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ciwolex··on Ask HN: Due to spam on GitHub, what platforms can I move my projects?
This works, but you stop being the community from engaging.
ciwolex··on Ask HN: Due to spam on GitHub, what platforms can I move my projects?
How do you deal with bot traffic and traffic from AI that's trying to get training data from your codebase
ciwolex··on Ask HN: Due to spam on GitHub, what platforms can I move my projects?
That's awesome, I didn't know they went to that level of transparency. I think this is a strong consideration.
ciwolex··on Ask HN: Due to spam on GitHub, what platforms can I move my projects?
I think one important factor would be still being able to interact with a community of people who care for software and would like to put genuine thoughts. Whether it be for submitting bug reports, issues, PRs or security reports. Of course other platforms are not diverse as GitHub, it would be nice to see which other platforms are attracting such people. This in turn has a higher chance of interacting with such people.
ciwolex··on As a SWE with 10y experience, how long does it take to learn to build AI models
Makes sense, is it worth learning the deep workings? Do you think there are benefits?
ciwolex··on Ask HN: What models can you use with OpenCode that offer some level of privacy
Do you have any specific ones that you recommend?
ciwolex··on Ask HN: What models can you use with OpenCode that offer some level of privacy
I'm not quite familiar, do you think opencode is privacy focused?
ciwolex··on Why would someone want to learn code when AI does it better and faster?
- Like every muscle, doing it by yourself, develops your brain's thinking abilities.

- Yes, AI can do whatever the brain can do, but that doesn't develop it.

- What sets humans apart is the ability to think about a situation and do something about it. The ability to think sets us apart. That ability should be developed regardless of what AI can do.

- AI could be better. So what? Comparing yourself with others is the root of disappointment and dissatisfaction. Compare yourself with yourself. Are you better today than you were yesterday?

- Competing with AI is an ever losing battle. Don't compete with AI. Develelop yourself.

ciwolex··on Ask HN: What are your favorite coding tools?
Neovim
ciwolex··on A 37-year-old wanting to learn computer science
If you want to really learn it and master it, I'd advise you start with a project to build something you'd like. With that in mind, learn a programming language. JavaScript, CSS and HTML will be a good start for the frontend. You'll then need some backend skills. You could learn MySQL and JavaScript will also help you develop the back end. Along the way, you'll figure out a lot of the stuff yourself. Avoid using AI at all costs if you really want to learn. Once you've mastered the skill, AI will be a multiplier. Good luck
ciwolex··on Ask HN: How to Block Spam Mails?
This is smart. Are there scenarios you've noticed that it doesn't work?
ciwolex··on The AI Backlash Keeps Growing Stronger
This has happened to me a couple of times. Any post you put on hacker news that's critical to AI, gets downvoted. I think hacker news has a vested interest in AI via Altman. The moderators don't like AI being criticized. I won't be surprised that my this comment gets removed.
ciwolex··on Ask HN: Are there any tech companies not on the AI bandwagon
No AI in product specifically. Although There could be companies with no AI policies
ciwolex··on [dead]
3. Should students still study computer science? There are misinformed narratives on how AI has replaced the software engineering industry. Sometimes they try to connect AI and Job losses, creating big fears for new graduates and students aspiring to become software engineers. Although many times, this connection is misinformed. AI tools are impressive, but real software engineering involves architecture, security, distributed systems, ethics, and much more. A 4-year degree is also a long time. A lot could have changed.

I’m curious. How are you thinking about AI in your engineering? Is it a useful, a distraction, or a threat to the craft itself? Where do you draw the line?

ciwolex··on Anyone can use AI to 'vibe code.' Could that put programmers out of a job?
How true is it when journalists say such things? Aren't these sorts of articles misleading to beginners?
ciwolex··on Show HN: I made Django package to override and customize the default Group model
This is great. Adds something that's missing in Django