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Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by paulclinger »

josephg wrote: post #102

I'm sick of having to decide between using cloud software and using local software. Cloud software so often needs subscriptions, and if the company dies I lose access to my data. Local software isn't collaborative. I don't want to email files around to myself, or think about versions. So I'm building a software platform for local first applications on top of CRDTs. Its called Replica, though we haven't talked much ab…

My goal is similar to Joseph's (a platform for local first applications using CRDTs), but the approach is slightly different, as I'm building it based on SQLite synchronization using its session extension (https://www.sqlite.org/sessionintro.html) as the encoding mechanism. I plan to incorporate this sync functionality into my web framework (https://github.com/pkulchenko/fullmoon) to allow any application built with it to become "sync-enabled" with just a couple of additional lines of code.

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by feiss »

carabiner wrote: post #162
feiss wrote: post #117

My oldest daughter will turn 8 this year. These days I'm planning which would be best computer/software/OS for her (if any), but nothing in the market fits my requirements as a father. There is so much noise, distraction and overall bullshit in today's computers that I don't think it is healthy or appropriate for her. So I'm planning to make a custom (software) solution. A small set of focused, minimal, productive an…

Most important thing is that she spends a lot of time outside playing and interacting with other kids.

I cannot agree more with you, hence the "(if any)" in my comment. Playing with other kids is our highest priority, and that's also something I also plan to work on harder this year (engage more with other parents, less extra activities after school, etc).

But on one hand I'm a "maker" and I cannot stop thinking in crafting new things, and this could help others too.. and on the other hand I see she has an immense interest (and capability), which I'm always repressing.. and I'd love to find a good balance.

Thanks, I appreciate the comment :)

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by examplary_cable »

josephg wrote: post #102

I'm sick of having to decide between using cloud software and using local software. Cloud software so often needs subscriptions, and if the company dies I lose access to my data. Local software isn't collaborative. I don't want to email files around to myself, or think about versions. So I'm building a software platform for local first applications on top of CRDTs. Its called Replica, though we haven't talked much ab…

I'm working on something similar.

It's a Collaborative "Second Brain" or Zettelkasten, it's local by default but you can sync your brain with other people. Still in aplha. The local version is free and the collaborative one will cost per sync. So if you only want to use the local version then its ok.

https://github.com/ilse-langnar/notebook/

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by feiss »

modeless wrote: post #134
feiss wrote: post #117

My oldest daughter will turn 8 this year. These days I'm planning which would be best computer/software/OS for her (if any), but nothing in the market fits my requirements as a father. There is so much noise, distraction and overall bullshit in today's computers that I don't think it is healthy or appropriate for her. So I'm planning to make a custom (software) solution. A small set of focused, minimal, productive an…

Have you considered a TI-89? They are basically like early microcomputers, frozen in time. They boot to BASIC and can also be programmed in C and assembly with no operating system to speak of. They're handheld and battery powered and durable, they come with useful math software for school, and there's a hobbyist programming scene and a big library of software and games written by kids for kids. That's how I learned t…

Nice, gorgeous machine. But I was looking for something more generalist than maths and programming. Although you say there's a plethora of hobbyist software too.. I'll take a look, thanks!

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by mylons »

i’m trying a few small apps/websites while consulting part time. my first attempt is https://hourly.fyi which is levels.fyi for freelancers/consultants/etc.

It’s basically in it’s MVP form right now but have been overhauling it over the holidays. Excited for the re-release :D

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by h317 »

Launching an esp32-based camera (both hardware and software) with night vision and motion detection to make it easier to play with different camera sensors, their settings, and TFLite CNNs. It would also support integration with Home Assistant for DYI home automation projects.

https://maxlab.io/portfolio/portfolio-camera-module/

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by mylons »

wriggles wrote: post #190

Systematically archiving, transcribing, making searchable the Russian state TV propaganda that’s in a large part responsible for creating and sustaining the war in Ukraine. Tools like Whisper now make it possible to do this on a massive scale. Hoping this will be useful for investigators when the war is over.

this is fascinating. are you putting it online anywhere? also how can I find out more about whisper?

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by googlryas »

carabiner wrote: post #162
feiss wrote: post #117

My oldest daughter will turn 8 this year. These days I'm planning which would be best computer/software/OS for her (if any), but nothing in the market fits my requirements as a father. There is so much noise, distraction and overall bullshit in today's computers that I don't think it is healthy or appropriate for her. So I'm planning to make a custom (software) solution. A small set of focused, minimal, productive an…

Most important thing is that she spends a lot of time outside playing and interacting with other kids.

The odds seem higher for that if using a computer like OP describes rather than a traditional ipad loaded with games

Re: Ask HN: What are you working on this year?

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Post by tinalau313 »

Exploring opportunities at the intersection of recruiting and large language models.

As a technical recruiter, technologies like ChatGPT have the potential to save significant time [1]. It seems like the technologies are in its early days and we'll continue to see new capabilities emerge in 2023.

[1] http://recruitingcopilot.com/chatgpt

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