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1. Pragtical: Practical and pragmatic code editor Total comment counts : 26 Summary Pragtical is a code editor that is practical and pragmatic, requiring only 30MB of RAM and 5MB of disk space. It runs well on various devices without performance issues. The editor offers features like syntax highlighting, multiple cursors, command palette, and more. Users can also add additional features through plugins, including LSP (Language Server Protocol). Pragtical allows for extension through Lua and its C API, with documentation available for various parts of the editor....

1. Markov chains are funnier than LLMs Total comment counts : 61 Summary The article discusses the concept of predictability machines and their connection to humor. It compares a Markov chain, a type of statistical model, to ChatGPT 3.5, a large language model (LLM), and examines their ability to generate humorous content. The author explains that while LLMs like ChatGPT are more advanced and accurate in generating desired outputs, Markov chains can be funny despite their simplicity....

1. Getting back into C programming for CP/M Total comment counts : 18 Summary The author of this article discusses their interest in using and programming CP/M, a computer operating system from 40 years ago. They have purchased a CP/M machine and have developed new utilities for CP/M using a 1982 C compiler called “Aztec C”. The article explains the differences between developing in C for CP/M using the older compiler compared to modern C development....

1. VanillaJSX.com Total comment counts : 39 Summary The article explores the idea of using JSX to create reusable DOM elements with their own state. It questions how JSX components could work together to create an interactive DOM tree and handle large data without relying on a virtual DOM. It also considers how complex state could be managed and how parent components could react to changes in their children. The author suggests using the @imlib/jsx-browser....

1. CSS Grid Areas Total comment counts : 22 Summary This article discusses the CSS grid template areas feature and encourages readers to take advantage of its benefits. The author first explains the challenges of using line numbers to position items in a grid layout and then introduces the concept of naming grid areas instead. By using grid-template-areas and grid-area properties, developers can easily map elements to designated areas within the grid....

1. Kim Dotcom’s extradition to the U.S. given green light by New Zealand Total comment counts : 51 Summary Kim Dotcom, the founder of Megaupload, has been approved for extradition to the United States by New Zealand’s Justice Minister. Dotcom faces charges of copyright infringement, racketeering, and money laundering, which could result in decades in prison. Dotcom has vowed to fight the extradition and says he has a plan to stay in New Zealand....

1. Show HN: If YouTube had actual channels Total comment counts : 154 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses various suggestions and feedback regarding a TV guide application. The author expresses excitement about the app and suggests adding channel names to enhance the user experience. They also request the ability to share permalinks for channels, allowing others to view the same content. Additionally, the author mentions a Firefox extension they use to adjust audio settings and wonders if a similar feature could be implemented in the app....

1. Hacking the largest airline and hotel rewards platform (2023) Total comment counts : 19 Summary Between March 2023 and May 2023, multiple security vulnerabilities were discovered in the backend provider, points.com, which manages airline and hotel rewards programs. These vulnerabilities allowed attackers to gain access to sensitive customer information, perform actions such as transferring points and accessing the global administrator website. The vulnerabilities were reported to points.com, who responded quickly, took the affected websites offline, conducted investigations, and patched the identified issues....

1. Isometric Projection in Game Development Total comment counts : 16 Summary The article discusses the theory behind isometric projection in game development. It explains the different types of projections used, such as orthographic projection and perspective projection. The focus is on isometric projection, which is a method for visualizing 3D objects in two dimensions by making the angles between the x-axis, y-axis, and z-axis equal 120 degrees. The article also mentions that most retro isometric games are not true 3D games but instead use 2D tiles positioned to create a 3D effect....

1. I Created 175 Fonts Using Rust Total comment counts : 25 Summary The article discusses the creation of a pixel font megapack by the author. They previously released font packs in 2016 and 2018 that were popular among indie game developers. The author decided to create a bigger and better pack that includes 100 fonts with more variety for different game genres. They also addressed a common complaint about the previous packs not supporting accented characters, so this time they extended language support to include English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish....