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Issue Tracking Is Dead
a month ago
- Issue tracking systems were designed for a handoff model in software development, but they've become overly complex.
- Linear is built on the belief that the best systems remove overhead, allowing teams to focus on building.
- Agents are simplifying software development by absorbing procedural work, allowing humans to focus on intent and judgment.
- Over 75% of Linear’s enterprise workspaces now use coding agents, with agents authoring nearly 25% of new issues.
- The next system is designed around context and agents, not handoffs, capturing feedback, ideas, and code for both humans and agents.
- Linear is evolving into a shared product system that turns context into execution, holding feedback, intent, decisions, plans, and code.
- New features include Linear Agent, Skills, and Automations, with upcoming features like Code Intelligence, Code Diffs, and Linear Coding Agent.
- Linear aims to collapse the distance between an idea and its implementation by grounding agents in the full context of your product and codebase.
Is anybody else bored of talking about AI?
a month ago
- Author expresses boredom with the constant discussion around AI despite its impact on their workflow.
- Notes the shift in online communities like Hacker News from diverse projects to repetitive AI tool discussions.
- Criticizes the trend of focusing on AI tools rather than the products or value being created.
- Compares the situation to woodworkers only talking about hammers instead of the furniture they make.
- Highlights management's newfound focus on AI metrics, which may not correlate with actual productivity.
- Calls for more discussion on the value and outcomes of projects rather than the tools used.
Firefox introduces Split View: Two tabs side by side, right where you need them
a month ago
- Firefox introduces Split View feature to view two tabs side by side.
- Split View is useful for tasks like planning trips, comparing options, and note-taking.
- Available starting with Firefox 149, released on March 24.
- To use Split View, right-click a tab and select 'Add Split View' or select two tabs and choose 'Open in Split View'.
- The Firefox team uses Split View for camping trip planning, tax filing, and reading group note preparation.
- Future updates will focus on enhancing side-by-side workflows based on user feedback.
Show HN: Automate your workflow in plain English
a month ago
- Operator23 is described as more of a partner than a tool, requiring no complex configuration—just an explanation of the process.
- Users save significant time by avoiding manual tasks like routing support emails or building custom agents, thanks to Operator23.
- Operator23 handles judgment calls and nuances in client lists, reducing the need for constant oversight.
- The platform provides real-time tracking of every processed asset, allowing users to step away without worrying about automation failures.
- Tasks are defined as single successful steps, with complex AI tasks costing more but designed for efficiency.
- Operator23 features a self-maintaining system where a 'Recovery Team' of AI agents automatically fixes errors without user intervention.
- With over 900 secure integrations, Operator23 can automate almost any digital task a human can perform in a browser, without requiring coding.
2M Notes and No Dictionary: Learning from Semyon Vengerov's Cautionary Tale
a month ago
- Semyon Vengerov (1855-1920) accumulated two million filing cards but died before completing his ambitious dictionaries and bibliographies.
- His projects, like the 25-volume account of Russian books and a biographical dictionary of Russian writers, remained largely unfinished.
- Critics view Vengerov's story as a cautionary tale about being overwhelmed by material and ambition.
- Vengerov found joy in the scholarly process itself, valuing meticulous work over tangible results.
- The article raises questions about the purpose of note-taking: whether it's for thinking, producing public work, or something else.
- Lessons from Vengerov's story include under-promising and over-delivering, breaking projects into smaller parts, and working collaboratively.
- Vengerov's legacy includes influencing a generation of scholars, showing that imperfect contributions can still be valuable.
- The article concludes that smaller, focused works are better than unrealized grand projects.
Shell Tricks That Make Life Easier (and Save Your Sanity)
a month ago
- Standard terminal shortcuts like CTRL + W, CTRL + U, and CTRL + K can save time by deleting words or lines instantly.
- Use CTRL + A and CTRL + E to jump to the beginning or end of a line, and ALT + B or ALT + F to move by words.
- The 'reset' command can fix a terminal corrupted by binary output.
- CTRL + C cancels the current command, while CTRL + D sends an EOF signal or logs you out.
- CTRL + L clears the terminal screen without interrupting your current command.
