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This article discusses the importance of backpressure in software systems, highlighting how mishandling it can lead to performance issues and outages. It provides strategies for effectively managing backpressure, such as using circuit breakers, throttling, and batching, to ensure the stability and reliability of your applications.

The article discusses Flux2.c, an experimental C programming language developed by Salvatore Sanfilippo (antirez) that aims to explore new programming language concepts and challenge traditional language design. The language features a focus on simplicity, functional programming, and a unique module system.

The article explores the idea of a 'social filesystem', where digital content is organized not by traditional file hierarchy but by relationships between people and their shared experiences. The author discusses the potential benefits and challenges of this novel approach to information management.

The 'Dead Internet Theory' suggests that a significant portion of the internet's content is generated by bots, algorithms, and artificial intelligence, rather than real human users. This theory challenges the perceived authenticity and diversity of online information and discussions.

The article explores the history and evolution of Gastown, a historic neighborhood in Vancouver, Canada. It examines the area's transformation from a bustling 19th-century logging town to a vibrant, contemporary hub known for its unique architecture, thriving local businesses, and diverse cultural offerings.

The article explores the performance and programmability of Intel's AVX-512 instruction set, a powerful extension to the x86 instruction set architecture. It discusses the potential benefits and challenges of leveraging AVX-512 in real-world applications, providing insights for developers considering its adoption.

The article discusses the importance of open-source software and how it has revolutionized the technology industry. It highlights the benefits of open-sourcing one's code and the growing trend of companies and developers embracing this approach to foster collaboration and innovation.

The article explores the concept of a 'code-only agent' in software development, which refers to an AI agent that operates solely through code and has no other physical or visual representation. It discusses the potential benefits and challenges of this approach, including its implications for human-AI collaboration and the future of software engineering.

The article discusses using proxies to hide sensitive information from AI language models like Claude, which have access to a broad knowledge base. It explores the use of proxy objects to encapsulate secrets and prevent their exposure during model interactions.

The article introduces the concept of bigraphs, a formal mathematical model that combines the representation of location and connectivity in a single framework. Bigraphs provide a unified approach to modeling dynamic systems, with applications in areas such as mobile computing, biology, and programming languages.

The article discusses the author's experience optimizing the performance of their project, 'Purple Garden', by focusing on reducing the bundle size, implementing code splitting, and utilizing lazy loading techniques. It provides insights into the process and the improvements achieved through these optimizations.

The article investigates the use of surveillance technologies by Texas law enforcement agencies, focusing on the legal and ethical challenges surrounding the deployment of these tools by local sheriffs' departments without adequate oversight or transparency.

The article explores the growing trend of 'quiet quitting', where employees do the bare minimum required for their job without going above and beyond. It examines the potential causes and implications of this phenomenon, including concerns about work-life balance and employee disengagement.

AirMass is a non-profit organization that provides free, high-quality air quality data and forecasts to the public. Their website offers real-time air pollution monitoring, historical data, and air quality predictions to help users make informed decisions about their health and outdoor activities.

The article compares the performance of command-line tools to Hadoop clusters, finding that command-line tools can be up to 235 times faster for certain tasks. It highlights the efficiency and versatility of command-line tools in data processing and analysis.

The article explores the complex and nuanced issue of child sexual abuse, examining the trauma experienced by victims, the challenges in seeking justice, and the need for a balanced approach that prioritizes prevention and rehabilitation alongside punishment.

The article discusses the evolution of software development models, comparing the cathedral and bazaar approaches. It explores how the rise of open-source software has challenged the traditional cathedral model, leading to a more decentralized and collaborative 'bazaar' model that has become increasingly prevalent in the industry.

Hey HN, Lume is an open-source CLI for running macOS and Linux VMs on Apple Silicon. Since launch (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42908061), we've been using it to run AI agents in isolated macOS environments. We needed VMs that could set themselves up, so we built that.

