Bookmarked Links – Page 19 - Brian

Dependabot version updates keeps Gradle version catalogs up-to-date

March 15, 2023 Readwise

GitHub - drizzle-team/drizzle-orm: TypeScript ORM for SQL

TypeScript ORM for SQL. Contribute to drizzle-team/drizzle-orm development by creating an account on GitHub.

March 10, 2023 Raindrop

Welcome, World

Astro's new look is live! Learn all about our new brand including the design process, our new logo, typeface, color palette, and mascot.

March 7, 2023 Readwise

Maybe Treating Housing as an Investment was a Colossal, Society-Shattering Mistake

Thoughts on science, economics, politics, relationships. Not an expert.

March 6, 2023 Readwise

No Mercy / No Malice in your inbox.

On Saturday I went on CNN with Michael Smerconish to talk about the challenges young men face in America. The headline: 63% of men aged 18-29 in America are single (neither married nor in a committed relationship) — up from 51% just four years ago. Among women, that number is 34%. In sum, we’re not […]

March 6, 2023 Readwise

Essay | Why Children Need Nurturing Fathers

Research shows that a strong paternal connection helps young people to manage their emotions and deal with mental-health crises.

March 6, 2023 Readwise

Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, and Rye?

Whiskey is a distilled liquor made from fermented grains, and its spelling varies by region—"whiskey" in the U.S. and Ireland, and "whisky" in Scotland, Canada, and Japan. Scotch is a smoky whisky made in Scotland, bourbon is a sweet whiskey made primarily from corn in the U.S., and rye whiskey is made with at least 51% rye. Each type has distinct flavors: Scotch is smoky, bourbon is sweet, and rye is astringent.

March 5, 2023 Readwise

The Right Way to Sauce Pasta

Pasta heated in the skillet with sauce has a vastly different and superior flavor and texture compared with pasta that is simply sauced on the plate. No matter how great a sauce you can make, if you don't sauce your pasta correctly, you're missing out on one of life's greatest pleasures. Conversely, even a so-so jarred marinara sauce can be improved upon by finishing it off right. Here's how to properly sauce your pasta, step by step.

March 3, 2023 Readwise

The Science of Yogurt Marinades

Conventional cooking wisdom suggests that marinating meat for a long time can yield undesirable results. But all acids are not equal, and yogurt-based marinades can produce great results, even when applied to meats overnight.

March 3, 2023 Readwise

The share of young adults living at home has been...

The share of young adults living at home has been steadily rising since the 1990s, hitting peaks not seen since the Great Depression in the 2010s. But the way the media covers this shift is doing young people a huge disservice. 👇🏼

March 2, 2023 Readwise

10 things you didn’t know you could do with GitHub Codespaces

Unlock the full potential of GitHub Codespaces with these 10 tips and tricks! From generating AI images to running self-guided coding workshops, discover how to optimize your software development workflow with this powerful tool.

February 28, 2023 Readwise

What I Learned At Stripe

In February 2022, I left my job at Splunk to take some time first to relax then to focus on finding a fantastic next job. I managed to do both during my three months of funemployment, landing a job at Stripe in the Atlas team in May. I was laid off in November 2022, along with most people who were hired during this time.

February 28, 2023 Readwise

Flathub—An app store and build service for Linux

Find and install hundreds of apps and games for Linux. Enjoy GIMP, GNU Octave, Spotify, Steam and many more!

February 28, 2023 Raindrop

Avoiding the Serverless Workflow Antipattern

A common pattern for teams moving from cron-based jobs to event-driven architectures is to start...

February 27, 2023 Readwise

ThePrimeagen/ansible

Contribute to ThePrimeagen/ansible development by creating an account on GitHub.

February 27, 2023 Raindrop

Removing uncertainty: the tip of the iceberg Removing uncertainty: the tip of the iceberg

To succeed in big projects, teams must focus on reducing uncertainty step by step through prototyping, defining clear contracts, and early testing. This approach builds trust, predictability, and momentum, helping avoid last-minute surprises. Even after launch, continuing to refine and measure keeps progress steady and visible.

