Best of Tools — November 2024

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    Avatar of medium_jsMedium·2y

    Goodbye ChatGPT: Here Are 8 (New & Free) AI Tools That Will Blow Your Mind

    Discover 8 new and free AI tools that can significantly enhance your productivity. The featured tools include Fiverr's Logo Maker for quick logo designs, APIDNA for easy API integration, Mailbox AI for email management, Skibs for creating animated 3D characters, Overlap for converting long videos into short clips, Loomos for enhancing video presentations, Paperguide for conducting research, and Runway Act-One for generating expressive videos. These tools provide innovative solutions for various tasks while being accessible for free up to certain limits.

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    Ultimate Cheat for Developers

    The post provides an extensive list of programming languages, tools, and platforms beneficial for developers such as Python, JavaScript, Docker, Terraform, and more. It includes a variety of software, from code editors and IDEs to productivity tools and game development applications.

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    5 Awesome Docker Tools To Make Your Life Easier

    Working with Docker can be challenging, but these five tools can simplify many tasks. Lazy Docker offers a terminal UI for managing containers, Sliplane is a hosting platform for easy Docker deployments, Dive lets you explore Docker images layer by layer, Orbstack is a native macOS Docker desktop alternative, and Watchtower automatically updates your Docker images.

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    Avatar of danielhaxxsedaniel.haxx.se·2y

    curl -v google.com

    A humorous and insightful video explanation about what happens behind the scenes when using the curl command to access google.com. The author found the video entertaining and decided to share it.

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    Avatar of controversycontroversy.dev·2y

    Everyone might be wrong, but that doesn’t mean you’re right

    In the realm of software development, it's easy to dismiss popular tools or best practices, thinking they miss the mark. However, just because the majority might be wrong doesn't inherently make an opposing view right. Developers should maintain curiosity, ask probing questions, and test what actually works for their specific needs instead of rejecting ideas merely due to their popularity.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    Writing secure Go code

    Keeping Go code secure involves steps such as subscribing to the Go mailing list for critical updates, keeping Go versions up to date to apply security patches, and using tools like 'go vet', 'staticcheck', 'golangci-lint', and 'govulncheck' to analyze code quality and security. Additionally, checking for race conditions using the '-race' flag, scanning for vulnerabilities with 'govulncheck', and employing fuzz testing are crucial practices. These methods help maintain robust and secure code while ensuring compatibility and addressing potential issues.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    php/pie: The PHP Installer for Extensions

    PIE is a PHP installer for extensions that requires PHP 8.1 or newer but can install extensions for any PHP version. Extension maintainers are encouraged to add PIE support to their extensions. Users must download and validate pie.phar and can invoke PIE with PHP commands. Installation and usage details, supported extensions list, and further documentation are available in the usage docs.

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    Avatar of t3dotggTheo - t3․gg·2y

    This tool annoyed me (so I built a free version)

    The author shares their frustration with existing tools for converting SVG to PNG. They introduce two free and open-source tools they've created to address this issue. Additionally, they give a demonstration of bolt.new, another tool sponsored by StackBlitz, and highlight the features and issues of various other conversion tools. The post encourages developers to build solutions for their unique problems and to contribute to open-source projects.

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    Avatar of elibenderskyEli Bendersky·2y

    GoMLX: ML in Go without Python

    The post describes implementing machine learning models in Go without using Python, focusing on the GoMLX package. GoMLX leverages XLA and PJRT for core functionalities and provides a Go-friendly interface. The author showcases re-implementations of ML inference tasks, such as a CNN model for the CIFAR-10 dataset and a more complex model like Gemma2, highlighting similar results to Python-based implementations.

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    Avatar of gamedeveloperGame Developer·2y

    Must-have tools and libraries for indie game developers in 2024

    Technology advancements have empowered indie game developers to create games that rival those from big studios. Key tools include game engines like Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot; audio tools such as FMOD Studio, Audacity, and Melodrive; graphics tools including Blender, Aseprite, and Krita; and programming tools like Visual Studio and JetBrains Rider. Essential libraries and middleware include Photon Unity Networking, Steamworks SDK, and Box2D. These tools provide the necessary functionality, community support, and affordability for successful game development.

