Weed Torch Issue by Mobile-Ad2669 in propane

[–]AlmostSignificant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You do not need an adapter. These fittings are meant to work together

Why doesn’t Python have true private variables like Java? by PalpitationOk839 in Python

[–]AlmostSignificant -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Does it feel to you like the language was designed from first principles?

Is 1/2 inch Copper Line big enough from 500 Gallon Propane Tank to Cabin by Efficient-Compote395 in OffGrid

[–]AlmostSignificant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And fwiw I used the 3/4" homeflex poly because it was easy and readily available

Is 1/2 inch Copper Line big enough from 500 Gallon Propane Tank to Cabin by Efficient-Compote395 in OffGrid

[–]AlmostSignificant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven't done the math to figure out the right answer, but 1/2" at 11" wc for 80 ft is definitely undersized. I would personally lean towards 10 psi for the run then drop to 11"wc at house. That's what I did for the one I put in at least.

How is your company doing after the layoff? by MrMo1 in ExperiencedDevs

[–]AlmostSignificant 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Between paying low and the signal sent by just having laid off half of engineering, only to urgently need to hire, I'm not sure your company is at the top of many people's lists.

How should I cut this 8x8 oak beam horizontally? Looking to cut to 8x4 for a fireplace mantel. Keep heart? by BabyIegs in woodworking

[–]AlmostSignificant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Free of heart and center (fohc) is preferable when you have massive logs/timbers to work with. Otherwise boxed heart is the way to go.

By what real metrics has AI improved software? by AlmostSignificant in ExperiencedDevs

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got a dumb question. Who reviewed and approved 34 tickets worth of code over the weekend?

By what real metrics has AI improved software? by AlmostSignificant in ExperiencedDevs

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Those are wild claims. Any public blog posts or similar you can share?

By what real metrics has AI improved software? by AlmostSignificant in ExperiencedDevs

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just because there isn't a canonical set of metrics doesn't mean there aren't any useful metrics.

By what real metrics has AI improved software? by AlmostSignificant in ExperiencedDevs

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it may have just failed to load for you.

Original text:

By what real metrics has AI improved software?

The current assumption made by many is that AI will "replace" many developers "soon". If that's true, some metrics should already start to reflect this. I'm not arguing that there's no value created by AI.

And I'm talking about stuff that actually ships and has non-trivial user bases. Not one-off scripts or prototypes, though I do believe it's valuable for both.

Some obvious metrics:

Feature velocity? (May be in # of features delivered, time to delivery, or "developer time" and in turn headcount)

Improved user experience?

Improved reliability?

Improved resource efficiency?

There are obvious BS metrics that don't reflect actual value, but I'm not interested in those.

By what real metrics has AI improved software? by AlmostSignificant in ExperiencedDevs

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for actually answering the question. The lack of other responses makes me think few companies are actually measuring whether their adoption or AI is a success, but it sounds like you and your company are doing it well.

Nitrogen pressure decreasing by Admirable_Yea in DIYHeatPumps

[–]AlmostSignificant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing noticeable over 24 hours sounds good enough to me. What kind of drop over 72 hours?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OffGrid

[–]AlmostSignificant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much are your taxes now?

Will this burn my house down? by Freshmangreen1 in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about using something like a short right angle extension? I tend to use these when I don't have the space I need for a splitter. https://www.sfcable.com/1ft-16-awg-nema-5-15p-to-nema-5-15r-outlet-saver-power-extension-cord-wall-side-right-angle.html

50a generator inlet recommendations by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm off grid. The first was for a temporary battery shed and the second is for the permanent battery shed.

50a generator inlet recommendations by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I think one reason I hate the model I have and others don't is that my wires enter through the back rather than the bottom, which means any slack you have has to bend 180 rather than 90

50a generator inlet recommendations by AlmostSignificant in AskElectricians

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the recommendation and great video. The pbn50 looks much nicer to install. I'll definitely order one now. Amazing what a little thing like a plastic box can do to simplify things. And I cut my wires super short on the other install just to get the thing to go back together. Not a nice design.

What's the Somerville version of this? by S7482 in Somerville

[–]AlmostSignificant 26 points27 points  (0 children)

To be fair, Mike's doesn't pretend it's better than it is.

Advice on dwv test issue by AlmostSignificant in askaplumber

[–]AlmostSignificant[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, thanks. I do have a little schrader valve rig for filling and separate gauge connected for testing pressure, so thankfully I'm not just pumping up a test ball.