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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I built this: https://github.com/dvcoolarun/web2pdf — a CLI tool for converting web pages to PDFs, recently open-sourced after adding several new features. (Might be useful!) Not related to the thread, but if anyone i
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
Seeking Work | Remote/Onsite | Full-Time/Freelancer/Contractor Location: Delhi, India Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: Yes Technologies: Python/Django, Docker, Linux, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux, HTML, CSS, SQL&
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I’m hearing this argument from a lot of people. I think it’s more of a feeling that anyone can contribute, and now it’s a matter of taste and stamina—who persists and who fizzles out. Probably also tied to changes in neuroplasticity, I gues
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I recently learned that diff algorithms (beyond just code comparison) are used to detect database schema and configuration drift. I thought that was a pretty intriguing application!
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I built this: https://github.com/dvcoolarun/web2pdf — a CLI tool for converting web pages to PDFs, open sourced after adding a bunch of new features. If anyone’s looking to hire a dev or knows of opportunities, I was r
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I believe technical taste is a form of curiosity; it grows as you explore different paradigms and seek out good-quality software for your craft. While many people program only for the salary, this lacks the obsession that good taste require
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I believe "stupid code" is useful for sticking concepts or quick prototypes together. But for strategic decisions, having a well-researched document (a PRD or similar) helps as a starting point for iteration, and the approach you
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I believe types are a great way to encourage good practices with relatively little investment. They provide type-safety, act as living documentation, and add an extra layer of protection in production. However, in a large codebase, consiste
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Walking Around the App(vickiboykis.com)
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I get the argument for using Postgres, but it's mostly about the convenience of the tool, specific constraints, and the bottlenecks it solves, especially with TTL and a cache interface already implemented. And dealing with unlogged tab
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I don’t think this is the world we were envisioning, where leading companies are suggesting content, tracking our history, and feeding us more socially optimized streams just to keep us hooked and give us dopamine hits. What I’d prefer is s
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
It’s a challenge: you put the craftsmanship into a PR, but the reviewer might not share that dedication—they just want to give an LGTM bypass to clear their queue. That's why working at a company that truly values these practices is es
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
RC's funding ( partially from sponsors like Shopify, not just conferences ) was allegedly conditional on this takeover. Arko registered the Bundler trademark to prevent this corporate capture and plans to give it to a new, truly commun
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
In their mind, I guess everyone is a strong leader, as they say everyone judges themselves by effort and others by results. From a employee's perspective. I think you get a good idea, when working for a company, if your leader's v
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Programming Deflation(tidyfirst.substack.com)
115 points by dvcoolarun 1y ago|85 comments
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Visual-Unicorn-WebServer-Architecture(dvcoolarun.github.io)
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
To me, talking to strangers is like not flexing that judgment muscle we keep on, while also gaining different perspectives and learning.
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
I believe giving a talk in a boring manner never helps; it should be influenced by humor, like learning from comedians and how they practice public speaking.
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
Seeking Work | Remote/Onsite | Full-Time/Freelancer/Contractor Location: Delhi, India Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: Yes Technologies: Python/Django, Docker, Linux, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux, HTML, CSS, SQL&
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by dvcoolarun 1y ago
Seeking Work | Remote/Onsite | Full-Time/Freelancer/Contractor Location: Delhi, India Remote: Yes Willing to relocate: Yes Technologies: Python/Django, Docker, Linux, React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Redux, HTML, CSS, SQL&
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What are companies trying to achieve with LLMs beyond "just chatbots"?
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TypeScript's Power in Plain JavaScript(dvcoolarun.github.io)
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Turned a £500 overdraft into a £350M business(manchestereveningnews.co.uk)
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by dvcoolarun 3y ago
Mine: https://github.com/dvcoolarun/web2pdf Small command-line tool to convert webpages to beautifully formatted PDFs. It supports batch conversion, custom styling, appending CSS, complex layouts, page numbers, table o
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The Not Rocket Science Rule of Software Engineering (2014)(graydon2.dreamwidth.org)
5 points by dvcoolarun 3y ago|0 comments
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Impostor Syndrome vs. the Dunning-Kruger Effect(raptori.dev)
35 points by dvcoolarun 3y ago|73 comments
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People Expect Technology to Suck(kilobitspersecond.com)
3 points by dvcoolarun 3y ago|5 comments
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Advice to Young People, the Lies I Tell Myself(jxnl.github.io)
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Hard Is Not Defensible(alexcrompton.com)
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Why enterprise IT is so complex(architectelevator.com)
2 points by dvcoolarun 3y ago|0 comments

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