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The article discusses the use of Python for Bitcoin development, including the creation of a Bitcoin client and tools for interacting with the Bitcoin network. It highlights the advantages of using Python, such as its ease of use and the availability of libraries for Bitcoin-related tasks.

This article presents 14 lessons that web developers can learn to improve their skills and practices, covering topics such as performance optimization, developer workflow, and code quality.

The article describes the development of SmartMan, an open-source command-line interface (CLI) tool that provides various AI-powered features to enhance productivity and task automation. The tool leverages natural language processing and machine learning to enable voice commands, summarization, and other intelligent capabilities.

Goldman Sachs has launched an AI-free index, aiming to provide investors with a more transparent and interpretable alternative to AI-driven investment strategies. The index is designed to offer exposure to a diversified portfolio of stocks without the use of artificial intelligence.

I built a CLI tool that automates Coolify installation on Hetzner and DigitalOcean. Before: 30 minutes of manual work (create VPS, SSH in, install Docker, configure firewall, install Coolify). After: npx quicklify init — ~4 minutes, zero manual work. One flag (--full-setup) also auto-configures firewall + SSH hardening after deploy. 19 commands total: backup/restore, domain binding, monitoring, logs, and more. Would love feedback!

This article argues that the hype around AI is overblown and that the technology is not as advanced as commonly believed. It suggests that AI will become less prominent as people realize its limitations and the challenges in developing truly intelligent systems.

getgrip is a Python library that provides a simple and intuitive API for interacting with Git repositories. It helps developers easily manage Git repositories, commit changes, and perform common Git operations within their Python applications.

Tired of localhost:3000 clashing with other projects. Built portname — a local proxy that gives every dev server a named URL instead of a port.

portname run dev → myapp.localhost:1999

Auto-detects Vite/Next/Nuxt, patches config automatically, proxies WebSocket so HMR works. Single binary, no dependencies.

https://github.com/hirendhola/portname

Colorado lawmakers are proposing legislation to require age verification at the operating system level, aiming to protect minors from harmful online content and activities. The proposed bill would mandate that all electronic devices sold in the state have age-verification capabilities built into the operating system.

One week ago, in the true spirit of Valentine's day, I decided to made a short film with AI.

In keeping with the Valentine's day theme, I'm calling it "The Perfect Fit".

At first glance it seems like a bunch of shapes moving around. Being completely honest, that's all it is. The interesting bit is - everyone you know (you included) - will naturally assume that it is a love story.

Was your brain playing tricks on you this whole time? Yes and no - the concept for this short film was inspired from a 1944 study by scientists Heider and Simmel. Participants of the study were shown a 90 second animation of shapes moving around.

When asked to describe what they saw - they told stories about how the shapes interacting described bullying, the fight of good over evil, how love conquers all, etc.

All of these complex, emotionally layered stories, just for a bunch of triangles and circles moving around.

The point was to show that - by nature, humans love giving human like qualities to everything around them. This is the same impulse that makes you see a face when looking at the front of the car.

I'm a sucker for all things human psychology - and this was too good of an idea to not steal.

Brass tacks wise - it was a good benchmark to see how far LLMs have come at solving and reasoning with math problems.

As the whole animation was written in Python by Claude and Gemini - for Blender - the models were in complete control over the timeline, keyframes, and visual effects. Consistently blown away by how fast these models are progressing.

There's a GitHub link for code if you're into that sort of thing (repo includes a blender plugin that hot reloads the blender project when the code changes) -

https://github.com/hotrod462/co-blend

The article explores the history of the U.S. military's failed attempt to develop 'bat bombs' during World War II, a project that aimed to use bats carrying small incendiary devices to set fire to Japanese targets, but ultimately resulted in the accidental burning of a U.S. base.

Hey HN,

I built Rigour, an open-source CLI that catches quality issues AI coding agents introduce. It runs as a quality gate in your workflow — after the agent writes code, before it ships.

v4 adds --deep analysis: AST extracts deterministic facts (line counts, nesting depth, method signatures), an LLM interprets what the patterns mean (god classes, SRP violations, DRY issues), then AST verifies the LLM didn't hallucinate.

I ran it on PicoClaw (open-source AI coding agent, ~50 Go files):

- 202 total findings - 88 from deep analysis (SOLID violations, god functions, design smells) - 88/88 AST-verified (zero hallucinations) - Average confidence: 0.89 - 120 seconds for full codebase scan

Sample finding: pkg/agent/loop.go — 1,147 lines, 23 functions. Deep analysis identified 5 distinct responsibilities (agent init, execution, tool processing, message handling, state management) and suggested specific file decomposition.

Every finding includes actionable refactoring suggestions, not just "fix this."

The tool is local-first — your code never leaves your machine unless you explicitly opt in with your own API key (--deep -k flag).

Tech: Node.js CLI, AST parsing per language, structured LLM prompts with JSON schema enforcement, AST cross-verification of every LLM claim.

GitHub: https://github.com/rigour-labs/rigour

Would love feedback, especially from anyone dealing with AI-generated code quality in production.

The article explores the duality of human nature, likening it to the classic tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It examines how humans can exhibit both benevolent and destructive tendencies, and how this complex dynamic shapes our individual and societal experiences.

The article satirizes the proliferation of standards by depicting the creation of yet another standard, highlighting the futility of attempting to solve problems by introducing more standards.

Cooperative multitasking is a computer operating system scheduling paradigm where multiple programs or tasks share a single processor, with each task voluntarily yielding control back to the operating system when it has completed its work or needs to wait for an external event. This approach allows for efficient use of system resources and provides a balance between responsiveness and overall system performance.

The article discusses the author's journey in developing a local AI assistant for their family, which now runs on a self-hosted platform instead of cloud-based services, providing more privacy and control over their data.

The article discusses the challenges businesses face in deriving value from AI and emphasizes the importance of aligning AI initiatives with strategic business goals, investing in talent, and fostering a culture of experimentation and continuous learning to bridge the gap between AI and business value.

This article discusses the security clearance process in the United States, highlighting concerns about its complexity, backlog, and potential for abuse. It examines the challenges individuals face in obtaining and maintaining security clearances, as well as the broader implications for national security and government transparency.

The article discusses the concept of 'process dogmas', which are rigid beliefs and assumptions that organizations often develop around their processes. It highlights the importance of challenging these dogmas and being open to process improvements, in order to ensure the organization remains adaptable and responsive to changing needs.

The article discusses the growing trend of printer memes, highlighting their popularity and the humor they bring to the often frustrating experience of dealing with printer issues. It explores how these memes have become a relatable way for people to commiserate over the common challenges faced with printers.

STARLOST UNAUTHORIZED is a science fiction novel that follows the crew of the spaceship Ark as they navigate a dystopian future and face the challenge of uncovering the truth about their ship's mysterious past and the fate of humanity.

The article discusses the Ghostty style, a unique and personalized web design approach that emphasizes the integration of ghost buttons and typography to create visually appealing and user-friendly websites.

The article examines the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize the healthcare sector, exploring its applications in areas such as electronic medical records, supply chain management, and patient data security.