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Re:Pele – Mermaid diagrams as themeable SVG on Friday October 23, 2026 @06:33PM (#50216283)

Indeed. I still can't bring myself to appreciate Mermaid even with Pele.

Re:Show HN: I created agent skill based on Peter Lynch's books on Friday July 03, 2026 @08:48PM (#48781641)

I find it useful as it provides a framework that resonates with me - Peter Lynch’s approach. I'm using it now. Thanks.

Re:US holds off blacklisting China's DeepSeek, +100 firms deemed secur... on Tuesday June 23, 2026 @07:03PM (#48652762)

Hard agree.

Re:Show HN: Files.md – Open-source alternative to Obsidian on Tuesday May 26, 2026 @08:24PM (#48287862)

I’m curious what specific problem Files.md aims to solve as an open-source alternative to Obsidian. Since Obsidian already uses open data stored as Markdown of my choice as well as plugins are open-source - my only real pain point is seamless online & offline syncing between my laptop and mobile phone. I’ve tried a few options, including iCloud Drive, but they are not quite reliably as Obsidian’s paid sync service. Would Files.md offer a better sync alternative?

Re:Ask HN: Has anyone fully embraced an event-driven architecture? on Saturday August 07, 2021 @01:04AM (#28095862)

Are there communities on Discord/Reddit for what you're doing? I'm interested in dabbling with home automation during my free time.

Re:Ask HN: Has anyone fully embraced an event-driven architecture? on Saturday August 07, 2021 @01:04AM (#28095857)

Are there communities on Discord/Reddit for what you're doing? I'm interested in dabbling with home automation during my free time.

Re:Ask HN: What's your take on Product Hunt? on Tuesday February 16, 2016 @07:33PM (#11114241)

I stopped viewing it after the UI revamped. It sets me thinking when using it, like solving a mini puzzle.

I can't recommend enough the book Don't Make Me Think.

Re:Ask HN: Best places in Europe to leave city life and work on your p... on Wednesday February 10, 2016 @07:26PM (#11077363)

Outside of Europe.

What about Asia like Thailand and Indonesia?

Re:Ask HN: Job honeymoon is over, now what? on Thursday January 28, 2016 @07:29PM (#10992670)

Same here. Close to 3 years into my first full-time job.

Instead of seeking employment, did you consider creating employment? After being on the job for 3 years, one could identify some repeated problems/gaps. This could be potential startup business idea. I have been a database analyst for coming to 3 years, doing loads of data migration. I saw some gaps that is pretty potential in it too.

Or did you consider furthering your studies to enhance your skillset with e.g. M.Sc. Computer Science?

I am weighing my options.

Re:Ask HN: What tech blogs, podcasts do you follow outside of HN? on Sunday July 05, 2015 @10:25PM (#9836327)

1. Website: HN

2. Website: Echojs for my JavaScript interest

3. Website: Subreddit Programming for my general interest in programming

4. Magazine: Harvard Business Review for understanding business needs. Reading business case studies help to align my tech skills with business needs. I find this combination particularly essential.

5. Magazine: MIT Technology Review for tech related research

6. Podcast: Nodeup for my nodejs interest

7. Website: Producthunt for uncovering products that I dont know.

Lastly something which you didn't ask. But I want to share is books and video tutorials. Books and videos recommendation is a whole new topic.