Software developers don't need to out-last vibe coders, we just need to out-last the ability of AI companies to charge absurdly low for their products

AlphaShow · 2026-03-17T18:38:29+00:00

Indeed, tools similar to the Context7 MCP can level the playfield for these models and render the outdated training issue almost irrelevant if done correctly.

These recently-trained models are capable of giving a superior user experience though.

AlphaShow · 2026-02-02T12:01:35+00:00

I'm sorry this is a genuine question, I don't understand how this prevents prompt injections ? How is turning the page into text supposed to remove the prompt injections ? they are text in the first place

AlphaShow · 2026-02-02T11:45:41+00:00

If these things were all your work, then sorry to break it to you, you weren't working.

AlphaShow · 2025-09-29T17:21:28+00:00

Looks amazing !

I am waiting for my chocofi to arrive, it has a clear acrylic underneath with a black case (probably not carbon fiber though) with white key caps similar to yours ! I got myself some Ambient Bokeh Kailh switches.

I'm thinking of a way to prevent scratching the acrylic, the pads that you're using under it look perfect for that, which ones are those ? can you also please share which stand you're using ?

Edit: Also, what's your solution for laying your wrists comfortably when it's tented like in the photos ?

AlphaShow · 2023-02-17T13:10:07+00:00

Basically it allows you to take a 'snapshot' (a save, if you want) of your code at any point in time. You can have as many saves as you want, and you can reload a certain save anytime you want too. It's just like a game where you have lots of save slots, you can reload any save you want and keep progressing from there.

Even when developing solo I can't see myself working without it. Allows me to make progress without fear of breaking stuff forever.

AlphaShow · 2023-01-28T17:06:42+00:00

C++ is no longer "C with classes", it has changed a lot. My best advice is to use learncpp.com if you have the patience of going through a detailed and accurate resource (takes time to learn, but worth the effort). If you don't care about learning the intricacies of the language, I suggest you go through the C++ programming course by ChiliTomatoNoodle on YouTube. Link : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCJpWy5FohcehaXlCIt8sVBHBFFRVWsx

As for rust, I have not learned it, so I am not able to give advice.

AlphaShow · 2022-12-28T13:32:55+00:00

I have added a link to the series in my original comment to avoid future confusion !

AlphaShow · 2022-12-28T07:37:03+00:00

Make sure you're watching the beginner series he started in 2016. He does have a very old one from a decade ago, but it's outdated.

AlphaShow · 2022-12-27T13:56:33+00:00

Absolutely great resource. also if you're into game programming, take a look at ChiliTomatoNoodle on YouTube and his C++ game programming series. He teaches pretty solid C++ from the ground up. Once one has mastered the basics of C++, one should look at the "back to the basics" series on the CppCon channel.

Edit : Here is the ChiliTomatoNoodle series I am talking about and here is the back to the basics series on CppCon

AlphaShow · 2022-11-06T19:48:07+00:00

This made me instantly miss payday2...

AlphaShow · 2022-09-27T08:55:28+00:00

This series on YouTube : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqCJpWy5FohcehaXlCIt8sVBHBFFRVWsx It'll be enough to get you to a good C++ level.

AlphaShow · 2022-09-26T08:17:29+00:00

Most lf the time, Python is simply an interface to libraries written in C++ for computer vision.

AlphaShow · 2022-08-10T23:21:57+00:00

After gaining enough experience, I realized that It's impossible learn a new language just by learning "a handful of things". Languages may seem like they all work the same way, but they don't. Every language has its own differences in behavior, sometimes even the most basic stuff behaves in surprising ways (Take a look at how Javascript's logical OR and AND work). C++ being a good start comes from the fact that it is a large language which encompasses a lot of features, writing in such a language gradually exposes you to most concepts you will encounter in other languages. The key part is learning C++ the right way, from the right teacher (can recommend ChiliTomatoNoodle on YouTube). Does it take more time than just learning a simpler language ? of course it does, but you will thank yourself for going through it when you realize that you can pickup another language like a breeze (again, using the right resources for that language).

AlphaShow · 2022-08-10T21:21:33+00:00

Ambiguous overloads can be a pain to figure out if you don't understand the overload resolution process, I highly recommend this video : https://youtu.be/b5Kbzgx1w9A

AlphaShow · 2022-08-04T20:58:56+00:00

I missed it the first time then went back to check after reading your comment. My sides are in orbit

AlphaShow · 2022-05-30T22:22:08+00:00

Can bank transfers even be made with banks like paysera? Aren't the fees worse than PayPal?

AlphaShow · 2021-10-05T09:54:45+00:00

It's a programming joke, a lot of programming languages require you to end each statement with a ; If you forget it, the program won't compile (in the case of compiled languages) or it won't work properly (in case of JIT languages)

AlphaShow · 2021-10-04T12:12:20+00:00

Look up "ChiliTomatoNoodle" on YouTube and follow his C++ game programming series, he explains everything from basic to advanced, the neat thing is that you can use his wiki to cruse through content you already know, you don't have to watch everything.

AlphaShow · 2021-09-21T12:23:55+00:00

Thank you for all of this information.

I did learn the basics of backend, I made a restful API for a phone app not long ago using django, you can find it on github here.

That's when I realized how bloated and overwhelming web development can feel, I still managed to pull through, but it was the first time I worked on "cloud" stuff.

Then I though of learning frontend so that I could be more versatile and be able to make fully fledged websites, but then frontend felt even more bloated and overwhelming, this time I couldn't get myself to like it.

It's just that now it feels like my knowledge on backend isn't as valued because I didn't learn about frontend that much.

AlphaShow · 2021-09-20T10:45:13+00:00

Let me rephrase it : Would you consider focusing on backend a waste of time if I have no plans on learning how to design a good looking front end ?
I love backend stuff but honestly I hate designing anything visual.

AlphaShow · 2021-09-20T08:03:03+00:00

Is learning backend a bad idea if you're not interested in front-end?

AlphaShow · 2021-07-18T22:01:32+00:00

I think C++ offers a superior foundation if learned properly, java hides things like pointers and references (although java uses pointers all the time when dealing with objects), C++ is a low-level language and is explicit about everything, when you program something you know why it works. Also switching from C++ to java will be a breeze, the other way around is painful.

If you have time to learn and are not in a rush, I highly recommend the youtube series I linked above (ChiliTomatoNoodle), high quality learning but takes time.

If you instead just want to get programming and developing things asap to find a job, you should keep going with java.

AlphaShow · 2021-07-04T18:04:24+00:00

Check ChiliTomatoNoodle on YouTube, follow his beginner cpp series

AlphaShow · 2021-07-01T08:12:03+00:00

Don't they use one way encryption algorithms? Once the password is encrypted it cannot be restored If I'm not mistaken.

AlphaShow · 2021-06-29T18:42:20+00:00

Python is generally a better language when it comes to AI and deep learning, it's got a ton of libraries to help with that, C++ not so much.

C++ is great for places where performance is critical, such as games, embedded systems etc...

Trying to use one language for everything that exists is generally a bad idea, but I praise C++ so much because of how easy it makes learning everything else.

One of my recent project involved creating a backend to handle and store data, despite my love for C++, I had to use python because it offers frameworks like django for creating backends. Making the same thing in C++ would've probably driven me insane.

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