This is *brutal*...

"There are no more juniors. There was a funeral for their passing in 2024. Nobody came. The machine does what they do now, but cheaper. Of course, juniors weren't valuable for what they produced, they were valuable for who they would become: the senior engineer who knows where the bodies are buried. We optimized for output, and abolished apprenticeship. A few years from now, we'll wonder where all the seniors are. We shot them. Nobody will remember."

https://www.stvn.sh/writing/programming-still-sucks-fqffhyp

ETA:
This is by @stevendotjs, who absolutely nails a bunch of things I've been feeling for a while now, but had no idea how to articulate...

Google's reCAPTCHA Fails De-Googled Android Users, Impacting Privacy

The issue with Google is much worst than i tought.

Imagine this: you’ve diligently stripped down your Android device, eschewing Google Play Services for a leaner, more privacy-respecting experience. You’ve embraced custom ROMs like GrapheneOS, taking control of your digital footprint and reclaiming your autonomy. Then, you try to access a website. Instead of a simple check, you’re met with an impenetrable barrier, a digital “Sorry, you are not welcome here.” This isn’t a hypothetical scenario; it’s the stark reality for a growing number of users thanks to Google’s latest iteration of reCAPTCHA.

 #Fedora 44 je venku! Jak je zvykem, připravili jsme pro vás článek o tom, co vydání přináší a jak na něj upgradovat. 👇

https://mojefedora.cz/vysla-fedora-44/

Do we need Google? no
Do we need Microsoft? no
Do we need Facebook? no

We had an Internet and Web life before them and it was great.

The whole situation with big techs today is totally artificial. It is a market incident. An historical singularity that won't last.

Big milestone for the Jolla Phone program: batches #1, #2 and #3 have now received their final payment emails.

Check your email, grab your discount code, choose your accessories, and complete your order. Four simple steps and you're locked in.

We promised to keep things running smoothly, and that's exactly what's happening. Thank you for your patience and your trust.

#Jolla #SailfishOS #DigitalSovereignty #PrivacyFirst #CommunityPowered #European

Have you done this mistake? 🤣

#linux