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The article discusses the author's perspective as a Kenyan writer, highlighting the importance of maintaining cultural identity and authenticity in their writing, rather than conforming to perceived expectations or trends like ChatGPT-generated content.

The article discusses the drawbacks of using UUID version 4 as primary keys in database tables, including performance issues and potential security risks. It suggests alternative approaches, such as using sequential integer IDs or UUID version 1, to address these concerns.

This article addresses common misconceptions about Rust's lifetimes, explaining their purpose, the rules that govern them, and how they can be used effectively in Rust programming to ensure memory safety.

The article explores the link between a widely used pesticide and the high incidence of Parkinson's disease among U.S. farmers. It examines the concerns of farmers who believe their exposure to the pesticide is responsible for their neurological condition.

The article discusses the author's experience with being forced to use AI software for their work, leading to concerns about the potential negative impacts of AI on professional fields and the importance of maintaining human agency and oversight in the integration of AI technologies.

The article provides a step-by-step guide for creating a basic website using SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) technology, which allows for responsive and interactive web designs that scale well across different devices and screen sizes.

A proof-of-concept language learning app that uses LLMs to generate definitions of unknown words using only previously mastered vocabulary.

Hi HN,

We are the team behind Shuttle (YC S20). We just shipped Neptune, (https://github.com/shuttle-hq/neptune-mcp) an open source MCP server that lets coding agents actually deploy software, not just write code. Behind it is an app deployment platform we built to be friendly for AI agents.

Neptune runs in your IDE. It reads your codebase, analyzes its structure and intent using ASTs and inference, and generates a deterministic infrastructure spec called neptune.json. You can inspect every change, approve it, and apply it. Think: coding agents that can actually ship safely to AWS.

How it works in practice:

1. Take any of your existing apps 2. Install Neptune mcp & login 3. Tell your agent to deploy 4. Watch it do everything else for you and (super important) it keeps you in the loop at every step, asking for your approval and guidance. We’ve spent most of our time implementing guardrails to make this as safe as if you were doing it yourself.

We built this after seeing teams rely on AI to write services, but still hand-craft Terraform and YAML. The AI could write code, but it could not understand the system around it. Neptune tries to close that gap.

Right now we have support for the most basic AWS products (ECS, S3, SecretManager), and we support postgres (thanks to Neon) and we are adding more resources as we speak. For now, your apps are all deployed to our a shared tenancy AWS account, and “bring your own cloud” account is coming soon too.

If you are also excited about a future where coding agents can help you reliably ship stuff into production, try it and share what you think.

If you have tried it on shared tenancy and would like to run it in your own AWS account, just get in touch and we’d be happy to help.

The article discusses the challenges of being a small business owner in today's economy, highlighting the impact of inflation and supply chain issues on profitability and operations. It provides insights into the strategies and adaptations required to navigate these obstacles and maintain a successful business during uncertain times.

Researchers at MIT have developed a deep learning model that can predict how fruit flies form memories and make decisions, providing insights into the underlying neural processes. The model simulates the dynamics of neuronal activity in the fly's brain, potentially enabling better understanding of complex cognitive functions.

The article examines the rise of online propaganda and the spread of memes promoting the idea of a 'United States of Europe' on social media platforms. It explores how these efforts seek to influence public opinion and shape the political discourse around the future of the European Union.

The Australian government is considering a ban on social media use for under-16s, citing concerns over the mental health and wellbeing of young people. The proposed legislation would require social media companies to verify the ages of their users and restrict access for minors.

A major internet outage occurred in the German Bundestag during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's visit, disrupting online services and communication within the parliament building.

Amazon Kindle devices are vulnerable to hacking, allowing attackers to gain full control of the device and potentially access user data. Cybersecurity experts have discovered multiple security flaws in the Kindle platform that could be exploited by malicious actors.

The article explores the reasons behind the growing public distrust and criticism of the media in the United States, highlighting factors such as the media's focus on sensationalism, perceived biases, and the erosion of traditional journalistic values.

The article explores the misconception that Norway is a socialist country, arguing that it is instead a democratic, market-based economy with a robust social welfare system. It highlights the country's embrace of capitalism, private property rights, and free markets, while also maintaining a comprehensive social safety net.

The article explores the concept of hardware friction, which refers to the challenges and limitations faced in the physical world of hardware development. It discusses how hardware friction can impact product development, innovation, and the overall technology landscape.

The article reports on the death of acclaimed director Rob Reiner, known for iconic films such as The Princess Bride and This Is Spinal Tap. It highlights Reiner's influential and acclaimed career in the entertainment industry spanning several decades.

The Merriam-Webster Word of the Year for 2022 is 'gaslighting', a term that refers to the act of manipulating someone into questioning their own reality. The article discusses the increasing use and popularity of this term in relation to current events and cultural discourse.

Dell and Lenovo are reportedly considering limiting mid-range laptops to 8GB of DDR5 RAM due to rising memory prices, in an effort to maintain affordability and profitability for these models.