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Waydroid

Waydroid enables a complete Android system in Linux containers, integrating Android apps with GNU/Linux on Wayland environments. Features include free and open-source access, multi-window and full UI modes, near-native performance, and community support. Installation requires enabling the waydroid-container service, with resources available on their documentation site. The project has beta versions for various distributions, supported by a development team and community contributions.

https://waydro.id/

The Next Chapter in Swift Build Technologies

Apple is open sourcing Swift Build, a new build engine to create Swift projects across multiple platforms and devices. It enhances build systems' performance and reliability, currently used in Xcode, while supporting Linux and Windows. The aim is to unify build systems in Swift Package Manager and improve development experience. Community participation is encouraged for contributions and feedback as Swift evolves.

https://www.swift.org/blog/the-next-chapter-in-swift-build-technologies/

Five Coding Hats

Five coding “hats” symbolize different approaches to programming based on context:

  1. Captain’s hat: Methodical, careful coding for high-stakes situations.
  2. Scrappy hat: Lean, minimal code for prototypes with minimal testing.
  3. MacGyver hat: Quick, messy solutions to test ideas without concern for code quality.
  4. Chef’s hat: Focus on making code aesthetically pleasing, sometimes at the expense of efficiency.
  5. Teacher’s hat: Prioritize code clarity for educational purposes over performance.

Adopting the right “hat” aligns coding style with goals.

https://dubroy.com/blog/five-coding-hats/

DeepSeek AI Tools Impersonated by Infostealer Malware on PyPI

DeepSeek AI tools were impersonated by infostealer malware on PyPI. Two malicious packages, “deepseeek” and “deepseekai,” were discovered, which stole sensitive data from developers who downloaded them. The malware, uploaded from an inactive account, exfiltrated user credentials to a command and control server. Despite being reported and taken down quickly, 222 developers downloaded the packages, mostly from the U.S. Affected users are urged to change their API keys and credentials to prevent further compromise.

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/deepseek-ai-tools-impersonated-by-infostealer-malware-on-pypi/

The More People Online Complain About Coding Interviews, the More Confident I Am…

Online complaints about coding interviews reinforce confidence in their effectiveness as candidate filters for software jobs. Despite criticism, coding interviews help distinguish capable candidates from those lacking essential programming skills, especially at higher levels. There’s a need for interview formats that accurately assess candidates’ real-world coding abilities, rather than rote memorization of obscure algorithms. Solutions include practical coding problems that reflect actual work scenarios and discussions of past experiences to gauge a candidate's competence.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42148318

Hell Is Overconfident Developers Writing Encryption Code

Overconfident developers often create their own cryptography, leading to systemic security flaws. While writing crypto code can enhance understanding, deploying it without expert review is dangerous. Many developers mistakenly believe using standard libraries, like Node.js or OpenSSL, absolves them from “rolling their own” when they are still introducing risks. Misconceptions about the breadth of crypto practices lead to repeated mistakes, with limited reliable tools available for developers to use safely. The issue persists despite efforts to provide better guidance and tools, leaving a frustrating scenario for security experts.

https://soatok.blog/2025/01/31/hell-is-overconfident-developers-writing-encryption-code/

VitoDeploy

VitoDeploy: Open-source, free self-hosted server management tool. Features include server provisioning, database management (MySQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL), PHP app deployment, firewall control, SSL support, queue handling, service management, SSH key deployment, cron job management, headless console for SSH commands, and server monitoring. Offers project management and user invitation.

https://vitodeploy.com/

Languine

Languine automates app localization within development workflows using CLI integrated with GitHub Actions and CI/CD tools, allowing translations as you code. It supports multiple formats and languages, offers smart translation features, and ensures transparent code via open source. The CI/CD integration maintains translation memory and facilitates pull requests for reviews, keeping localized content in sync with code updates.

https://languine.ai/en

GitHub – Gitingest

GitHub project “gitingest” allows users to obtain prompt-friendly extracts of codebases by replacing ‘hub' with ‘ingest' in GitHub URLs. It offers features like smart formatting, statistics, CLI and Python package functionality. Install via pip install gitingest. It supports self-hosting and encourages contributions through issues and code.

https://github.com/cyclotruc/gitingest

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