Hacker News with Generative AI: Learning Resources

Game Engines with Source: Learning from the Best (github.com/redorav)
As a game developer, I'm always intrigued by how other people do things and what solutions have been developed to some problem. As well as the big ones, many smaller engines are being worked on and I find myself downloading repositories, compiling, tinkering and marveling at what's available. This is a non-exhaustive list of game engines whose source code you can freely inspect, compile, run and learn from.
Game Development, Open Source, Software, Learning Resources
4 points by klaussilveira 23 days ago | 0 comments
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 42 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 56 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 90 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 110 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 111 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 120 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 124 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 125 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 144 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 149 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 debugging<p>Is there any online resource or somewhere I can see this in practice?
Software Development, Career Advice, Learning Resources
26 points by swirly-mcswirl 162 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 191 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 194 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 207 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 209 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 209 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.<p>I want to have a deeper understanding of CPUs, GPUs, how it all connects.<p>I want to learn by building chip emulators in Go<p>What’s a good resource/s to get started?
Programming, Computer Architecture, Learning Resources
15 points by purple-leafy 209 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 214 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 217 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 217 days ago | 2 comments
Ask HN: Resources for Learning Graphics Programming (ycombinator.com)
Hey HN<p>I've predominantly always worked in Web dev but always had an interest in 3D graphics, modelling and games.<p>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 218 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 220 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 221 days ago | 12 comments
Learn Git Branching (learngitbranching.js.org)
Git, Version Control, Learning Resources
259 points by dsego 223 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 243 days ago | 33 comments
Shell.how: Explain Shell Commands (shell.how)
Shell, Learning Resources, Education
116 points by thunderbong 245 days ago | 38 comments
Ask HN: What are some "toy" projects you used to learn neural networks hands-on? (ycombinator.com)
Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Programming, Learning Resources, Software Development
76 points by profsummergig 257 days ago | 48 comments
Ask HN: How did you learn Regex? (ycombinator.com)
Programming, Regular Expressions, Learning Resources
46 points by profsummergig 261 days ago | 98 comments
I built a vector embedding database in Go for learning purposes (github.com/alash3al)
Go, Vector Embeddings, Database, Learning Resources
8 points by alash3al 261 days ago | 1 comments