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Gatsby vs. Next.js

Over the past few months, I've moved as much code as possible away from Gatsby. While I see why people are attracted to it and its growing ecosystem, I am no longer sipping the KoolAid.

The Gen Z shake - by kate lindsay - Embedded The Gen Z shake

The younger, cooler sibling of the “millennial pause.”

Pluralistic: Tiktok's enshittification (21 Jan 2023)

Here is how platforms die: first, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value for themselves.

Time Management Tuesday. Why You Suck At Multitasking.

Jeremy |Team and System Coach’s Space · 52 listening · Where live audio conversations happen

If you get fired, a strong personal brand is your...

If you get fired, a strong personal brand is your only safety net. Stop making these 5 nonsense excuses (and build yours now):

jaiya on Twitter

someone should make an app that scrapes your friends birthdays off all their other socials & adds it directly to your calendar— jaiya (@jaiyagill) January 27, 2023

State of Infrastructure-from-Code 2023

Infrastructure-from-Code (IfC) tools analyze application code and automatically create the cloud resources the app needs. This shifts work from manually declaring infrastructure to deriving it from the service itself, raising developer productivity. Different IfC approaches use new languages, SDKs, annotations, or hybrids, each with tradeoffs.

Surviving Without A Superuser - Coming to v16

As I've written about before , a PostgreSQL superuser always has the ability to take over the operating system account in which PostgreSQL i...

The Science & Use of Cold Exposure for Health & Performance

The Huberman Lab Podcast discussed the benefits of deliberate cold exposure for health and performance, emphasizing safety and gradual progression in temperature. Cold exposure can enhance energy, focus, mood, and metabolism, while also building resilience and aiding in physical recovery, with recommended protocols for optimal results. It's important to approach cold exposure mindfully and consistently to reap these benefits safely and effectively.

Things I want to see in JavaScript and Frontend development in 2023

We’re now nearly a month into the year 2023. I’ve started a new job and have been doing a lot of research for new projects and auditing old code. This process has given me time to reflect on what is and is not working – and what I’d like to see going forward this year.

Drastically Reduce Stress with a Work Shutdown Ritual

Schedule Shut Down, Complete Here's what happens, without exception, at the end of my normal work day. First, I make sure my master task lists are up to date. During the day I tend to collect todos in a text file on my computer desktop because it's fast and easy. I also have a small

Marp: Markdown Presentation Ecosystem

Marp (also known as the Markdown Presentation Ecosystem) provides an intuitive experience for creating beautiful slide decks. You only have to focus on writing your story in a Markdown document.

I just sold my company for life changing $$$

I just sold my company for life changing $$$. 13 years later, I'm an overnight success. Here are 13 lessons from the journey, by year:

How to Get New Ideas

New ideas come from noticing things that seem strange or missing. The best place to find these is at the edges of what we know. Exploring gaps there can lead to many more new ideas.

Steve Pavlina – Personal Development for Smart People

In Defense of the Unoptimized Life

Give yourself the space to be inspired

“Most of our users are on Desktop”

Whenever someone says “our analytics tell us most users are on desktop”, I always think of this diagram. Back in WW2 they wanted to work out why planes were being shot down, so when planes returned…

Steven Tey on Twitter

This site is incredibly cool → https://t.co/cy5LAoUUbjA curation of well-designed logos, filterable by:◆ Industry◆ Typeface◆ Color◆ Style (circle, cube, uses negative space, etc.)All built with @nextjs + @vercel 😍 pic.twitter.com/nftxbeQQIA— Steven Tey (@steventey) January 23, 2023

Sara Du on Twitter

premade meal plans are unrealistic. we need AI / automation that reads calendars, processes lunch & din mtgs (ie scrape restaurant menu), & outputs choices for you to stay within your macros. maybe overkill but i would pay— Sara Du (@saraduit) January 20, 2023

Hassan El Mghari on Twitter

I just made a YouTube channel and dropped my first video!Lots of web dev & AI tutorials coming soon. Would mean a lot if you all subscribed!https://t.co/BHdcFwE7vR pic.twitter.com/40DnZ0aWHC— Hassan El Mghari (@nutlope) January 19, 2023

🤔 Asking for a founder: if you could only recommend...

🤔 Asking for a founder: if you could only recommend one business book to first-time startup founders, what book would it be?

How to Create Luck

Luck can be actively created by positioning yourself to capture more opportunities. There are different types of luck, including Accidental, Active, Prepared, and Magnetic luck, which vary in how much control you have over them. By taking action and exploring new possibilities, you can increase your chances of experiencing good fortune.

I spent $40.93 and 10 minutes to generate $7,500 in...

Justin Welsh spent about $41 and 10 minutes to create a product from his popular content. He sold $7,500 in 24 hours by solving a problem his audience had. This simple process has now earned over $100,000.

