Aug - maciejjankowski/2019 GitHub Wiki
Aug 2019
106 links - Work 69 · Music 11 · Fun 6 · Life 20
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Work - AI, code, business
- A Google MediaPipe: Hand Tracking on Mobile GPU - Production-ready hand detection and pose estimation library for real-time mobile video processing and gesture recognition. · #computer-vision #ml #hand-tracking · M
- A A Brief History of Neural Nets and Deep Learning - Comprehensive historical overview of neural networks from perceptrons through modern deep learning breakthroughs. · #ai #neural-networks #machine-learning · M
- A Get Your Work Recognized: Write a Brag Document - Julia Evans' guide to documenting achievements for visibility, negotiation, and career growth. · #career #personal-branding #documentation
- A Rich Hickey - Problem Solving (Transcript) - Transcribed talk on systematic problem-solving approaches from Clojure creator. · #problem-solving #programming-philosophy
- B StaticGen: Top Open Source Static Site Generators - Community-driven showcase of the best static site generators with features, popularity metrics, and direct comparisons. · #static-site #jamstack · M
- B Every Productivity Thought Alexey Guzey Ever Had - Distilled productivity principles from years of research notes, covering motivation, procrastination, and deep work. · #productivity #personal-development
- B Pelican: Python Static Site Generator - Lightweight static blog generator written in Python, supporting Markdown and reStructuredText with minimal overhead. · #static-site #python #blogging · M
- B Vernor Vinge: What If the Singularity Does NOT Happen? - Lecture by sci-fi author/AI researcher reconsidering technological singularity assumptions and alternative futures. · #ai #singularity #futurism
- B Gatsby E-Commerce Tutorial - Guide to building performant React-based e-commerce sites with Gatsby static site generator and modern tooling. · #gatsby #react #ecommerce · M
- B How to Chain Multiple Async/Await Functions in JavaScript - Tutorial on properly sequencing async operations and avoiding common promise chaining mistakes in Node/browser. · #javascript #async #promises · M
- B NestJS - Progressive Node.js Framework - Enterprise-grade Node.js framework combining OOP, FP, and reactive patterns for building scalable applications. · #backend #node-js #typescript
- B Sails.js: Node.js Web Application Framework - Node.js MVC web framework with built-in WebSocket support and REST API conventions for real-time applications. · #nodejs #web-framework #javascript · M
- B Volmarg Personal Management System - Open-source web application for organizing personal data, notes, and productivity across multiple categories. · #personal-management #web-app #productivity · M
- B Change Your Career Without Starting Over - Harvard Business Review on leveraging existing skills and experience when pivoting professional directions. · #career #personal-development #business
- B Static Site Generators (Full Stack Python) - Educational overview of static site generation concepts, tools, and when to use them for Python developers. · #static-site #python · M
- B How to Setup ZSH and Oh-my-zsh on Linux - Step-by-step guide for installing and configuring Z Shell with plugins for enhanced terminal productivity. · #linux #shell #dev-tools · M
- B Awesome Static Site Generators (Curated List) - Comprehensive GitHub list of open-source static site generators across multiple languages and approaches. · #static-site #curated-list · M
- B Speed Matters - Prioritizing Velocity Over Perfection - Why development iteration speed beats perfectionism for achieving better long-term outcomes and learning. · #productivity #mindset #career
- B The HP Way: How Hewlett and Packard Built Their Company - Historical account of HP's founding principles, management philosophy, and path to becoming a tech giant. · #business-history #entrepreneurship #management
- B Engineering Advice from Non-Technical People - Management and team lessons from outside engineering that produce tenfold boosts in team effectiveness. · #management #communication #team-dynamics
- B LoopBack 4 - OpenJS API Framework - Extensible Node.js/TypeScript framework for building APIs, microservices, and data-driven applications. · #api #backend #typescript
- B 30 Python Language Features and Tricks - Curated list of lesser-known Python syntax tricks, comprehensions, and idioms with practical examples. · #python #programming #language-features · M
- B Corporate Rebels: Polish Company U2i Destroys Command-and-Control - Case study of a Polish tech company eliminating hierarchical management in favor of self-organization. · #organizational-culture #management #case-study
- B Crawlab: Distributed Web Crawler Admin Platform - Web UI for managing, scheduling, and monitoring web scrapers across multiple languages and frameworks. · #web-scraping #crawler #devops · M
