity of managing infrastructure and costs remains. Collaboration engine products, which simplify this process, can be expensive and unnecessary for low-throughput scenarios with few users. The author shares their experience of creating a multiplayer sword fighting game without a sync server by utilizing a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture |
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People who know the formula for WD-40 Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News Failed to fetch content - HTTP Status - 401 |
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A few random notes from Claude coding quite a bit last few weeks Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News Failed to fetch content - HTTP Error - HTTP redirects too deep |
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Admiran: a pure, lazy functional programming language and self-hosting compiler Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming Admiran is a pure, lazy, functional programming language and a self-hosting compiler based on the original Miranda language by David Turner, incorporating features from Haskell and other functional languages. It runs on x86-64 based MacOS or Linux systems and requires a C compiler for generating assembly files and linking with the C runtime library. Admiran allows whole-program compilation, supports Hindley-Milner type inference, and includes a library of functional polymorphic data structures. It boasts a performance improvement of |
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Kubernetes Remote Code Execution Via Nodes/Proxy GET Permission Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming The post discusses a security vulnerability in Kubernetes that allows code execution on every Pod across multiple clusters if a service account has nodes/proxy GET permissions. This issue arose when Kubernetes administrators granted such access for monitoring tools that need to access Pod metrics and logs. The vulnerability stems from an authorization flaw during WebSocket handshakes, which permits command execution through the Kubelet's /exec endpoint without verifying necessary permissions. Consequently, if someone has access to a service account with nodes/proxy GET permissions and |
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Dithering – Part 2: The Ordered Dithering Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News visualrambling.space is a platform created by Damar, who enjoys exploring and visually discussing various topics. Damar is open to collaborations and commissioned work. The content introduces part 2 of a dithering series, focusing on ordered dithering and the use of a threshold map to determine pixel colors, specifically in black and white grayscale dithering. The author encourages viewers to first check part 1 of the series for foundational concepts. Key points include: - Dithering allows the simulation of |
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ChatGPT Containers can now run bash, pip/npm install packages and download files Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News On January 26, 2026, a user expressed enthusiasm about the upgraded capabilities of ChatGPT's code execution feature, which was originally launched as the Code Interpreter and later rebranded as Advanced Data Analysis. Notably, the feature has seen significant enhancements, including support for ten new programming languages (plus Bash), the ability to find and download files from the internet, and the capacity to install additional packages through pip and npm. The user lamented the lack of clear documentation regarding these upgrades, |
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Looking for a technical / product partner to help grow TrailVibz (travel discovery & itinerary platform) Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/ruby Failed to fetch content - HTTP Error - Failed to open TCP connection to :80 (Connection refused - connect(2) for nil port 80) |
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JuiceSSH – Give me my pro features back Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News JuiceSSH was a top SSH client for Android until December 2025, when users began experiencing issues after a price increase and unrecognized purchases from a prior transaction in 2019. Many users reported that the app did not activate even after repurchasing, and customer support became unresponsive, leading to accusations of an exit scam. To circumvent these activation issues, a technical method using tools like jadx, ApkTool, and jarsigner (included with OpenJDK) is suggested. Users |
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After two years of vibecoding, I'm back to writing by hand Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming The journey of engaging with AI coding typically begins with users giving simple tasks to the AI, resulting in initial impressiveness that leads them to assign larger tasks. However, as users become more ambitious, they encounter limitations. Despite initial amazement at the AI's understanding, it often produces frustrating errors and misunderstandings, prompting users to reflect on their own prompt quality. Users start crafting detailed specifications in an effort to improve outcomes, yet they discover that this "spec-driven development" does not align with the dynamic |
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RIP Low-Code 2014-2025 Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News The emergence of AI and agentic development poses a significant existential threat to low-code platforms. Traditionally, these platforms enable users to create software with minimal developer resources, allowing non-technical stakeholders to produce software with little to no coding, thereby freeing up developer time and accelerating company growth. However, with advancements in AI coding, the cost and effort associated with shipping code have diminished, making it more efficient to create tools outside of low-code platforms. Despite the projected growth of the low-code sector, which For |
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There is an AI code review bubble Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News In a recent reflection by Daksh Gupta dated January 24, 2026, he highlights the competitive landscape of AI code review tools, likening the market to a "hard seltzer era" where numerous companies are introducing similar products. Notable players include OpenAI, Anthropic, Cursor, and newcomers like Cognition and Linear, alongside niche agents such as Greptile, CodeRabbit, and others. Facing increasing competition, Gupta emphasizes the need for differentiation. While his company, Gre |
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Windows 11's Patch Tuesday nightmare gets worse Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News Microsoft has acknowledged reports of some Windows 11 PCs becoming unbootable following the January 2026 security update released on January 13. Users have reported encountering a black screen and a stop code “UNMOUNTABLE_BOOT_VOLUME.” In response, Microsoft has issued two emergency out-of-band updates to address other significant bugs from this month's updates, but the boot issue remains unresolved. The problem is primarily affecting users of Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2 on physical machines. |
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[Meta] Mods, when will you get on top of the constant AI slop posts? Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming Failed to fetch content - HTTP Status - 403 |
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Apple introduces new AirTag with longer range and improved findability Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: Hacker News On January 26, 2026, Apple announced the next generation of AirTag, designed to improve item tracking through enhanced features. The new AirTag boasts an expanded connectivity range, powered by an advanced Ultra Wideband chip, allowing users to locate lost items using Apple's Find My app with increased efficiency. It offers Precision Finding that works up to 50% farther than before, utilizing haptic, visual, and audio feedback. Users can now also use Precision Finding on compatible Apple Watch models. The |
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AI generated tests as ceremony Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming The text discusses the implications of using large language models (LLMs) for generating automated tests in software development. Despite advocating for test-driven development (TDD), the majority of developers still write tests after the code is completed. With the emergence of LLMs, there's enthusiasm about their potential to automate test writing. However, the author argues this approach misses the essence of testing as a scientific method and instead treats it as a formality. The author expresses concerns about equating the number of lines of |
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Two empty chairs: why "obvious" decisions keep breaking production Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks, emphasized the practice of leaving two empty chairs during leadership meetings to represent customers and employees. This approach encourages leaders to consider the perspectives of these stakeholders when making decisions. Recently, Schultz faced the challenge of communicating budget constraints to his team, leading him to first validate their contributions rather than starting with financial terminology. This reframing made the message easier for the team to accept and aligned with the company's values. The article highlights the importance of understanding different perspectives for effective communication and alignment |
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Announcing MapLibre Tile: a modern and efficient vector tile format Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming On January 23, 2026, MapLibre announced the launch of MapLibre Tile (MLT), a modern and efficient vector tile format designed as a successor to Mapbox Vector Tile (MVT). MLT has been built to tackle the challenges associated with growing geospatial data and complex formats, leveraging modern hardware and APIs for high-performance rendering of large basemaps. This implementation maintains feature parity with MVT while aiming to support various future use cases based on community needs. Both MapLibre |
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Study finds many software developers feel ethical pressure to ship products that may conflict with democratic values Published: 2026-01-26 | Origin: /r/programming Failed to fetch content - HTTP Status - 403 |