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I hate API like this
It's hard when you hit an endpoint that hits another endpoint, because technically the first request IS a 200. No right or wrong way as long as they are consistent and document it clearly imo
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I hate API like this
It's hard when you hit an endpoint that hits another endpoint, because technically the first request IS a 200. No right or wrong way as long as they are consistent and document it clearly imo
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Ah, when we lose focus for a second and then we don't even known what our code was supposed to do
This is why I write down the questions I'm trying to answer in a text doc, e.g:
Where is this network call comming from? ../some-api-call.js Why do you think it's causing a 403?
Etc. So if I lose my thought (all the time), I know exactly what and why I was doing it. Also stops you from re-investigating things you forget
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TIL The sunrise/set duration changes throughout the year
Boobies
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Why do people road rage?
I think a big part of it is that driving is inherently dangerous (you're in a metal box going much faster than you're capabale of going yourself, your health and finances are at stake) and frustrating (waiting in traffic, people making mistakes).
All those things put people on edge and cause them to act out
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What was your most difficult breakup?
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Dodged a RPG there my friend
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What charity rating websites/services do you check to when donating?
Givewell.org seems to be well respected
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choose a superpower rule
I instantly know the answer to ANY question
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You can totally play Tetris in your head
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This phenomenon is literally called the tetris effect haha
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choose a superpower rule
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Walking on the ground is always slippery
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whats the best FOSS IDE (and why?)
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Vs code is an IDE change my mind
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What’s the difference between natural and man made?
I have two trains of thought on this. The first is naturally occuring vs man made. Stones are naturally occuring, bricks are not. While we as a species have always made shelter, there is something "unnatural" about modern homes with glass windows, running water, steel beams etc.
The second is natural vs synthetic. GMO'd food, hydrocarbons etc. I think the biggest difference to me regarding this is around how long we've been exposed to the substances. We've been exposed to certain foods and chemicals (from plants etc) for 100,000s of years and so our bodies handle them well. Our bodies haven't adapted to things like polymers, microplastics or high fructose corn syrup, which is why these "unnatural" chemicals are considered bad.
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Threads soon joining the fediverse. Thoughts?
Embrace, extend, exterminate
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If you were a community, municipality or country committing to the principle that all people deserve shelter, how would you make that principle a reality?
I would start with immediate solutions - setting designated areas for camping and providing tents + basic amenities. I'd look into what the most effective policies that exist around the world are and why they work and select the one most applicable to our situation. Finally I'd try and solve the core issue(s) regarding why the majority of those individuals couldn't provide housing for themselves
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What’s The Strangest Thing You Do
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"Yeah, I do really feel like the plot was underdeloped"
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What was your most difficult breakup?
My second and most recent one was tough. She was a good girl and incredibly mature for her age (we were 22 when we broke up), and truthfully I wasn't ready for that kind of a relationship and still had some exploring to do.
We used to catch up once a year or so, but she has a partner now who doesn't like me seeing her and while I'm sad about it, I respect it and promised not to reach out until she does. I'm over her and not holding my breath, but if she ever does I'd definitely consider giving it another shot. Turns out that girls like that are few and far between.
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Aphantasia... apparently 3% of the world has it. Any aphantasists in here, who've had success improving their condition?
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What's it like when you try think through a math problem? Like do you just follow your feelings and intuitively get to the answer?
For me it's definitely a clearly defined voice in my head. "First I do this, add those together..." etc
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Are you going to try Meta's Threads?
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I think it's a much better approach than the "hurr durr zuck bad" sentiment here. You don't have to be a power user, see if it can add value to your life and how, then go from there.
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choose a superpower rule
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You also have Tourette's
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Mobile phones and other devices to be banned from Dutch classrooms
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No, but that's not the point. Mobile phones and apps are specifically engineered to draw your attention as much as possible. Children are especially vulnerable to distractions, and so to me it makes sense to serverely limit their usage in the classroom.
Not everything has to be as black and white as "stop". A step in the right direction is a good one.
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What's with telling YEARLY salaries?
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I'd imagine that for some jobs (seasonal etc) there is too much variation in a month-to-month basis