Substantially more monarch butterflies have arrived in California to overwinter
20 by RickJWagner | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Sunday, October 31, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: If the Internet were redesigned today, what changes would you make?
Ask HN: If the Internet were redesigned today, what changes would you make?
22 by flerovium | 19 comments on Hacker News.
I mean the protocols, networking, connectivity. I don't mean the content of the internet. Is DNS really a perfect protocol? How can it be improved?
22 by flerovium | 19 comments on Hacker News.
I mean the protocols, networking, connectivity. I don't mean the content of the internet. Is DNS really a perfect protocol? How can it be improved?
Saturday, October 30, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X
Toyota unveils its first all-electric car: the bZ4X
36 by underscore_ku | 36 comments on Hacker News.
36 by underscore_ku | 36 comments on Hacker News.
Friday, October 29, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Meta Question Does FAANG Become Maang or Manga?
Ask HN: Meta Question Does FAANG Become Maang or Manga?
23 by kbendyk | 36 comments on Hacker News.
Any other ideas on the new name?
23 by kbendyk | 36 comments on Hacker News.
Any other ideas on the new name?
Thursday, October 28, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: I'm 10 years into CS career, but rarely code anymore. Is this normal?
Ask HN: I'm 10 years into CS career, but rarely code anymore. Is this normal?
45 by maxdoop | 28 comments on Hacker News.
I graduated with CS degree in 2012. Worked as intern doing web dev, then moved to enterprise Java shop at large corp. Then, spent 4 years at consulting firm coding in variety of technologies. I now work at another large enterprise, and find myself being more "architect" than "developer". I spend time discussing vendors, high-level design, architectural decisions between domains, and just more overall "steering" strategy than coding. Is this normal? And further -- is this "OK"? Some more context: I enjoy my work; I especially enjoy being involved in the higher-level issues and strategy. I enjoy working with other decision makers, and might even enjoy it more than the hands-on coding work I used to do. However, I worry that I'm losing my edge. If I want to job switch, I'd be fucked on the LeetCode stuff. I could study it no problem, but I'm curious how much pure coding skills impact my career trajectory. As it stands, I'm not entirely sure where I'd move next but I want to ensure my skills are valuable (e.g. I don't want to become stale!)
45 by maxdoop | 28 comments on Hacker News.
I graduated with CS degree in 2012. Worked as intern doing web dev, then moved to enterprise Java shop at large corp. Then, spent 4 years at consulting firm coding in variety of technologies. I now work at another large enterprise, and find myself being more "architect" than "developer". I spend time discussing vendors, high-level design, architectural decisions between domains, and just more overall "steering" strategy than coding. Is this normal? And further -- is this "OK"? Some more context: I enjoy my work; I especially enjoy being involved in the higher-level issues and strategy. I enjoy working with other decision makers, and might even enjoy it more than the hands-on coding work I used to do. However, I worry that I'm losing my edge. If I want to job switch, I'd be fucked on the LeetCode stuff. I could study it no problem, but I'm curious how much pure coding skills impact my career trajectory. As it stands, I'm not entirely sure where I'd move next but I want to ensure my skills are valuable (e.g. I don't want to become stale!)
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: EFF co-founder John Gilmore removed from org's Board
EFF co-founder John Gilmore removed from org's Board
60 by intunderflow | 6 comments on Hacker News.
60 by intunderflow | 6 comments on Hacker News.
Monday, October 25, 2021
Sunday, October 24, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is the Great Resignation in tech real? If so, why?
Ask HN: Is the Great Resignation in tech real? If so, why?
23 by noobhacker | 18 comments on Hacker News.
According to the media and from watching my professional circle, it seems that many are indeed changing jobs with significant pay raises--the so-called Great Resignation. I'd like to hear from HN about job changes and raises. Anecdotes are welcome, but ideally one of us works in HR and has systematic data. But more importantly, I'd like to think through the reasons driving the Great Resignation. Below are several explanations with my own assessments. 1. People die from Covid, reducing the labor force. -> Irrelevant for tech workers 2. People get large checks from the gov and are not pressured to find job. -> Irrelevant for tech workers 3. People avoided changing jobs during the pandemic. So the high turnover now is simply making up for low turnover in 2020. -> This does explain the high turnover, but not the significant raises. Indeed, the number of workers and jobs remains the same--people are shuffling between places. To be convinced of this theory, I'd like to see that raises are flat. 3. Senior workers are retiring early due to pandemic-related revelation. Mid-level workers are thus getting more promos than usual. -> Seems plausible. To be convinced, I need to see mid-level workers getting raises, and entry-level workers NOT getting raises. 4. [My theory] Remote work allows better matching of people and jobs. Imagine that person A can deliver lots of value to company B, but is hitherto prevented to do so due to location. With remote work, Person A can now work for Company B and get paid higher accordingly. -> To be convinced, I need to see that remote job offers have higher comp vs comparable non-remote job offers. If this theory is true, then the Great Resignation/Remote Work makes the job market more efficient, creates value for society, and should be celebrated by employees and employers alike. 5. [My theory] The pandemic pushes society forward in terms of tech adoption, making tech workers even more valuable than before. -> Seems plausible, since tech has become more valuable as a whole (e.g. stock price), not just salary. If this theory is true, then it is again a good thing for both tech workers and the broader society.
