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🪐 What’s happening in tech today, March 12, 2025?

The HackerNoon Newsletter brings the HackerNoon homepage straight to your inbox. On this day, First Proposal for a World Wide Web in 1989, and we present you with these top quality stories. From How I Vibe Coded the Pixel Icon Library Website Without Learning to Code (Thanks, Cursor AI!) to How to Teach a Tiny AI Model Everything a Huge One Knows, let’s dive right in.


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tech-stories

How I Vibe Coded the Pixel Icon Library Website Without Learning to Code (Thanks, Cursor AI!)

TL;DR From designer to developer—discover how I built the Pixel Icon Library website with Cursor AI, Tailwind CSS, and GitHub Pages, all with zero coding experience!

By @rex12543 [ 6 Min read ]

As a designer, I've always been fascinated by the intersection of design and tech. The gap between designer and developer has always intrigued me—I just never expected to cross it this soon.

The challenge? I had literally zero experience with coding.💀

To install Tailwind, open the terminal & run:..

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machine-learning

How to Teach a Tiny AI Model Everything a Huge One Knows

TL;DR Discover the power of Knowledge Distillation in AI! Learn how AI models transfer knowledge to create faster, smaller, and smarter systems!

By @raviteja.ganta [ 7 Min read ]

In this article, I will explore the knowledge distillation process in AI —how it works in general, its significance, and the reasons for using it.

The formula for calculating softmax is given as

So the process is as follows:

Below is a flowchart of the entire training process

References:..

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Code Review Culture: Why You Need to Have One

Code review culture is important to avoid friction in your team and bugs in code. As reviewers, you want to avoid personal style comments (aka nitpicks)

By @jemsberliner [ 12 Min read ]



life-hacking

Why Giving Up Is So Easy: 5 Common Reasons People Quit

TL;DR Discover the 5 common reasons people give up too easily and how to overcome them. Learn how to stay motivated, push through challenges, and achieve your goals.

By @pawansingh [ 5 Min read ]

“Nothing comes easy. Success doesn't just drop on your lap. You have to go out and fight for it every day.”

― Dana White

In this post, I will share with you the 5 simple reasons why people give up far too easily.

– Unknown

– Ayn Rand..

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programming

AI Coding Tools Are Bad News for Lazy Programmers

TL;DR AI-generated code outperforms lazy programmers. Software jobs are declining, but centaurs will survive.

By @mcsee [ 4 Min read ]

How AI is Redefining the Role of Programmers in the Tech Industry

TL;DR: AI-generated code outperforms lazy programmers. Software jobs are declining, but centaurs will survive.

Today, a friend of mine shared his frustration about being asked to fill out a registration form requiring a username and password...

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cloud

What Are Cloud Native Buildpacks? A Simple Walkthrough

TL;DR Build OCI images without a Dockerfile using Cloud Native Buildpacks. Automate best practices, enhance security, and streamline deployment effortlessly.

By @alvinslee [ 8 Min read ]

For all the developers out there who need a container build process that’s easy to use and will save them time and headaches, Cloud Native Buildpacks might be the solution they’re looking for. Interested? I’ll tell you more.

In short, Cloud Native Buildpacks allow developers to:..

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On This Day

First Proposal for a World Wide Web

Tim Berners-Lee submits a proposal to CERN for developing a new way of linking and sharing information over the Internet. It was the first time Berners-Lee proposed a system that would ultimately become the World Wide Web. However, this proposal was a relatively vague request to research the details and...

Poll Of the Week

Will true decentralization ever be achieved?

Decentralization - the ultimate goal of modern internet development. Will it be able to leverage blockchain and peer-to-peer networks to shift power from central authorities to communities, promoting collective trust and transparency?

Yes – True decentralization is achievable. Innovative technologies and evolving governance models can eventually overcome centralized power structures.
No – It’s unlikely true decentralization will ever be realized. Challenges like scalability, economic incentives, and inherent human tendencies toward hierarchy may always lead to some centralization.
It depends – It may depend on the definition and context. The feasibility of true decentralization can vary depending on how it is defined across technical, political, and social contexts.
Unsure – I need more information before deciding. The complexities and evolving nature of decentralization leave some uncertain until further evidence and developments emerge.

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