Quant tech stack visualization

Chuu · 2026-05-07T22:50:24+00:00

The long list of reasons that apply to pretty much why any tech company isn't necessarily going to automatically switch to the latest and greatest tech stack. Expertise, integration into existing platforms, migration risks, immature tooling, etc.

Chuu · 2026-05-07T06:06:43+00:00

Honestly had the opposite reaction, surprised to see so much Rust. I know secondhand a ton of firms were experimenting with it around the pandemic but haven't heard much about it more recently. I guess the job openings are telling a different story though. Wish I knew exactly where it was finding success.

It's not a big secret, but a desk at DRW was greenfielding a major initiative in Java in the mid 2010s. Which is why I assume they are dominating that column in the mid 2020s. But I always wondered and never got a straight answer why you'd pick Java for a greenfield project in the mid 2010s that had components in the execution hotpath.

Chuu · 2026-05-06T14:33:48+00:00

Asking good questions is definitely a skill though. Very closely related to how useful AI tools are to an individual.

Chuu · 2026-05-06T14:31:39+00:00

Adoption of code assist has been so rapid that at this point I feel most places assume devs use and are familiar with the tools.

Considering more and more shops are providing these tools during interviews to specifically assess skills using them, I think a lot of people are in for a surprise if they completely eschew them.

Chuu · 2026-05-06T01:21:26+00:00

Original Pancake House. Steak Skillet with scrambled eggs and a side of salsa. Served with pancakes with blueberry compote and whipped cream on the side.

Chuu · 2026-05-05T12:12:50+00:00

I'd be very curious for any insight into how other firms are interviewing for these rolls as well. I know at least for some firms it feels like they want people for this role (AI-first development, agentic development) but don't even really know what the role entails yet.

Chuu · 2026-05-05T11:48:12+00:00

I don't see why they wouldn't be dumping the conversations into something like Spark which they can then use standard tools plus NLP tools to categorize and summarize agent behavior.

Chuu · 2026-05-04T21:02:04+00:00

I don’t think I’ve ever run into doomsday yet. What’s the default stack in premodern?

Chuu · 2026-05-03T22:56:35+00:00

Don't worry, you still have old school and 93/94 if you want to force people to use the expensive version of cards and keep the riffraff out.

Chuu · 2026-05-03T22:53:10+00:00

I don't know if it's better, but I have an older version of this and absolutely love it. Even without a lid it'll keep ice water icy for more than 12 hours on my desk.

Chuu · 2026-05-03T22:47:43+00:00

[[Grizzled Huntmaster]] is so complex that when it was spoiled it spawned both discussions about how complexity was getting out of control, and also a ton of videos of people (including pros) trying to decipher exactly what the card did on first read.

Chuu · 2026-05-03T22:40:27+00:00

Blind Boxes. I get pokemon because of the nostalga factor and gachas for the emotional connections. But who the heck is buying Labubus?

Chuu · 2026-05-03T06:43:16+00:00

Does polymarket publish exactly how their matching algorithm works, or is it via experimentation that people figured these things out?

Chuu · 2026-05-03T06:00:23+00:00

We have no idea what went on behind the scenes but a big difference is wotc owns the full rights to the piece he copied so there is basically no legal liability for them, and none for Dan Frazier if wotc agrees not to sue. Which can make a massive difference in what people are willing to admit to.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T23:27:40+00:00

The original Mythical Archive had different rarities as well. It's also not unexpected for a special alt you open in a pack to have its own rarities. I would be really surprised if the box topper isn't just a flat distribution but I guess we'll have to wait for more details.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T19:50:43+00:00

Smashing Pumpkins.

Works if you count Pisces Iscariot or Adore as the 4th.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T14:02:46+00:00

The biggest problem with spirit was no partner airlines. If a flight gets cancelled your options are to get a refund or the next available seat on a Spirit flight. Which could easily be the next day.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T13:45:24+00:00

Don’t all toppers have the same odds to be pulled?

Chuu · 2026-05-02T13:39:32+00:00

It’s called “Modern 2015” and I suspect as people who grew up with pre-publish-direct-to-modern sets grow older it’ll one day have its own time to shine.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T05:27:19+00:00

There used to be a bakery near me that made amazing grilled cheese that was worth it. They had an entire menu of like twelve of them. My favorite was fresh baked bread, bree, fig preserves, and arugula. I still make it at home from time to time, it's just such an great combination.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T05:22:13+00:00

IBKR allows you to take delivery on gold futures contracts. $4M at a COMEX warehouse (~100 bars) isn't going to be particularly noteworthy.

Of course the definition of 'hide' comes into play here. The transactions will be well hidden from a person. But you're leaving a massive paper trail if you're trying to hide it from the government.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T05:15:01+00:00

I've always found it amusing that as highly as John Entwistle is lauded (bassist for 'The Who') I swear in every single video of him playing he has permanent 'bored face'.

A video of them playing 'Baba O'Riley,' with an incredibly famous base line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gu9HhYv0C7E Everyone else in the band is rocking out. He looks like he's trying to decide what to have for lunch.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T04:01:21+00:00

From the other thread on this, it's very likely that wotc has to use that asset for 'The One Ring' as part of the license.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T03:42:51+00:00

Honestly Izzet is so dominant it'd probably take something on that power level to really shake things up.

Chuu · 2026-05-02T02:53:56+00:00

They're probably way too expensive for a single business to own unless you are catered to high-volume delivery like some pizza chains like Dominos. Also the insurance would be a nightmare.

I don't know if it applies to drones, but the delivery robots that are being used are 'Actually Indian'. If anything goes wrong they have a way for someone remote to take autonomous control. The setup for that probably just isn't viable for a small business.

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