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Source control systems make it easy to reverse changes

I have not observed this to be the case. After a few revisions there are so much changes that the code cannot be reversed without loosing a lot. A mech aims to cut out the soon-to-be-dead code like a flag is better. But perhaps maybe I’m doing something wrong.

I also have the Mini 2 which Litchi did not support until recently.

I use it for two features which the Mini 2 does not have built in: waypoint navigation and object tracking. Both work well.

I bought the iPad Pro for its brightness as I use it outside with the Litchi app.

But other than that, it has been an extreme disappointment. I don't know what Apple's definition of "Pro" is. I used to think it was video production and photography. But something as basic as an HDR photo merge cannot be done on iPad Pro.

I think teaching sites should do better than just saying you should use tool X. It is much better to teach why. Also Rye delegates tasks to uv. I'd rathe ruse that tool directly.

Roku's own devices are powerful. However, Roku-integrated TV manufactures sometimes skimp on processing power, and I'm wondering if that was considered.

Also, I've migrated from Roku to Apple TV. Which is the best streaming media player in terms of performance, responsiveness, integration with other A/V equipment. And everyone already has a remote for it in their pockets. So, if Roku wants to dig their own grave...continue with the ads.

Why would they willing give the interior UX to Apple? CarPlay started with the center console screen, and its now clear Apple wants to take over the dash and any auxiliary screens.

Lots of comments seem to say no CarPlay = no purchase. But I would be weary of Apple as they tend to lock features away.

For example, MB Command NTG 4.5 from 2006ish could show text messages on the in-vehicle display. This was accomplished with a Bluetooth standard. Today the same thing would require CarPlay/Android Auto.

Amazon Alexa is no doubt a great microphone but it’s also an exceptional bastion host for Amazon. And probably a great malware delivery device. I found out Alexa let me know my printer was running low on toner. So if it can do that it can spy in a lot of other things.

Nothing wrong with plain js. Now with Web Components, View Transition API, and Plain old Event + addEventHandler() you can do a lot.

You may want to consider HTMx and its hx-boost which is akin to Turbolinks if you've ever used that.

The addition of Hooks, HOC, Redux, etc. are for large teams, complex apps and/or varying skill levels.

Keep in mind plain js means no enforcement of standard patterns. This may cause problems with onboarding new devs and/or keeping the app manageable as complexity grows.

Also React and plain js are not mutually exclusive.

I also started around 2007ish, MooTools, jQuery, Backbone, Ember, Angular JS, Angular, React and now Nextjs. But for basic projects I usually start with plain js.

I don't have a solution for you. But a question: what scale do you use with a 40" 4k monitor? 100%, 150%, 200%?

Also, I've been using an LG OLED C2 which has Chroma 444. Another issue with OLED is "pixel shift" to counter to burn in. I'm fairly sure I can tell when it happens, or something else is happening and I don't know what.

I bought that case and it’s not great quality and does not look as good as the picture. Also it is flat pack so you have to bend all the pieces and the toggle switch feels terrible. So definitely overpriced for what you get.

This was pushed on us and all the good developers left and the train was derailed. There seems to be a group of people who think they can use process to make orgs great. In reality great orgs just have great people.

The topic of automation always comes up when discussing ATC or aviation incidents. One says automation, another says it can’t be done. And both parties end up talking past each other.

Let’s go back in time. Long ago pilots would give position updates. Now that is done with radar and transponders. This is a form of automation.

There seems to be an uptick in ATC mistakes. Recently as this week where a tower cleared a takeoff and also cleared four aircraft to cross the same runway. So a form of automation I would like to see is something to communicate to everyone that a runway is not clear.