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🪅 Heap Heap Hurray Ed. #9
Daily dispatches from the world of technology.
It's Friday—almost time to relax! Let's stay focused and finish well.
Selling is not a pushy, winner-takes-all, macho act. It is an empathy-led, process-driven, and knowledge-intensive discipline. Because, in the end, people buy from people.
🤫 Geek Goss 🤭
#ForgetTheRightToForget - Stack Overflow's new partnership with OpenAI sparks a digital uprising as users revolt by deleting or altering posts to dodge AI training. Mods strike back with bans, making #StackOverflowScandal more heated than a daytime soap opera. Users cry foul over content rights, but it's too late; the AI juggernaut rolls on, unperturbed by the drama.
#MoraleMeltdown - Despite a stellar earnings report, Google's glitter is dulled by internal grumbles over cost cuts and stagnant wages. Googlers vent frustrations at an all-hands, grilling execs about why flush finances aren't fattening their paychecks. #MoraleMeltdown brews as layoffs linger and AI dollars soar, leaving employees to wonder if they're valued or just valuable.
#NoMoreSlop - Okay, so there's this new term "slop" that's like spam, but for unwanted AI stuff that just pops up everywhere. It's super annoying, right? Basically, if someone's just pumping out random AI content and throwing it at us without checking if it's any good, that's what we're calling slop. We're trying to be smart with AI, you know? Use it for cool things, not just flood our feeds with junk. So yeah, "slop" is our way of saying we value quality over just chucking stuff out there.
⌛ The Past 24 hours
Windows 11's Snipping Tool is levelling up, now featuring QR code scanning and emoji support. The tool automatically detects QR codes within screenshots, allowing users to access links directly from their PCs. Additionally, users can now enhance their screenshots with Microsoft’s 3D emojis, which can be resized and moved freely.
Groww, an Indian investment app, is leading a significant trend among Indian startups by relocating its domicile from the U.S. back to India. This move, detailed by co-founder Lalit Keshre on X, reflects a broader shift among Indian fintech companies opting to align more closely with local regulations and pursue domestic stock listings. Initially incorporated in the U.S. for better access to capital and investors, Groww, along with other startups like Razorpay and PhonePe, is navigating the complexities of such a transition, including significant tax implications. This strategy marks a pivotal turn in how Indian startups are choosing to root their operations and growth strategies within their home country.
WhatsApp's latest update brings a series of design enhancements aimed at improving user experience across both Android and iOS platforms. The update introduces a new color palette with over 35 shades, focusing on deeper tones to minimize eye strain, and features an even "darker dark mode" for enhanced readability in low-light conditions.
👩🏾💻 Bit Boutique
jsonata | Query JSON data as though you were querying your database
Baileys | Lightweight full-featured typescript/javascript WhatsApp Web API
📢 In case you missed it
Google I/O 2024 is round the corner. It will be on 14th May.
💼 Job Board
Title | Remote / On Site | Expected $$$ |
|---|---|---|
@ Sage | Remote | $24,000 - $180,000 / yr |
@ Open Assembly | Remote | $60 - $80 / hr |
Principal Gen AI Solutions Architect @ Open Assembly | Remote | $60 - $80 / hr |
🎲 Miscellaneous
This discussion thread lists multiples users that have benefited from contributing to open source projects describing how it has shaped their career trajectory
Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that guides you through creating your own custom Linux system from the ground up, using only source code. It's an educational endeavor that provides deep insights into the inner workings of a Linux system, teaching you about the interdependencies of its components and how to tailor them to fit your specific needs.
Despite tools like flex and grid making centering elements seem easy, real-world applications often reveal significant alignment issues across major platforms due to complexities in font metrics and line height. This article explores some of the nuances with centering elements
Emma Catlin shares insights on leveraging code reviews for growth at Pinterest, emphasizing the benefits of asking questions, building feedback loops, and taking ownership to enhance understanding and contribute effectively as a junior developer.