Hacker News
1If you are useful, it doesn't mean you are valued
- The post explores the crucial distinction between being merely useful versus truly valued in your career. While useful employees efficiently complete tasks and receive rewards, valued employees are included in strategic discussions and growth opportunities. The author shares personal experiences illustrating how being useful can lead to stagnation despite good compensation.
Useful vs valued distinction
Debate over whether "useful" means being good at specific tasks while "valued" means having strategic influence. Some argue it's a spectrum rather than binary. Discussion of how being useful doesn't guarantee being valued.Career realities
Stories of people who left jobs seeking more "value" only to face unemployment. Warning about not quitting without another job lined up. Recognition that feeling valued is less important than stability.Smart vs hardworking
Discussion of military leader's framework classifying officers as combinations of smart/dumb and lazy/hardworking. Debate over how this applies to modern workplace roles and management.
2My AI skeptic friends are all nuts
- A developer's perspective on AI-assisted programming, arguing that LLMs are valuable tools for coding despite skepticism. While they handle routine tasks efficiently, developers remain essential for judgment and direction. The author emphasizes that LLM-generated code requires review and refinement, just like human-written code.
Productivity vs understanding
Debate around whether AI coding tools truly save time, since reviewing AI code takes significant effort and developers lose deep understanding that comes from writing code themselvesProgress of LLM capabilities
Discussion of whether LLMs have meaningfully improved for coding in past 6 months, with skeptics noting pattern of constant claims about recent improvements while supporters argue real advances are happeningLearning and expertise
Concerns about how developers will develop expertise if they rely on AI coding tools from the start, since traditional path to mastery involved extensive hands-on coding experience
3The Visual World of 'Samurai Jack'
- The article explores the unique visual approach of the animated series Samurai Jack, created by Genndy Tartakovsky. The show pioneered minimalist dialogue and relied heavily on visual storytelling, atmospheric backgrounds by art director Scott Wills, and distinctive animation style influenced by classic films and mid-century cartoons.
Art and animation style
Discussion of Samurai Jack's unique visual aesthetics, Tartakovsky's distinctive style, and praise for specific episodes like "Three Blind Archers." Many highlighted the show's masterful use of minimal dialogue and striking visuals.Original vs reboot
Debate about the 2017 reboot season, with mixed opinions. Some praised its maturity and fresh direction, while others felt it deviated too much from the original series' tone and focus.Tartakovsky's other works
Comments on creator's other projects including Dexter's Lab, Clone Wars microseries, and Primal. Discussion of his influence on 90s/00s animation and anticipation for upcoming works like Fixed and Primal Season 3.
4How to post when no one is reading
- The path to creative success requires persistence through periods of obscurity. Rather than chasing fame, focus on creating what you genuinely enjoy. Your early work builds a content bank for future fans, and authentic creation attracts like-minded followers who appreciate your unique perspective.
Create for yourself, not fame
Discussion emphasizes writing/creating for personal fulfillment rather than external validation. Many note this becomes easier once basic financial needs are met. Creating without expectation of audience often leads to more authentic work.LLMs and content creation
Concerns about content being primarily consumed by AI models rather than humans, leading to potential shifts toward gated communities. Debate over whether LLM training represents valuable contribution or exploitation.Writing as self-improvement
Writing helps structure thoughts, create personal records, and improve skills regardless of audience size. Several note keeping drafts/logs aids professional growth and technical understanding.
5Ukraine destroys more than 40 military aircraft in drone attack deep in Russia
- A Ukrainian drone attack destroyed over 40 Russian planes deep in Russia's territory, while Russia responded with massive drone and missile strikes on Ukraine. The two sides are set to meet for peace talks in Istanbul, amid ongoing Russian offensive efforts in various regions.
Strategic impact
Discussion of how the attack destroyed ~1/3 of Russia's strategic bomber fleet, significantly impacting their nuclear deterrent capability and changing warfare dynamics. Comparisons made to US bomber fleet numbers.Drone tactics
Technical discussion of fiber optic drones, control methods, and countermeasures. Focus on how Ukraine executed the attack using trucks, local SIM cards, and potential AI targeting to overcome Russian defenses.Future implications
Concerns about how drone technology changes security beyond just warfare - from infrastructure vulnerability to potential terrorist applications. Discussion of how this could affect global security dynamics.
