Hacker News with Generative AI: Computer Programming

The Core War Nano Challenge Tournament (inversed.ru)
The time has come to push the boundaries of nanoscale warrior design. Whether you are a new or an experienced player, join the CoreWar Nano Challenge and prove your mastery of the nano core to win $100 prize.
Computer Programming, Competitions, Artificial Intelligence
6 points by impomatic 40 days ago | 2 comments
Thomas E. Kurtz, a Creator of Basic Computer Language, Dies at 96 (nytimes.com)
Thomas E. Kurtz, a pioneering mathematician at Dartmouth and an inventor of the simplified computer programming language known as BASIC, which allowed students to easily operate early computers and eventually propelled generations into the world of personal computing, died on Tuesday in Lebanon, N.H. He was 96.
Computer Programming, History, Obituary, Technology
20 points by stonlyb 223 days ago | 1 comments
Sorry, GenAI is NOT going to 10x computer programming (garymarcus.substack.com)
We spent 18 months hearing about how Generative AI was going to “10x” coding, improving programmer productivity by a factor of 10.
Generative AI, Computer Programming, AI, Software Development
67 points by kmdupree 269 days ago | 107 comments