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What is vibe coding?

Vibe coding isn’t a formal technical term, but it’s become a slang or colloquial expression among programmers and tech communities—especially on social media and in creative coding circles.

What “vibe coding” usually means:

  1. Coding based on intuition or feel

    Instead of rigidly planning everything out, you’re:

    • Freestyling as you…
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Added by Michael Levin on June 9, 2025 at 9:37am — No Comments

You can now download the source code that sparked the AI boom

Learning about artificial intelligence? You may find this interesting.

https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/03/you-can-now-download-the-source-code-that-sparked-the-ai-boom/

Added by Michael Levin on March 25, 2025 at 4:30am — No Comments

50% Keyboard Guide: Tiny Typists' Delight

Introduction to Compact Keyboards

Welcome to the world of compact keyboards! These small form factor keyboards are a game-changer when it comes to saving space and typing on the go. Whether you're a student, a professional, or a casual user, compact keyboards offer convenience and portability like never before.

What are Compact Keyboards?

Compact keyboards are smaller versions of traditional keyboards. They come in various…

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Added by Hugh Jack on June 19, 2024 at 10:15am — No Comments

We have some exciting news to share with you. Otavio will be joining us to discuss the latest version of Camel in an exclusive presentation. Presentation Details: Speaker: Otavio Rodolfo Piske Topic:…

We have some exciting news to share with you. Otavio will be joining us to discuss the latest version of Camel in an exclusive presentation.

Presentation Details:

Speaker: Otavio Rodolfo Piske

Topic: Camel 4:What to Expect

Date: 07 September 2023

Time: 19:00 Ist Time

Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Register URL : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/700456483197

Presentation…

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Added by Michael Levin on September 2, 2023 at 9:21am — No Comments

How to Download Pinterest Videos

Pinterest has become a treasure trove of inspiration for millions of users around the world. Whether you're looking for recipe ideas, home decor inspiration, fashion tips, or DIY projects, Pinterest has it all. Among the countless pins and images that flood the platform, videos have emerged as an increasingly popular form of content. But what if you want to download Pinterest videos for offline viewing or to share with friends? In this article, we'll explore the world of Pinterest videos and…

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Added by Maxwell Stone on September 1, 2023 at 11:34am — No Comments

Word Detective: ¡Investiga las Imágenes en 4 Fotos 1 Palabra!

El mundo de los juegos móviles ha experimentado un aumento en la popularidad a lo largo de los años, con innumerables juegos adictivos y desafiantes que captan la atención de los jugadores de todo el mundo. Entre estos se encuentra el inmensamente popular juego "4 Fotos 1 Palabra" (4 Fotos 1 Palabra), un atractivo juego de rompecabezas que desafía a los jugadores a descifrar la palabra que conecta cuatro imágenes aparentemente no relacionadas. En este artículo, profundizamos en el encanto…

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Added by Maxwell Stone on June 18, 2023 at 6:50pm — No Comments

A Pattern Language

A Pattern Language 

Watch this first. https://youtube.com/shorts/6UY4Egd0taE?feature=share
This is my favorite book.

Added by Michael Levin on March 4, 2023 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Anagrams is word games

Scrabble anagrams

Scrabble is mainly a game of anagrams and word searches. Therefore, this Anagram Solver is the second-best online anagram server for English-language Scrabble games after our dedicated Scrabble Word Finder.



If you're having trouble coming up with terms to place on your Scrabble board, use our simple anagram creator to maximize your points and keep up with your opponents.

To find the best anagram terms or phrases for your Scrabble game, just type your…

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Added by Maxwell Stone on December 23, 2022 at 6:19pm — No Comments

Math tips for easy calculations

We all have probably heard everyone say things like, "I can't do the math," "Math is too difficult," and "I'll never apply it in the real world." Math problems intimidate many students and parents, especially when it includes large numbers and rigorous calculations where aliciacalculadora.com can help.

Usually, students face problems in identifying the correct operation to be performed in word problems,…

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Added by Maxwell Stone on December 23, 2022 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Twitter architecture

Added by Michael Levin on November 21, 2022 at 8:22am — No Comments

Java brain teaser!

