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Comment · 10 hours ago
Location: Kyiv, Ukraine >> Remote: Yes >> Technologies: Bun.js, JavaScript, LLM-assisted development; research and evaluation of AI coding tools >> Email: [email protected]

Hello) I've been researching how LLMs generate code since summer 2023. My main public artifact is CodeWithLLM-Updates ( https://github.com/danvoronov/CodeWithLLM-Updates ): a living research collection with 400+ commits covering practical experiments, usage patterns, step-by-step guides, model comparisons and evaluations of AI coding tools.

My strongest skill is broad technical investigation: mapping a whole problem space instead of one tool or hypothesis, testing what matters hands-on, and turning scattered information into a clear overview, delivered as a structured PDF/HTML research artifact.

What I'm looking for:

(1) projects where someone needs a broad, hands-on look at AI-assisted software development: what exists, how approaches compare, where they work and where they fail;

(2) people who are digging in the same direction. If that's you, I'd be glad to chat and compare notes when you have time.

I don't know the conventional job title for this niche. If your team needs someone to cover a large, changing technical field, I'd be interested in hearing from you.

Comment · 2 months ago
I’ve been researching how LLMs generate code since summer 2023. My main public artifact is this repository: https://github.com/danvoronov/CodeWithLLM-Updates

It’s a living research collection with 400+ commits covering practical experiments, usage patterns, step-by-step guides, model comparisons, AI coding tool evaluations (Cursor, Aider, Cline, Windsurf, etc.).

A large part of my work is *exploratory*: navigating large and messy information spaces, testing things hands-on, comparing different approaches, and identifying the small amount of signal that is actually useful.

My strongest skill is broad technical *investigation*. I can map an entire problem space rather than focus on a single tool, model, or hypothesis: find the relevant projects, papers, tools, workflows, discussions, benchmarks, and practical examples; test and compare what matters; and organize the results into a clear picture of the field.

The goal is not to arrive with a predetermined answer or recommend one particular tool. I can cover the *surrounding landscape* as thoroughly as possible and provide the evidence, comparisons, and structure. Your team can then decide which conclusions matter and what to do with them.

I can deliver the results as a structured PDF or HTML research artifact, or discuss the findings in a call. Depending on the project, I can also combine both formats: prepare a written report with the relevant evidence and comparisons, then walk your team through it and answer questions live.

I’m interested in projects where someone needs a broad, hands-on investigation of AI-assisted software development: understanding what exists, how different approaches compare, where they work, where they fail, and what is worth paying attention to.

I don’t know the conventional job title for this niche. If your team needs someone who can cover a large and changing technical field, turn scattered information into a structured overview, and give you a solid basis for making decisions, I’d be interested in talking.

Who: Dan Voronov Location: Kyiv, Ukraine Remote: Yes Github: https://github.com/danvoronov Email: [email protected]

Comment · 2 months ago
I suffered with Antigravity 1 and 2 for a long time (I’m not some weirdo, I just run a blog where I do deep dives into AI tools for programming=). The desktop version was basically unusable, so I used the console one. A couple of weeks ago I finally dropped it and switched to Pi with antigr login. With plugins you can configure it however you want. I just installed one of a deep-search plugins too: you need to add API credits from a search engine, but it can run multiple search rounds with a specified depth.

Compared $20 ChatGPT and AGY plan: my weekly limit on sol/terra used to disappear in one intensive day (or two normal ones). Now they’ve added the 5-hour limit on top of that, which is even more annoying. With Google I barely notice the limits at all — the only one is Opus 4.6 (not sure why it has one), and I only use it for double-checking sometimes.

The biggest problem is that the Pro model hasn’t been updated, and Flash just doesn’t produce solutions of the same quality as Sol. But it is matter of time...

Comment · 1 year ago
I absolutely love the idea behind Shellcast.tv – "Stream your CLI coding" is a fantastic concept that the community really needs. However, I was very disappointed to find that the current implementation is unusable.

It's a shame because the potential is huge, but it feels like the project was released without any basic quality assurance. Here are the critical issues I encountered:

- Windows Installation: The installation command provided fails with an error right away. - Google Login: The Google authenticatio in my FF is broken. After granting permissions, the page just goes to a blank white screen and never redirects back to the application. - No Discoverability: I couldn't find any links or a directory of currently active streams, which defeats the purpose of the platform.

In its current state, the service is unfortunately not functional. I sincerely hope you take this feedback to heart, perhaps bring a QA engineer onto the team, and work on delivering a stable, working MVP. I'm rooting for you and would love to use Shellcast.tv once it's ready.