23 by noobhacker | 18 comments on Hacker News.
According to the media and from watching my professional circle, it seems that many are indeed changing jobs with significant pay raises--the so-called Great Resignation. I'd like to hear from HN about job changes and raises. Anecdotes are welcome, but ideally one of us works in HR and has systematic data. But more importantly, I'd like to think through the reasons driving the Great Resignation. Below are several explanations with my own assessments. 1. People die from Covid, reducing the labor force. -> Irrelevant for tech workers 2. People get large checks from the gov and are not pressured to find job. -> Irrelevant for tech workers 3. People avoided changing jobs during the pandemic. So the high turnover now is simply making up for low turnover in 2020. -> This does explain the high turnover, but not the significant raises. Indeed, the number of workers and jobs remains the same--people are shuffling between places. To be convinced of this theory, I'd like to see that raises are flat. 3. Senior workers are retiring early due to pandemic-related revelation. Mid-level workers are thus getting more promos than usual. -> Seems plausible. To be convinced, I need to see mid-level workers getting raises, and entry-level workers NOT getting raises. 4. [My theory] Remote work allows better matching of people and jobs. Imagine that person A can deliver lots of value to company B, but is hitherto prevented to do so due to location. With remote work, Person A can now work for Company B and get paid higher accordingly. -> To be convinced, I need to see that remote job offers have higher comp vs comparable non-remote job offers. If this theory is true, then the Great Resignation/Remote Work makes the job market more efficient, creates value for society, and should be celebrated by employees and employers alike. 5. [My theory] The pandemic pushes society forward in terms of tech adoption, making tech workers even more valuable than before. -> Seems plausible, since tech has become more valuable as a whole (e.g. stock price), not just salary. If this theory is true, then it is again a good thing for both tech workers and the broader society.
Saturday, October 23, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Flexport CEO on how to fix the US supply chain crisis
Flexport CEO on how to fix the US supply chain crisis
69 by atlasunshrugged | 39 comments on Hacker News.
69 by atlasunshrugged | 39 comments on Hacker News.
Friday, October 22, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Genetic Evolution Was a Prelude to Mimetic Evolution
Genetic Evolution Was a Prelude to Mimetic Evolution
12 by todsacerdoti | 4 comments on Hacker News.
12 by todsacerdoti | 4 comments on Hacker News.
Thursday, October 21, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What was the state of robotics in your country in 60s?
Ask HN: What was the state of robotics in your country in 60s?
1 by danielEM | 3 comments on Hacker News.
I'm curious what was the state of an art in robotics area in 60s in different countries, feel free to post links to videos and pictures. Here is my country - Poland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjrYk546uBA
1 by danielEM | 3 comments on Hacker News.
I'm curious what was the state of an art in robotics area in 60s in different countries, feel free to post links to videos and pictures. Here is my country - Poland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjrYk546uBA
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Electroplating Carbon Fibers Can Have Interesting Results
Electroplating Carbon Fibers Can Have Interesting Results
10 by FlyMoreRockets | 3 comments on Hacker News.
10 by FlyMoreRockets | 3 comments on Hacker News.
Sunday, October 17, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What's the fastest way to become employable in tech
Ask HN: What's the fastest way to become employable in tech
11 by OliverGilan | 24 comments on Hacker News.
Hello HN, I have quite a few friends who didn't study CS and don't know anything about programming but they hate their fields and want to switch. What's the best book, course, etc. that can take someone from zero knowledge to somewhat employable in tech? Employable is a vague term but when I think about most online college courses I imagine they teach more theory than practical skills used in most tech jobs to me. I'd imagine learning web development is probably the fastest track to becoming employable today but I'm curious what your recommendations are for how to learn that in the fastest way.
11 by OliverGilan | 24 comments on Hacker News.
Hello HN, I have quite a few friends who didn't study CS and don't know anything about programming but they hate their fields and want to switch. What's the best book, course, etc. that can take someone from zero knowledge to somewhat employable in tech? Employable is a vague term but when I think about most online college courses I imagine they teach more theory than practical skills used in most tech jobs to me. I'd imagine learning web development is probably the fastest track to becoming employable today but I'm curious what your recommendations are for how to learn that in the fastest way.
Saturday, October 16, 2021
New top story on Hacker News: Minias – A mini x86-64 assembler for fun and learning
Minias – A mini x86-64 assembler for fun and learning
20 by todsacerdoti | 0 comments on Hacker News.
20 by todsacerdoti | 0 comments on Hacker News.
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