You don’t have to do it alone…
Surround yourself with experienced people who can provide support and guidance.
Don't be afraid to ask for help…
You'll likely find a strong network of support at work, from family, or online.
Seeking support is a strength, not a weakness. 
Do you want to help testing @badgefed and provision your local test instance?
Easy
docker pull ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed:latest &&
docker run -v `pwd`/data:/app/data \
-p 8080:8080 \
-e SQLITE_DB_FILENAME=/app/data/badges.db \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Id=your-mastodon-username \
-e AdminAuthentication__AdminUsers__0__Type=Mastodon \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientId=your-mastodon-client-id \
-e MastodonConfig__ClientSecret=your-mastodon-client-secret \
-e MastodonConfig__Server=your-mastodon-server \
ghcr.io/tryvocalcat/badgefed
And then open a browser and go to http://localhost:8080 or http://localhost:8080/admin
After months of coding with LLMs, I'm going back to using my brain
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RTEMS Statement Deepens libogc License Controversy https://hackaday.com/2025/05/14/rtems-statement-deepens-libogc-license-controversy/ #SoftwareDevelopment #NintendoWiiHacks #softwarelicense #CurrentEvents #gamecube #homebrew #nintendo #libogc #RTEMS #wii
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Version Control to the Max - There was a time when version control was an exotic idea. Today, things like Git a... - https://hackaday.com/2025/05/14/version-control-to-the-max/ #softwaredevelopment #versioncontrol #virtualization #featured #rants #rant
If you’re not prioritising your wellbeing, you’re not performing at your best…
There is no need to overthink it…
PHYSICAL:
A gym workout. A jog. A walk.
MENTAL: Meditate. Reflect on your achievements. List 10 things you’re grateful for.
Remember, you don’t need an excuse to protect your wellbeing.
Most software development scenarios where LLMs excel or even just succeed are those where it's an embarrassment that the problem still exists.
(Because it's those scenarios where there's ample precedent in the training set, meaning it had to be repeatedly solved previously.)
One more push: I am hiring 1-2 PhD students to research the use of LLMs to augment human-written test suites.
Interested? Apply here: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/work-with-us/vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=13877&rmlang=UK
Reach out if you have questions!
Applications due May 15!
#softwaretesting #softwareengineering #softwaredevelopment #LLM #AI #PHD
Web Dashboard and OTA Updates for the ESP32 - Today we are happy to present a web-based GUI for making a web-based GUI! If you’r... - https://hackaday.com/2025/05/10/web-dashboard-and-ota-updates-for-the-esp32/ #softwaredevelopment #over-the-airupdate #web-basedinterface #embeddedwebserver #microcontrollers #admindashboard #restinterface #mongoose #esp32 #gui #ota
Is your subconscious mind sabotaging you?
Your subconscious mind holds onto beliefs that could be unhelpful.
They might reflect another time in your life or a completely different context than the one you’re in now…
Causing you to doubt your skills and accomplishments unnecessarily…
Affecting your confidence and contributing to imposter syndrome…
#developers #coding #softwaredevelopment #softwareengineering #wellbeing #mindset #mentalhealth
I'm just gonna come out and say it…
I care about software engineers... 
So here are 3 non-technical tips... for living 
Socialise more, both in work and outside work:
Your relationships form a massive part of your world.
Work and life will be much easier and more fulfilling if you are interested in those around you.
8 Light writer Taylor Keazirian argues in favor of maintaining a set of "living" documents as part of software development project efforts. Common misconceptions about software documentation are addressed and refuted with insights on what a minimal technical set of documents for a software project should look like.
"Mastering Technical Documentation"
https://8thlight.com/insights/mastering-technical-documentation
Are you overly OPTIMISTIC or overly PESSIMISTIC?
Do you... 
Always present a best-case scenario when estimating features…?
Only to find yourself deep down a rabbit hole and having to explain why it's taking longer than you thought?
On the other hand, do you...
Hardware Built For Executing Python (Not Pythons) - Lots of microcontrollers will accept Python these days, with CircuitPython and Mic... - https://hackaday.com/2025/05/06/hardware-built-for-executing-python-not-pythons/ #softwaredevelopment #determinism #programming #hardware #python #speed #pyxl
NEW CYBER RULES FOR CONTRACTORS - Approval process for software on Defense Department networks will use AI tools to radically shorten a process that currently takes months or years.
https://rosecoveredglasses.wordpress.com/2025/05/05/new-faster-cyber-rules-for-contractors/
#governmentcontracting #cyberrules #softwaredevelopment
