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New top story on Hacker News: Third-Biggest U.S. Coal Company Files for Bankruptcy
Third-Biggest U.S. Coal Company Files for Bankruptcy
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New top story on Hacker News: Ask HN: What overlooked class of tools should a self-taught programmer look into
Ask HN: What overlooked class of tools should a self-taught programmer look into
636 by nathanasmith | 288 comments on Hacker News.
15 years ago I learned Python by studying some O'Reilly books and I have been a hobbyist programmer ever since. The books went into detail and since reading them I've felt confident writing scripts I needed to scratch an itch. Over time, I grew comfortable believing I had a strong grasp of the practical details and anything I hadn't seen was likely either minor quibble, domain specific, or impractically theoretic. This was until last year when I started working on a trading bot. I felt there should be two distinct parts to the bot, one script getting data then passing that data along to the other script for action. This seemed correct as later I might want multiple scripts serving both roles and passing data all around. Realizing the scripts would need to communicate over a network with minimal latency, I considered named pipes, Unix domain sockets, even writing files to /dev/shm but none of these solutions really fit. Googling, I encountered something I hadn't heard of called a message queue. More specifically, the ZMQ messaging library. Seeing some examples I realized this was important. The step of then plowing through the docs was nothing short of revelatory. Every next chapter introduced another brilliant pattern. While grokking Pub/Sub, Req/Res, Push/Pull and the rest I couldn't help breaking away, staring in space, struck by how this new thing I had just read could have deftly solved some fiendish memorable problem I'd previously struggled against. Later, I pondered the meaning of only now stumbling on something so powerful, so fundamental, so hidden in plain sight, as messaging middleware? What other great tools remain invisible to me for lack of even knowing what to look for? My question: In the spirit of generally yet ridiculously useful things like messaging middleware, what non-obvious tools and classes of tools would you suggest a hobbyist investigate that they otherwise may never encounter?
636 by nathanasmith | 288 comments on Hacker News.
15 years ago I learned Python by studying some O'Reilly books and I have been a hobbyist programmer ever since. The books went into detail and since reading them I've felt confident writing scripts I needed to scratch an itch. Over time, I grew comfortable believing I had a strong grasp of the practical details and anything I hadn't seen was likely either minor quibble, domain specific, or impractically theoretic. This was until last year when I started working on a trading bot. I felt there should be two distinct parts to the bot, one script getting data then passing that data along to the other script for action. This seemed correct as later I might want multiple scripts serving both roles and passing data all around. Realizing the scripts would need to communicate over a network with minimal latency, I considered named pipes, Unix domain sockets, even writing files to /dev/shm but none of these solutions really fit. Googling, I encountered something I hadn't heard of called a message queue. More specifically, the ZMQ messaging library. Seeing some examples I realized this was important. The step of then plowing through the docs was nothing short of revelatory. Every next chapter introduced another brilliant pattern. While grokking Pub/Sub, Req/Res, Push/Pull and the rest I couldn't help breaking away, staring in space, struck by how this new thing I had just read could have deftly solved some fiendish memorable problem I'd previously struggled against. Later, I pondered the meaning of only now stumbling on something so powerful, so fundamental, so hidden in plain sight, as messaging middleware? What other great tools remain invisible to me for lack of even knowing what to look for? My question: In the spirit of generally yet ridiculously useful things like messaging middleware, what non-obvious tools and classes of tools would you suggest a hobbyist investigate that they otherwise may never encounter?
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Google favors liberal news sites: Study
Google favors liberal news sites: Study
Capitalist Pig Hedge Fund’s Jonathan Hoenig, FoxNews.com columnist Liz Peek, Kaltbaum Capital Management President Gary Kaltbaum and FBN’s Kristina Partsinevelos discuss a new study, which shows that Google favors liberal media sites over conservative ones.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Supreme Court rules iPhone owners can sue Apple for monopolizing app store
Supreme Court rules iPhone owners can sue Apple for monopolizing app store
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano discusses how the Supreme Court ruled that iPhone owners can sue Apple for monopolizing the app store.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook to raise wages for contract workers in the US
Facebook to raise wages for contract workers in the US
Facebook rolled out their plan Monday to boost wages for their U.S. contract workers.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Twitter says iOS users’ location data was accidentally shared due to bug
Twitter says iOS users’ location data was accidentally shared due to bug
Twitter announced Monday it was accidentally collecting and sharing iOS users’ location data with a “trusted partner” due to a bug on the iPhone app.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Calls to break up Facebook
Calls to break up Facebook
Freedom from Facebook Co-Chair Sarah Miller argues for a breakup of Facebook.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Gasparino on Uber IPO: NYSE criticized over lack of 'designated market maker' support
Gasparino on Uber IPO: NYSE criticized over lack of 'designated market maker' support
FBN's Charlie Gasparino on the fallout from the Uber IPO.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Millennials most likely to spend based on what they see on social media, survey shows
Millennials most likely to spend based on what they see on social media, survey shows
Millennials who are looking to save money may want to steer clear of social media.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: EasyKnock raises $215M for its MoveAbility program
EasyKnock raises $215M for its MoveAbility program
EasyKnock CEO Jarred Kessler on how its MoveAbility program benefits homeowners by purchasing their home and leasing it back to them.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Supreme Court rules against Apple in lawsuit targeting App Store
Supreme Court rules against Apple in lawsuit targeting App Store
The Supreme Court ruled against Apple on Monday in an antitrust lawsuit that accused the tech company of monopolizing IOS apps and artificially inflating prices through its App store.
