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Released UIBeam - A lightweight, JSX-style HTML template engine for Rust Published: 2025-05-07 | Origin: /r/programming The content emphasizes the importance of user feedback, stating that all input is carefully considered. It introduces a lightweight, JSX-style HTML template engine for Rust, capable of rendering various types of data, including `Display` values and any iterator that yields UI components, like `Option<UI>`. The engine is licensed under the MIT LICENSE. The documentation can be referenced for additional qualifiers. |
Internet Roadtrip: Vote to steer Published: 2025-05-07 | Origin: Hacker News Failed to fetch content - HTTP Status - 403 |
Alignment is not free: How model upgrades can silence your confidence signals Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News The post-training process for large language models (LLMs) can lead to biased behavior, particularly when handling content that contradicts safety guidelines. This issue is highlighted in OpenAI’s GPT-4 system card, which notes that model calibration often diminishes after training, causing models to appear overly confident even when incorrect. In content moderation contexts, this can create inefficiencies, as models may produce outputs that require unnecessary human review. An analysis of log probabilities from a dataset of false positives revealed that GPT- |
VVVVVV Source Code Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News The source code for the 2010 indie game VVVVVV, created by Terry Cavanagh with music by Magnus Pålsson, is now available for public access. Users can compile the game for personal use, but for distribution, they should refer to the LICENSE.md file. The game remains commercially available at the official website. Discussions regarding updates can be found in the "unofficial" VVVVVV Discord channel. Feedback from users is valued and taken seriously. For further details, |
Claude's system prompt is over 24k tokens with tools Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News The message emphasizes that all feedback is valued and taken seriously, and directs readers to the documentation for a complete list of available qualifiers. |
Putting Harper in your Browser Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming Harper is designed to seamlessly integrate into various platforms like WordPress, Facebook, and WhatsApp, providing users with a writing tool that enhances their experience without slowing them down. Unlike competitors like Grammarly and LanguageTool, which are often perceived as slow, Harper focuses on allowing users to write quickly and error-free, avoiding interruptions in the writing process. Its portability comes from being built on Rust, enabling it to run efficiently on users' devices rather than relying on cloud-hosted solutions, which improves speed and |
Bypassing AV: from memory tricks to fooling AMSI and defeating modern EDRs. Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming The content discusses a technique called "Ghosting-AMSI," which involves bypassing the Antimalware Scan Interface (AMSI) through an exploitation method called RPC Hijack, specifically by targeting the NdrClientCall3 function. This technique allows the interception and manipulation of payloads before they are scanned by antivirus engines, deceiving AMSI into believing it is processing clean data. Unlike traditional bypass methods that modify AMSI directly, this approach operates at a deeper level within the RPC runtime, avoiding detection |
Matt Godbolt sold me on Rust by showing me C++ Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News In a post by Gustavo Noronha from May 6, 2025, he discusses a talk by Matt Godbolt titled "Correct by Construction: APIs That Are Easy to Use and Hard to Misuse," which resonates with his 20+ years of experience in C/C++. Noronha suggests that the talk offers valuable insights into API design and emphasizes how Rust addresses many of the issues raised. He details an example from the talk concerning a function for sending orders to a stock exchange, noting potential pitfalls |
I built my own asyncio to understand how async I/O works under the hood Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming The author expresses curiosity about the inner workings of Python's asynchronous programming, specifically regarding how `async` and `await` operate without blocking the main process. They ponder where the actual work occurs during an awaited operation and how results are communicated back to the Python function. To demystify this process, the post proposes building a custom version of `asyncio`, starting with basic generators and culminating in a functional echo server using a custom event loop. Key components of this effort include the ability to pause and |
Launch HN: Exa (YC S21) – The web as a database Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News Exa was developed out of frustration with the declining quality of search results from Google, which increasingly prioritizes SEO-optimized content over meaningful information. Websets, Exa's search feature, distinguishes itself by using embedding searches on its vector database to find relevant results, rather than relying on traditional keyword matching. This approach allows users to obtain precise answers that align with the intent behind their queries, such as homepages of actual startups rather than listicles. Additionally, Websets employs large language models (LL |
