Edsger Dijkstra's Library (Housed and Archived in Leuven, Belgium)
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48661179">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48661179">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48660671">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48660267">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48658718">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48658095">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48657030">Comments</a>
Building forms sounds easy until users need to choose from hundreds of options.A simple select dropdown works fine when you only have a few items. But once you're dealing with countries, users, tags, timezones, categories, or large datasets, scrolling through a long list quickly becomes frustrating. That's where a combobox helps.A combobox combines a search input with a dropdown, allowing users to filter options as they type. Instead of scrolling endlessly, users can find what they need in
Ever tried to debug why your AdSense application keeps getting rejected, only to find zero clear answers from Google? I spent two weekends reverse-engineering this problem after one of my side projects got mysteriously flagged.Here is the truth: Google does not provide a public API for AdSense bans. The only way to know for sure is to parse three distinct signals and cross-reference them. Let me walk you through the logic I implemented in a Node.js script that does exactly this.const axios = req
Most "fast" websites I audit on PageSpeed land somewhere between 70 and 85. Hitting all four metrics at 100 is rare. I just shipped one that consistently hits 100/100/100/100 across Performance, Accessibility, Best Practices, and SEO — built on TanStack Start.Here's the breakdown. The stackTanStack Start (v1+, Vite + Nitro under the hood)React 19Tailwind CSS v4Deployed on VercelNo exotic frameworks. No proprietary CDN tricks. The score comes from discipline at every layer. The four non
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48656219">Comments</a>
NATO seeks technologies capable of shutting down enemy airfields longerCompetition focuses on aircraft, runways, fuel depots and infrastructureProposed systems must survive electronic warfare and navigation disruptionsNATO and Ukraine have launched a €250,000 (~$287,000) competition seeking technologies capable of denying adversaries the use of airfields for extended periods.The initiative, known as Persistent Airfield Denial, focuses on disrupting aviation infrastruc
Can you believe that it's now half a decade since Windows 11 was revealed? The operating system was first announced by Microsoft at a press event on June 24 back in 2021 (although the OS was leaked just before that, in typical fashion). Five years ago today we were told that Windows 11 was inbound as a free upgrade for all Windows 10 users — but there was no stampede to adopt it, that's for sure (and the hardware requirements certainly didn't help the cause).It wasn't
As developers, we spend a lot of time solving problems. Whether it's fixing bugs, optimizing performance, or building new features, we're constantly looking for ways to make life a little easier. Interestingly, I apply the same mindset outside of work—especially as a parent.When I'm not debugging code, I'm usually helping my daughter get ready for school. Like many busy parents, I used to spend too much time dealing with outfit combinations, laundry schedules, and clothes that didn't hold up wel
The end-of-financial-year sales have seen many smartphone deals across flagship, mid-range and budget handsets, including some rare discounts on the current iPhone 17 range.If you splurged on a new phone during the sales, you may be interested in signing up for a new SIM-only plan if you bought one outright, especially if you’re not 100% happy with your current provider.Even if you didn’t buy a new phone, it can still pay to shop around for a new SIM-only plan, as you
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48654676">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48654465">Comments</a>
You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Getting to the office way too early, not having a professional background for virtual interviews, and ...<img src='https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1676275773863-5fa99916912c?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=MnwyMzg1fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MTN8fEludGVydmlld3xlbnwwfHwyfHwxNjc4OTczMDYw&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=80&w=1080' />
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48654367">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48654351">Comments</a>
<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48653216">Comments</a>