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FOX BIZ NEWS: Facebook in focus among 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls
Facebook in focus among 2020 Democratic presidential hopefuls
Candidates differ on how significant of step to take when it comes to big tech.
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FOX NEWS: Land Rover built an SUV that only astronauts can buy
Land Rover built an SUV that only astronauts can buy
Requires courage and a small fortune.
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FOX NEWS: Indiana Ford Mustang driver survives getting stuck under tractor trailer
Indiana Ford Mustang driver survives getting stuck under tractor trailer
Dragged down the road.
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FOX NEWS: Indianapolis street named after Mario Andretti to celebrate 50th anniversary of his Indy 500 win
Indianapolis street named after Mario Andretti to celebrate 50th anniversary of his Indy 500 win
But what's the speed limit.
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FOX NEWS: World Rally Championship driver survives dramatic barrel roll
World Rally Championship driver survives dramatic barrel roll
Flipped nearly eight times.
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FOX NEWS: Police pull over driver watching 'sexy' video behind the wheel
Police pull over driver watching 'sexy' video behind the wheel
Eyes on the road.
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FOX NEWS: Howard Stern says his convertible Corvette made him look like Big Bird
Howard Stern says his convertible Corvette made him look like Big Bird
"That was it for me and cars."
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FOX NEWS: 'Italian Job' Lamborghini Miura found after 50 years
'Italian Job' Lamborghini Miura found after 50 years
Hollywood couldn't have written this.
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FOX NEWS: Illinois residents could be charged $1,000 a year to own an electric vehicle under new legislation
Illinois residents could be charged $1,000 a year to own an electric vehicle under new legislation
Electric car owners in Illinois could take a large hit to their bank accounts after lawmakers proposed an extreme hike in registration fees for electronic vehicles in the state.
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FOX NEWS: What a pair: The very first two Pontiac Firebirds ever built are for sale on Ebay
What a pair: The very first two Pontiac Firebirds ever built are for sale on Ebay
What was that about two in the bush?
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FOX NEWS: 2019 Chevrolet Blazer test drive: It's back, but not the one you remember
2019 Chevrolet Blazer test drive: It's back, but not the one you remember
Is it even a big deal its not a truck?
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FOX NEWS: TSA officers stop passenger at airport carrying sword cane
TSA officers stop passenger at airport carrying sword cane
A passenger traveling through LaGuardia Airport in New York City was stopped last week for trying to bring a cane concealing a sharp blade inside.
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FOX NEWS: Easyjet passenger removed from flight after alleged sexual harassment incident: 'The lady in the cabin crew was in floods of tears'
Easyjet passenger removed from flight after alleged sexual harassment incident: 'The lady in the cabin crew was in floods of tears'
A witness aboard the plane said the passenger was part of a larger group of men who were being disruptive and had “definitely” been drinking prior to takeoff.
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FOX NEWS: 'Beer train' to tour Napa Valley this summer
'Beer train' to tour Napa Valley this summer
Cheers!
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FOX NEWS: Disneyland's new Flex Pass comes with a catch
Disneyland's new Flex Pass comes with a catch
Disneyland is offering a new annual pass that they hope will help control the massive crowds that visit the park every year.
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FOX NEWS: Ryanair passenger tries to open door mid-flight: 'I will kill every one of you'
Ryanair passenger tries to open door mid-flight: 'I will kill every one of you'
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FOX NEWS: Myanmar passenger jet lands safely after landing gear fails
Myanmar passenger jet lands safely after landing gear fails
A Myanmar National Airlines plane has made an emergency landing at Mandalay International Airport using only its rear wheels after the front landing gear failed to deploy.
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FOX NEWS: Waco airport welcomes more frequent flights, reportedly fueled by 'Fixer Upper' craze
Waco airport welcomes more frequent flights, reportedly fueled by 'Fixer Upper' craze
They may be temporarily off the airwaves, but the influence of Chip and Joanna Gaines still reigns supreme
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FOX NEWS: 9 Dallas airport employees admit to drug-smuggling plot
9 Dallas airport employees admit to drug-smuggling plot
The nine employees included a baggage scanner and baggage handler.
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FOX NEWS: Air Canada plane struck by fuel truck at Toronto airport, injuring 5 people
Air Canada plane struck by fuel truck at Toronto airport, injuring 5 people
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FOX NEWS: 'Suicidal' passenger allegedly tried opening door on Republic Airways flight, screaming she needed to die
'Suicidal' passenger allegedly tried opening door on Republic Airways flight, screaming she needed to die
"She was screaming her head off that she needed to open the door and die," one passenger tweeted.
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