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Ryanb58··on Detangle: AI-generated summaries of legal docs
Love it! This is one of the best uses of ML/AI IMHO. I really dislike reading leasing agreements.
Ryanb58··on Death to the `Sent a GIF` Link in Microsoft Teams
You make a good point. Those who overuse these tools to an annoying or bothersome point will make the things we love come off as annoying. I'd prefer to discuss the use of restraint with the people who overuse these features rather than have them taken away.
Ryanb58··on Software ‘Developer’ or ‘Engineer’: What’s the Difference?
From personal experience as an software engineer who's been in the field for around 5 years now. I have interviewed over 15 people in the past year for each of these positions and hired around 7 of them. (Mid west, other locations may varry.)

Software developers code programs based on an engineer or architects specs. They normally come from a scale up coding facility. Don't not all think about future selves but how to get things done right now. Usually understand business goals pretty well.

Software engineers have a deep knowledge for common design patterns, probabilistic programming, and semi-fast prototyping. They also shine bright when data mining or artifical intelegence comes into play. Not normally very focused on the business goals, but strive to know more. Normally hired directly out of college or after 5+ years experience as a normal developer.

Software architects do little coding but are normally software engineers on steroids. They have a vast knowledge and understanding for how systems work together along with having around 15 years of SEexperience. Normally they have a good understanding and connection to the businesses success.

Ryanb58··on Ask HN: How do you do design-review at your company?
The company I am currently with is similar in size to yours, with the same ratio of product members vs others. We don't exactly do design reviews, instead, we have a very talented VP of Marketing. He is the one that approves or redesigns things that the product team creates. This is very helpful as he has been here since the beginning and always keeps up with the latest design and user experience trends.

Might look into having someone take ownership of the design on your team. I don't think this is the most efficient method of attack, but it does work while the company is small.

Ryanb58··on Ask HN: What should I do with a broken laptop
Recycle it. Some places pay you for old electronics.

You can also pick it apart and sell the items individually on ebay or something.

Ryanb58··on Ask HN: Microservices testing best practises?
Unittest the crap outta your application. If you are going to do any integration tests.. I suggest using selenium.
Ryanb58··on Ask HN: How to validate a SaaS product?
Shameless Plug:

Ask the people who use my colossal list: https://github.com/Ryanb58/the-colossal-saas-list

Ryanb58··on How should I monetize my 3D printer design?
I suggest you create a blog then populate it with your own content and experiences. Remember to use good SEO.

Then either sell things you make with it or sell it itself.

Ryanb58··on Poll: What Programming Language Do You Use for Server Side Web Development?
Python
Ryanb58··on Tips for Developers Stepping into the Agile Process
People gotta start somewhere:p
Ryanb58··on Supercomputers: Obama orders world's fastest computer
Agreed. I wrote my thoughts on it going distributed here:

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=9976957

Ryanb58··on Why Obama Is Wrong with His Super Computer Decision
Think of it like using a coupon... Why spending $100 dollars on a pair of shoes, when you can use a coupon and save 50%.

Plus America is in a huge amount of debit.

Not saying we couldn't do both ideas though. I wonder which would be more useful.

Ryanb58··on Why Obama Is Wrong with His Super Computer Decision
More than likely. I am just trying to get them to think outside of the specialized box they are stuck in.

With the wide spread of fiber cable(faster internet speeds), I see it being very do-able form of computing in the near to soon future. We might as well help push the Moore's law mentality a bit further.

Ryanb58··on Why Obama Is Wrong with His Super Computer Decision
Indeed I do. It'd of been kind of silly of me to post something about it if not. LOL

The goal is to get people thinking outside of the box. Especially those in leadership positions.

Ryanb58··on Show HN: Ollert, a Trello Analysis Tool
I actually currently use this at work to help give my boss status updates on what features I've yet to complete and such. #GoodStuff
Ryanb58··on Ask HN: Prove me wrong: email ain't dying
more cats are using social media.