[notes] Some of Us Actually Like Coding
A software engineer's perspective on enjoying coding amidst the rise of AI coding agents, arguing for the value of hands-on programming.
A software engineer's perspective on enjoying coding amidst the rise of AI coding agents, arguing for the value of hands-on programming.
Analysis of a complex RCE attack chain in PostHog exploiting SSRF, a ClickHouse SQL 0day, and default PostgreSQL credentials.
A developer's enthusiastic review of Raycast, a macOS productivity tool that replaces Spotlight, highlighting its UX, extensions, and key features like clipboard management.
A review of Java's key developments in 2025, covering major OpenJDK projects like Panama, Loom, and Babylon, from the Inside Java Newscast.
Anthropic fixed the flickering issue in Claude Code's TUI by rewriting the renderer, sparking discussion on terminal UI design trade-offs.
Anil Madhavapeddy uses AI to port an HTML5 parser and test suite from JavaScript to OCaml, discussing copyright and ethical implications.
A proposal for a 'No Maintenance Month' in December for underfunded open-source projects to highlight the need for sustainable funding.
Google releases Gemini 3 Flash, a faster, cheaper AI model with strong coding and multimodal capabilities, compared to previous versions.
A developer reflects on the political roots of free software, questioning its current purpose after achieving mainstream adoption.
Explains why large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT generate factually incorrect or fabricated information, known as hallucinations.
Explores the new ABORT_QUERY_EXECUTION query hint in SQL Server 2025 for blocking problematic queries via Query Store.
Git Rail Control is an interactive, gamified platform for learning Git commands through a railway-themed simulation.
Explores the tension between optimization and systems-level thinking in AI-driven scientific discovery and computational ethics.
ASP.NET Core 10 introduces new OpenTelemetry metrics for Identity, tracking sign-ins, user management, and 2FA events.
The Critter Stack team outlines their 2026 development roadmap, focusing on the Critter Watch monitoring tool, documentation, and performance optimizations.
The article argues that widespread ad blocker usage has led to more aggressive advertising, harming the open web's sustainability and user experience.
A developer's 2025 review covering their new role as a Python Developer Advocate at JetBrains, learning about AI in IDEs, and speaking at DjangoCon conferences.
A developer's monthly recap covering game development progress, podcast recordings, live streams, and plans for a Steam release.
Explores the role of 'toolsmiths' in eliminating fragile, one-off processes through automation and small tools to improve operational efficiency.
A technical walkthrough of using the Council of Mine AI extension for MCP sampling to resolve a fictional committee debate, part of an AI advent series.