162 / How not to be boring

Hey, how was your week?

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

• The iPhone 16 Pro Review: Finally, a little pocket computer that fills the gaping void in my soul (gkeenan.co)

  Keenan writes a hyperbolic (or not?) review of the new iPhone 16 Pro.

• The Lego Great Ball Contraption (kottke.org)

  Jason Kottke shares a mesmerizing video showing a Lego machine, which transports small balls from one place to another.

• After Apple, Jony Ive Is Building an Empire of His Own (nytimes.com)

  Tripp Mickle visited Jony Ive and writes about what he was up to in the last five years. Thanks, Jan!