You should read about this: The XY Problem
What is it
The XY problem happens when someone asks about their attempted solution instead of their real issue
How it usually goes
• User wants to do X
• User does not know how to do X
• User thinks doing Y will solve X
• User also does not know how to do Y
• User asks for help with Y
• Others get confused because Y looks pointless
• After a long back and forth, the real goal X finally appears
• Turns out Y was not even useful for X in the first place
The core issue
People get stuck on the solution they imagined and forget to explain the real problem fully
https://xyproblem.info/
what-is-the-xy-problem
https://read.thecoder.cafe/p/xy-problem
What is it
The XY problem happens when someone asks about their attempted solution instead of their real issue
How it usually goes
• User wants to do X
• User does not know how to do X
• User thinks doing Y will solve X
• User also does not know how to do Y
• User asks for help with Y
• Others get confused because Y looks pointless
• After a long back and forth, the real goal X finally appears
• Turns out Y was not even useful for X in the first place
The core issue
People get stuck on the solution they imagined and forget to explain the real problem fully
https://xyproblem.info/
what-is-the-xy-problem
https://read.thecoder.cafe/p/xy-problem
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Other languages:
ES, JA, PT, RU
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for me the problem with solving everything by adding a new abstraction is that we end up learning that extra layer too. even though it might makes things simpler, it still adds to the mental load
In HCI (human computer interaction) there are two key ideas [from a great book i read]
1. Learnability - how easy it is to learn
2. Memorability - how easy it is to remember after some time
• Every abstraction should respect these two things, When layers pile up, we still need to understand each one to use the system properly
That is why I dislike abstractions and wrappers when people use them as the solution for everything
In HCI (human computer interaction) there are two key ideas [from a great book i read]
1. Learnability - how easy it is to learn
2. Memorability - how easy it is to remember after some time
• Every abstraction should respect these two things, When layers pile up, we still need to understand each one to use the system properly
That is why I dislike abstractions and wrappers when people use them as the solution for everything
Two sites worth a look
• artificialanalysis.ai
cool site that tests a bunch of AI models for speed, accuracy, cost, and more. It helps you pick the right one for your project.
• openrouter.ai/rankings
gives you a live ranking of popular AI models based on real-world usage. Great if you want to see what’s trending before you build something.
• artificialanalysis.ai
cool site that tests a bunch of AI models for speed, accuracy, cost, and more. It helps you pick the right one for your project.
• openrouter.ai/rankings
gives you a live ranking of popular AI models based on real-world usage. Great if you want to see what’s trending before you build something.
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Forwarded from Henok | Neural Nets
Introducing Ethiopian AI/ML Resource Hub.
People usually ask for certain papers, datasets, models etc when they start working on ML projects on Ethiopian languages or Ethiopian context, so it's better if we have it somewhere.
https://henokb.github.io/ethiopian-ai-hub/
People usually ask for certain papers, datasets, models etc when they start working on ML projects on Ethiopian languages or Ethiopian context, so it's better if we have it somewhere.
https://henokb.github.io/ethiopian-ai-hub/
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In the wrong place, even if you give your very best, it will never be enough.
But in the right place, your mere presence will be celebrated
But in the right place, your mere presence will be celebrated
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angela-duckworth-grit.pdf
3.6 MB
GRIT: THE POWER of PASSION and PERSEVERANCE
by ANGELA DUCKWORTH
a book about how passion and persistence can lead to outstanding achievement, and how it can be learned regardless of IQ or circumstances
by ANGELA DUCKWORTH
a book about how passion and persistence can lead to outstanding achievement, and how it can be learned regardless of IQ or circumstances
React2Shell Vulnerability Info
• The recent Cloudflare outage on December 5 2025 happened while they were working on a fix for the React Server Components critical vulnerability
critical-security-vulnerability-in-react-server-components
• They were not hacked. The outage came from their attempt to patch the issue quickly.
• theo posted a video explaining how serious the React2Shell flaw is
• Guillermo Rauch also commented on X
• React official blog for reference
• The recent Cloudflare outage on December 5 2025 happened while they were working on a fix for the React Server Components critical vulnerability
critical-security-vulnerability-in-react-server-components
• They were not hacked. The outage came from their attempt to patch the issue quickly.
• theo posted a video explaining how serious the React2Shell flaw is
• Guillermo Rauch also commented on X
• React official blog for reference
React Server Concepts Quick Read
• Server Components overview
https://react.dev/reference/rsc/server-components
• Server Functions guide
https://react.dev/reference/rsc/server-functions
• use-server directive details
https://react.dev/reference/rsc/use-server
• Server Components overview
https://react.dev/reference/rsc/server-components
• Server Functions guide
https://react.dev/reference/rsc/server-functions
• use-server directive details
https://react.dev/reference/rsc/use-server
There is actually a site called Meta Bug Bounty. I never heard of it before but it’s Meta’s official program to submit security issues or i think any valid vulnerability
• You can submit your own findings and earn up to $300K (do you know how much this is in birr 👀..... 50m )
• I read that Since the program launched in 2011 they have paid out over $20 million 😯
• Full recap on their blog
https://engineering.fb.com/2025/02/13/security/looking-back-at-our-bug-bounty-program-in-2024
• You can submit your own findings and earn up to $300K (do you know how much this is in birr 👀..... 50m )
• I read that Since the program launched in 2011 they have paid out over $20 million 😯
• Full recap on their blog
https://engineering.fb.com/2025/02/13/security/looking-back-at-our-bug-bounty-program-in-2024
Shega Media
At Bank of Abyssinia’s Ras Branch, the traditional banking experience has been reengineered. Self-service deposit machines, tablet kiosks, and advanced ATMs now handle nearly every transaction.
so losing job because of new Tech is real, i didnt expect we might be part of this in a million years ... interesting 😁
Tilet solution
React2Shell Vulnerability Info • The recent Cloudflare outage on December 5 2025 happened while they were working on a fix for the React Server Components critical vulnerability critical-security-vulnerability-in-react-server-components • They were not…
do you think the idea of JS back-ends is stupid?