- B Five Ways to Build a $100 Million Business - Venture capital perspectives on different business models and paths to reaching unicorn-scale revenue. · #startup #business #fundraising
- B Feathers - Real-time API Framework - Lightweight Node.js framework for building real-time APIs and microservices with minimal boilerplate. · #api #node-js #real-time
- B 7 Reasons to Use Async/Await Over Promises - Practical guide showing async/await syntax advantages for JavaScript error handling and readability. · #javascript #async-programming #learning
- B Airframe React: Free Bootstrap 4 Dashboard Template - Open-source React 16 dashboard starter with Bootstrap 4 styling, production-ready component library. · #react #dashboard #ui-template · M
- B Building Themes with Gatsby - Technical documentation for creating reusable, composable Gatsby themes for faster site development. · #gatsby #web-development #theming · M
- B SaaS - Production-Ready Boilerplate - Full-stack SaaS starter with React, Next.js, Express, MongoDB, and WebSockets for rapid development. · #saas #full-stack #typescript
- B Gatsby Starters Gallery (247+ Templates) - Curated collection of starter templates for Gatsby projects, filterable by use case and tech stack. · #gatsby #templates #react · M
- B Luminus: A Clojure Web Framework - Productive Clojure web framework emphasizing REPL-driven development and fast iteration on the JVM. · #clojure #web-framework #functional-programming · M
- B Turning Pro - Amateurs vs Professionals - Mindset shifts separating amateurs from professionals: systems over goals, growth over achievement. · #mindset #career #personal-development
- B Django Custom User Model - Tutorial on extending Django's authentication with custom user model fields and admin integration. · #django #python #authentication · M
- B Fastify - Fast Web Framework - High-performance Node.js web framework with minimal overhead, ideal for scalable API development. · #backend #performance #node-js
- B How I Became a Machine Learning Practitioner - OpenAI researcher's authentic journey from ML aspirations to practical expertise in nine months. · #machine-learning #career #learning
- B Introduction to D3.js - Data-Driven Documents - Fundamentals of D3.js library for creating custom interactive data visualizations from raw data. · #data-visualization #javascript #learning
- B Remote - Basecamp's Guide to Distributed Work - Basecamp founders' guide to building remote-first organizations, culture, and practical systems. · #remote-work #management #business
- B EasyOCR - Free Document Digitization - Using EasyOCR library to build paperless office automation without subscriptions or paid tools. · #productivity #automation #python
- B The Data Engineering Cookbook - GitHub reference collecting data engineering best practices, patterns, and pipeline techniques. · #data-engineering #best-practices #learning
- B Flow is the Opiate of the Mediocre: Advice on Getting Better from an Accomplished Piano Player - Cal Newport interviews pianist on deliberate practice and skill development versus flow state. · #deliberate-practice #learning #productivity
- B How to Provide Great Feedback When You're Not In Charge - Practical guide to giving effective feedback in organizations where you lack formal authority. · #feedback #communication #leadership
- B Learn jq, awk, and sed - Text Processing Tools - Introduction to essential Unix utilities for processing JSON, CSV, and plain text efficiently. · #productivity #scripting #unix-tools
- B Some Things That Might Help You Make Better Software - Technical blog on software quality practices and engineering principles for maintainable code. · #software-quality #coding-practices #learning
- B Introduction to Svelte - Tutorial on Svelte 3 framework, comparing its developer ergonomics and performance to React. · #svelte #javascript #ui-framework · M
- B Principles of Chaos Engineering - Framework for controlled experiments on systems to build confidence in failure resilience. · #devops #testing #resilience
- B ES6 Modules - Common Gotchas and Solutions - Technical guide to avoiding JavaScript ES6 module pitfalls across different environments. · #javascript #learning #code-quality ·
dead - B 14 Challenges When Hiring Remote Employees - Practical guide to unexpected obstacles in remote hiring and distributed team building. · #remote-work #management #hiring
- B chart.xkcd - xkcd Styled Chart Library - JavaScript library for creating charts with xkcd's distinctive hand-drawn visual style. · #charting #visualization #javascript
- B Three Pitfalls to Avoid in Machine Learning - Nature article calling for rigorous standards in ML research reporting and methodology. · #machine-learning #research #quality