February 25, 2023 Readwise

BUILDING STARTUPS

*Note: This is a bonus section from the Navalmanack, which was edited out of the final published version. I have published it here. Enjoy this section and join the email list for updates, new material, and future offerings. You can listen to this post courtesy of Audiblogs here. BUI

February 25, 2023 Readwise

INVESTING

*Note: This is a bonus section from the Navalmanack, which was edited out of the final published version. I have published it here. Enjoy this section and join the email list for updates, new material, and future offerings. You can listen to this post thanks to Audiblogs here. I nev

February 25, 2023 Readwise

NAVAL'S PREDICTIONS

*Note: This is a bonus section from the Navalmanack, which was edited out of the final published version. I have published it here. Enjoy this section and join the email list for updates, new material, and future offerings. You can listen to this post courtesy of Audiblogs . The demo

February 25, 2023 Readwise

CDK Pipelines: Continuous delivery for AWS CDK applications

The AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK) is an open-source software development framework to define cloud infrastructure in familiar programming languages and provision it through AWS CloudFormation. The AWS CDK consists of three major components: The core framework for modeling reusable infrastructure components A CLI for deploying CDK applications The AWS Construct Library, a set […]

February 24, 2023 Readwise

Why Things Are Never as Bad as They Seem

Things are rarely as bad—or as good—as you think they are. The goal is not to get too attached to lopsided thinking in one direction or the other.

February 24, 2023 Readwise

Over-engineering my document storage system with Paperless-ngx

I think the first realisation that I was getting old was when I implemented a system to store physical + digital documents and was excited about it. My previous document system looked a little something like this: Whenever someone asked me "hey can you prove you got a C in GCSE

February 23, 2023 Readwise

Creation happens in silence

It’s Saturday, and I’m enjoying the last sunlight for the day in my studio. The house is silent now; my family is taking a nap downstairs. And I’m here, writing, in silence. There’s a thought that kept coming in the last few weeks. As painful as it is, any creation happens in isolation without any signals or external validation until it’s complete. Any idea or creative work you can think of happens in silence.

February 21, 2023 Readwise

ChatGPT's 5-part strategy for balancing your portfolio

Plus: Warren Buffett's crystal ball, and how one man built his own software for buying and selling risky penny stocks to net a 440% return.

February 21, 2023 Readwise

Roko's basilisk

Roko's basilisk is a thought experiment about AI creating a virtual reality to punish those who don't help it. It raises questions about AI ethics and the potential dangers of superintelligent AI. Despite initial fears, the concept has been criticized as unrealistic over time.

February 17, 2023 Readwise

It’s Always Sunny Inside a Generative AI Conference

Jasper's generative AI conference attracted over 1,200 attendees, surprising its CEO, Dave Rogenmoser. The event showcased creative uses of AI, highlighting its potential to enhance efficiency in business while raising questions about the future of human jobs. Speakers emphasized the importance of human connection in an AI-driven world, suggesting that while AI tools can assist, they cannot fully replace human creativity and interaction.

February 17, 2023 Readwise

Does your office have a library?

The text asks thought-provoking questions about the culture and practices within a company. It encourages reflection on topics like diversity, problem-solving approaches, and personal values. The questions prompt readers to consider their own perspectives and behaviors in a work environment.

February 17, 2023 Readwise

Tibo on Twitter

Complete 2 hours of work in 2 minutes with these 14 super-powerful AI tools 👇— Tibo (@tibo_maker) February 16, 2023

February 17, 2023 Raindrop

Complete 2 hours of work in 2 minutes with these...

Complete 2 hours of work in 2 minutes with these 14 super-powerful AI tools 👇

February 17, 2023 Readwise

The Silicon Valley Loop

How the dot-com crash created Palo Alto’s clueless investor class.

February 16, 2023 Readwise

Moving my PC into my rack in a 2U case

I remembered seeing Linus Tech Tips' 4U build in a video a couple years ago—but he has a full 42U rack in his basement.

February 16, 2023 Readwise

We invested 10% to pay back tech debt; Here's what happened We invested 10% to pay back tech debt; Here's what happened

Why and how we continuously invested the team bandwidth to pay back tech debt and what were the results?

February 15, 2023 Readwise

Why you should go after a market with strong demand

Building a new product is an enormous risk. You're risking your time, energy, and resources. Look for a evidence of demand!

February 15, 2023 Readwise

6 things I learned the hard way leading business systems

When I was starting out in Business Systems, I could find very little writing on the web to help me understand what I was getting myself in…

February 14, 2023 Readwise

Things they didn’t teach you about Software Engineering

Software engineering is mostly reading, fixing, and maintaining large, messy codebases rather than building things from scratch. Domain knowledge, clear documentation, and assuming things will break matter more than clever code. You’ll spend much time dealing with people, uncertainty, deadlines, and imperfect coworkers.

February 13, 2023 Readwise

Bootstrapping a software company is the best way to build...