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TempleOS and Terry A. Davis
It was created by Terry A. Davis, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He even made his own programming language, Holy C, for it.
What Terry said about his mission:
• God chose him to build TempleOS
• God spoke to him directly and gave instructions for the OS
• The 640x480 resolution and 16 colors were commands from God
• He described TempleOS as the Third Temple and said he was completing a holy mission
• He believed the oracle feature in TempleOS let him communicate with God
Also, in his writing he mentioned that God chose him to make a temple in computer form
the the OS to be a place where humans could talk with Him
About his life:
• He struggled with severe mental illness for many years
• Lived with family at times and was homeless for a period
• Terry passed away in 2018 after being struck by a train
It's impressive that one person built an entire OS alone
It was created by Terry A. Davis, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He even made his own programming language, Holy C, for it.
What Terry said about his mission:
• God chose him to build TempleOS
• God spoke to him directly and gave instructions for the OS
• The 640x480 resolution and 16 colors were commands from God
• He described TempleOS as the Third Temple and said he was completing a holy mission
• He believed the oracle feature in TempleOS let him communicate with God
Also, in his writing he mentioned that God chose him to make a temple in computer form
the the OS to be a place where humans could talk with Him
About his life:
• He struggled with severe mental illness for many years
• Lived with family at times and was homeless for a period
• Terry passed away in 2018 after being struck by a train
It's impressive that one person built an entire OS alone
Tilet solution
TempleOS and Terry A. Davis It was created by Terry A. Davis, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He even made his own programming language, Holy C, for it. What Terry said about his mission: • God chose him to build TempleOS • God spoke to him directly…
it is very sad that such a great brilliant man was a homeless 😔, i even have a home
Tilet solution
TempleOS and Terry A. Davis It was created by Terry A. Davis, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia. He even made his own programming language, Holy C, for it. What Terry said about his mission: • God chose him to build TempleOS • God spoke to him directly…
Check Out Terry A. Davis
• Here is a YouTube video about him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgoxQCf5Jg
• Here is a dedicated channel for him
https://www.youtube.com/@absoluteterrydavis
• Official site
https://templeos.org/
• Reddit community
https://www.reddit.com/r/TempleOS_Official/
you know in case you want to know more about this dude idk, maybe you will get inspired
• Here is a YouTube video about him
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCgoxQCf5Jg
• Here is a dedicated channel for him
https://www.youtube.com/@absoluteterrydavis
• Official site
https://templeos.org/
• Reddit community
https://www.reddit.com/r/TempleOS_Official/
you know in case you want to know more about this dude idk, maybe you will get inspired
YouTube
TempleOS | Down the Rabbit Hole
In the late 2000s, a man begins relentlessly sharing his custom operating system, but when people take notice of the man's strange behavior, they become witness to the degradation of his mental state.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredInTheKnud
Patreon: …
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FredInTheKnud
Patreon: …
Big Social Media Platforms
a look at the biggest social media platforms, who created them, who owns them now, and how much they’re worth
• Facebook: 2004 | Creator: Mark Zuckerberg + team
Meta | Net worth: ~$900 B
• YouTube: 2005 | Creators: Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, Jawed Karim
Google | Net worth: ~$250–300 B
• Twitter (X): 2006 | Creators: Jack Dorsey + team
Elon Musk | Net worth: ~$35–40 B
• Reddit: 2005 | Creators: Steve Huffman, Alexis Ohanian
Advance Publications | Net worth: ~$36–42 B
• Instagram: 2010 | Creators: Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger
Meta | Net worth: ~$150–200 B
• TikTok: 2016 | Creator: Zhang Yiming / ByteDance
ByteDance | Net worth: ~$400–450 B
• Snapchat: 2011 | Creators: Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy
Snap Inc. | Net worth: ~$20–25 B
• LinkedIn: 2003 | Creators: Reid Hoffman + team
Microsoft | Net worth: ~$26–30 B
• Discord: 2015 | Creators: Jason Citron, Stan Vishnevskiy
Discord Inc. | Net worth: ~$15 B
• Telegram: 2013 | Creator: Pavel Durov
Telegram Messenger LLP | Net worth: ~$30 B
a look at the biggest social media platforms, who created them, who owns them now, and how much they’re worth
• Facebook: 2004 | Creator: Mark Zuckerberg + team
Meta | Net worth: ~$900 B
• YouTube: 2005 | Creators: Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, Jawed Karim
Google | Net worth: ~$250–300 B
• Twitter (X): 2006 | Creators: Jack Dorsey + team
Elon Musk | Net worth: ~$35–40 B
• Reddit: 2005 | Creators: Steve Huffman, Alexis Ohanian
Advance Publications | Net worth: ~$36–42 B
• Instagram: 2010 | Creators: Kevin Systrom, Mike Krieger
Meta | Net worth: ~$150–200 B
• TikTok: 2016 | Creator: Zhang Yiming / ByteDance
ByteDance | Net worth: ~$400–450 B
• Snapchat: 2011 | Creators: Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy
Snap Inc. | Net worth: ~$20–25 B
• LinkedIn: 2003 | Creators: Reid Hoffman + team
Microsoft | Net worth: ~$26–30 B
• Discord: 2015 | Creators: Jason Citron, Stan Vishnevskiy
Discord Inc. | Net worth: ~$15 B
• Telegram: 2013 | Creator: Pavel Durov
Telegram Messenger LLP | Net worth: ~$30 B
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