Hacker News with Generative AI: Learning Resources

Ask HN: Best way to learn STM32 and embedded for beginner (ycombinator.com)
My google foo is producing garbage - Most tutorials don't go past blinky. Most suggest CubeIDE, others have suggested ChibiOS. I followed some tutorials on stmbase to get a blinky going on a ST Nucleo, but it used a HAL library and it feels like cheating.

Embedded Systems, Microcontrollers, Programming, Learning Resources

10 points by skoopsy 19 days ago | 6 comments

OpenGL to WASM, learning from my mistakes (uds5501.github.io)
The last few weeks, OpenGL has caught my eye (frankly, it was a hiring challenge that nerd sniped me). I had 0 experience with OpenGL whatsover and thought that this might be a good time to give graphics a shot! If nothing I’ll at least revise the graphics concepts that I’ve long forgotten after my 6th Semester.

OpenGL, WebAssembly (WASM), Graphics Programming, Learning Resources

84 points by uds5501 33 days ago | 25 comments

Ask HN: How to learn AI from first principles? (ycombinator.com)
A variant of this question seems to get asked every 6 mo. but so far, I haven't seen this question tackled directly: If I want to learn the concepts and fundamentals of AI from first principles, what educational resources should I use?

Artificial Intelligence, Learning Resources, Education, Computer Science, Community

145 points by HardikVala 67 days ago | 56 comments

Grid by Example (gridbyexample.com)
This site is a collection of examples, video and other information to help you learn CSS Grid Layout. Developed and maintained by Rachel Andrew.

CSS, Web Development, Learning Resources, Front-End Development

3 points by stefankuehnel 87 days ago | 0 comments

Learn New Skills (attejuvonen.fi)
Great learning materials are rare. This is a collection of gems I’ve encountered over the years, presented as a 90’s style web link list, intended for anyone who wants to learn new skills. Mostly software development-related, aside from the first few.

Learning Resources, Software Development, Web Development

103 points by baobabKoodaa 88 days ago | 16 comments

Ask HN: What is one programming language you would recommend to a new learner? (ycombinator.com)

Programming, Learning Resources, Beginner Programming, Software Development

4 points by reinaldnaufal 97 days ago | 16 comments

A new learning experience on MDN (mozilla.org)
A major update to the MDN Learn Web Development section started in November 2024 and was finally published in December 2024.

Web Development, Learning Resources, Mozilla

215 points by Vinnl 101 days ago | 50 comments

Bit Vectors and my first steps into assembly (smidt.dev)
I’ve recently started reading “Writing an Interpreter in Go” as part of my journey to sharpen my programming skills.

Programming, Assembly Language, Learning Resources

114 points by thunderbong 102 days ago | 43 comments

Ask HN: New Resources for Learning Complexity Theory (ycombinator.com)
A few years ago in 2021, I put together a guide to resources for learning computational complexity theory at the graduate level [0].

Complexity Theory, Learning Resources, Computer Science, Education

13 points by wannabebarista 121 days ago | 1 comments

Where to learn how to build an A/B testing tool? (ycombinator.com)
hi! i want to build an a/b testing tool, but i'm struggling to learn how to approach building some aspects.

A/B Testing, Software Development, Learning Resources

14 points by armank-dev 126 days ago | 20 comments

Ask HN: How to learn software development concepts crucial for senior roles? (ycombinator.com)
Hi HN, I'm working at an early stage startup, and want to learn about concepts and patterns that are crucial for senior roles, like: - Batch Processing - Messaging Queues - Microservices - Design Patterns - Which techniques to apply while working on a task - Properly debuggingIs there any online resource or somewhere I can see this in practice?

Software Development, Career Advice, Learning Resources

26 points by swirly-mcswirl 139 days ago | 20 comments

The Unwritten Rules to Becoming a Senior Developer: 4 Steps to Level Up (medium.com)
The gurus on YouTube told me the path to senior was their $99 course but it led me here?!

Software Development, Career Advice, Learning Resources

5 points by kakakiki 168 days ago | 1 comments

Ask HN: What are some good publicly available postmortems to read? (ycombinator.com)
I'm looking to read a few (publicly available) postmortems of incidents and accidents. The domain/organization/... doesn't matter too much so long as they are insightful and there's something to be learned from reading them. Bonus points for including a quick note on why you considered them particularly interesting!