SQL Commands

A database is made up of tables, which consist of rows and columns that store data. SQL (Structured Query Language) is used to create, modify, and query these tables with commands like SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE. Additionally, SQL allows for joining tables to retrieve related data and creating views for easier data management.

The End of Organizing

How GPT-3 will turn your notes into an *actual* second brain

Ankur Nagpal on Twitter

Tax strategy for startup founders -Transfer some of your founder shares early in your company's lifetime to:- A trust set up for your children / family- Gift some shares to family members directlyHere's how this could save you potentially millions of dollars:— Ankur Nagpal (@ankurnagpal) January 16, 2023

Possibly long thread on why GPT3 algorithm proficiency at producing...

Possibly long thread on why GPT3 algorithm proficiency at producing fluent, correct-seeming prose is an exciting opportunity for improving how we teach writing, how students learn to write, and how this can also benefit profs who assign writing, but don't necessarily teach it.

Show HN: Sketch – AI code-writing assistant that understands data content

Sketch is an AI code-writing assistant for Python and pandas users. It helps with data questions by offering utility functions and natural language prompts. Unlike other tools, Sketch provides more accurate answers based on data content.

subverting the software interview

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Innovations of different frameworks from my perspective

The author discusses innovations in different frameworks like Angular, React, Svelt, and Solid, focusing on fine-grained reactivity and reducing JS execution for faster app runtimes. They highlight the importance of a single mental model, ease of syntax, and no explicit subscriptions in achieving efficient reactivity. Lastly, the @QwikDev framework introduces resumability to serialize the reactive graph, enabling reactive applications without JS execution on startup.

Weekly Dose of Optimism #25 - by Daniel McCormick Weekly Dose of Optimism #25

This week's newsletter shares positive news, including the FDA's accelerated approval of an Alzheimer's treatment and a significant drop in cancer death rates due to early detection and reduced smoking. It also highlights the growing use of solar power in Lebanon amidst economic challenges, showing how communities can adapt and thrive. The author emphasizes optimism about technological advancements and their potential to shape a better future.

Hot take: Everybody hates the current state of frontend web...

Hot take: Everybody hates the current state of frontend web development. Some people are lying to themselves. Some people haven't realized it yet. But everybody can feel that this shit is bad, and we just haven't collectively decided to talk about it yet.

val town

social javascript playground

The Work-From-Anywhere War Is Beginning

Top talent is deciding work rules, not bosses. They want extreme flexibility and to work from anywhere. Companies that refuse will lose those workers.

Does My Two-Year-Old Need Preschool?

Dear Janet, I have a different type of question and very much value your input. Where I live there is some social pressure to start one’s child in a daycare/preschool at the age of 2. The school we selected is considered one of the best and has been around for 30 years, so I know … Continued

UPS and the Package Wars | The New Yorker

The company offers old-fashioned middle-class jobs and is enjoying record profits. So why is a strike looming?

Drinkware | DistroTube

Shop Drinkware on DistroTube! Browse all products from the collection with quality and fast delivery.

Why the Age of American Progress Ended

It’s wrong to think of progress as a timeline of scientific breakthroughs and world-altering inventions, @DKThomp argues. When we isolate these famous eureka moments, we forget the most important chapters of the story:

McKinsey released their state of AI report

McKinsey released their state of AI report. Here are the 10 key takeaways every business owner must know:

GitHub - artsy/README: - The documentation for being an Artsy Engineer

:wave: - The documentation for being an Artsy Engineer - GitHub - artsy/README: - The documentation for being an Artsy Engineer

What banning noncompetes could mean for the US workforce

The FTC plans to ban noncompete clauses, which prevent workers from changing jobs and can limit their wages and opportunities. This proposed rule aims to boost job mobility, innovation, and competition in the workforce. Supporters believe it will help millions of Americans, while critics argue it could harm businesses.

How I stopped living in denial of who I was...

We all have many parts inside us, some we like and some we don’t. Accepting all parts without judgment helps us find peace and heal. Facing our hidden sides makes us more humble and truly human.

Paul G Essays

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

Hard pills you need to swallow (if you want a fulfilling future):

The Creator Economy Was Way Overblown

We’re seeing the truth about one of the most-hyped sectors of the past decade.

My predictions for 2023 - by Greg Isenberg - Greg's Letter My predictions for 2023

In 2023, the internet will see more AI-generated content, leading to a fast-food-like experience. Unique creators who cater to specific sub-cultures will thrive, while ecommerce will blend with gaming elements to create demand. Additionally, the internet will prioritize time boundaries, and entertainment-driven commerce will become the norm.

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The new Mui Board Second Gen is a smart home controller that doesn’t look like a smart home controller - The Verge

The Mui Board Second Gen is a wood touch panel that controls smart home devices without looking like a gadget. Its Matter compatibility lets it work with many platforms and makes wider integration easier. This kind of unobtrusive interface could help bring the ambient smart home to everyday users.