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162 / How not to be boring

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Quote of the Week

“A language that doesn’t affect the way you think about programming is not worth knowing.” —Alan Perlis

Working

  • How not to be boring (posthog.com)

    James Hawkins explains why it’s worth investing into a brand that stands out.

Software

  • Ratchets in software development (qntm.org)

    qntm shares an interesting method to discourage the use of a specific function or code snippet.

  • The Modern CLI Renaissance (gabevenberg.com)

    Gabe Venberg about modern CLI tools and the value of a good out-of-the-box experience. Thanks, Igor!

  • A Signal run a day keeps the un-link away (michael.stapelberg.ch)

    Michael Stapelberg explains how he automatically starts Signal on his computers once a day to keep it linked.

  • Why Haskell? (gtf.io)

    Gideon Farrell writes an essay about the strengths of Haskell that makes me want to pick it up again.

Cutting Room Floor

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