tlackemann

> I don't think any JS code can be worse than old PHP code.

I'm currently working for a company where all our microservices were written in Node.js by juniors.

JS can absolutely be worse than PHP

I don't find this to be true at all.

> you need an external server

Spoiler, you need an external server for everything on the web; you've just been brainwashed to think serverless is actually that.

org-mode blog! How do you like it? Been considering this for myself recently but haven't looked into RSS much. I like the theme you built.

I remember using XMPP for a site I built that connected tenants and landlords, a reverse MLS of sorts. Back then, I choose XMPP because I had heard this is what Facebook was using at the time for their new messenger and it provided services like online status, typing status, and live messaging out-of-the-box. I don't recall it being terribly difficult to implement and it was awesome to see it working for the first time!

This was almost 10-years ago now, it's incredible to see this technology still moving forward.

Some of this is solved with locked dependencies and an understanding of how "npm install" actually works, but I find this point really takes away any credibility for this article:

> This is just one of the reasons why I think by 2023 working with ephemeral cloud-based dev environments will be the standard. Just like CI/CD is today.

Over my dead body will I ever use a cloud environment to write code. tmate[0] might be the closest I ever get.

I get some developers don't care about what they throw aimlessly onto a cloud, but I don't know what's being logged, what's being stored, how long it's being stored, who has access to it, what third-parties have access to it, and so on. The business I own or the one I write code for might care if those files were exposed like that.

Use a local VM. Or a development proxy. The cloud isn't a solution for everything.

[0] https://tmate.io/

From a UX standpoint, for the writer, threads a great way to spin off thoughts without caring about the long-format.

Maybe there's an opportunity for existing blogging platforms to pick up this cue. Provide an app or experience that makes punching in a bunch of thoughts quick and easy then publish it as one post.

You have the right to free speech, to say what you want. You do not have the right to a platform.

This. Please, we don't need any more wage slaves in this industry. I already work with a bunch of people who don't have any interest in correct solutions but would rather just ship code. Feedback is non-existent or unwelcome. If their code is wrong, it's not, you're wrong. I'm 10-years professional and I have never met such a rude and entitled generation of bootcampers who think they deserve six-figures for figuring how how to return an array,

Rant over.

Please join tech or engineering because it genuinely excites or interests you. Not because the wages are higher.

"Let's use GraphQL"

I actually just started doing this in my architecture notes.

You can inline source code in org-mode that renders a graph png.

  #+BEGIN_SRC dot
  digraph {
    a -> b
    b -> a
  }
  #+END_SRC

You can look into graphviz and dot language for intricacies. Once you learn it, it's super useful to jot down ideas and change structures on the fly.

Compton sounds familiar, I think that's what I was confusing for wayland before. It adds a bunch of transparency effects and other "nice to haves" but I believe I had similar issues.

Drivers on Linux have always been ... non-ideal. I use the Fedora kmod drivers these days. It's held up nicely so far without any boot halts.

I was so quick to reply, yes Fall Guys. Thank you kindly

I literally just posted a comment in an earlier thread that the only reason I dual boot Windows is for EAC support. This is awesome news. We can finally play Fallout Guys on linux!

I've tried some, Sea of Thieves primarily.

SoT performs better on Linux for me but the online experience has a lot to be desired. Microphone doesn't work, anything Microsoft live is absent ... though playable.

I'd say that 9/10 games I try on Linux run at Windows performance if not better. YMMV

Good point! The motherboard I have apparently allows for this but it never saves? I tried playing with it for a week before giving up. Ultimately, I ended up dual-booting windows and using the official brand tool to do something to the motherboard to save the correct colors. Been working since, even when booting to linux.

I don't believe I am, I'm using Fedora + i3 but I don't have any transparency or special fx on the windows. I do remember setting that up on my last machine but it never looked great so I left it out this time.

Yes! One of the tools I ended up trying.

Also built a linux gaming machine this year, AMD CPU but Nvidia GPU (3080)

For work, it's a beast. For gaming, it's a beast. I love it.

I'm really happy to hear Steam's push to get all games working on Linux. I still dual-boot for those games that require Easy Anti Cheat, but for everything else linux has been incredible for both indie and AAA gaming.

My biggest gripes aren't all that major but there are a lot of Windows-specific tools for changing the colors inside the case for the various fans. I'm not a fan of the RGB-puke and like a solid color, but after a few tweaks and hacks it mostly works as I intend it to.

Used this for a small linux GUI proof-of-concept.

I really liked it. It was awesome to use something I'm familiar with (Next.js) and have it drive the UI. Resulting application was indeed about 1MB after all said and done.

Interested in this project! Ever since Redis become much more than a KV, I've been seeking something a bit simpler. I'll admit, Redis is simple to get stared with, but there is a lot to learn once you do.

What goals does Beryl have, both short and long? Does it aim to compete with Redis? Can you host a cluster of BerylDB instances? What type of benchmarks are you seeing?

Willing to bet that the people who banter on about PHP are the same folks who install 'create-react-app' without question.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret. You ready?

Everyone's needs are different.

Interesting right?

Cool. My family lives on LI and my other half of the family doesn't live in Central Jersey.

I swear, everyone posting with "BUT I CAN AFFORD IT" is absolutely tone deaf to the US housing crisis we're in.

Wow I didn't realize how many real estate agents were on HN, amazing.

Can you also show me towns that have good schools? How about ones where cash offers above asking price aren't immediately considered?

Sorry, but what you wrote is complete BS.

Thanks, I'm cured.

Ever consider people have families? Have families they're planning on having?

Yeah, moving to central or South Jersey wouldn't work. That's why I live where I do now ...

Keep preaching from that ivory tower of yours

I live in NJ. I can't afford a house with a $200k+ salary because every house that's even half-way decent is either outside my price range or is bought up in cash above asking price.

Must be nice to be so cushioned from reality.

It doesn't bother me. It's just sad.

What if you know PHP (like a HUGE number of devs)? It's definitely a win for them.

Couldn't agree more. The people who are against using PHP are those who never used it and think they are being clever and ahead-of-the-curve by bashing it.

I have no stake in Laravel. I just honestly think it's better than any Node.js framework you'll point at me.

You also seem to have a vendetta against me. You okay?