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Re:iPhone Duo on Thursday September 10, 2026 @12:18AM (#49638347)
So the iPhone has finally fallen from grace. Apple’s copying the Chinese smartphone playbook now.
Re:The End of Programming on Wednesday August 26, 2026 @05:14AM (#49446022)
I think I’m on the right track by building a feature flag service for AI coding agents. It will serve coding agents rather than human users.
Re:Devtools must be open source on Tuesday August 04, 2026 @05:01AM (#49166009)
I'd be curious to hear what the author and others here think about how AI-assisted customization will affect the business models of open-source devtools.
Re:LLMs reward expertise on Tuesday August 04, 2026 @03:10AM (#49165239)
I don’t think we’re talking about this kind of website.
Re:Can non-developer build commercial products with AI on Sunday April 26, 2026 @12:06AM (#47907242)
Coding agents can absolutely help you with:

Setting up an Ubuntu server Configuring everything a web server needs Deploying to the server through GitHub or other platforms Maintaining the server, improving security, and so on

Coding agents are amazing for mature, well-understood technologies.

BUT BUT BUT, if you have zero understanding of web technology, there’s still a chance you’ll fall into a “forever failure” loop.

It’s a matter of probability.

Controversial and blunt and slightly uncomfortable truth

Posted by mikasisiki on Friday March 06, 2026 @09:45AM
from the self-post dept.

1. In the same amount of time, AI now generates about 5× more code than before.2. In the same amount of time, engineers have to review about 5× more code than before.3. The time spent reviewing code is now greater than the time spent writing it.Conclusion: In many companies, AI has actually reduced the overall efficiency of engineering teams.If companies really want AI to improve productivity...

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Painting Is a Program, Poetry Is a Prompt: Rethinking AI's Role

Posted by mikasisiki on Friday February 13, 2026 @10:42PM
from the self-post dept.

“Painting” has been a key vehicle for transmitting Western civilization, whereas in China this role has been taken over by “poetry.”Painting is like a program, while poetry is more like a continually evolving set of requirements that must be aligned with over time.Perhaps world models are meant for writing programs, while large language models are meant for describing the world. Perhaps we...

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Re:Show HN: MCP for browsing, searching, exporting, backing up Cursor ... on Sunday January 11, 2026 @01:49AM (#46573252)
I didn’t find anything after searching Hacker News.
Re:Show HN: Feato – Real-time feature flags without polling on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @08:20AM (#46511876)
FeatBit originally used WebSocket. Later, we added a polling option based on customer requirements. Out of curiosity, how do you handle this with Next.js deployed on Vercel?
Re:Show HN: A file-based agent memory framework that works like skill on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @07:54AM (#46511628)
Feels like file-system-style storage is pretty similar, conceptually, to Claude’s current Skills design.
Re:AWS raises GPU prices 15% on a Saturday, hopes you weren't paying a... on Tuesday January 06, 2026 @07:47AM (#46511575)
It’s possible. Either way, many people literally sleep in a monthly subscription model — rent.
Re:Prof. Software Developers Don't Vibe, They Control: AI Agent Coding... on Wednesday December 31, 2025 @03:05AM (#46442296)
I'm not sure what you mean by “the game has changed.” If you’re referring to Opus 4.5, it’s somewhat better, but it’s far from game-changing.
Re:When you ship fast you might ship bugs in production, how I deal wi... on Wednesday December 17, 2025 @06:26AM (#46300767)
use feature flag.

Ask HN: Can AI Coding redefine how enterprises approach digital transformation?

Posted by mikasisiki on Saturday October 11, 2025 @08:08AM
from the ask-hn dept.

Most companies don’t just need standardized SaaS tools — they need customized solutions like tailored CRMs, ERPs, Retool-style internal tools, Notion-like platforms, or Salesforce-level systems that align with their unique, self-driven business logic for data creation, modification, and management.How can AI help build and adapt these personalized systems more efficiently than traditional...

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Re:Self-host a robust feature flag tool for your team for just $5 on Tuesday March 19, 2024 @10:13AM (#39755920)
Seems that Zeabur reallocates AWS resources and it helps small teams and startup projects to save money. Sort of a full stack alternative to vercel.com.
Re:Garnet – A high-performance cache-store from Microsoft Research on Tuesday March 19, 2024 @10:08AM (#39755875)
I like it for 3 reasons:

1. Built with .NET 2. Garnet can work with existing Redis clients. 3. MIT License

Need more time to get into the details

Re:1BRC in .NET: even faster than Java and C++ on Sunday January 14, 2024 @12:18AM (#38987724)
I got comments:

Very nice work. I am going to read this a couple times and learn all I can from it. I have been trying to reduce the memory footprint on this guy (https://github.com/leaderanalytics/LeaderPivot) for a couple weeks and have not moved the needle one bit (literally). If you could give me shove in the right direction I would appreciate it greatly.

Re:How to Integrate Feature Flags with GitHub for Efficient Developmen... on Sunday January 14, 2024 @12:14AM (#38987706)
Yes, this occurred at the initial stage of using feature flags. It's important to adhere to best practice guidelines and employ effective tools for their management. This includes implementing notifications for stale feature flags and conducting regular cleanups. Nowadays, some independent tools offer features for automatically cleaning up dead feature flags.
Re:1BRC in .NET: even faster than Java and C++ on Saturday January 13, 2024 @11:01AM (#38981143)
I mean https://twitter.com/i/communities/1488624124817666051 here
Re:1BRC in .NET: even faster than Java and C++ on Saturday January 13, 2024 @10:40AM (#38980908)
Why not share this article in the .NET communities on Reddit or Twitter? People there would be interested in this kind of content and might engage with your work. If you prefer, I'd be happy to share the article in these communities for you.

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