6Cloudlflare builds OAuth with Claude and publishes all the prompts
AI-assisted development approach
Discussion of using AI to generate code with human review, sparked by Cloudflare's OAuth library. Developers debate productivity gains vs cognitive load, need for expertise, and whether this represents true AI understanding or pattern matching.Productivity and job implications
Debate about whether AI tools will reduce number of developers needed, with some arguing it enables 2 engineers to do work of 20, while others believe increased productivity creates new opportunities rather than eliminating jobs.Code quality concerns
Questions about code quality, review standards, and whether AI-generated code meets same bar as human code. Discussion of review process rigor and challenges in catching subtle bugs through review alone.
7Show HN: Kan.bn – An open-source alterative to Trello
- Kan is an open-source project management tool similar to Trello, offering features like board visibility control, workspace collaboration, Trello imports, labels, filters, and commenting capabilities. With upcoming features including templates and integrations, it's built using modern web technologies and welcomes community contributions.
Existing alternatives
Multiple open-source Trello alternatives were discussed, with consensus that most lack Trello's polish. Notable mentions: Wekan, Taiga, Kanboard, Vikunja. Some felt alternatives either oversimplify or become too complex.Next.js deployment concerns
Discussion about whether Next.js is difficult to deploy outside Vercel. Many argued deployment complexity is overblown unless using advanced features, while others shared successful deployment experiences on various platforms.Feature suggestions and bugs
Users reported issues with browser back button, card data loading, Safari scrollbar display. Feature requests included webhook support, keyboard shortcuts, and family plan pricing options.
8Ask HN: How do I learn robotics in 2025?
- The writer expresses a desire to create something accessible but feels frustrated that major technology companies dominate the discourse and innovation space.
Getting started approaches
Learn through ROS tutorials, robot kits ($250-1000), simulators like Isaac Sim, and leverage AI tools. LeRobot framework and SO-ARM101 recommended as entry points. Focus on practical learning over theory.Learning complexity
Debate between starting with ROS courses vs building from scratch. Some argue for implementing basic robots like vacuum cleaners, while others warn against overwhelming beginners with complex projects.Hardware considerations
Focus on electrical engineering pitfalls, recommendations for microcontrollers like RP2040, and importance of proper tools. Warned about expense of hardware mistakes and suggested careful progression.
9LibriVox
- LibriVox is a platform offering free audiobooks read by volunteers worldwide. The site features over 20,480 cataloged works in 48 languages, with 2,565 non-English titles. It has 14,308 readers contributing to the project. Users can listen to audiobooks on various devices or burn them to CDs, and interested individuals are encouraged to join as volunteer readers.
Audiobook quality and narrators
Discussion of varying recording quality on LibriVox, with recommendations for specific narrators like David Clarke, Karen Savage, and Elizabeth Klett. Some mention poor audio quality issues while others praise certain readings as better than professional audiobooks.AI impact
Debate about AI's role in LibriVox - whether AI-generated audiobooks would help or hurt the project. Discussion notes current AI limitations in matching human narration quality and how LibriVox data has been used to train AI models.Language preservation
Users discuss using LibriVox for preserving dying languages, with one commenter planning to record in their native tongue that has fewer than 1,000 speakers remaining in the EU.
10Ask HN: Who is hiring? (June 2025)
- Guidelines for job posting: Include location (REMOTE/ONSITE), only post if you're from hiring company (no recruiters), actively filling positions, and committed to responding. Use provided job search tools and check related threads for job seekers and freelancers.
Remote work opportunities
Multiple companies offering remote positions across US and Europe, with varying requirements from fully remote to hybrid arrangements. Tech roles dominate, with flexibility and work-life balance emphasized in several postings.Healthcare & biotech innovation
Companies like BillionToOne and Blueberry Pediatrics focusing on improving healthcare through technology, from DNA diagnostics to telemedicine platforms.Political & social impact
GoodParty.org seeking to disrupt two-party political system through technology, offering multiple roles to build tools for making democracy more accessible and transparent.