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Show HN: Chez Scheme txtar port from Go
This is a loose port of <a href="https://golang.org/x/tools/txtar" rel="nofollow">https://golang.org/x/tools/txtar</a>, which concatenates files together and allows for a top-level comment.<p>The txtar format is specifically designed to be easy for humans to read and write by hand. It's perfect for test data.<p>The library itself tries to follow scheme standards by depending on only SRFIs (and if you're new to scheme like me, SRFI stands for "Scheme Requests For Implementation," and it's like a standard library). I hope this is a helpful showcase of a scheme library!<p>I'm also new to writing scheme, and if any experienced scheme/lisp devs are out there with feedback, that would be much appreciated.
Show HN: Chez Scheme txtar port from Go
This is a loose port of <a href="https://golang.org/x/tools/txtar" rel="nofollow">https://golang.org/x/tools/txtar</a>, which concatenates files together and allows for a top-level comment.<p>The txtar format is specifically designed to be easy for humans to read and write by hand. It's perfect for test data.<p>The library itself tries to follow scheme standards by depending on only SRFIs (and if you're new to scheme like me, SRFI stands for "Scheme Requests For Implementation," and it's like a standard library). I hope this is a helpful showcase of a scheme library!<p>I'm also new to writing scheme, and if any experienced scheme/lisp devs are out there with feedback, that would be much appreciated.
Show HN: Daily-notes.nvim – fuzzy time journal and planning plugin
I wrote an nvim plugin that does fuzzy time parsing on plain english dates to help you create + organise periodic notes. I use it daily at work and home. Hope it's helpful to others. :)<p>note: not using NLP, LLMs or 'true' fuzzy parsing as per academic literature; just normal recursive descent parsing
Show HN: Daily-notes.nvim – fuzzy time journal and planning plugin
I wrote an nvim plugin that does fuzzy time parsing on plain english dates to help you create + organise periodic notes. I use it daily at work and home. Hope it's helpful to others. :)<p>note: not using NLP, LLMs or 'true' fuzzy parsing as per academic literature; just normal recursive descent parsing
Show HN: My first side project, streamlined book clubs on Slack
Show HN: My first side project, streamlined book clubs on Slack
Show HN: My first side project, streamlined book clubs on Slack
Show HN: My first side project, streamlined book clubs on Slack
Show HN: Searchable library of free audiobooks
I noticed that many websites offering free audiobooks tend to have clunky search functionality, making it harder to find what you're looking for. To address this, I’ve created a site that aggregates audiobooks from multiple platforms—complete with book reviews and ratings—making it easier to discover and explore new titles.<p>At the moment, I've included audiobooks from popular sources like Librivox, Project Gutenberg, and Lit2Go.<p>I'm open to suggestions on additional free audiobook sources I could integrate into the site to expand the collection!
Show HN: Searchable library of free audiobooks
I noticed that many websites offering free audiobooks tend to have clunky search functionality, making it harder to find what you're looking for. To address this, I’ve created a site that aggregates audiobooks from multiple platforms—complete with book reviews and ratings—making it easier to discover and explore new titles.<p>At the moment, I've included audiobooks from popular sources like Librivox, Project Gutenberg, and Lit2Go.<p>I'm open to suggestions on additional free audiobook sources I could integrate into the site to expand the collection!
Show HN: FreeDemandLetter – A Weapon for Anyone Who's Sick of Getting Shafted
Folks,<p>If you’ve ever been stiffed by a client, contractor, or random jerk, let me tell you: sending a “Please pay me ___” Post-it note ain’t gonna cut it. That’s why I built FreeDemandLetter—and no, I’m not a lawyer, but I sure was a pissed-off contractor who got sick of watching lawyers charge $400 an hour to type three paragraphs.<p>Why You Should Care<p>- $230M in back wages was recovered by the Dept. of Labor last year alone. Who knows how much went unclaimed because people didn’t want to fork over a kidney for attorney fees?<p>- 40% of home-improvement disputes end up in small claims—translation: half of us are basically DIY’ing the legal system.<p>- 26% of renters are out there losing deposits while the landlord buys a new hot tub.<p>Key Features<p>1. State-Specific Templates – Because the law changes faster than your ex’s feelings.<p>2. Quick & Easy – Draft a legal letter in minutes so you can get back to binge-watching Netflix.<p>3. Proven Effectiveness – Formal demand letters often get people to cough up what they owe.<p>I’d love your thoughts, your flame wars, your success stories, or your cynicism. Let it rip.
Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement
I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!
Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement
I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!
Show HN: FlashSpace – fast, open-source, macOS Spaces replacement
I've recently launched a new open-source project aimed at enhancing the experience of switching between Spaces/workspaces on macOS. The built-in Spaces feature is often slow and unfriendly. This project is designed to boost your productivity :). Enjoy!
Show HN: HN as TikTok, welcome to HN hell
Inspired by WikiTok (<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42936723">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42936723</a>)<p>After making HN paradise: <a href="https://meet.hn" rel="nofollow">https://meet.hn</a><p>I had to make <a href="https://hnhell.com" rel="nofollow">https://hnhell.com</a><p>Fully created with v0.dev: wanted to make the joke but didn't have time for it. Thanks v0!<p>It's even better as you will probably enjoy some very cursed errors/problems, which is expected in hell.
Show HN: HN as TikTok, welcome to HN hell
Inspired by WikiTok (<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42936723">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42936723</a>)<p>After making HN paradise: <a href="https://meet.hn" rel="nofollow">https://meet.hn</a><p>I had to make <a href="https://hnhell.com" rel="nofollow">https://hnhell.com</a><p>Fully created with v0.dev: wanted to make the joke but didn't have time for it. Thanks v0!<p>It's even better as you will probably enjoy some very cursed errors/problems, which is expected in hell.
Show HN: HN as TikTok, welcome to HN hell
Inspired by WikiTok (<a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42936723">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42936723</a>)<p>After making HN paradise: <a href="https://meet.hn" rel="nofollow">https://meet.hn</a><p>I had to make <a href="https://hnhell.com" rel="nofollow">https://hnhell.com</a><p>Fully created with v0.dev: wanted to make the joke but didn't have time for it. Thanks v0!<p>It's even better as you will probably enjoy some very cursed errors/problems, which is expected in hell.
Show HN: Play with real quantum physics in your browser
I wanted to make the simplest app to introduce myself and others to quantum computing.<p>Introducing, Schrödinger's Coin. Powered by a simple Hadamard gate[0] on IBM quantum, with this app you can directly interact with a quantum system to experience true randomness.<p>Thoughts? Could you see any use cases for yourself of this? Or, does it inspire any other ideas of yours? Curious what others on HN think!<p>[0] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic_gate#Hadamard_gate" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic_gate#Hadamard_ga...</a>
Show HN: Play with real quantum physics in your browser
I wanted to make the simplest app to introduce myself and others to quantum computing.<p>Introducing, Schrödinger's Coin. Powered by a simple Hadamard gate[0] on IBM quantum, with this app you can directly interact with a quantum system to experience true randomness.<p>Thoughts? Could you see any use cases for yourself of this? Or, does it inspire any other ideas of yours? Curious what others on HN think!<p>[0] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic_gate#Hadamard_gate" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic_gate#Hadamard_ga...</a>
Show HN: Play with real quantum physics in your browser
I wanted to make the simplest app to introduce myself and others to quantum computing.<p>Introducing, Schrödinger's Coin. Powered by a simple Hadamard gate[0] on IBM quantum, with this app you can directly interact with a quantum system to experience true randomness.<p>Thoughts? Could you see any use cases for yourself of this? Or, does it inspire any other ideas of yours? Curious what others on HN think!<p>[0] <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic_gate#Hadamard_gate" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_logic_gate#Hadamard_ga...</a>