- B urlpages - Create Web Pages Stored Entirely in URLs - Tool for encoding complete web pages as URL fragments for sharing without server. · #web-development #hacks #tools
- B Getting Started With Lisp in 2019 - Quick guide for setting up Lisp development environment using Roswell. · #lisp #programming-languages #setup
- C Learn to Code Free at Stanford, Land Six-Figure Job - Leveraging Stanford's free computer science curriculum to quickly transition into high-paying tech roles. · #learning #career #education
- C Hy - Lisp Dialect for Python - Lisp language running on Python interpreter, combining Pythonic and functional programming paradigms. · #programming #python #learning
- C Metaprogramming for Madmen - Deep technical exploration of advanced metaprogramming techniques and unconventional coding patterns. · #code-quality #programming #learning
- C Ask HN - Best Codebases You've Encountered - Hacker News discussion of exemplary open-source codebases worth studying for engineering excellence. · #code-quality #open-source #learning
- C Programmers: Get a Plan B Before Age 40 - Advice for software engineers to develop alternative income streams and diversified career paths. · #career #financial-planning #personal-development
- C Knowledge Sharing - Key to Software Team Success - Why distributed knowledge and team expertise multipliers outweigh individual contributor count. · #management #team-dynamics #knowledge-sharing
- C Composing Better Emails - Practical guide to writing clear professional communication that improves response rates. · #communication #writing #productivity
- C NoHQ Remote Work Toolkit - Curated collection of remote work tools and software with reviews for distributed teams. · #remote-work #tools #productivity
- C Growing Instagram Followers Using Python and Machine Learning - Bot automation for social media growth using scripted accounts and engagement. · #automation #python #social-media
- C How The Farrago Works - Technical explanation of system mechanics and design patterns. · #technical-reference
- D Beautiful Racket: Thoughts on Racket2 - (unverified - page not reachable) · #racket #programming-language · archived
- D Codejamming - Return to Flow State - (unverified - page not reachable) · #productivity #mindset
- D Documentation - Your Secret Weapon - (unverified - page not reachable) · #documentation #software-quality · archived
- D Fiverr Is Graceful and Happier - (unverified - page not reachable) · #freelance #gig-economy ·
dead - D How to Build Good Software - (unverified - page not reachable) · #software-engineering #best-practices · archived
- D How to Conduct Research and Launch a Product - (unverified - page not reachable) · #product-launch #research
- D Serverless Framework Components - (unverified - page not reachable) · #devops #infrastructure · archived
Music - synths, MIDI, audio
- B Shepard Tone: The Infinite Rising Musical Illusion - Wikipedia article on the psychoacoustic illusion of perpetually rising pitch, used in music and sound design. · #music-theory #psychoacoustics #audio · M
- B Psytrance Styles Guide - Complete reference for psytrance subgenres, classifications, and listening taxonomy for DJs and producers. · #psytrance #music-theory #dj · M
- B DMX Explained - DMX512 Protocol for Lighting - Technical deep-dive into DMX512 and RS-485 serial communication architecture for stage lighting control. · #dmx #lighting #protocol · M
- B node-dmx - DMX Controller Library for Node.js - JavaScript library for controlling DMX512 stage lighting systems and performance equipment via Node.js. · #dmx #lighting #hardware · M
- B Cool Hardware Audio Processing Units - Forum discussion of synthesizer modules, hardware effects units, and audio processing gear. · #audio-gear #hardware #synths · M
- B Cooper FX Outward or Red Panda Tensor? - Comparison discussion of two premium guitar and synth effects pedals. · #effects-pedals #audio-gear · M
- C MPE/Seaboard Controllers with Elektron A4 - Forum discussion on integrating MPE controllers like Seaboard with Elektron A4 for expanded sound design. · #synthesis #mpe #hardware · M
- C NOTAM - Center for Artists with Art, Music, Technology - Oslo studio and workspace rental center for artists exploring art, music, and emerging technology. · #art #music-tech #community · M
- C Lofi Hip Hop Radio - Beats to Relax/Study To - 24/7 YouTube stream of lo-fi beats, a lo-fi hip-hop station for background focus and relaxation. · #lo-fi #music #study · M
- D Granular Synthesis Software - (unverified - page not reachable) · #synthesis #audio #dsp · M
- D The Complete Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O. Guide - (unverified - page not reachable) · #synths #pocket-operator #music-gear · M
Fun - hardware, retro, maker, video
