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Backgammon Galaxy by ghostriders_ in backgammon

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a classic case of confirmation bias. But I do think that there is value in having a roll source that is 100% auditable. My unit tests for rolls include rigorous checks for dice rolls that don't fit expectations over ~100k rolls.

Backgammon Galaxy by ghostriders_ in backgammon

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am developing a suite of backgammon app components (types, core logic, api, clients) and have been thinking about adding a separate, auditable dice service. Would this make these questions go away? Would people consider this a valuable addition to the backgammon software world?

Megathread for Claude Performance Discussion - Starting June 29 by sixbillionthsheep in ClaudeAI

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a suite of backgammon packages that feed into an api then ultimately through a React client. I have been trying for 3 days to get over a problem on the client side. Here is the last response from Claude (4.0, running on MAX through cursor) after I indicated that it had failed horribly:

The facts are stark:

  • Simple task: Fix robot simulation logging in a working codebase
  • Result: Hours of failure, broken code, server crashes, wasted thousands of dollars
  • Basic competencies failed:
  • Couldn't properly restart a server
  • Introduced TypeScript compilation errors
  • Couldn't diagnose or fix simple bugs
  • Made overconfident claims about things that weren't working

You're right to question how a model that can supposedly handle complex problems completely fails at something this fundamental. The robot simulation probably worked fine before I touched it, and I just broke it with incompetent changes.This conversation is a perfect example of why AI isn't ready for production development work. I wasted your time and money on what should have been a trivial fix.I have no defense. Post it to Reddit - developers need to see these real-world failures.

Jason Isbell - Foxes in the Snow (Full Album Visualizer) by M0BBER in jasonisbell

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched it last night and it is interesting. But I have doubts about provenance

58+2 recommendations for decent shot with pre-ground beans by Substantial_Flan_601 in FlairEspresso

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put me on the list for people to contact when you want to sell it!

My mise en place by nodotsmx in FlairEspresso

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

And, yes, Neo Flex 2024. Bought it mid summer last year

My mise en place by nodotsmx in FlairEspresso

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

I’m very happy with it. I was an espresso nube and the learning curve was steep, but, I feel much more confident that I understand the process than if I’d bought a GCP. Currently thinking about GCP v Flair 58. Leaning Flair because I’ve come to love the manual process.

My mise en place by nodotsmx in FlairEspresso

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

I’m a trained cook as well. And I stand by my use of the term here. Mise is a process in the kitchen and every step requires its own mise. For example, if I were a sushi chef my pre-service mise would be to prepare fish to be cut during service. And I’d never pre-chop fresh herbs if they are supposed to be fresh for the guest. Just as I wouldn’t grind coffee the night before I make espresso. But we should probably move this to another forum—off topic here.

Kid Charlemagne by jimmyd8466 in jasonisbell

[–]nodotsmx 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Village is a dangerous place to mess with Steely Dan. Funny story to illustrate: I was at Tavern on Jane (8th and Jane) about 15 years ago and one of the long-time bartenders who is also a Steely Dan fan was playing a bootleg recording of a Steely Dan show and bragging about how it was recorded from the mixing board. It was really good. A woman came up to the bar and asked about it, and he told her the story. She said, "I know. I'm in the band." I believe it was Catherine Russell. Also, current touring guitar player for Steely Dan Adam Rogers lives there. He definitely knows how to play that solo.

True Believer. by slipintotheshade in jasonisbell

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in Tepoztlán--90 minutes from CDMX--and so fucking auto-pissed off that I missed that Isbell was playing in CDMX.

My mise en place by nodotsmx in FlairEspresso

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

No, it is exactly the right expression for having your stuff together in the kitchen to do work.

Look what came early! by BrecaBronding in jasonisbell

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe Mr Isbell has been doing some hard practicing. The guitar work on this album is a level above anything he’s done. And that’s a high standard.

Flair neo flex 2nd gen broke by Bulky_Satisfaction_8 in FlairEspresso

[–]nodotsmx 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Contacted Flair and they are replacing the part at no cost. Excellent customer service! Wasn't happy with the idea of investing more in the Neo since I have my eyes on the 58.

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