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Python3267

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This is a stealth account so that my coworkers don't find out about my plans.
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Python3267··on Sauron, home security startup, plucks CEO out of Sonos
Oh god, it makes sense now. Palinteer is partnering with ring for footing and will be acquired by Sauron.
Python3267··on I created a publishing system for step-by-step coding guides in Typst
Pulled out good ol' wireshark. It's the server that's erroring on the TLS handshake.
Python3267··on Launch HN: Mentat (YC F24) – Controlling LLMs with Runtime Intervention
Thanks, yeah I misread the GUI. This is awesome!
Python3267··on Launch HN: Mentat (YC F24) – Controlling LLMs with Runtime Intervention
It was able the resist a different known jailbreak for gemini though

https://playground.ctgt.ai/c/a5aec2dc-c40d-4232-8bb1-69a1cec...

Python3267··on Launch HN: Mentat (YC F24) – Controlling LLMs with Runtime Intervention
--I was able to jailbreak it--

https://playground.ctgt.ai/c/5028ac78-1fa4-4158-af73-c9089cb...

Nevermind That was the ungoverned version of gemini, their models worked.

Python3267··on High speed X-ray video: jumping beans, wind-up toys and more
Here's an interesting one, if the equipment is sensitive enough you could test if you can see the difference in air densities as a .22 caliber bullet passes by.
Python3267··on Ask HN: What failed in the AWS outage that should have worked offline?
I've got nothing for this but I am morbidly curious.
Python3267··on We'll need a universal basic income (UBI) in an AI-driven world
We should have a wealth tax that is distributed to everyone, instead of taxing consumption. It's the most progressive tax possible, only taxing those with actual excess. It would work in an AI world, easing into everyone having the same amount of power instead of creating AI powered Oligarchs.
Python3267··on Ask HN: What tech skill gave you the biggest boost in your career?
Taking a networking class, I'm still amazed that CS programs don't require it at this point.
Python3267··on Good Docs Describe, Bad Docs Prescribe
Dollars to donuts, you cannot have a high velocity distributed system with dozens of developers without comprehensive docs and long term plans. This article is straight up bad.
Python3267··on Can Software Be Durable?
This is a principle that can be applied outside of this question, but is applicable here. Many non-engineers view software as an asset, *it is not*. Every line of code is a liability, so minimizing the size of a codebase and limiting the complexity of distributed systems (If posible avoid DS's) is key for good reliable software.

If the code needs to be fast (written in a systems language like C, C++, or Rust) write it in Rust. It will limit the amount your can shoot your foot both at the compilation stage and while writing the code (You have to think about what you're doing to avoid the compiler yelling at you. Otherwise, for the love of god write your project in a simple garbage collected language. Not having to handle memory directly removes a lot of what can go wrong.

Python3267··on Data Centers, Temperature, and Power
This article was written for non-technical folks unfortunately. I read the phrase below and nearly puked from the corpo speech.

> So, the methodology around temperature mitigation always starts at power reduction—which means that growth, IT efficiencies, right-sizing for your capacity...

Python3267··on Iroh: A library to establish direct connection between peers
How does this compare to libP2P? https://libp2p.io/
Python3267··on Don't trust Cloudflare with your personal data
How long until we see @eastdakota here :D.
Python3267··on Ask HN: How has your company adapted to hiring with LLMs?
Agreed, but the problem is a lot of companies don't ask questions that screen for people who can build longer term systems that are extendable.
Python3267··on Ask HN: How has your company adapted to hiring with LLMs?
I guess what I'm stabbing at is that the FAANG interviews I've done and my friends who work there operate with that mindset. You do need to ask questions to answer the problem in those interviews but they heavily rely on interviewee's code.
Python3267··on Ask HN: How do I give back to people helped me when I was young and had nothing?
Help out others like they helped you and spend time with them. Every teacher and mentor I've ever had always enjoyed seeing the fruits of their labor. Just grab a lunch or a coffee with them and catch up.
Python3267··on Ask HN: Do I Ride the Titanic down?
Aye, Aye Captian.
Python3267··on Ask HN: Do I Ride the Titanic down?
I'm thinking it's going to be an experiment with how I can get away with before they actively try to get rid of me. Basically, how much schlong swinging can I get away with.
Python3267··on Ask HN: Do I Ride the Titanic down?
Yeah, it's more of a decision on how fast do I want to leave. Leaving fast nets me a new job, staying nets me security until we go down. Basically, we just hit the iceberg and I'm that engineer that's going welp she's going down.
Python3267··on Ask HN: Do I Ride the Titanic down?
> In essence, you and others see the impending crash - others do not?

The CTO left and several of the top talent have already left. Leadership and HR knows its a doom spiral right now, but the normal business folks have no clue what's about to hit them

> or he might want to hand you an anchor to help you swim

Unfortunately they're that person.

> You are not alone, various startups have failed over the years - small/large. Their histories are probably archived in HN and will offer insights/connections. Good Luck.!!

Thank you very much.

Python3267··on Ask HN: Do I Ride the Titanic down?
Thanks! It's good to hear that.
Python3267··on Ask HN: Do I Ride the Titanic down?
Thanks! Yeah I thought that'd be the advice. I'm worried work load is about to increase to a point where I can't stay on top of interview prep.
Python3267··on Show HN: Factorio Learning Environment – Agents Build Factories
The factory must grow.
Python3267··on What are great international locations to work at?
I know about that, part of the question is figuring out what nations have easier visa requirements.
Python3267··on What are great international locations to work at?
Is the visa process easy for those two?
Python3267··on What are great international locations to work at?
Software Engineering
Python3267··on What are great international locations to work at?
Thank you, this is wonderful!
Python3267··on What are great international locations to work at?
Yeah I've been thinking on this one and Asia would be too wild for me so Europe would be the destination.
Python3267··on What are great international locations to work at?
I've heard of a lot of people heading up to Norway recently. What's your experience up there?
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