Software Engineering, Learning Resources, Failure Analysis

11 points by bschne 170 days ago | 8 comments

Ask HN: What is the best way to learn Erlang? (ycombinator.com)
I have working experience of using java and javscript.But my current project requires me to learn erlang and in a faster pace as well.

Programming, Erlang, Learning Resources

97 points by celurian92 184 days ago | 62 comments

Roc, Exercism, Forth (isaacvando.com)
I am very happy to share that Roc is now available on Exercism! Exercism is a delightful platform for learning programming and especially new and exotic languages.

Programming Languages, Learning Resources, Community

9 points by thunderbong 186 days ago | 0 comments

Ask HN: What is the best way to learn Go? (ycombinator.com)
After 40+ years of writing C I'm going to learn Go. Is "The Go Programming Language" still the way? It is 8 years old now and the language has seen more than a few changes between then and now. What books should I be looking at?

Programming, Learning Resources, Go

13 points by W-Stool 186 days ago | 16 comments

Ask HN: Understanding basic computer architecture via emulation? (ycombinator.com)
I have a very basic understanding of how computers work. I’m a full stack developer but didn’t do a CS degree.I want to have a deeper understanding of CPUs, GPUs, how it all connects.I want to learn by building chip emulators in GoWhat’s a good resource/s to get started?

Programming, Computer Architecture, Learning Resources

15 points by purple-leafy 186 days ago | 5 comments

What would be the right path to learn AI? (ycombinator.com)
I haven’t been keeping up with AI stuff except for trying out chat clients like ChatGPT and others. I’m a software engineer working in infra systems. I would like to pick up now that things in AI have gotten real. What would be the right path to learn AI/ML stuff? I’m someone who prefers ground up learning from fundamentals and building something using that knowledge. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks.

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Learning Resources, Software Engineering

13 points by unrequited 191 days ago | 9 comments

How to Learn Rust in 2024 (jetbrains.com)
So, you’re thinking about choosing Rust as your next programming language to learn. You already know what it means to write code and have some experience with at least one programming language, probably Python or JavaScript. You’ve heard about Rust here and there. People say it’s a modern systems programming language that brings safety and performance and solves problems that are hard to avoid in other programming languages (such as C or C++). Someone mentioned that Rust’s popularity is growing.

Programming Languages, Rust, Learning Resources

64 points by bilguudeiblgd 194 days ago | 6 comments

OWASP Juice Shop: the most modern and sophisticated insecure web application (github.com/juice-shop)
OWASP Juice Shop is probably the most modern and sophisticated insecure web application!

Security, Web Development, Open Source, Learning Resources

56 points by mooreds 194 days ago | 2 comments

Ask HN: Resources for Learning Graphics Programming (ycombinator.com)
Hey HNI've predominantly always worked in Web dev but always had an interest in 3D graphics, modelling and games.What are your best resources for me to go from 0 to being able to write my own (basic) graphics renderer, eventually I'd like to get to the point of rendering scenes but understand that might be a long haul.

Programming, Graphics, Game Development, Learning Resources

82 points by dbetteridge 195 days ago | 53 comments

GPU Puzzles (github.com/srush)
This notebook is an attempt to teach beginner GPU programming in a completely interactive fashion. Instead of providing text with concepts, it throws you right into coding and building GPU kernels.

GPU Programming, Programming, Learning Resources, Education

354 points by cgadski 197 days ago | 40 comments

Ask HN: How can I improve UI dev skills? Looking for real-world examples (ycombinator.com)
I’m currently working on improving my design skills, especially in the area of UI/UX. This week, my focus is on understanding how great products develop and manage their user interfaces.

User Experience, Web Development, Learning Resources

20 points by im_lince 198 days ago | 12 comments

Learn Git Branching (learngitbranching.js.org)

Git, Version Control, Learning Resources

259 points by dsego 200 days ago | 133 comments

Show HN: I published a book to save you from my software architecture mistakes (leanpub.com)

Software Architecture, Software Development, Books, Learning Resources

100 points by meaboutsoftware 220 days ago | 33 comments

Shell.how: Explain Shell Commands (shell.how)

Shell, Learning Resources, Education

116 points by thunderbong 222 days ago | 38 comments

Ask HN: What are some "toy" projects you used to learn neural networks hands-on? (ycombinator.com)