Comment · 1 year ago
GOOGLE: The `photoslibrary.readonly`, `photoslibrary.sharing`, and `photoslibrary` scopes will be removed. API calls relying only on these scopes will return a `403 PERMISSION_DENIED` after March 31, 2025. Several other calls will be restricted to working only with photos and videos created by your app.
Comment · 1 year ago
Comment · 1 year ago
Big plus for supporting Firefox!

There is a compatibility issue with the "Modern for Hacker News. A redesigned web interface for Hacker News." browser extension (I use Firefox). If it is active, I do not see the block with related news.

Can this be fixed?

Comment · 1 year ago
Thank you very much, it looks very cool. Personally, I miss the *hotkeys* because it's not very convenient to constantly click "show" on the automatically collapsing settings block.
Comment · 1 year ago
The idea is very good, it's just annoying that the current (i made ai startup) trend is to vibe generate something that is a wrapper for other AI models and already ask for $15 for it. Do you even realize how much work has been done in OpenAI to ask us for $20 a month? How many engineers and scientific articles?

From my point of view, for this not to be a scam: 1 - there should first be a video presentation of the program's operation with all functions, not a website with a bunch of promises and a PAY button 2 - You should definitely write your FIRST startup without any AI generation at all!

Comment · 1 year ago
Hi there,

First off, I want to say that the core idea behind this – exploring locations through Street View and providing contextual information about what you're seeing – is absolutely fantastic! That's a really unique and engaging way to learn about places, and it has a lot of potential. Great concept!

Now, regarding the user interface... to be honest, while the concept is strong, the current look and feel of the interface feels quite cluttered and dated. :( It feels like an "Indian style," and I think what you might be picking up on is a design approach that tends to pack a lot of information into distinct boxes with varying styles and colors, sometimes leading to visual noise rather than a clean, organized presentation. It doesn't strictly adhere to modern design principles of simplicity and consistency.

Here's a breakdown of why it feels less modern and what could be improved:

Why the Current UI Feels Dated/Cluttered:

1. *Inconsistent Visual Style:* There are many different box styles, border radii, background colors, icons, and font treatments all over the screen (the purple text box, the varied colored boxes on the right, the Explore tags, the buttons). This lack of uniformity makes it visually jarring and hard to process quickly. 2. *Poor Visual Hierarchy:* With so many prominent boxes and varying colors, it's not immediately clear what the most important information is. Everything seems to scream for attention equally. 3. *Clutter and Lack of Whitespace:* Elements are placed very close together, especially the boxes on the right and the "Explore" tags at the bottom. Modern design uses whitespace effectively to separate elements and improve readability. 4. *Dated Typography:* The fonts and the way they are used (varying sizes, weights, mixing styles) don't feel contemporary.

*How to Make it Better in a Modern Style:*

The goal is to create an interface that is clean, intuitive, easy to read, and visually appealing, guiding the user naturally through the information.

1. *Simplify the Layout:* * *Reduce the number of distinct boxes:* Can some of the information be combined or presented more subtly? * *Use consistent containers:* If you need boxes or cards, make them look the same – consistent borders, shadows (if any), and background. * *Prioritize information:* What's the most important thing a user should see (probably the location and the Street View)? Make that prominent. Group related secondary information logically.

2. *Establish a Consistent Color Palette:* * Choose 2-3 primary brand colors, plus neutrals (whites, grays, blacks). * Use color meaningfully and sparingly, not just to differentiate every piece of content. For example, maybe use color for buttons, highlights, and key interactive elements, and use neutrals for background containers.

3. *Choose Modern Typography and Use it Consistently:* * Select one or two clean, modern fonts that are easy to read on screen. * Use a clear system for font sizes and weights (e.g., large bold for titles, standard for body text, smaller for captions). This creates a strong visual hierarchy.

4. *Use Whitespace Effectively:* * Add more padding inside elements and margins between them. This gives the interface "room to breathe" and makes content easier to scan.

5. *Refine Interactions and Elements:* * Ensure buttons have a clear, modern style and hover states. * Icons should be consistent in style (e.g., all outline, all filled). * Consider subtle animations or transitions where appropriate (but don't overdo it).

In short: Focus on cleanliness, consistency, and clear hierarchy. Think about popular modern apps – they often use flat design or subtle depth, clean typography, minimal color palettes, and plenty of whitespace to make the content stand out.

Your idea is genuinely interesting, and bringing the UI up to a modern standard would make it so much more inviting and user-friendly!

Hope this feedback is helpful!

Comment · 1 year ago
Comment · 1 year ago
.cursorrules and other files that are added as system instructions in Cursor are just files, meaning the agent can edit them easely - you can tell it from the chat to add something to a rule and it will do it.

You are also wrong that it cannot do this automatically: if you add to the system instruction to record all important decisions in .cursorrules, it will record them there. automatically

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