The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Self-hosting in 2023, no more Alpine Linux, type constraints in 65 lines of SQL, Initial V, Minimal Gallery, the legacy of Visual Basic, tracking fake GitHub stars & Mastodon's 10M (News)
Mar 20, 2023
Discover the latest trends in self-hosting as experts dive into 2023 innovations. A surprising shift away from Alpine Linux fuels intriguing discussions. Learn how just 65 lines of SQL can establish type constraints in Postgres. Hear about a creative BMW shifter turned Bluetooth keyboard for Vim. Explore the fascinating history of Visual Basic and uncover how fake GitHub stars can be purchased easily. Plus, celebrate Mastodon reaching over 10 million accounts as it continues to capture interest in the open-source community.
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Avoid Alpine Linux
- Avoid using Alpine Linux in containers.
- Minor differences between musl and glibc cause chaos.
Type Constraints in Postgres
- Create type constraints in Postgres with 65 lines of SQL.
- User-defined types can feel like built-in types.
Vim Clutch
- Aaron Patterson converted a BMW shifter into a Bluetooth keyboard.
- The keyboard is designed to control Vim, acting like an over-engineered clutch.