Hacker News
1Migrating the main Zig repository from GitHub to Codeberg
- Zig programming language has migrated from GitHub to Codeberg due to declining quality of GitHub's services, broken CI systems, and concerns about Microsoft's AI-focused direction. The project is asking GitHub Sponsors donors to switch to Every.org and has made their GitHub repository read-only while moving development to the new platform.
AI-generated code controversy
Discussion centers on a specific developer repeatedly submitting AI-generated code to various projects including Zig, despite strict no-AI policies. Comments debate whether AI can be used responsibly in software engineering versus just "coding," with strong opinions on both sides about review processes and professional responsibility.Technical criticism of GitHub
Users debate the merits of GitHub Actions CI system and overall platform quality. While some defend it as "one of the best free CI services," others criticize it harshly, comparing it unfavorably to GitLab and Jenkins. Discussion includes technical issues like macOS runner problems.Platform migration strategy
Mixed reactions to Zig's move from GitHub to Codeberg, with some viewing it as immature and harmful to project visibility/adoption, while others see it as a positive step toward decentralization and independence from Microsoft's ecosystem.
2Bring bathroom doors back to hotels
- A frustrated traveler created a website cataloging hotels with and without bathroom doors after repeatedly encountering doorless bathrooms. The site helps guests find hotels with proper privacy by sorting door-equipped accommodations by price and city, while also allowing users to report hotels lacking bathroom doors for public accountability.
Doorless bathrooms in hotels
Users share experiences with hotels featuring bathrooms without doors or with glass walls, discussing the awkwardness for platonic friends, families, and couples. Many find it uncomfortable and impractical, with some suggesting it's designed to encourage separate room bookings.Unusual bathroom and toilet designs
Discussion of various unconventional bathroom setups including urinals with scenic views (London Shard, cricket grounds), outdoor toilets with panoramic vistas, and historical examples of communal facilities from USSR dormitories to ancient Rome.Missing shower doors and water issues
Users complain about hotels removing shower doors/curtains, causing water to flood bathroom floors. Some see this as "hostile architecture" designed to reduce water usage by making showers uncomfortable, with the trend spreading from international to US hotels.
3Penpot: The Open-Source Figma
- Penpot is the first open-source design tool that enables seamless collaboration between designers and developers. It supports creating designs, prototypes, and design systems with ready-to-use code output in SVG, CSS, and HTML formats. Available as a browser-based tool or self-hosted solution, Penpot features native design tokens, CSS Grid Layout, a plugin system, and integrates with development workflows through APIs and webhooks, eliminating traditional design-to-development handoff challenges.
Performance and stability issues
Users report significant bugs including document corruption when navigating pages, memory issues with large projects consuming 20GB RAM, crashes with multiple users, and general instability. Some issues persist despite bug reports with video evidence.Business model and pricing
Discussion of Penpot's competitive pricing vs Figma, concerns about future pricing changes following typical open-source company patterns, and debate over "unlimited" storage claims. Also covers funding challenges for complex open-source projects.Desktop vs web-based approach
Users debate the need for a true offline desktop version vs current web-only approach. An unofficial desktop wrapper exists but still requires online connectivity, disappointing users who want standalone functionality like traditional design tools.
4The EU made Apple adopt new Wi-Fi standards, and now Android can support AirDrop
- Google's Pixel 10 series now supports Apple's AirDrop file sharing through Android's Quick Share feature, allowing cross-platform wireless file transfers between iPhone and Android devices. This interoperability was made possible by EU regulations under the Digital Markets Act, which forced Apple to adopt the standardized Wi-Fi Aware protocol instead of its proprietary system. Google plans to expand this feature to more Android devices in the future, though no timeline was provided.
Technical implementation uncertainty
Users debate whether Apple actually switched AirDrop to Wi-Fi Aware standard or if Google reverse-engineered Apple's proprietary AWDL protocol. Evidence includes strings mentioning AWDL in Google's code and compatibility with older devices, suggesting the interoperability may not rely on the claimed Wi-Fi standard adoption.EU regulation effectiveness
Discussion centers on whether EU regulations like the Digital Markets Act forced beneficial changes (USB-C adoption, AirDrop interoperability) or if Apple was already planning these moves. Participants debate the broader merits of regulatory intervention versus market freedom, with mixed views on government oversight of tech companies.Apple's strategic positioning
Users analyze Apple's role in developing standards they later seemed reluctant to adopt, questioning whether the company genuinely resisted changes or strategically benefited from appearing forced to comply while maintaining competitive advantages through timing and implementation control.
5Linux Kernel Explorer
- The kernel is not a process but the system itself that serves user processes. It acts as the always-present authority bridging hardware and software, orchestrating syscalls, interrupts, and scheduling. The kernel operates through virtual, mapped, isolated, and controlled layers.
