Mastodawn

runimo 🧑‍💻Jan 13, 2023

Solving #coding problems with #chatgpt:

Me: Stuck with a $problem
ChatGPT: Try $solution
Me: $solution will cause $newProblem
ChatGPT: I apologize, you are right. $solution would cause $newProblem. To avoid that, try $newSolution.
Me: Please explain $newSolution
ChatGPT: I apologize, $newSolution is utter nonsense. Instead, try $yetAnotherSolution
Me: Are you sure?
ChatGPT: I apologize, my previous response was incorrect. Here is $solution

runimo 🧑‍💻Dec 25, 2022

In case you ever wondered why o'reilly #books have #animals on their cover (only found out yesterday and found it really interesting):

https://betterprogramming.pub/ever-wondered-why-all-the-oreilly-books-have-animals-on-their-covers-b9440d41570

#coding #programming

Ever Wondered Why O’Reilly Books Have Animals on Their Covers?

This is the book that I am currently reading, and while I was having my lunch, its cover page was open on my laptop. I have to admit that after a few seconds, I got rather uneasy with a chameleon…

Better Programming

runimo 🧑‍💻Dec 6, 2022

Is it possible that there isn't a good book on the #history of #programming languages? I can't seem to find one. Anyone have a recommendation?

#coding #books

runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 26, 2022

James Gayfer Nov 26, 2022

So you like modals?

A bit of a cheeky website, but does have a lot or great insight into why modals aren’t great UX and what can be used in their place.

https://modalzmodalzmodalz.com/

#webdev #ux #uxdesign

MODALZ MODALZ MODALZ

All the reasons you don't need a modal — and what to use instead.

runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 25, 2022

Chris Trottier Nov 18, 2022

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runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 25, 2022

@targea_caramar Thanks, I'll check it!

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runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 25, 2022

@AlexMorin Ah, I should have mentioned I'm using Android. Thanks anyway, that app looks really good!

runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 25, 2022

I've been reading that it doesn't really matter which #mastodon server you choose, but that's not entirely true, is it? It affects your local timeline and possibly the topics you are supposed to post about. So people create several accounts on different instances?
Also, the mastodon app seems somewhat limited, so I find myself switching to the web view all the time. I'm sure there's a better way?

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runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 24, 2022

@patak @IanVS I'd suggest to either keep state and actions separate (e.g. a badge displaying the states "follows you", "following" and "follows you/following" or possibly "mutually following") or to keep the user's state separate from my state (e.g. by adding a badge for it), but mix my state with the actions (in the button label/state). Otherwise I think there's too much complexity. Reduce cognitive load, "don't make me think".

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runimo 🧑‍💻Nov 24, 2022

@patak @IanVS How does it work on mobile?
I think most people will understand the term "mutuals", but it seems inconsistent to me if other states are expressed with "follow". Also if the button has two actions, follow and unfollow, these refer to my "follow" state in relation to that user, while "mutuals" mixes the user's follow state in relation to me with the "follow/unfollow" actions and ultimately my follow state, which it is not related to.