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   by patafemma 2y ago

   I don't specifically like Windows. But for me, it's the best option of the three. Every Linux distro I've ever tried have had some user experience issues or bugs with the user interface. Also, there's a lot of commercial
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   I used to work with a Linux laptop daily. Mostly Linux Mint, but tried some other distros as well. I got frustrated with UX issues, problems connecting to external monitors and also sometimes I need to use PowerPoint and Excel. Now I'm
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   Thanks for the feedback! You're absolutely right: simple cases like rendering lists, tables or key-value pairs are straightforward and can be done with many different tools without much effort. But the devil is in the details. Where it
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   Thank you for the feedback! I agree, the niche seems pretty small. But I think there are not so many other options for this use case. At least I feel that creating a template and fitting your data into it is a different use case than throwi
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   Thanks for the feedback! You're right, many technical users could likely roll their own solution, and for one-off projects, that's a valid approach. However, after working on this for a while, I've found that building a more
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   Show HN: SnazzyPDF – Convert Any JSON Data to Beautifully Formatted PDFs(snazzypdf.com)

   27 points by patafemma 2y ago|17 comments
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   Well done! Basic functionality feels pretty smooth and polished. One thing that I found myself very quickly missing: being able to snap shapes to each other or to the grid.
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   I guess it depends on how you define consciousness. I think by most definitions, we definitely are unconscious when we are asleep.
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   by patafemma 2y ago

   Really interesting question. I haven't really noticed any difference in programming styles based on education. But in my experience, you can often see by their programming style if a programmer has worked more in larger corporations or
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    by patafemma 2y ago

    Congratulations on the launch! Please, consider putting up a screenshot at the top of the README. When I see visual products such as games or GUIs showcased in HN, having a good screenshot or two is often the deciding factor in whether I tr
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    by patafemma 3y ago

    SEEKING WORK | Helsinki, Finland | Remote, on-site visits possible Hi, my name is Pauli. I am a full-stack software engineer with experience in all aspects of software, from initial planning and design through implementation, deployment, an
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    by patafemma 5y ago

    This is a very good article: it explains each point clearly and also includes clear and appropriate code examples. I personally love using modern CSS as much as possible, as opposed to javascript, since it allows separating the visualizatio