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Re:The Missing Layer on Thursday February 05, 2026 @09:28AM (#46899982)
Exactly right, and that's the core point. Users don't write PTL or ISLs. Let's say you have customer interactions (fetched from Zoom) or product/research notes. The AI structures that into PTL automatically. You see clean, editable notes and visual wireframes + high-fidelity prototypes and prompts. The structured formats exist in the background for token efficiency and interoperability.
Re:The Missing Layer on Thursday February 05, 2026 @07:44AM (#46899035)
Jim nailed the core problem. I've been building exactly this "missing layer" for past few months. The challenge isn't just connecting product decisions to code. It's that product context lives in a format that's optimized for human communication, not machine consumption. When engineers feed this to LLMs, they spend massive effort "re-contextualizing" what stakeholders already decided. I built TypMo (https://typmo.com) around two structured formats that serve as this context layer: PTL (Product Thinking Language)- Structures product decisions (personas, objectives, constraints, requirements) in a format both humans can read/edit and LLMs can parse precisely. Think YAML for product thinking. and Interface Structure Language (ISL) - Defines wireframes and component hierarchies in structured syntax that compiles into visual mockups and production-ready prompts. LLMs don't need more context, they need structured context. The workflow Jim describes (stakeholder meeting → manager aggregates → engineer re-contextualizes for LLM) becomes: stakeholder meeting → PTL compilation → IA generation → production prompts.

LEt's see where it goes!

Show HN: TypMo – Markdown for Wireframing

https://typmo.com/

Hello HN! I’ve been working on a small tool that helps you move from quick wireframe experiments to solid, production-ready prompts. As a designer, I’ve always felt that getting the structure right early saves a ton of pain later. TypMo leans into that idea by grounding everything in IA-style wireframes- fast to create, easy to iterate, and perfect for figuring out what you actually mean...

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Show HN: BookStates – A better reading tracker and reading companion

https://bookstates.app

Hello! I'm Adit, the solo maker of BookStates.This product comes straight from my heart. I’ve always believed that reading is more than just finishing books—it’s about how they shape us, quietly and powerfully. BookStates began as a simple tool to track what I was reading, but it quickly grew into something much more meaningful. It has reading streak, analysis of your reading patterns, thoughts...

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Re:Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (February 2025) on Monday February 24, 2025 @01:44AM (#43156472)
I wanted a minimal tool to easily track, organize, and reflect on my reading—so I built one: https://bookstates.app. I'm familiar with StoryGraph, but aimed for something even simpler. (and with a sprinkle of AI)
Re:It's weird how design systems are so rote, yet so difficult on Wednesday December 13, 2023 @10:18AM (#38628599)
Governance is always a bigger challenge than creation.
I made a simple iOS app for designers called as UX Assist. It has been around for 6 years now. I’m just happy that it’s out there and helping some folks now and then. [UX Assist](https://apps.apple.com/in/app/ux-assist/id1491649877)
Re:My sister absolutely refuses to learn math on Monday June 10, 2013 @01:03PM (#5855639)
First, not everybody will have interest in Math. And that's fine. Secondly, you need to be creative for teaching math, especially at a junior level. I think Lockhart gives a very good insight on this matter - http://www.maa.org/devlin/lockhartslament.pdf
Re:Understanding the most beautiful equation in Mathematics on Thursday June 06, 2013 @02:06PM (#5834092)
This was more for basic understanding. There can be a follow-up article with a more rigorous approach :) The same was done here - http://functionspace.org/articles/17/Solving----sum----1----...
Re:Understanding the most beautiful equation in Mathematics on Thursday June 06, 2013 @01:03PM (#5833620)
Guys, there's lot more here - http://functionspace.org/discussion/new :)

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