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Production Cloud offers a cloud offering for browser extensions called Itero, providing instant beta testing and awesome features. The Plasmo Framework is a browser extension SDK made by hackers for hackers, eliminating the need for config files and simplifying extension development. It offers first-class React + Typescript support, declarative development, live-reloading, and much more. System […]
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Zen Browser is a beautifully designed, privacy-focused web browser packed with features to enhance your browsing experience. With a wide range of themes and color schemes, you can customize your browsing experience to your liking. Zen offers powerful features such as split views, workspaces, profile switching, and side web panels to help you stay organized […]
The bug squash interview is a unique and refreshing way to assess software engineering skills. Candidates are given a repo with a bug and asked to fix it, reflecting real-world development challenges. It allows candidates to showcase their debugging abilities, tool proficiency, and code navigation skills. Cheating is discouraged, as the focus is on understanding […]
The vulnerability in Slack AI allows attackers to exfiltrate data from private channels without being a member. By injecting malicious prompts in public channels, attackers can trick Slack AI into revealing API keys or setting up phishing attacks. This poses a significant threat to Slack users, especially after the August 14th update that allowed Slack […]
Srcbook is a TypeScript & JavaScript notebook tool that allows users to create, run, and share programs and ideas in a reproducible manner. It features AI capabilities for exploring and iterating on ideas, and can export to valid markdown format (.src.md). This open-source application is powered by Node.js and runs locally on your machine as […]
Geraint Luff presents a straightforward reverb design method in his article, avoiding complex tuning and magic numbers. The feedback delay network (FDN) structure is chosen for its efficiency and simplicity while delivering good sound quality. The article breaks down the design process, detailing the multi-channel feedback loop and multi-channel diffuser creation. Luff emphasizes the importance […]
Dan Tait created a Visual Sudoku Solver app where users can solve Sudoku puzzles by just pointing their camera at them. The app utilizes computer vision and machine learning for this purpose. It is advised to ensure even lighting, hold the camera directly above the puzzle, and make sure the puzzle is in focus for […]
Finding bugs in distributed systems is challenging due to chaotic interactions and difficulty reproducing bugs once found. Deterministic Simulation Testing (DST) offers a solution by isolating the chaotic aspects of distributed systems, allowing controlled testing with controlled randomness. This technique, used by startups like FoundationDB and individuals like Tyler Neely and Pekka Enberg, involves running […]
In mid-2019, the author had to choose between joining the Google Go team or Sourcegraph and chose the latter due to Sourcegraph’s culture of complete transparency. However, Sourcegraph recently made their future development repository private, undermining the open culture that had initially attracted the author. To preserve the artifacts and references from their time at […]
The author argues that toasts, while serving as feedback mechanisms in user interfaces, often appear far from the user’s attention and can be disruptive. Using examples from YouTube and Gmail, the author highlights instances where toasts are unnecessary or redundant. To solve this problem, the author suggests a redesign of the interaction, such as displaying […]