A Critical look at MCP Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming MCP (Model Context Protocol) is a standardized API designed to facilitate interaction between AI models and various data sources, similar to how USB-C connects devices. Recently, MCP has gained significant attention as a means for LLMs (large language models) to become agents capable of engaging with the world. Alongside MCP, IBM introduced the Agent Communication Protocol (ACP), and Google announced Agent2Agent (A2A). Despite the rapid development and deployment of MCP servers and clients, there appears to be |
Show HN: Clippy – 90s UI for local LLMs Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News The content is an expression of appreciation for creating an app called Clippy, which is a playful homage to the iconic Clippy character from Microsoft. The developer, who finds joy in building the app, describes it as a personal project akin to art. Clippy allows users to run various large language models on their computers while evoking a 1990s user interface. The project is not affiliated with or supported by Microsoft but aims to blend nostalgia with modern technology. The developer shares their gratitude towards Microsoft |
The Curse of Knowing How, or; Fixing Everything Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming The content describes the journey of becoming more proficient in programming and software utilization, starting from simple tasks like renaming files or creating aliases. Initially, these actions are seen as minor problem-solving efforts, but as one gains more skills, the perspective shifts. The realization that one can rebuild or improve tools leads to a heightened awareness of flaws in software. Instead of being a passive consumer, the individual becomes critical of software design and functionality, spotting inefficiencies and oversights. This newfound understanding transforms their perception, |
git stash driven refactoring Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming The author discusses a common issue faced by developers, particularly when working in Rust, where successive iterations of refactoring can lead to a chaotic git workspace filled with unrelated changes and incomplete code. To manage this, they propose a simple workflow involving the use of git stash. Whenever a developer identifies a need for refactoring that isn't directly related to their current task, they should stash their current changes, address the refactoring, and recursively repeat this process for any new refactoring ideas that emerge. Once a change |
Beyond the Cloud: The Local-First Software Revolution • Brooklyn Zelenka & Julian Wood Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming Sure! Please provide the content you would like me to summarize. |
FTC rule on unfair or deceptive fees to take effect on May 12 Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: Hacker News Failed to fetch content - HTTP Status - 403 |
Adding MCP to a Rails app Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/ruby Of course! Please provide the content that you would like me to summarize. |
Starting on seamless C++ interop in jank Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming The author shares updates on their progress in developing jank, a Lisp dialect with seamless C++ interoperability, funded by individual GitHub sponsors and Clojurists Together. Clojure already has a seamless interop experience with Java, which the author aims to replicate for C++ in jank, claiming it as a pioneering effort for a Lisp language. They point out the challenges of achieving this from a dynamically typed and JIT-compiled language, emphasizing that jank is venturing into uncharted territory |
What does this mean by memory-safe language? | namvdo's technical blog Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/programming In a blog post dated May 6, 2025, namvdo discusses the concept of memory safety in programming languages, contrasting it with static typing. Memory safety ensures that operations are restricted to allocated memory regions, preventing errors such as accessing invalid memory locations. Using Java as an example, the author illustrates memory safety by describing how it handles integer arrays and exceptions that arise when trying to access indices beyond the allocated size. The post also mentions Java's garbage collection, which automatically manages memory allocation and |
Short Ruby Newsletter Edition 134 Published: 2025-05-06 | Origin: /r/ruby On May 5, 2025, Vladut Cosmin and Lucian Ghinda shared updates in the IT and Ruby community. They announced resources for managing global IT operations, emphasizing standardization, compliance with local legislation, and optimizing tech stacks using Deel IT. Highlights included José Valim's launch of Tidewave, an AI tool that aids web application development, and Oli Nelson's Maestrocast platform for online music teaching. Additionally, Josh Pigford unveiled the open-source platform Maybefinance.com |