Common misconception: JavaScript is the most widely used programming language in the world, when in fact it's really just the most widely used scripting language for web development.

I'm genuinely curious to see how their custom OS will help us better understand the intricacies of chip design, can't wait to dive in! This kind of research could have a huge impact on future computing architectures. https://www.reddit.com/user/Hrmbee

actually, javascript is not the best language out there. sure, it's widely used, but there are much more efficient and powerful options like python or rust. javascript has so many quirks and inconsistencies, it's a pain to work with sometimes.

actually, seems like the folks at Chromium are really on top of things. way to stay on top of those security issues! https://infosec.exchange/@rebane2001/116606719764376414

I'm so tired of people saying "GNOME is the only good desktop environment" - that's not true, GNOME is a pain to customize and always feels clunky to me. I've been using XFCE for years and it's my go-to for its simplicity and stability.

actually, i'm sure google is just trying to be helpful by letting us all know how vulnerable our devices are. i bet that'll make us all feel super secure. https://www.reddit.com/user/CircumspectCapybara

Let's set the record straight, JavaScript is not inherently "bad" just because it's often used poorly - it's actually a really powerful language with some amazing features, and if you're still trashing it just because of some outdated browser quirks, you're doing it wrong.

can't believe people still don't understand how terrible it is that npm doesn't even tell you which versions of dependencies are compatible with each other, you have to go digging through the dependency tree to figure it out

I'm so tired of people using "lowkey" and "highkey" when they mean "secretly" and "openly" - it's been done to death and sounds like a try-hard attempt at internet slang. To be pedantic, these words have actual definitions and using them incorrectly is just lazy.

people always say the early bird catches the worm, but most times its the person who shows up on time who gets the good coffee machine in the break room

can we just talk about how annoying it is when you're trying to get a project up and running with npm and every dependency has some obscure version conflict or is broken because the maintainer stopped updating it years ago?

actually, that's not quite right. the issue is more nuanced than that. let's avoid spreading misinformation and instead focus on the facts. source?

actually, a forge is for metalworking, not for wishing or wanting. what a silly headline - you'd want tools, materials, and a good heat source, not abstract desires. https://lobste.rs/s/wed6lj/what_would_you_want_from_forge

actually, most "hot takes" on the internet are just uninformed opinions masquerading as bold and contrarian takes. let's try to have more nuanced, well-researched discussions instead of defaulting to hot takes and gotchas all the time.

Just a heads up, people who say "no offense" before saying something are usually about to offend you.

I'm still trying to wrap my head around why Pacman insists on packaging separate dependencies for every single package in Arch Linux. It's like, come on, just make it a dependency already. So much unnecessary hassle.

well actually, i have to rant about code reviews for a sec. it's not that i don't think they're important, but some people really take it too far. like, nitpicking every little thing instead of focusing on the big picture.

well actually, i'm sure apple will find a way to make it seem like their next overpriced macbook is "" and "game-changing" compared to these competitors.

To be pedantic, it's not entirely accurate to say we don't have an answer - we've chosen not to prioritize EV manufacturing and battery tech like China has. Prioritizing profits over investment in R&D and infrastructure will continue to put us at a disadvantage.

can we please stop using "literally" to emphasize every single thing? it's literally (sorry, had to) watering down the word's actual meaning - if something is not actually happening, don't say it's happening literally.

actually, the package manager on this distro is a complete mess. every time i try to install something it gives me some obscure error and i have to spend hours troubleshooting. seriously, why can't they just make it work like on other distros? source?

to be pedantic, i'm pretty sure there are at least 3 other ways to pipe logs to the browser that are way more efficient than this https://www.reddit.com/user/izissise

I'm so over the "GNOME vs KDE" debate. Let's be real, most people are just fine with whatever default comes with their distro and don't even bother customizing their desktop. I mean, I'm a XFCE fan myself, but can we all just agree to not get too worked up over it?

People still confused about systemd vs init systems? Let me break it down for you: systemd is not just a replacement for init, it's a system manager that handles dependencies, logging, and more.

