rlnorthcutt

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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
Oh - that is freakin' amazing. - Using CSS to load an endpoint - clever - Hashing ip + date for anon tracking - thoughtful - Using :hover to ensure its a real user - genius
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
I made a quick app to adjust your sleep schedule for daylight savings time. Its public and forkable, so you can make your own version and adjust it as needed.
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
I made a simple app that lets you calculate a modified sleep schedule to help you adjust to DST more easily. This is a tutorial so you can make your own in less than 20 minutes, OR you can just use my app. Alternatively, you can fork my app
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
NOTE: I'm not associated with UploadThing I appreciate the transparency and the deep dive into what happened, why, and how they fixed it. It is always helpful to hear about the troubles of others AND the solutions so we can hopefully a
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
I've used Git for years, but never really dove into rebase or when/how to use it. I've always been fine with merge. But, I've been wanting to expand my skills, so this is an overview of git rebase and how it works.
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
A quick look at the history of the CLI, and an update on a project to re-imagine it with - inline help, undo functions, better security, and more. A very clever approach
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
We recently added our domains to the "HTTP Strict Transport Security" preload list, and I had no idea this was even a thing. I assumed that the best we could do was to enforce HTTPS at the CDN/network level. Anyone can add th
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
Honestly, I think that is the key. He didn't just create Git out of thin air... he spent alot of time thinking about what he wanted and using something that gave him a conceptual foundation. 10 days of writing code is impressive, but t
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
Oh sweet - I added that link. Thank you!
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
Lol - thanks... this was just something I wrote quickly. Or, I meant that this was yet _another_ heart attack waiting in line? Kidding...
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
No kidding
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Did you know Git was originally created in 10 days?(community.appsmith.com)
75 points by rlnorthcutt 3y ago|91 comments
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole the other day, and put together some quotes from Linus and some info on how and why Git was created.
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
True - but not every project is a product. I run across open source projects all the time where the README is the product page. In those cases, I appreciate some images which can help me figure out if I want to try it out. Otherwise, I ha
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
I totally agree - moderation is a good thing
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
My apologies - it was a quick comment between calls :D In full disclosure, I'm the Head of DevRel at Appsmith. I didn't write this article, or contribute to it. That being said, I do think its helpful, and I like the fact that oth
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
This really stood out for me: 'We also think it is beneficial to show instead of tell wherever possible. We recommend using icons, images, and GIFs to keep it visually engaging and provide visual signposts — helping readers quickly nav
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
This is something I've always struggled with in my projects - by the time I'm ready to share it, Im' usually mentally tired and it is tough to create a good README. This is a solid guide that lays out the sections and the thi
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Guide: How to Write a Great Readme(appsmith.com)
2 points by rlnorthcutt 3y ago|1 comments
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Undocumented API for OpenAI to track usage (custom app template)(community.appsmith.com)
6 points by rlnorthcutt 3y ago|1 comments
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by rlnorthcutt 3y ago
One of our team members wanted a better way to track OpenAI usage and costs, and he discovered a "hidden" API that provides this data. So, he wrote up a quick tutorial and created a custom app template to let others quickly test t
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
This type of knowledge is far more valuable than many people realize. When you see people who get things done, get more raises, or seem to do great work without working so hard... then they know things about how to operate in the organizati
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
That's a really good point. Humans generally don't like big changes, so removing friction to a big change makes it more likely. While remote work might make it a bit easier to fire someone, it totally makes it easier to leave. F
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
This is a fun video, but also a really great example of agile development. The creator shows the stages they go through from creating the domino mechanism and modifying the design with each new stage of development. There is a clear progres
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
Yet another great example of how much of our world is powered by unsustainable practices. These are credit card solutions that provide value today at a much higher price tomorrow. The sad thing is that we already know how to address these i
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
100% on this. Most startups are limited in resources, and even more so for opensource. Building a business means setting expectations and being clear on the scope of support. This is more than appropriate for a new product. Personally, I wo
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
One thing that Appsmith does is to offer Google and Github SSO for the open source version, and then SAML, OIDC, OAuth2 for the business edition. It can be very difficult to figure out where to draw the line, but I think looking at the need
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
Can you expand on that a bit more? Do you think that more open source business models will lead to more rehashing of the same code/concepts over an over again? I'm also curious how you think this may apply to the rise in AI coding
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
While I think it is important to share new projects and even brag a bit about our own, I'm not clear on how this adds to the conversation? Illa has been mentioned multiple times here, so at this point it feels a bit spammy. As a develo
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by rlnorthcutt 4y ago
I really appreciate you taking the time to share! The inclusion of the Appsmith name and license on the code used is a great example of how we can be more transparent and ensure proper attribution. Clearly, your team has given careful tho

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