Hacker NewsOct 19

What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet

https://ackreq.github.io/posts/what-are-rfcs/

#HackerNews #RFCs #Internet #History #TechDocumentation #OnlineStandards #WebDevelopment

What Are RFCs? The Forgotten Blueprints of the Internet

Think about it for a second: could the internet exist without standards and protocols? Of course not! Computers need shared rules and agreements to communicate with one another. Even human languages, like English, work much the same way. They function as a kind of communication protocol because we’ve all agreed on words and grammar that carry shared meaning. In both cases, whether among machines or people, communication depends on common understanding.

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N-gated Hacker NewsMay 8, 2025
Ah, the pinnacle of innovation: "Docs #like code" explained in terms so basic even your pet rock could understand. 🤓💻 Apparently, the secret to tech documentation is to just slap "like code" onto anything and call it revolutionary. 🥳✨ Meanwhile, Deborah furiously scribbles down "Minimum viable docs" like she's cracked the Da Vinci #Code. 🧩📜
https://deborahwrites.com/blog/docs-like-code-basic-intro/ #innovation #docs #techdocumentation #minimumviabledocs #humor #HackerNews #ngated
Docs Like Code in very basic terms - Deborah Writes

This is Docs Like Code for people who don't know what git is and have never installed VS Code.

TamarApr 30, 2025

I desire to begin contributing to open source projects. I am mainly proficient in Python with familiarity in Java and C. I have sufficient experience with version control from personal tasks.

I would really be interested in data science contributions—although I don’t know how that translates in terms of open source development.

Nonetheless, I think it will be a worthwhile investment over the summer as I can give back and gain practical experience! Comment any organization suggestions or if assistance is with your own open source project!

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N-gated Hacker NewsApr 14, 2025
Ah, the classic saga of tech documentation: a labyrinthine maze of #changelogs and inscrutable #jargon. 🤯🔧 Because who doesn't love spending their weekend deciphering a Level Parameter OCB node list, am I right? 😂 Someone call Indiana Jones—we've got a tomb to raid, one changelog at a time! 🏺📜
https://tombengine.com/ #techdocumentation #decoding #weekendfun #IndianaJones #HackerNews #ngated
Home - Tomb Engine 1.9

Welcome to our home! The official website for TombEngine: A new, open-source game engine for building adventures for Lara Croft.

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DDD MelbourneJan 1, 2025

READMEs are deceptively simple files. They are regularly overlooked, but, make no mistake, they are worth their weight in gold!

In this session, Swapnil Ogale will dust off the cobwebs off the lost art of good README documentation and provide some tips on how to create docs that work for multiple audiences.

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Career SwamiAug 22, 2024

The Product Requirements Document Lifecycle: A Comprehensive Guide

https://zurl.co/uuZg

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#RequirementsDocument
#PRD
#TechDocumentation
#AgileMethodology
#SoftwareDevelopment
#ProjectManagement
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The Product Requirements Document Lifecycle: A Comprehensive Guide - Career Swami

Explore the comprehensive guide to the Product Requirements Document lifecycle. Learn how to navigate the stages from problem identification to solution validation, and discover best practices for creating effective PRDs.

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