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    Avatar of cyber_secCyber Security·2y

    Creating Ascii Art: Converting Image to Ascii

    Discover a free, easy-to-use online tool for converting images to ASCII art, useful for Python scripts. The tool allows tweaking of settings such as saturation, brightness, and contrast to achieve the desired effect.

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    Avatar of lobstersLobsters·1y

    zaphar/sheetsui

    SheetsUI is a command-line tool that allows users to view and edit spreadsheet files. It can be installed via Nix or Cargo and supports various options including setting locale and timezone. Usage information and help can be accessed using the `sheetui --help` command.

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    villasv/ssh-artwork

    OpenSSH 5.1 introduced a visual hash representation of public keys to help users easily recall and verify SSH host keys. This tool, 'ssh-artist,' allows users to create SSH keys with desired visual patterns by drawing the end state and running a command to generate keys matching that design.

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    Avatar of taiTowards AI·2y

    Evaluating and Monitoring LLM Agents: Tools, Metrics, and Best Practices

    The post discusses the tools and metrics for evaluating and monitoring LLM agents using the agentic approach. It highlights the role of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, and tools like Arize Phoenix, ragas, and TrueLens in the evaluation process. The agentic approach allows LLMs to collaborate seamlessly on tasks with minimal human intervention, emphasizing the importance of orchestration platforms and tools for effective task management.

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    From LocalHost to Public Endpoint - Quickly Share Your Work With zrok

    Learn how to use zrok to share your locally hosted web server as a public URL. The guide covers installation, creating an account, and connecting your device. Detailed steps show how to reserve and share your local server using zrok commands, including binding with a public URL for easy sharing and testing.

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    Avatar of devsquadDev Squad·2y

    RepoTree: Generate ASCII Tree from GitHub Repositories

    RepoTree is a web app that generates an ASCII tree structure from any GitHub repository URL, making it useful for documentation purposes. It allows users to visualize their GitHub repository hierarchy and export it to a text format. The project was inspired by Nathan Friend's Tree Online and ASCII Tree Generator.

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    URL Shortner

    A straightforward URL shortener is being promoted as the best in the market, highlighting its simplicity and efficiency for users.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    Lynx.Boo

    Create a personalized link page by entering your username and clicking 'Edit/Create'. Edit your page anytime by visiting `/yourusername/edit`.

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    Avatar of taiTowards AI·2y

    AI Research Agents: Set to Transform Knowledge Research in 2025 (Plus Top 3 Free Tools)

    AI research agents are poised to radically transform knowledge research by 2025. By leveraging advanced technologies like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and large language models (LLMs), these agents can handle vast amounts of information, uncover patterns, and generate accurate insights much faster than humans. Key tools such as Stanford's STORM, CustomGPT.ai Researcher, and GPT Researcher demonstrate these capabilities, offering significant time savings and enhanced research quality. These AI agents aim to support rather than replace human researchers, enabling more creative and complex problem-solving while maintaining rigor and accuracy.

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    Avatar of tech_hunterTechunter·1y

    Tailwind Skeleton Generator

    Discover how to generate loading skeletons for your Tailwind CSS components using the Tailwind Skeleton Generator. Enhance your web development process by converting your components into visually appealing loading placeholders.

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    Avatar of codropsCodrops·2y

    Recreating the Mac Mini Effect Step-by-Step in Rive

    The post provides a step-by-step guide to recreating the Mac Mini animation using Rive, a no-code animation tool. Key sections include an overview of the Rive interface, the use of nested artboards, setting up animation timelines, utilizing state machines for complex transitions, and creating faux 3D effects. Tips for grouping layers and using solo mode are also highlighted for efficient animation creation.

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