Here's what's new in 0.2:

*Unattended Setup* – Go from IPSW to a fully configured VM without touching the keyboard. We built a VNC + OCR system that clicks through macOS Setup Assistant automatically. No more manual setup before pushing to a registry:

  lume create my-vm --os macos --ipsw latest --unattended tahoe

*HTTP API + Daemon* – A REST API on port 7777 that runs as a background service. Your scripts and CI pipelines can manage VMs that persist even if your terminal closes:

  curl -X POST localhost:7777/lume/vms/my-vm/run -d '{"noDisplay": true}'

  # Add to Claude Desktop config
  "lume": { "command": "lume", "args": ["serve", "--mcp"] }
    
  # Then just ask: "Create a sandbox VM and run my tests"

  lume config storage add external-ssd /Volumes/ExternalSSD/lume
  lume clone my-vm backup --source-storage default --dest-storage external-ssd

We're seeing people use Lume for: - Running Claude Code in an isolated VM (your host stays clean, reset mistakes by cloning) - CI/CD pipelines for Apple platform apps - Automated UI testing across macOS versions - Disposable sandboxes for security research

To get started:

  /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/trycua/cua/main/libs/lume/scripts/install.sh)"

  lume create sandbox --os macos --ipsw latest --unattended tahoe
  lume run sandbox --shared-dir ~/my-project

Lume runs on EC2 Mac instances and Scaleway if you need cloud infrastructure. We're also working on a managed cloud offering for teams that need macOS compute on demand—if you're interested, reach out.

We're actively developing this as part of Cua (https://github.com/trycua/cua), our Computer Use Agent SDK. We'd love your feedback, bug reports, or feature ideas.

GitHub: https://github.com/trycua/cua Docs: https://cua.ai/docs/lume

We'll be here to answer questions!

Hey HN – I built Dock after years of team chat frustrations as a founder. Free forever for teams up to 5. Unlimited search, unlimited history. No "upgrade to see messages older than 90 days" nonsense. Built for teams who work both async and sync/real-time when it matters. runs on SOC 2 infra, compliant, secure and in-transit and at-rest encryption, runs on Cloudflare.

Early stage – would love feedback from anyone who's felt the same pain.

Wine 11.0 introduces improvements to DirectX, better support for Windows 10 applications, and various bug fixes, enhancing the compatibility and performance of Windows software on non-Windows platforms.

The article discusses the challenges and potential solutions for open-source software adoption, highlighting the importance of community engagement, clear governance, and effective marketing strategies to increase the visibility and usage of open-source applications.

The article discusses Microsoft's plans to acquire Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion, which would be the largest acquisition in the history of the gaming industry. The merger aims to strengthen Microsoft's position in the gaming market and expand its portfolio of popular franchises and games.

The article discusses the efforts of the OpenBSD project to improve the security of TCP/IP stack implementations, focusing on issues like TCP Initial Sequence Number (ISN) generation, TCP session tracking, and TCP window scaling.

Hello all!

I've been an avid fan of Pocket Operators by Teenage Engineering since I found out about them. I even own an EP-133 K.O. II today, which I love.

A couple of months ago, Reddit user andiam03 shared a Google Sheet with some drum patterns [1]. I thought it was a very cool way to share and understand beats.

During the weekend I coded a basic version of this app I am sharing today. I iterated over it in my free time, and yesterday I felt like I had a pretty good version to share with y'all.

It's not meant to be a sequencer but rather a way to experiment with beats and basic sounds, save them, and use them in your songs. It also has a sharing feature with a link.

It was built using Tone.js [2], Stimulus [3] and deployed in Render [4] as a static website. I used an LLM to read the Tone.js documentation and generate sounds, since I have no knowledge about sound production, and modified from there.

Anyway, hope you like it! I had a blast building it.

[0]: https://teenage.engineering

[1]: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GMRWxEqcZGdBzJg52soe...

[2]: https://tonejs.github.io

[3]: https://stimulus.hotwired.dev

[4]: http://render.com

This article discusses the history, development, and current state of open textbooks, which aim to provide affordable and accessible educational resources for students. It explores the benefits, challenges, and the role of open educational resources in the evolving landscape of higher education.

This article discusses the challenges faced by the game development studio Dust Games and their decision to shut down their Patreon campaign. It highlights the difficulties of running a small independent studio and the importance of transparent communication with supporters.

The article discusses the uLisp programming language, which is a Lisp-based language designed for microcontrollers and embedded systems. It provides an overview of uLisp's features, including its small footprint, support for interactive development, and the ability to run on a wide range of hardware platforms.

The article explores the creation of ASCII art, a technique that converts images into text-based representations using various ASCII characters. It provides a step-by-step guide on how to create and customize ASCII art, highlighting the creative potential of this unique digital art form.