Give it a try!

https://twitter.com/heinzkabutz/status/1514319404997267464

Added by Michael Levin on April 14, 2022 at 9:30am — No Comments

RealityLabs ::: A great new Gainesville Florida experience!

Hello lab volunteers and friends...

RealityLabs, the community computer lab sponsored by the Gainesville Counseling Center and located at the Highlands Community Center is making progress towards our grand opening in later this year. 

We need some board members to help steer the progress and efforts of the lab, please let me know if you are interested.  

We will meet from 10a - 4p this Saturday the 22nd with the hope to start or accomplish some or all of the items…

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Added by Michael Levin on January 28, 2022 at 12:52pm — No Comments

Free Java conference not to miss!

Join the 2022 JChampions Conference. January 20, 21, 24, & 25.

• More info: https://jchampionsconf.com
• Talks: https://jchampionsconf.com/speakers.html
• Free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jchampions-conference-2022-tickets-231766418597

Added by Michael Levin on January 8, 2022 at 6:13pm — No Comments

What are the top Web Development Technologies and Frameworks for 2021?

What are the top Web Development company in USA Technologies and Frameworks for 2021? There are many new technologies coming out every year, but not all of them will be around by 2021. The following list of technologies and frameworks will continue to be popular in the coming years. Most of them are still very new, which makes it difficult to predict what will happen with…

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Added by Tagline Infotech on December 29, 2021 at 10:56pm — No Comments

Log4J Security Issue

https://apple.news/AakyMLdB9TcOiLXRyUTPcGQ

Added by Michael Levin on December 12, 2021 at 8:09am — No Comments

This FREE online Java conference is tomorrow!

This FREE online Java conference is tomorrow!

Visit https://www.accelevents.com/e/2021jconfdev to see the full agenda for the day as well as all session descriptions and speaker bios. It's free so no need for FOMO. The conference runs from 9:00 PM CST to 5:00 PM CST (3:00 PM UDT - 11:00 PM UDT

Added by Michael Levin on December 8, 2021 at 11:51am — No Comments

Proof That Free File Hosting Leecher Works

Premium Link Generator allows you to avoid paying file hosting fees online & instead access your files through a premium download link.



Our web-site is easy for users & our entire service is free to use. Our sophisticated leech scripts instantly download your file onto our server. Debridlink doesn't require a premium account to download the file.



The linked files are saved on our server and then…

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AWS Lambda Adds Support for GitHub Actions

AWS has recently announced that AWS Lambda now supports GitHub Actions, providing a simplified way to deploy changes to Lambda functions using declarative configuration in GitHub Actions workflows. The new option supports both .zip file and container image deployments.

By Renato Losio

Zod v4 Available with Major Performance Improvements and Introduction of Zod Mini

Zod v4, the TypeScript-first schema validation library, introduces transformative upgrades: 14x faster parsing, a 57% smaller core, and the new lightweight @zod/mini for modern front-end validation. With a refined API and built-in JSON Schema conversion, Zod v4 enhances developer efficiency while simplifying complex projects.

By Daniel Curtis

AWS Budgets Improves Cross-Account Cost Visibility

AWS Budgets has enhanced its Billing View, allowing organizations to manage cross-account cloud costs more securely and efficiently. Users can create custom budgets without management account access, streamlining oversight and aligning financial planning with operational needs.

By Steef-Jan Wiggers

Claude Sonnet 4 Expands to 1 Million Token Context Window

Anthropic has upgraded Claude Sonnet 4 to support a context length of up to 1 million tokens, a fivefold increase over its previous limit. The feature, now in public beta, is accessible through the Anthropic API and Amazon Bedrock, with Google Cloud’s Vertex AI support expected soon.

By Robert Krzaczyński

AWS CCAPI MCP Server: Natural Language Infra

AWS introduces the Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server, revolutionizing infrastructure management by enabling natural language commands for resource management. This tool boosts developer productivity with automated security checks, IaC template generation, and cost estimation, bridging the gap between intent and cloud deployment. Embrace simplicity and efficiency in cloud operations!

By Steef-Jan Wiggers

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