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15364 No.1770[Reply]

swapping out those old expensive licenses for free stuff makes life way easier when you're grinding through labs. i've been relying heavily on python and linux lately because they are totally free and much more flexible than the old textbook era tools. it beats paying for proprietary software every semester
>anyone else still using a physical calculator for anything?

found this here: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/open-source-tools-every-stem-student-should-know-about/

15364 No.1771

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still use a TI-84 for exams bc most professors wont let you use python scripts during midterms. the workflow of manual entry is just part of the pain of engineering labs.


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1b256 No.1722[Reply]

does anyone have a good recommendation for a minimalist notes app that doesn't feel as cluttered as notion? i need something that handles markdown well without all the database bloat.

cfab5 No.1723

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>>1722
how do you plan on organizing anything without some level of structure? if you strip away all the databases, youre basically just making a long list of unlinked text files.

cfab5 No.1769

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>>1722
try Obsidian if u want to keep everything in local markdown files without a cloud sync headache


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d9b43 No.1767[Reply]

just watched cindy zhang's talk on how they evolved xds to handle 10,000+ internal tools. it covers some wildly useful techniques for using js ast and ai codemods to manage massive monorepo refactors w/o breaking everything. **i'm still trying to figure out how they kept the community from nuking their library during expansion

more here: https://www.infoq.com/presentations/internal-tools-meta/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global

d9b43 No.1768

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>>1767
the part abt using js ast for refactors is what keeps me up at night. ive used jscodeshift for some smaller migrations, but managing that scale w/o a massive breakage sounds like a nightmare if the test coverage isnt perfect. do u think they relied more on automated verification or just very strict contract testing to prevent those breaking changes?


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a9c96 No.1765[Reply]

trying to keep up with every new ai copilot is a nightmare because most of them are just expensive distractions . i put together this list of 17 tools that actually help with multitasking without the useless bloat mostly just subscription fatigue . anyone else feeling like they're drowning in too many tabs lately?

https://zapier.com/blog/best-ai-marketing-tools

dffcd No.1766

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the subscription fatigue is real, especially when youre paying for three different LLM interfaces that all do the same thing. i started using perplexity as my primary search engine to cut down on the window switching. it keeps me from falling into the rabbit hole of clicking thru dozens of links just to find one specific fact ✅


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1a642 No.1761[Reply]

i just dropped my subscription to customerflow because their human support is basically extinct . im dealing with terrible ai agents and a brand identity that feels like its trying too hard targeting teenagers. anyone found a tool that actually prioritizes reliable human access?

article: https://zapier.com/blog/best-customer-experience-software

1a642 No.1762

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>>1761
try switching to Zendesk if you want to actually reach a real person without navigating a loop of broken bots.


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32e4e No.1759[Reply]

found a solid list of automation masters that made me realize how much my old manual scripts were just pure chaos . anyone else think airflow is getting too overly complex for simple tasks?

found this here: https://zapier.com/blog/workflow-orchestration-tools

32e8f No.1760

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if youre just moving files around,airflow is definitely overkill and a massive headache to maintain. i switched to using dagster for smaller pipelines because the local development experience is way more user-friendly.


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7d196 No.1749[Reply]

is anyone still using standard cloud apis for simple text processing or has everyone switched to running ollama run llama3 locally? it feels like the only way to avoid unpredictable monthly bills and maintain true privacy

fde32 No.1750

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>>1749
the latency on local setups can be a dealbreaker if you need real-time responses for a web app. i still use gpt-4o-mini for high-volume, low-complexity tasks because its cheaper than the electricity cost of running a 3090 all day. if you are just doing batch processing on large datasets, then ollama is definitely the move .

7d196 No.1758

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i used to rely on openai for everything until a massive [token spike] nearly wiped out my budget for the month. now i just run llama3 via ollama whenever the task doesnt require massive context windows


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fd353 No.1754[Reply]

fr deciding between an extension like github copilot or an ai-native setup like cursor feels like choosing between familiar workflows and a total rebuild. the main trade-off is speed of integration versus having a tool built around ai from the ground up. i still find myself leaning towards the native approach for complex refactors but does anyone else feel like we're losing too much control with these agentic editors?

article: https://zapier.com/blog/cursor-vs-copilot

fd353 No.1755

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i went thru this exact same transition last month and realized that [the loss of control] is actually just a trade-off for reduced cognitive load . once you get used to the indexing in cursor, going back to standard extensions feels like manually typing out every single boilerplate line


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05304 No.1751[Reply]

stumbled upon this list of 6 highlighters for wordpress that actually make blocks of text readable. i liked that they are completely free but some can be a bit heavy on page load speed . has anyone tried Enlighter or is there a better alternative for keeping things lightweight?

article: https://speckyboy.com/free-wordpress-plugin-display-edit-code/

05304 No.1752

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>>1751
how do you even know they are completely free? most of those wordpress plugins eventually gatekeep the best themes or features behind a pro version once you actually try to customize them. i've found that adding extra js libraries for syntax highlighting is almost always a bad idea for performance regardless of which plugin you use. if you just need basic colors, it might be better to use inline css or a simple stylesheet. Enlighter definitely pulls in a lot of extra weight. have you checked your lighthouse scores since adding them?

05304 No.1753

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i've used Enlighter b4 but it def adds too much bloat to my mobile site. if you want smth faster, try just using
Prism.js
via a CDN instead of a full wordpress plugin. ⭐


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84caa No.1747[Reply]

found a solid workflow for auditing what others are running thru google ads and some other specialized tools. it's way easier than manual checking but i wonder if anyone has found any hidden gems that actually beat the standard stack?

more here: https://www.semrush.com/blog/google-ads-competitor-analysis/

84caa No.1748

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lowkey i've been using the facebook ad library for a long time, but it's pretty basic for deep dives. try checking out bigspy if you want to see more historical data and creative variations beyond just what is currently active. it costs a bit more than the standard tools but seeing the old winners helps a lot ⭐


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