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bobsterman··on Ask HN: What do you call “scriptable” software?
You're describing a VM with multiple languages. You might like the Racket programming language(s). It provides a powerful macro interface that can define new languages, and sandboxed execution to safely execute user code server side.

https://racket-lang.org/

bobsterman··on Ask HN: Why is tech UX so bad in general?
It's not that they arent skilled, they just don't have the incentive to demonstrate them.
bobsterman··on What if Planet 9 is a Primordial Black Hole? (2019)
It would mean the great filter could be behind us.

I'm not sure how a black hole would help create life, an inbound Planet 9 would certainly be a hinderince to life's existence though.

bobsterman··on Apple's child protection features spark concern within its own ranks: sources
If you do not understand what the software on your phone is doing; you cannot control it; you do not own it. Apple owns it.
bobsterman··on There’s a crack in the iPhone foundation and it could get a lot worse
I'm pretty sure pedophiles will be looking for another platform following this news. Now any platform that doesn't scan for CSAM will be associated with it.
bobsterman··on New in Git: switch and restore
switch being underloaded to checkout is the same as checkout being overloaded to switch.

In the checkout model, branches are just named aliases for their current hash. This seems trivial to me. Do we really need to use another vocabulary spot up in our heads for a command that is strictly a more-restricted checkout?

bobsterman··on Animated Engines
Start with drawing a single frame with SVG [1], then add animation with CSS [2] or Javascript.

[1] https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/SVG/Tutorial/Ba... [2] https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/CSS_Animati...

bobsterman··on Ask HN: How do we know Signal or Telegram don't store our data on their servers?
Horcrux Encrypted Messaging combines multiple messaging options to protect you from all sides.

https://horcruxencryptedmessaging.jperla.com/

bobsterman··on Uber’s self-driving car could not detect pedestrians outside of a crosswalk
12mph is the speed limit around a stopped school bus here in New Zealand.
bobsterman··on A demonstration of Schlieren photography, allowing us to see air that is moving
Veritasium did a pretty good explanation on it

https://youtu.be/4tgOyU34D44