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aditgupta··on The Missing Layer
Exactly right, and that's the core point. Users don't write PTL or ISLs. Let's say you have customer interactions (fetched from Zoom) or product/research notes. The AI structures that into PTL automatically. You see clean, editable notes and visual wireframes + high-fidelity prototypes and prompts. The structured formats exist in the background for token efficiency and interoperability.
aditgupta··on The Missing Layer
Jim nailed the core problem. I've been building exactly this "missing layer" for past few months. The challenge isn't just connecting product decisions to code. It's that product context lives in a format that's optimized for human communication, not machine consumption. When engineers feed this to LLMs, they spend massive effort "re-contextualizing" what stakeholders already decided. I built TypMo (https://typmo.com) around two structured formats that serve as this context layer: PTL (Product Thinking Language)- Structures product decisions (personas, objectives, constraints, requirements) in a format both humans can read/edit and LLMs can parse precisely. Think YAML for product thinking. and Interface Structure Language (ISL) - Defines wireframes and component hierarchies in structured syntax that compiles into visual mockups and production-ready prompts. LLMs don't need more context, they need structured context. The workflow Jim describes (stakeholder meeting → manager aggregates → engineer re-contextualizes for LLM) becomes: stakeholder meeting → PTL compilation → IA generation → production prompts.

LEt's see where it goes!

aditgupta··on Ask HN: What are you working on? (February 2025)
I wanted a minimal tool to easily track, organize, and reflect on my reading—so I built one: https://bookstates.app. I'm familiar with StoryGraph, but aimed for something even simpler. (and with a sprinkle of AI)
aditgupta··on It's weird how design systems are so rote, yet so difficult
Governance is always a bigger challenge than creation.
aditgupta··on Ask HN: What is your “I don't care if this succeeds” project?
I made a simple iOS app for designers called as UX Assist. It has been around for 6 years now. I’m just happy that it’s out there and helping some folks now and then. [UX Assist](https://apps.apple.com/in/app/ux-assist/id1491649877)
aditgupta··on My sister absolutely refuses to learn math
First, not everybody will have interest in Math. And that's fine. Secondly, you need to be creative for teaching math, especially at a junior level. I think Lockhart gives a very good insight on this matter - http://www.maa.org/devlin/lockhartslament.pdf
aditgupta··on Understanding the most beautiful equation in Mathematics
This was more for basic understanding. There can be a follow-up article with a more rigorous approach :) The same was done here - http://functionspace.org/articles/17/Solving----sum----1----...
aditgupta··on Understanding the most beautiful equation in Mathematics
Guys, there's lot more here - http://functionspace.org/discussion/new :)
aditgupta··on Why I’m Going to India
I will certainly not call it "cool"
aditgupta··on Show HN: Distraction Free Reader/Writer
This looks cool! We made something similar - http://blog.functionspace.org/news/2013/5/8/a-beautiful-read...
aditgupta··on Median of Medians
Related discussion here - http://functionspace.org/topic/32/On-application-of-Median-o...
aditgupta··on A Hacker News For Ideas
Shameless Plug: There's a community for those interested in science, especially Math, Physics and Computer Science - http://functionspace.org
aditgupta··on Math ∩ Programming
We have been working on the notes feature.It should go live within 2 weeks :)
aditgupta··on Math ∩ Programming
You might find this interesting - http://functionspace.org/discussion/new There is lots of interesting stuff on Math, Physics and Computer Science

P.S -I founded it.

aditgupta··on "I can't do math" (2001)
I completely agree that it traces back to educational issues. In fact, i recently wrote an article about this problem - http://aditgupta.me/post/what-is-17x13
aditgupta··on On Cellular Automation
Hey! The algorithms group is up!
aditgupta··on On Cellular Automation
The algorithms group is going to be active coming Tuesday :)
aditgupta··on Function Space Update - No sign-up required
Clickable link - http://functionspace.org
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Clickable link - http://functionspace.org
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
There's a video on the home page :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thank you all for such an overwhelming response! I will deal with the sign-up issue ASAP. All other suggestions would also be implemented soon. :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thanks! I am considering some kind of tie-up with schools and colleges. I see that a mail has been sent to some emails. If you can send me your email id, I will cross-check it for you.
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thanks! It took me about 2 weeks to design and a month to develop. I left my full-time job for Function Space. My wife also helped me out with some ideas. The biggest motivating factor was my love for these 3 subjects. :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thanks!! Point noted! :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thanks!! Fixing it now! :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thank you!! I would also like to add that the content would NOT be greyed out for non-registered users and it would be licensed under creative commons :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
Thanks for signing up! And thanks a lot for positive criticism. I have noted your feedback regarding Lectures and Articles. Will surely implement it within few days! :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
I just launched it a week ago. So, things will surely change with time. How about something like StackOverflow? You can view everything, but to vote or answer you have to login. All this feedback is really going to help a lot! :)
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
I wanted to create a complete learning environment for these three subjects. So apart from discussions and articles, there are various other things like Video lectures, book reviews, problem solving techniques, subject groups and visualisations(which will soon evolve to virtual labs). Rather than quickly-learn,quickly-forget model, I wanted to implement a model that is based on solid understanding of concepts.
aditgupta··on I've created a community and learning platform for math, physics and CS lovers
No need to pay. You can sign up within a few seconds and you're in! :)
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