AI
An interesting perspective - a big part of the “joy of programming” is the puzzle/problem solving aspect. If AI can “help” with this, is it taking away that aspect of the work, or assisting with it - sometimes both. AI Stole the Joy of Programming - Comments (paulefou.com - Hacker News)
development
New ideas include ExamDiffPro, Tweaks, GitDiffMargin, and BlueSky A Dozen Programmer Utilities - Two years ago, I made a list of my indispensable… (jesseliberty.com - Jesse Liberty)
eink
fun
Just a fun blast from the past … GW-BASIC User’s Guide (1987) - Comments (antonis.de - Hacker News)
I’m doing “Hour of Code” again this December, and I really think what they are doing is helpful and fun to get early students interested in coding. But with success come some questions. Hour of Code and Corporate Involvement in CS Education - An interesting article was shared on Facebook… (acthompson.net - Alfred Thompson (noreply@blogger.com))
Doing some caroling this year for the first time in … too long … so thought I’d share. Always fun for the group you go with, and amazingly well received by those who you visit. Why I Think You Should Go Christmas Caroling This Year (and How to Get Started) - No one Christmas carols anymore. But you can… (Lifehacker - Stephen Johnson)
An Interview with Bill Watterson - Comments (timhulsizer.com - Hacker News)
jobs
“You can’t pour from an empty cup—self-care isn’t selfish, it’s essential.” Burnout Symptoms: How to Recognize Emotional and Physical Signs Early - “You can’t pour from an empty cup—self-care isn’t… (JD Meier - JD Meier)
thinking
Under measures unveiled on Tuesday, ads showing “less healthy” food and drinks will only be allowed to be aired after the 9:00 pm watershed from October next year. The government hopes the new measures could help prevent some 20,000 cases of childhood obesity a year. UK bans daytime TV ads for cereals, muffins and burgers - Comments (France 24 - Hacker News)
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This week’s roundup of interesting links: from the evolution of programming to the festive spirit of caroling. An intriguing debate around AI’s impact on programming explores whether tools that assist in solving coding puzzles enhance or diminish the joy of programming. Complementing this, a list of utilities like ExamDiffPro and GitDiffMargin offers practical tools for developers to streamline their workflows.
On the eink front, the Amazon Kindle Scribe 2 shines with its smooth reading and writing experience, bolstered by a redesigned Premium Pen - but pricey. Meanwhile, a nostalgic look at the GW-BASIC User’s Guide reminds us of the roots of computing. In education, the “Hour of Code” initiative continues to inspire young minds to embrace coding, though questions around corporate influence remain.
Rounding out the week, a classic interview with Calvin & Hobbes’ Bill Watterson sparks reflections on creativity, while a poignant article on burnout reminds us of the importance of self-care. In public health, the UK’s decision to ban daytime ads for unhealthy foods aims to tackle childhood obesity.
This week’s links: AI’s impact on coding joy, new dev tools, Kindle Scribe 2, GW-BASIC nostalgia, Hour of Code, burnout tips, and UK ad bans.
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