Best of Community — August 2024

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    The secret inside One Million Checkboxes

    One Million Checkboxes (OMCB) was a web project launched on June 26th, 2024, which allowed 500,000 users to check over 650 million boxes collectively. Each change was global and instantaneous. The author initially thought the database had been hacked due to strange data, but it was revealed users were sending hidden binary messages. A community of sharp young developers formed around the project, creating elaborate drawings and complex animations using checkboxes. Despite concerns about botting degrading user experience, the author found the creative interaction deeply moving and reminiscent of his own early programming experiences.

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    Avatar of mlmMachine Learning Mastery·2y

    Everything You Need to Know About the Hugging Face Model Hub and Community

    Hugging Face has revolutionized the machine learning landscape by creating a platform, the Hugging Face Hub, which allows easy access to models, tools, and datasets. The Hub is integral for hosting and sharing machine learning models for tasks like image classification and question-answering. The Model Hub features repositories for models, complete with version control, discussion threads, and inferential APIs. Additionally, the Hugging Face Community offers educational resources, forums, Discord chat, and a GitHub repository for collaborative work and learning.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    Join us for the Neon Open Source Starter Kit Challenge: $3,000 in Prizes!

    Join the Neon Open Source Starter Kit Challenge for a chance to win $3,000 in prizes. Participants are tasked with building an open-source starter kit using Postgres on Neon and documenting its use. The challenge runs until September 1, with winners announced on September 3. Submissions will be judged on clarity, developer experience, applicability, and usability. All valid entries receive a completion badge.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    Show us your open-source project!

    Antonio, the CEO of Litlyx, invites the community to share their open-source projects using a provided template. Litlyx is an open-source, developer-centric analytics tool that can be set up quickly and is fully self-hostable, featuring an AI-powered dashboard.

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    Avatar of roadmaproadmap.sh·2y

    Showcase Your Roadmaps!

    Community members can now submit their roadmaps created on https://draw.roadmap.sh for showcase approval. Once reviewed, approved roadmaps will be featured on the Community Showcase for rating by the broader community. Check out some impressive examples, including a Systems Engineer roadmap.

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    Avatar of svelte_developersSvelte Developers·2y

    Join Our Svelte Squad as a Moderator!

    Seeking moderators for the Svelte Developers squad. Ideal candidates are those passionate about Svelte, enjoy sharing news, and creating content. A minimum of 200 reputation points is required to apply.

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    Avatar of hordeHorde·2y

    🎉 Celebrating 2,000 Web Dev Warriors! 🎉

    Web Dev Warriors has reached a significant milestone of 2,000 members. The post expresses gratitude towards the community and celebrates the collective journey and efforts.

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    Avatar of foojayioFoojay.io·2y

    Interview with a Java Champion: Reflections on a Storied Career and Insights for the Next Generation

    A seasoned developer with over two decades of experience, Ben Evans shares his journey from first learning Java in 1998 to becoming deeply involved in the Java community. He reflects on the evolution of Java, the importance of community, and the challenges new developers face today. Ben also provides insights into the process of writing and revising technical books, highlighting the continuous changes in software trends and the enduring relevance of fundamental skills.

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    Avatar of elixirforumElixir Forum·2y

    Building Multiplayer Tetris from scratch with OTP, Elixir, and Phoenix by Merlin Webster

    Elixir Forum is an engaging community focused on the Elixir programming language, encouraging participation and learning with a range of features and monthly giveaways. Members can earn trust and unlock moderator tools through active involvement, making it a great place to start with Elixir, especially for those interested in building multiplayer games with OTP and Phoenix.

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    Avatar of buildwithgenaiBuild With GenAI·2y

    How I Built an AI Tool That Has Thousands of Users and Generates Passive Income

    SwiftCover is an AI tool for generating personalized cover letters that has gained thousands of users and become profitable. Key to its success: keeping the tool simple and resilient, eliminating barriers to entry, and leveraging online communities for organic growth. Users can try the tool without sign-ups or credit cards and see part of their cover letter for free before deciding to pay.

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    Avatar of djangonewsDjango News·2y

    Django 5.2 News

    Kojo Idrissa received the PSF Community Service Award, and Adam Johnson along with Paolo Melchiorre were announced as PSF Fellows for Q1 2024. Key updates include Django tests now supported in the VS Code Python extension and significant changes in Django 5.2 like a new production warning system and stack frame improvements. Natalia Bidart will keynote DjangoCon US 2024, and Django 5.1 has been successfully released with contributions from several first-time contributors.

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