Comparison to existing tools
Users debate how this differs from established kernel browsers like Elixir/Bootlin, with some questioning what new features it provides and others noting it's more of an interactive teaching tool rather than just a code browser.Technical issues and implementation
Discussion of GitHub API rate limiting problems, broken file paths, mobile responsiveness issues, and suggestions for improvements like caching layers and authentication options.Educational value and learning approach
Users appreciate the tool's guided approach to kernel exploration, comparing it to the Talmud's layered commentary structure and praising its potential to make the intimidating Linux codebase more accessible to newcomers.
6Tell HN: Happy Thanksgiving
- A 15-year community member expresses gratitude for HN's consistent quality as a source of knowledge and discussion, despite annual complaints about declining standards. They thank the moderators and look forward to another year.
Community appreciation and longevity
Long-time users (10-17 years) express gratitude for HN's sustained quality and slow decay compared to other platforms. Many praise the consistent moderation work that maintains high signal-to-noise ratio and meaningful discussions.Thanksgiving context and celebration
Users share Thanksgiving wishes while discussing the holiday's origins and significance. Some acknowledge the complex history between pilgrims and Native Americans, noting it as a Day of Mourning for some communities.Educational and professional value
A professor describes using HN in lectures to show real-world software engineering perspectives, using community discussions to evaluate the relevance of topics like SCRUM, UML, and industry methodologies for students.
7Don't Download Apps
- Companies aggressively push app downloads for surveillance capitalism and surveillance pricing, allowing them to collect personal data and charge individualized prices. Apps also include binding arbitration clauses that strip away legal rights, forcing disputes into private mediation instead of courts.
PWA limitations and company incentives
Users report switching to PWAs for social media but finding poor experiences, leading to reduced usage. Discussion reveals companies deliberately gimp web versions to drive app downloads, despite PWAs being technically capable. Some suggest using desktop mode on mobile browsers for better experiences.Mobile app privacy concerns and tracking
Users express concerns about native apps' extensive tracking capabilities beyond granted permissions. Discussion covers MAC address tracking, fingerprinting, IP geolocation, and data sharing between apps. Solutions mentioned include Netguard for blocking network access and custom ROMs for better permission control.Payment systems and data collection
Amazon Fresh and Walmart rejecting Apple Pay discussed as strategy to prevent anonymous transactions and maintain customer tracking. Users note contactless payments provide tokens that can't be tied to individuals, while physical cards enable purchase attribution to specific accounts.
8S&box is now an open source game engine
- s&box appears to be a game development platform or tool, but the provided content contains insufficient meaningful information to create a proper summary.
Facepunch Studios' success story
Discussion of Facepunch's remarkable growth from a bedroom startup to $100M/year revenue company with ~100 employees, creating popular games like Garry's Mod and Rust while remaining founder-owned and developer-focused.Linux gaming support challenges
Debate over Facepunch's decision to block Linux users from official Rust servers due to anticheat limitations, with arguments about gaming freedom vs. cheat prevention, and concerns about invasive kernel-level anticheat software.S&box technical architecture
Technical discussion about S&box being built on Source 2 engine, questions about its dependency on closed-source Valve technology, and speculation about its positioning as an open-source Roblox competitor with C# sandboxing.
9Gemini CLI tips and tricks for agentic coding
- Gemini CLI is an open-source AI assistant that brings Google's Gemini model to the terminal for agentic coding tasks. The guide covers 30+ tips including using GEMINI.md for persistent context, creating custom slash commands, leveraging memory and checkpointing, file referencing with @, multimodal capabilities, and various workflow optimizations for development, debugging, and system automation through natural language prompts.
AI tool reliability and workflow concerns
Users debate whether investing time in learning AI coding tools is worthwhile, given their rapid obsolescence and inconsistent performance. Some advocate for simple one-shot attempts before manual intervention, while others suggest treating AI as team members requiring documentation and guidance.Gemini CLI performance and comparison
Discussion centers on Gemini CLI's capabilities versus competitors like Claude Code, with users noting its generous free quota and large context window as advantages, but criticizing its unreliable tool usage and tendency to over-engineer solutions beyond requested scope.Need for standardized AI coding interfaces
Contributors express frustration with fragmented AI coding tools, calling for LLM-agnostic solutions that would allow model providers to focus on capabilities rather than rebuilding interfaces, though some argue tight integration between models and tools yields better results.
10DIY NAS: 2026 Edition
- A DIY enthusiast shares their annual NAS build guide featuring a Topton N22 motherboard with Intel Core 3 N355 CPU, JONSBO N4 case, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and various storage options. They emphasize small form factor, low power consumption, and homelab potential while noting rising component prices.
Power consumption concerns
Users debate whether high power consumption (67W idle) is justified for NAS builds, comparing costs and questioning power efficiency claims. Some argue $4/month extra is reasonable while others prefer ultra-low power solutions under 20W.Hardware reliability and sourcing
Discussion centers on buying components from AliExpress vs established vendors, annual NAS rebuilds vs long-term reliability, and whether to use new vs refurbished drives for data storage applications.Technical specifications and alternatives
Users analyze PCIe lane limitations on N-class CPUs, debate ECC memory importance for ZFS, and suggest alternative platforms like Odroid H4, FreeBSD, or enterprise hardware for better performance.