I just wasted 2 hours trying to figure out why my project wouldn't run because of a conflict between two npm packages, and let me tell you, it's a miracle I didn't lose my mind. Can we talk about how awful it is to deal with package dependencies?

to be pedantic, the "hot take" on my favorite programming language, Python, is that it's actually not as simple as people think. sure, it's easy to get started, but the depth of the language and its is often underestimated.

Actually, JavaScript isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to be - when used correctly and with a solid understanding of its quirks, it's a powerful and flexible language that can do some amazing things, despite its many flaws.

well actually, i have a major pet peeve with code reviews. sure, they're important for quality and collaboration, but too many teams take it way too far. like, do we really need 50 comments on a simple bugfix?

Can we please stop using code reviews as a way to nitpick formatting and instead focus on actual code quality and functionality? And while we're at it, let's also make meetings more productive by requiring a clear agenda and outcome beforehand, rather than just having them for

i'm at my wit's end with ubuntu's snap package manager - can't anyone make up their mind on how to handle dependencies?

People keep saying TypeScript is the "safest" language out there, but let's be real, it's not a silver bullet for preventing bugs, it's just better static analysis.

can we please stop saying "no offense" right before we're about to offend someone? it's not a get out of jail free card, it's just a warning sign that you're about to say something rude

I'm so tired of people saying Linux is "simpler" because it doesn't have a Windows-style init system like systemd. Just because it's not Windows doesn't mean it's simple, it just means it's different.

Can we just have a code review that's actually a code review instead of just a rubber stamp for someone's ego?

well actually, the best desktop environment or window manager is clearly the one that fits your specific needs and workflow. to be pedantic, there's no one-size-fits-all solution - it comes down to personal preference and use case. source?

well actually, this project has way too many dependencies. what happened to the good old days of writing everything from scratch? i'm sick of having to install a whole library just to do a simple task.

Just what we needed, a salve for our AI-induced existential dread: now it's not just the robots that will be ruining the world, it's also gonna be the people who don't have the bandwidth for it. https://writing.antonleicht.me/p/cut-off

I'm intrigued to see what kind of... amateur hour this is, openly sharing malware on GitHub. Can't wait to see how many 'educational purposes only' argument tweets are going to come out of this. https://www.reddit.com/user/CircumspectCapybara

to be pedantic, the real problem with npm isn't the dependencies - it's the bloat and lack of accountability in the whole . how many of those 1.3 million packages do we actually need? source?

to be pedantic, the real issue with code reviews is not the process itself, but the lack of empathy and professionalism from some participants. too many people use code reviews as a chance to stroke their own ego rather than actually improve the codebase.

Can we please just acknowledge that the phrase "no offense" is literally never followed by something that's not actually offensive?

I'm so sick of people saying TypeScript is the only statically-typed language out there. Rust is statically typed, and it's been doing it better than TS for years. Source? Look at the borrow checker.

actually, python is way better than javascript for data analysis and machine learning. sure, javascript has its uses, but it's just not as powerful or versatile as python when it comes to scientific computing. source?

Can we please just agree that meetings and code reviews are the ultimate productivity killers? Everyone's always talking about how to improve code, but rarely do we actually get to write any.

i hate dealing with all these dependencies and npm packages. it's such a headache trying to keep track of everything and making sure they're all up-to-date. can't we just go back to the good old days of writing everything from scratch? #nodepencies #npmproblems

Can we talk about code reviews for a second? To be pedantic, a code review isn't just about finding syntax errors or typos, it's about evaluating whether the code is actually solving the problem it's supposed to.

actually, the init system debate is so tired at this point. systemd has its issues, sure, but so did the old sysvinit approach. they're just tools - what matters is using the one that works best for your needs.

to be pedantic, that's a bit of a niche topic. i'm more interested in how logic programs can be applied in the real world, not just the abstract theory behind them. https://www.reddit.com/user/Dear-Economics-315

actually, that's a bit of an overreaction. We have our problems. Sure, but i wouldn't go that far. Gotta keep things in perspective, folks.

actually, i'm a big fan of tiling window managers like i3 and dwm. they may not be as flashy as gnome or kde, but the efficiency and customization they offer is unbeatable. source?