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The article discusses the end of applets in Java, which were once used for interactive web pages, and highlights TeaVM and Flavour as alternatives that allow developers to build modern web applications using Java without needing plugins. TeaVM transpiles Java code into JavaScript or WebAssembly, while Flavour is a framework built on top of TeaVM that provides features like templates, components, routing, JSON handling, resource embedding, and security for single-page apps.
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The comment thread discusses the evolution of web technologies and the issues faced by Java applets. The main points include the removal of plug-in support due to user complaints about plugin issues rather than political interference, the poor performance of the JVM, and the transition towards modern technologies like Kotlin and WASM.
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The comment thread discusses a minimalistic turtle graphics language called CFRS and its relation to other programming languages. Participants share personal memories from their childhood related to learning to code using LOGO and other languages on different computers. There are suggestions for improving the project, such as exporting graphics in higher resolution or creating more complex visual languages.
Article: 19 min
The article discusses concerns about GitHub Actions' package management system, highlighting its lack of critical features such as lockfiles and integrity verification. It compares GitHub Actions unfavorably to other established package managers like npm, Cargo, NuGet, Bundler, and Go, noting that it fails to provide essential security properties for CI/CD systems.
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The article discusses the author's experience using Emacs as their window manager, particularly in virtual machines for work and personal use. It covers setup steps, integration with other applications, and provides tips on managing multiple windows and applications within Emacs.
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The comment thread discusses various window managers and terminal emulators with a focus on EXWM, Ratpoison, IceWM, and eat. Users share their experiences, preferences, and setups, comparing different operating systems like Linux and OpenBSD. The conversation also touches upon the leaner setup of Debian VMs compared to Ubuntu.
Article: 9 min
Damn Small Linux (DSL) 2024 is a compact Linux distribution designed for low-spec x86 computers. It includes various lightweight applications such as Fluxbox, JWM window managers, Firefox-esr, NetSurf GTK, Dillo, and Links2 browsers, along with office tools like AbiWord, Gnumeric, Sylpheed, Zathura, and multimedia apps like MPV and XMMS. The distribution also features a range of text-based applications for file management, editing, and gaming.
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A discussion on the reboot of an older Linux distribution, DSL, and its comparison with Tiny Core Linux. The thread also touches upon concerns about spammy ads, size requirements for old computers, and browser comparisons.
Article: 25 min
The author attempted to recreate a classic 1996 Space Jam website using Claude, but encountered difficulties due to limitations in Claude's ability to measure and reproduce pixel-perfect layouts.
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The discussion revolves around the limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs) in tasks requiring pixel-level precision and spatial reasoning, such as recreating websites or layouts. The community acknowledges that feedback loops can improve LLM performance but also discusses the ethical implications of using AI-generated code without proper attribution.
Article: 38 min
The article critiques the common metaphor of AI as a 'silicon homunculus' and proposes an alternative metaphor: a 'bag of words'. It argues that understanding AI through this lens can help clarify its capabilities and limitations, prevent over-personification, and address potential dangers. The author also discusses how AI's behavior differs from human behavior in various aspects.
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The discussion revolves around the capabilities and limitations of Large Language Models (LLMs), particularly regarding their ability to 'think' or possess human-like intelligence. There is a consensus that LLMs are not truly thinking like humans, but they can be part of systems capable of more complex cognitive functions. The debate also touches on the appropriateness of anthropomorphizing AI and the role of prediction in both human behavior and machine learning models.
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ReadyKit is a SaaS starter that provides multi-tenant workspaces, Stripe billing, OAuth authentication, and production-ready UI blocks for faster development of SaaS applications.
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The comment thread discusses an open-source SaaS boilerplate called ReadyKit, with praise for its features and tech stack choices. Suggestions are made for improvements in rebranding and URL redirection, while comparisons to Django and criticisms of Python as a web server choice are also presented.
Article: 16 min
lockenv is a simple CLI tool that provides secure storage for sensitive files like .env and infrastructure secrets by encrypting them in an .lockenv file, which can be committed to version control. It offers various installation methods, including Homebrew, deb, rpm, binary download, or Go install. The tool supports commands such as init, lock, unlock, rm, ls, status, passwd, diff, and compact for managing the vault.
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The user introduces lockenv, a simple tool for storing environment variables or secrets with a password-protected vault file that integrates with OS keyring and can be used on Mac/Linux/Windows. It aims to provide an alternative solution for scenarios where mature/robust solutions are not necessary.
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