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Why IntelliJ IDEA is hailed as the most friendly Java IDE (many screenshots)
Original EnglishBecause Eclipse eagerly compiles everything with its special compiler it seems to have a much faster startup time for unit tests.
How To Become a Successful Freelance Web Developer (and Not Kill Your Career)
Original EnglishI've been running a website of my own for over 15 years and every job and client I've ever had stemmed from that site.
Apple M1 Ultra's 64-Core GPU Fails to Dethrone the Mighty RTX 3090
Original EnglishOn that regards, an M1 MacBook air can be 25% faster than a 7th gen 7700K processor, and I find it ironic.
Your Minimum Viable Product is Processing Credit Cards
Original EnglishIt works about as well as paypal in general - but it is oddly hosted on even slower servers.
Finish side projects with AI, one verified step at a time
A Cursor user described a change–test–commit loop. The useful idea is a sequence of small, reversible steps.
Use AI to accelerate feedback, not just code generation.
Ask HN: What was it like to quit your job and focus on your successful startup?
Original EnglishI still have the original client 3 years later and the company grosses about $3,500 per month and I net $1,250.
Offer HN: I'll test your web app from Tanzania
Original EnglishI use Smile because it's a little faster and significantly more reliable than the others.
Had a call with Reddit to discuss pricing. Bad news for third-party apps
Original EnglishI use is brilliant (relay for reddit pro), not sure what they're doing about this but I'm not using the official client and I only …
Show HN: Gmelius – No Ads and Better User Interface for Gmail
Original EnglishI tried paying Google but the process of using their $50 a year option is horrible.