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a-bit-of-codeon Catch-23: The New C Standard Sets the World on Fire

Is it just me that thinks that the article is a [skilfully drafted] joke (or parody or whatever the correct word is)? The fact that it has been published close to April 1st raises more suspicions.

a-bit-of-codeon Launch HN: Neptyne (YC W23) – A programmable spreadsheet that runs Python

Understood. Thank you for the elaboration.

a-bit-of-codeon Launch HN: Neptyne (YC W23) – A programmable spreadsheet that runs Python

I believe Google Sheets supports programmability using Javascript these days. Is your product fundamentally different? Thanks and all the best.

a-bit-of-codeon Ask HN: Share your favorite YouTube channels focused on mastering a skill/craft

https://www.youtube.com/@VillageCookingChannel

These guys in a remote Indian village cook for hundreds of [needy] people at a time. There is no modern cooking machinery involved. Their methods and enthusiasm are fun to watch!

a-bit-of-codeon Ask HN: How is the job search coming along for people who got laid off?

For that kind of seniority/experience, what fraction of companies asked LeetCodey stuff? Was it easy or medium/hard problems? How much time did you have to spend preparing/practicing?

a-bit-of-codeon Ask HN: Which books you have read till now that were worth investing time in?

'The Psychology of Money' was worth the time. It is a very impactful book for anyone that has anything to do with earning & spending money. IOW, all of us.

a-bit-of-codeon Launch HN: FlyCode (YC S22) – Let product teams edit web apps without coding

Why not include a demo org and/or demo public GH repo that can quickly be tried out? I wouldn't want to grant GH access to every service I try out. Just thinking aloud.

a-bit-of-codeon India's largest stock broker has 30 devs (2020)

The title is misleading given that the article is 2+ years old. Are they still the largest broker? Do they still have only 30 devs?

a-bit-of-codeon Ask HN: Any weird tips for weight loss?

Drink water when feeling hungry. Not kidding.

a-bit-of-codeon First living robots built from stem cells have started to reproduce

The world's first living robots, designed by computer and built from stem cells, have started to reproduce in a breakthrough which could lead to self-replicating machines, scientists have said.

a-bit-of-codeon Tell HN: C Experts Panel – Ask us anything about C

Any chance that we could have an STL equivalent in C. Of course, templating and other features being absent it won't be as generic as CPP. However, having even something close to STL will help in the long run. Thanks!