Bootstrapping a software company is the best way to build wealth. Jason Cohen has bootstrapped 4 software companies from 0 to $1+ million in revenue. Two are now worth $1+ billion. Here's his exact plan to self-fund startups:

February 13, 2023 Readwise

How Good Documentation Can Improve Productivity

Good documentation has many benefits, but first and foremost it boosts engineers’ productivity. Here are a few tips to encourage a strong writing culture.

February 12, 2023 Readwise

Gary Basin 🍍 on Twitter

Casually dropping a litepaper on what I've been cooking for four years: It’s a web3 mortgage brokerage. It’s codenamed Pineapple 🍍 It’s going to reinvent our housing economy.We’re looking for help. Join us, if you dare. Read it: https://t.co/pwe8reYWsbTLDR in this thread pic.twitter.com/sVLThV43lW— Gary Basin 🍍 (@garybasin) February 10, 2023

February 11, 2023 Raindrop

How to use 1:1s with your boss to position yourself...

How to use 1:1s with your boss to position yourself for a raise or promotion 🧵:

February 10, 2023 Readwise

Artificial scarcity, artificial fatigue

From the neuroscientist Andrew Huberman on the Jocko Podcast: > We can now access dopamine release without any effort at all. High-flavor, high-calorie...

February 9, 2023 Readwise

The Teen Mental Illness Epidemic Began Around 2012

This is not just “Kids these days”

February 8, 2023 Readwise

Myicons - The World's Largest Premium line Icons Pack

14,000+ Premium high-quality vector line icons pack for professional website & apps, matching with minimalist UI designs and user interface

February 7, 2023 Raindrop

Real-world Engineering Challenges #8: Breaking up a Monolith Real-world Engineering Challenges #8: Breaking up a Monolith

Khan Academy spent 3.5 years migrating a massive 1 million-line Python codebase into about 40 Go services, involving around 100 engineers. They used a "side-by-side" migration approach to ensure smooth transitions and maintain service functionality. The project taught the team valuable lessons about handling large migrations and adapting to new technologies.

February 7, 2023 Readwise

Modularizing React Applications with Established UI Patterns

Learn how to apply established UI patterns for a more organized and maintainable codebase and discover the benefits of layering architecture in React development

February 7, 2023 Readwise

SolidJS

Solid is a purely reactive library. It was designed from the ground up with a reactive core. It's influenced by reactive principles developed by previous libraries.

February 7, 2023 Raindrop

Framework reimagined for the edge! - Qwik

No hydration, auto lazy-loading, edge-optimized, and fun 🎉!

February 7, 2023 Raindrop

An important next step on our AI journey

AI is a key focus for Google, driving innovation in various fields and improving access to information. Bard, a new conversational AI service, aims to provide high-quality responses by combining web information with large language models. Google is also working on bringing AI advancements into products like Search to enhance user experiences.

February 6, 2023 Readwise

The technology behind GitHub’s new code search

A look at what went into building the world's largest public code search index.

February 6, 2023 Readwise

Stevey's Google Platforms Rant · GitHub

Stevey's Google Platforms Rant. GitHub Gist: instantly share code, notes, and snippets.

February 6, 2023 Readwise

Your boss is a coward and it's killing your career

Your boss is a coward and it's killing your career. Here's the honest feedback you need to hear:

February 5, 2023 Readwise

Hard pills you need to swallow if you want to...

Hard pills you need to swallow if you want to get in shape:

February 5, 2023 Readwise

Reminders on your iPhone is the most powerful app you're...

Reminders on your iPhone is the most powerful app you're not using. 10 features you won't want to miss:

February 4, 2023 Readwise

Society Needs Scary Computer Games

I am Player One, and I am always ready.

February 4, 2023 Readwise

Alright, so I'm freelancing/consulting/I guess starting a business, and I...

Alright, so I'm freelancing/consulting/I guess starting a business, and I need some recs. - What tools do you use daily? - accounting tools? - tools for invoices? - meeting tools / apps? - What's a surprise tool I should know?

February 3, 2023 Readwise

My little one-person business made $127,305 in January

My little one-person business made $127,305 in January How? Subtraction 👇

February 2, 2023 Readwise

Hard pills you need to swallow (if you want to...

Hard pills you need to swallow (if you want to unfuck yourself):

February 2, 2023 Readwise

2023 predictions:

Nick Huber predicts significant changes for 2023, including a 30% drop in real estate prices and a 50% increase for Meta. He also expects high unemployment and a 50% decline in Tesla's value, while big tech companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon may see a 30% rise. Despite these challenges, Huber believes the world will improve overall.

February 1, 2023 Readwise