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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you handle/maintain local Python environments?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you handle/maintain local Python environments?

on 9/24/2019 06:22:00 am 0 Comment
Ask HN: How do you handle/maintain local Python environments?
7 by PascLeRasc | 5 comments on Hacker News.
I'm having some trouble figuring out how to handle my local Python. I'm not asking about 2 vs 3 - that ship has sailed - I'm confused on which binary to be using. From the way I see it, there's at least 4 different Pythons I could be using: 1 - Python shipped with OS X/Ubuntu 2 - brew/apt install python 3 - Anaconda 4 - Getting Python from https://ift.tt/1fWWeAB And that's before getting into how you get numpy et al installed. What's the general consensus on which to use? It seems like the OS X default is compiled with Clang while brew's version is with GCC. I've been working through this book [1] and found this thread [2]. I really want to make sure I'm using fast/optimized linear algebra libraries, is there an easy way to make sure? I use Python for learning data science/bioinformatics, learning MicroPython for embedded, and general automation stuff - is it possible to have one environment that performs well for all of these? [1] https://ift.tt/2hnYyVI [2] https://ift.tt/1WyLqLe

Monday, 23 September 2019

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you take care of your hands?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How do you take care of your hands?

on 9/23/2019 11:02:00 am 0 Comment
Ask HN: How do you take care of your hands?
5 by artsyca | 0 comments on Hacker News.
This question may seem like it's coming out of the blue but I realize that we as technology professionals use our hands in unique ways that lead to unique conditions, for example I suffer from hangnails a lot and I know RSI is a deep concern -- What are your ways of helping your hands deal with constant computer use?

Sunday, 22 September 2019

Saturday, 21 September 2019

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Resources for Learning about Databases

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Resources for Learning about Databases

on 9/21/2019 01:32:00 pm 0 Comment
Ask HN: Resources for Learning about Databases
4 by ud0 | 1 comments on Hacker News.
I recently got a Frontend Engineering offer from Facebook. I have dabbled in backend work earlier in my carrier but never did anything beyond simple API’s on a single server. I set a goal for myself that every year I pick a computer science topic & study it thoroughly. I dont have a CS background but I am begining to love CS. I started with Data Structures & Algorithms last year, studied & did over 250 leets, this is why I was able to land an offer with FAANG. Next on my list is Databases, I want to know how they work internally, build a simple RDBS from scratch, learn SQL(I know simple CRUD operations) advanced concepts like procedures & the latest that is being used today. I have googled yes, but I havent found any resource that meets my needs. I also plan to switch to backend soon. Thanks in advance

Friday, 20 September 2019

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to Keep Yourself Accountable?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: How to Keep Yourself Accountable?

on 9/20/2019 03:57:00 pm 0 Comment
Ask HN: How to Keep Yourself Accountable?
3 by lamchob | 1 comments on Hacker News.
Hi HN, lately I realized I'm struggeling to keep myself accountable, mainly for work I am the main stakeholder in. When working "after spec" or together with someone else on the same code, I can to stick to it and deliver quality I'm satisfied with. But as soon as I work for myself my standards, quality and even goals start going down hill. Short term I'm okay with less and sloppy work, and after a while I regrett no doing a better job. Do you guys have ideas, techniques etc. to deal with this behaviour?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Best ways to spend money towards climate efforts

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Best ways to spend money towards climate efforts

on 9/20/2019 02:27:00 pm 0 Comment
Ask HN: Best ways to spend money towards climate efforts
8 by esotericn | 0 comments on Hacker News.
Hello HN, I'm going to be putting a significant percentage of my income aside going forward in order to combat climate change. Let's say, as an order of magnitude estimate, between $250-$2500/mo. I've already made a lot of changes to lower my personal impact and I'd like to go further. It strikes me that, for example, though I own an electric car, this is almost certainly not the most effective use of funds. Possible ways include: - supporting protests globally with funds - buying carbon offsetting directly - buying / funding research into carbon capture - funding renewable energy in general etc What does HN think? Opinions on specific businesses, charities, platforms, etc? How can individuals use their earning power to make a difference?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Companies of one, what is your tech stack?

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Companies of one, what is your tech stack?

on 9/20/2019 01:37:00 pm 0 Comment
Ask HN: Companies of one, what is your tech stack?
9 by ecmascript | 1 comments on Hacker News.
This question has most likely been asked before, but since our industry moves fast I want to ask it still. You guys that roll your own operation, what is your business (no need to out yourselves) and what tech stack did you choose to complete it? Also, if you don't mind, do you think the tech you chose had any effects on your success? If it did, why?

Thursday, 19 September 2019

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Monday, 16 September 2019

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is there any point in trying to clear your online footprint

New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: Is there any point in trying to clear your online footprint

on 9/16/2019 09:11:00 am 0 Comment
Ask HN: Is there any point in trying to clear your online footprint
9 by xupybd | 2 comments on Hacker News.
I'm starting to get worried about online privacy. I'd like try and remove some of my online identity. I'm not sure if there is any point. My plan is to shutdown all social media accounts and email. Re-opening new more anonymous ones. Is this going to actually do anything or will Google and other marketers figure out I'm the same person and I'll be tracked all the same? My concern comes from tools like this https://ift.tt/30Uw7Wa. Given this sort of thing it seems too easy for online blackmail/extortion scams to get hold of my information.

Sunday, 15 September 2019