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    Developer shares first program written in a school notebook▼The first program I ever wrote was in a school notebook. A guessing game, in plain steps: pick a... # showdev # cpp # prMmastodonTechnologySoftware34 h ago

    A developer is recounting how their first program was written by hand in a school notebook: a simple guessing game spelled out step by step in plain pseudocode. They say they later turned that notebook pseudocode into a working program in a real programming language. The story is being shared in programming and open source communities, where people often swap memories of how they first learned to code.

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    Comedy challenge clips promise iPhone 18 Pro Max giveaways●If I laugh you get an iPhone 18 Pro Max▶youtubeTechnologyMobile922.8K12 h ago

    A popular entertainment clip is built around a simple premise: if the creator laughs during a compilation of funny moments, viewers are promised an iPhone 18 Pro Max. The format, mixing reaction humor with a rumored upcoming Apple device as the prize, has drawn strong engagement, with audiences debating whether the giveaway is real and reacting to the included comedy clips.

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    Real-World Apps Demand More Than Simple CRUD Projects●Building a real-world application is very different from building a simple CRUD project. One of the... # ai # programminMmastodonTechnologySoftware31 h ago

    A developer's write-up on building a full-stack home services booking platform argues that real-world applications differ sharply from simple CRUD tutorial projects. The piece walks through the practical challenges that only emerge in production work, touching on security, engineering trade-offs, and design decisions that beginners rarely encounter in exercises. It is being shared in programming and software development communities as a useful reality check for aspiring coders.

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    NerdWallet explores whether practising 'pretend shopping' — browsing stores or adding items to a cart without buying — can help people curb impulse spending. The idea is that satisfying the urge to shop without completing a purchase may reduce real spending. It is part of ongoing personal finance advice about managing temptations and building better money habits.

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    A fitness entrepreneur is asking strangers how they stay in shape, turning everyday routines into material for his work in the fitness industry. The approach doubles as informal research and promotion, tapping into widespread interest in accessible workout habits. Conversations like this resonate because they highlight simple, real-world tips rather than expensive programs or influencer routines.

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    Practical checklist emerges for building supervised AI agent workflows●A practical checklist for turning a prompt into a supervised AI agent workflow: pick the right task, write a spec, testMmastodonBusinessStartups320 h ago

    A new checklist is circulating for developers who want to turn simple prompts into supervised AI agent workflows. It advises picking the right task, writing a clear specification, testing on real examples, and keeping humans in charge of risky steps. The guidance is resonating with startups and engineers looking to automate responsibly as AI agents move from demos into production software development.