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Seeking Feedback on Starting an Open Source IoT Automation Project
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1gq605g/seeking_feedback_on_starting_an_open_source_iot/

I’m considering starting an open source project aimed at creating a flexible, easy-to-use IoT automation platform in the JavaScript ecosystem. While there are two popular automation platforms—OpenHAB (Java-based) and Home Assistant (Python-based)—I believe there’s a strong opportunity for a similar tool built around JavaScript, given its large community and ecosystem. The vision is to develop a platform similar to Home Assistant, but focused on automating a wide variety of environments, such as farms, homes, greenhouses, and gardens. Here’s a quick overview of the project scope and goals: Technology Stack: The backend will be built with Node.js, while the frontend will be developed in React. This will allow us to leverage the strengths of JavaScript across the stack and cater to JavaScript developers. Device Integration: The platform will provide examples and SDKs for connecting end devices, especially popular and affordable microcontrollers like ESP8266 and ESP32. These devices can act as sensors, switches, and controllers, expanding the project’s use cases across various applications. Customizability and Ease of Use: A key goal is to make the software highly customizable and intuitive, so users can easily set up and automate tasks with minimal configuration. Hardware Affordability: The software should be lightweight enough to run on low-cost hardware like Raspberry Pi, allowing more users to deploy it without major expenses. I’m looking for feedback and suggestions on a few areas: Architecture: Are there specific patterns or frameworks that would help make this project scalable and maintainable? What are the best practices for handling device communication (e.g., MQTT, WebSockets)? Funding: What are some potential funding sources or strategies for sustaining an open source project like this? I’m considering options like Patreon, GitHub Sponsors, or crowdfunding. Community Input: Is there an interest in a JavaScript-based automation platform for general-purpose automation across different environments? Any feature ideas or specific use cases that would make this more impactful?  submitted by /u/GooseEmotional892 (https://www.reddit.com/user/GooseEmotional892)
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Can you make Baymax in IRL?
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1gq7rww/can_you_make_baymax_in_irl/

When i ask this question, i am not talking about the inflatable body of baymax. I've found out that there is a group researching inflatable robots. What i am curious about is how plausible is making the program running baymax? Like the tech behind him just scanning you to get all kinds of details (your hormonal levels?). Or the way he learns new things (like the fist bump 👊🏻)? Is it possible to code/program this?  submitted by /u/No_Trouble_2770 (https://www.reddit.com/user/No_Trouble_2770)
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Data Science with Excel, Python, Transport Tycoon
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1gq7u7d/data_science_with_excel_python_transport_tycoon/

submitted by /u/DataQuality (https://www.reddit.com/user/DataQuality)
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Infamous N+1 Query Problem with Entity Framework Core
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1gq88ju/infamous_n1_query_problem_with_entity_framework/

submitted by /u/kbegiedza (https://www.reddit.com/user/kbegiedza)
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How To Optimize CSS for Speed
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1gq8b5k/how_to_optimize_css_for_speed/

submitted by /u/Latter-Dust8587 (https://www.reddit.com/user/Latter-Dust8587)
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Non-LLM Software Trends To Be Excited About
https://www.reddit.com/r/programming/comments/1gq8fyd/nonllm_software_trends_to_be_excited_about/

submitted by /u/Rtzon (https://www.reddit.com/user/Rtzon)
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