- B Music of the Squares: David Ramsay Hay and Pythagorean Aesthetics - Scottish artist's theory connecting visual and musical harmony through mathematical proportions and symmetry. · #music-theory #aesthetics #history
- B Hacking the Sonos IKEA Symfonisk Into a High Quality Speaker Amp - DIY electronics project upgrading affordable smart speaker with better amplification. · #electronics #speakers #diy-audio · M
- C Cool, but Obscure X11 Tools - Reference guide to niche Unix X11 graphical tools including games, editors, and experimental software. · #linux #unix #retro-computing · M
- C Say Cheese: Ransomware-ing a DSLR Camera - Security research on exploiting DSLR firmware to demonstrate hardware-level ransomware attack vectors. · #security #hardware-hacking #camera · M
- C Choosing a Transistor for Low-Power Applications - Electronics Stack Exchange guide to transistor selection criteria, parameters, and circuit design. · #electronics #circuit-design #hardware · M
- D YouTube Video CsQ2VWEfduM - (unverified - page not reachable) · #video
Life - health, learning, admin
- B Ask HN: Regaining Attention Span and Focus - Hacker News discussion thread sharing tactics and experiences for recovering deep focus in the attention-fragmented era. · #attention #productivity #wellbeing
- B The Science of Well-Being (Coursera Course) - Full online course by Laurie Santos teaching science-backed wellbeing strategies and habit change with 5M+ enrollments. · #wellbeing #course #psychology
- B Why Speaking to Yourself in Third Person Makes You Wiser - Research on how third-person self-talk improves decision-making and emotional regulation in high-pressure situations. · #psychology #decision-making #wellbeing
- B Yale's Happiness Class Changed My Spending Habits - Personal essay on Yale's popular wellbeing course revealing how understanding happiness shifts financial decisions. · #wellbeing #finance #happiness
- B The Science of Well-Being (Coursera Lecture) - Free course module by psychologist Laurie Santos teaching evidence-based wellbeing practices and habit formation. · #wellbeing #course #psychology
- B Upgrade Your Cargo Cult for the Win - Meta-rational perspective on moving beyond fixed systems to fluid, adaptive approaches to problem-solving. · #rationality #systems-thinking #philosophy
- B Last Call - Buddhist Monk Confronts Japan's Suicide Crisis - New Yorker profile of activist monk addressing Japan's suicide epidemic through counseling and outreach. · #mental-health #spirituality #social-issues
- B The Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol. I, Chapter 22: Algebra - Classic physics lecture on algebraic foundations by Richard Feynman, freely available online with audio. · #physics #learning #math · M
- B The Hypersane Are Among Us, If Only We Look - Essay on individuals like Diogenes who see beyond mainstream consensus and may possess deeper insights. · #psychology #philosophy #outliers
- B Mental Models Box - Decision-Making Frameworks - Collection of practical mental models for everyday decision-making and structured problem-solving. · #mental-models #thinking #learning
- B Standard Ebooks - Professional Quality Free Books - Curated public domain classics formatted with professional typography for all ebook readers. · #reading #literature #learning
- C 42 Hours of Buckminster Fuller - Visionary Thinking - Electronic creativity through Buckminster Fuller's futurism and visionary imagination for solving modern challenges. · #philosophy #futurism #design
- C 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do - Forbes parenting advice column on raising self-assured children through avoidance of common pitfalls. · #parenting #personal-development
- C Remote Work Typology - Distinct Categories - Clarification that remote work encompasses digital backpackers, staycations, and traditional workers. · #remote-work #lifestyle #thinking
- C Learn to Code with a Busy Schedule - Medium article on strategies for fitting programming learning into a hectic lifestyle and routine. · #learning #productivity #programming
- C Night Owls - Sleep Tweaks Boost Wellbeing - BBC Health article on how chronotype shifts improve mental health for night-oriented people. · #health #sleep #personal-development
- C Detoxify.app - Digital Detox Tool - Mobile app generator creating fake app replacements for addictive social platforms. · #digital-wellness #health #productivity
- C She Wanted a Man With a Good Job Who Is Nice to Animals - Personal essay about finding partnership and shared values in relationships. · #personal-essay #relationships
- D Polish Freelance Job Platforms List (2018) - (STALE) 2018 directory of Polish freelance marketplaces; outdated, platforms may have closed or shifted. · #freelance #job-boards #polish
- D Meditating Every Day - (unverified - page not reachable) · #meditation #wellness · archived
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