Exploring cyber attacks, GitHub Copilot's impact on code quality, hacking a train toilet, Bartkira project combining The Simpsons and Akira, German train company seeking a Windows 3.11 Administrator, Antarctic fungi surviving Martian conditions, MCUs built into LEDs emulate candle flicker, and performance management at Big Tech.
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Securing servers before exposing them to the internet is crucial, with measures like basic authentication, non-standard SSH ports, VPNs, and access lists.
The impact of AI assistance on coding practices is highlighted, with contrasting perspectives on code maintainability and the positive aspects of speeding up tasks and enhancing developer satisfaction.
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Secure Your Servers for Online Exposure
This podcast episode highlights the importance of securing servers before exposing them to the internet. It discusses various security measures such as basic authentication, non-standard SSH ports, VPNs, and access lists. The conversation also emphasizes the need for a defense-in-depth strategy and discusses tools for querying certificate transparency logs.
AI Assistance in Coding Raises Concerns
The podcast sheds light on the impact of AI assistance on coding practices with GitHub co-pilot. It presents contrasting perspectives, highlighting concerns about code maintainability due to increased churn and copy-paste practices. It also mentions the positive aspects of AI tools in speeding up tasks and enhancing developer satisfaction. The discussion covers topics like AI categorization, code composition, and the future impact of AI on programming.
The Symbiosis of Music and Light in an Artistic Piece
This episode explores David Whiting's 2023 artistic piece that combines music and light. It showcases the blend of technology and artistry, involving a custom C++ program, Raspberry Pi, and Arduino Uno to create an ever-changing, multi-sensory experience. The comments include discussions about acid banger algorithms, music theory resources, and coding music. Participants also share insights on procedural art and the technical aspects of implementing music and lighting interactions.
This is a recap of the top 10 posts on Hacker News on January 28th, 2023.
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(00:32): I looked through attacks in my access logs Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39165711&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(02:43): New GitHub Copilot research finds 'downward pressure on code quality' Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39168105&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(04:42): I need to grow away from these roots Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39168986&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(06:32): I hacked a train toilet Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39163797&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(08:23): Bartkira: The Simpsons and Akira Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39165080&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(10:10): German train company are looking for a Windows 3.11 Administrator Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39168469&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(12:04): Antarctic fungi survive Martian conditions on the International Space Station Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39168900&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(14:06): When the "R" goes missing from R&D (2021) Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39166678&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(16:33): General purpose MCUs built in to LEDs emulate candle flicker Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39169048&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
(18:35): Hell is other people: performance management at Big Tech Original post: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=39172054&utm_source=wondercraft_ai
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