- Use 'cd -' to toggle between the current and previous directories, or 'pushd' and 'popd' for directory stacks.
- '> file.txt' truncates a file without changing permissions or interrupting processes.
- $_ refers to the last argument of the previous command, useful for reusing paths.
- In scripts, 'set -e' exits on error, and 'set -u' treats unset variables as errors.
- CTRL + R searches command history incrementally.
- 'sudo !!' reruns the last command with elevated privileges.
- CTRL + X followed by CTRL + E opens the current command in a text editor for complex edits.
- ESC + . inserts the last argument of the previous command at the cursor.
- Brace expansion (e.g., 'cp file{,.bak}') simplifies backups and renames.
- Process substitution (e.g., 'diff <(sort file1) <(sort file2)') treats command output as files.
- Globstar ('**') recursively matches files in subdirectories.
- CTRL + Z suspends a process, 'bg' resumes it in the background, and 'disown' detaches it from the shell.
- 'command |& tee file.log' captures both stdout and stderr, displaying and logging output.
JCal – Jeffrey Epstein's Activities Recreated in Google Calendar
a month ago
- Loading Jmail interface with various options like JCal, search, and settings.
- Calendar view for June 2016 with navigation controls and event type filters.
- Event types include Travel, Meeting, Social, Dinner, Visit, Call, Property, Flight, Financial, Conference, Legal, Media, Public record, and People.
- Daily schedule view from 1 AM to 11 PM.
- Jemini interface with options to add, expand, restart, delete, share, or close.
- Prompt asking 'What's on your mind, Jeffrey?' and 'What can I help you find, Jeffrey?'.
- List of applications including Jmail, JPhotos, JDrive, JCal, JFlights, JVR, Jamazon, Jemini, Jotify, JMessage, Jacebook, JeffTube, and Jwiki.
Dobase – Your workspace, your server
a month ago
- Open-source app replacing SaaS tools with a self-hosted workspace.
- Includes mail, boards, docs, chat, and more under user control.
- IMAP/SMTP email client with rich text, contacts, and threaded conversations.
- Kanban boards with drag-and-drop, comments, and attachments.
- Rich text documents for collaborative editing.
- Real-time messaging with typing indicators and file sharing.
- Task lists with due dates, assignments, and file attachments.
- File storage with folders, previews, and public link sharing.
- CalDAV-compatible calendar with recurring events.
- Video conferencing powered by LiveKit.
- Keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation and actions.
- Activity dots show new content since last visit.
- TOTP-based 2FA for extra security.
- Invite people as owners or collaborators per tool.
- Responsive layout works on any screen size; PWA support.
- Runs on your server with no analytics or tracking.
- Free for personal and commercial use with no vendor lock-in.
- Easy setup with ONCE or Kamal for zero-downtime deploys.
Improved Git Diffs with Delta, Fzf and a Little Shell Scripting
a month ago
- Delta is a powerful CLI diff tool that enhances Git diff views.
- Setting the DELTA_FEATURES environment variable enables diff-so-fancy for improved diff visuals.
- Git commands like diff, show, add -p, and blame can be configured to use Delta via .gitconfig.
- A custom gd script integrates fzf with Delta for an interactive diff TUI.
- The gd script accepts standard git diff arguments and supports side-by-side diffs.
- Delta can highlight ripgrep (rg) search results when piped through delta.
Improving personal tax filing with Claude CLI and Obsidian
a month ago
- Used Claude Code CLI and Obsidian to streamline personal tax filing in Canada.
- Created a structured Obsidian vault with folders for tax documents, Python scripts, and markdown files.
- Employed markitdown and ocrmypdf libraries to convert PDFs to markdown for LLM processing.
- Seeded CLAUDE.md files with financial context, such as currency rates and ESPP details, to guide Claude's calculations.
- Claude identified errors in previous ACB calculations, improving accuracy.
- Cross-checked Claude's outputs with online calculators and tax software drafts to ensure reliability.
- Found the workflow more efficient and flexible than using Claude desktop app or Notion MCP.
- Enhanced organization and reduced stress in managing taxes for multiple individuals.

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Issue Tracking Is Dead

Is anybody else bored of talking about AI?

Firefox introduces Split View: Two tabs side by side, right where you need them

Show HN: Automate your workflow in plain English

2M Notes and No Dictionary: Learning from Semyon Vengerov's Cautionary Tale

Shell Tricks That Make Life Easier (and Save Your Sanity)

JCal – Jeffrey Epstein's Activities Recreated in Google Calendar

Dobase – Your workspace, your server

Improved Git Diffs with Delta, Fzf and a Little Shell Scripting

Improving personal tax filing with Claude CLI and Obsidian