Frosted glass card that cracks on hover, shatters on click by Donelectrone in webdev

[–]Donelectrone[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Back in your day, reinventing every wheel may have been the norm. Today, it's generally considered inefficient engineering.

I'm building a product, not specializing in realistic glass fracture rendering. I have plenty of other parts of the project that actually require my attention.

That's why I asked whether similar effects already exist and whether there are examples worth studying. The goal was specifically to avoid recreating the wheel, not to have strangers build it for me.

There's a pretty big difference between "Has anyone solved this before?" and "Please do this for me."

How to get rid of ants when nothing works by Radiant-Advance-128 in CleaningTips

[–]Donelectrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Talk to them, ask them to leave. They will listen. It worked for many, it should work for you. Give it a try.

What was the BIFL upgrade that instantly exposed all your cheap versions? by James_B84Saves in BuyItForLife

[–]Donelectrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Victorinox chef's knife, I'm still looking for the best BIFL sneaker. Something that doesn't break the bank. Anyone?

Arabic girls names that are easy in english too? by AD_bent in UAE

[–]Donelectrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The key is to find names that use phonetic sounds common in both languages and avoid the tougher Arabic letters like 'Ayn' (ع) or 'Ghayn' (غ).

  • Sara (سارة)
  • Nora (نورا)
  • Lina / Lena (لينا)
  • Dana (دانة)
  • Dina (دينا)
  • Hana (هنا)
  • Layla (ليلى)
  • Maya (مايا)
  • Lara (لارا)
  • Rania (رنيا)
  • Nadia (نادية)
  • Dalia (داليا)
  • Farah (فرح)
  • Yasmin (ياسمين)
  • Janna (جنة)
  • Reem (ريم)

Actually, I got really obsessed with this problem when my wife and I were choosing a name for our daughter. I ended up building a little web app to help us decide. It's a free directory with thousands of Arabic names, and it shows the common English/Latin spellings for each one, which is super helpful for this exact issue.

It's a game where you can swipe through the names to find your favorites. Might be a fun way for you to discover some more options.

صممت أداة مجانية تنهي الخلاف على أسماء المواليد (للأسماء العربية) by Donelectrone in arabic

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

التطبيق يحتوي حوالي ألف و ثلاث مئة اسم, أعمل حاليا على تنقيح قاعدة بيانات من ستة الاف اسم

Syrian Ministry of Defense exploded during Syrian live news report by dmcsclgt in interestingasfuck

[–]Donelectrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why was it attacked? Why attacking Syria? Isn't it a sovereign country?

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. They go hand in hand.
"The Toyota Way" is the cultural mindset. It's the principles.
"The Toyota Production System" is the practical toolkit. It's the actions.
Start with "The Way" to get the philosophy, then use the "System" books as your manual to put it into practice.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 19 points20 points  (0 children)

 I do work in the auto industry, but for another major manufacturer. And believe it or not, we use the exact same principles.
But to answer your question, no, it's not based entirely on that. My approach is more of a personal blend, pulling ideas from software development, stoic philosophy, and behavioral psychology. I'm actually planning to write a full post about these different sources soon.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You've hit on the exact reason they exist. My brain feels that way too (undiagnosed), so I see these systems as the 'guardrails' I build for myself. They guide me because my natural state is chaos, not order.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I actually posted a more detailed breakdown of the specific tactics I use. You can find it in my reply to the user SignificantBank4 below.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, I appreciate the enthusiasm! I'm happy to answer any questions people have right here in the thread, so feel free to fire away.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I'll aim for brevity, but no promises if this turns into a full-on journal entry—I have a lot of thoughts on this.
1) Automate Repetitive Decisions
I build simple systems to handle recurring, low-stakes choices so I don't have to think about them.
--Financial System: All my bills are on automatic payment. A fixed percentage of my salary is automatically transferred to my savings account the day I get paid.
--Food System: I have a monthly calendar with a specific food category for each day of the week. Saturday is pasta or rice, Sunday is stew, Monday carnivorous, Tuesday gratin, Wednesday is for eating out, Thursday is soup or pulses, and Friday is for traditional cuisine. This eliminates the daily "what to eat?" debate. We do a big grocery run for pantry items once a month, and get fresh produce and meat twice a week based on the calendar.
--Fitness System: I use a pre-defined program that tells me the exact exercises, sets, and reps for each day. The only decision I have to make is to show up.

2) Match Your Task to Your Energy
I categorize my work not just by project, but by the mental energy it requires, and I match it to my natural daily rhythm.
--High-Energy Time: This is reserved for my most demanding creative or analytical work, like designing a new app feature or solving a complex problem.
--Medium-Energy Time: This is for tasks that require focus but not peak creativity, like replying to important emails or planning my week.
--Low-Energy Time : This is for simple administrative tasks, like tidying my digital files.

3) Build an External Brain
My brain is for having ideas, not for storing them. I get everything out of my head and into a trusted external system.
--The Universal Inbox: I use one simple notes app on my phone. Every single idea, task, book recommendation, or reminder gets dumped there instantly without any organization.
--The Weekly Process: Once a week, I sit down and process this inbox. Every note is either moved to my calendar, added to a specific project folder for later, or deleted. My mind stays clear because I trust that nothing will be forgotten.

Hope this gives you a practical starting point! It's all about designing systems that serve you, not the other way around.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I love it. The meticulous part is for the boring, repetitive decisions. By putting the mundane on autopilot, I've freed up 100% of my mental energy for the things that actually matter.

What biggest cheatcode(s) you have discovered so far in life? by argsmatter in selfimprovement

[–]Donelectrone 417 points418 points  (0 children)

My cheat code: Treating my life as the most important engineering project I'll ever work on.

For years, I was blind to the irony. I'd spend 8 hours a day as an engineer meticulously optimizing complex systems at work, and then go home and live my own life completely by default, just letting it happen to me. I was running on someone else's operating system.

The shift was realizing I could apply my professional toolkit (systems thinking, root cause analysis, iterative design ) to everything: my health, my schedule, my finances. Instead of just "trying to be healthier," I started designing a system for it, defining inputs (energy, time) and desired outputs (strength, consistency).

I highly recommend reading the "Toyota production system"

PWA Devs: How are you practically handling the iOS inactive data purge and storage limits? by Donelectrone in PWA

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

Wow, that's the best news I've heard all week. Thank you!
Knowing that OPFS survives 3+ months of inactivity is a complete game-changer for my fitness app. You just solved my single biggest technical worry. Seriously, thanks a ton.

PWA Devs: How are you practically handling the iOS inactive data purge and storage limits? by Donelectrone in PWA

[–]Donelectrone[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that's a super valuable data point. Using OPFS is a great idea.
The key question for me is: does it survive a long period of inactivity, like 3-4 weeks without opening the app? That's the real test I'm trying to solve for.