<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Hacker News: DavidDodda</title><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=DavidDodda</link><description>Hacker News RSS</description><docs>https://hnrss.org/</docs><generator>hnrss v2.1.1</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:38:52 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://hnrss.org/user?id=DavidDodda" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"></atom:link><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by DavidDodda in "Show HN: LinkedIn Job Scam Detector – Catch fake recruiters and job scams"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>this is soo cool!<p>would love to know more about the technical details behind this tool!<p>I am working on something that needs LinkedIn integration and would love to know how you did that, thanks!</p>
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<p>thanks for the feedback!<p>that's one of my key takeaways from all the comments here. a lot of people actually like the og - pre ai content I wrote more than the blog article it became. i just have to be confident in my own writing I guess.<p>btw, how do you have Arch in your name and have a Fiancee? sounds fishy :) /s</p>
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<p>It should.<p>I haven't updated this prompt in like a year or so. I actually made it for Claude 3.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 03:50:40 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45601258</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45601258</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45601258</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by DavidDodda in "I almost got hacked by a 'job interview'"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>that was the case. you can find the base write up and the prompt used in one of my comments on this post.<p>i did not have much time to work on this at all, being in the middle of a product launch at my work, and a bunch of other 'life' stuff.<p>thanks for understanding.</p>
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<p>no, that was me. i did not setup a watch script or anything to see how long the link was up for. but when I first tried it, it was active, and when I tried it the next day around the same time, it was gone.</p>
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<p>I messaged them for a comment. got ghosted. I tried really hard to join the interview meeting too, but they kept postponing it.</p>
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<p>apparently not. someone in the comments suggested Incus. I haven't used it myself.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:52:20 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45596166</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45596166</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45596166</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by DavidDodda in "I almost got hacked by a 'job interview'"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>i tried, they postponed it twice. by the second time they postponed it, i just shared a draft of the article and asked for a comment. got blocked.</p>
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<p>so, David is like my middle name, when I started on LinkedIn i used my full name. but I could not get my domain with that name. but was able to snag <a href="https://daviddodda.com" rel="nofollow">https://daviddodda.com</a> which sounds much smoother,  more of a personal branding choice.</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:36 +0000</pubDate><link>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45594702</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45594702</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45594702</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by DavidDodda in "I almost got hacked by a 'job interview'"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>so I wrote this article a few weeks back, i reached out to the company on LinkedIn, even tried to connect with their leadership team. sent a few people from the org a draft of the article. I did not get any response at all. so, not really sure about this myself.<p>also, got blocked by the 'Chief Blockchain Officer' when I asked for a comment.</p>
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<p>thanks for the feedback. just fyi - this went though 11 different versions before reaching this point.<p>so I am not able to share the full chat because i used Claude with google docs integration. but hears the google doc i started with<p><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1of_uWXw-CppnFtWoehIrr1irL4VgX2emcJ-zMOaDRtM/edit?tab=t.0" rel="nofollow">https://docs.google.com/document/d/1of_uWXw-CppnFtWoehIrr1ir...</a><p>this and the following prompt<p>```
'help me turn this into a blog post.<p>keep things interesting, also make sure you take a look at the images in the google doc'
```<p>with this system prompt<p>```
% INSTRUCTIONS
 - You are an AI Bot that is very good at mimicking an author writing style.
 - Your goal is to write content with the tone that is described below.
 - Do not go outside the tone instructions below
 - Do not use hashtags or emojis<p>% Description of the authors tone:<p>1. *Pace*: The examples generally have a brisk pace, quickly moving from one idea to the next without lingering too long on any single point.<p>2. *Mood*: The mood is often energetic and motivational, with a sense of urgency and excitement.<p>3. *Tone*: The tone is assertive and confident, often with a hint of humor or sarcasm. There's a strong sense of opinion and authority.<p>4. *Style*: The style is conversational and informal, using direct language and often incorporating lists or bullet points for emphasis.<p>5. *Voice*: The voice is distinctive and personal, often reflecting the author's personality and perspective with a touch of wit.<p>6. *Formality*: The formality is low, with a casual and approachable manner that feels like a conversation with a friend.<p>7. *Imagery*: Imagery is used sparingly but effectively, often through vivid metaphors or analogies that create strong mental pictures.<p>8. *Diction*: The diction is straightforward and accessible, with a mix of colloquial expressions and precise language to convey ideas clearly.<p>9. *Syntax*: The syntax is varied, with a mix of short, punchy sentences and longer, more complex structures to maintain interest and rhythm.<p>10. *Rhythm*: The rhythm is dynamic, with a lively beat that keeps the reader engaged and propels the narrative forward.<p>11. *Perspective*: The perspective is often first-person, providing a personal touch and direct connection with the audience.<p>12. *Tension*: Tension is present in the form of suspense or conflict, often through challenges or obstacles that need to be overcome.<p>13. *Clarity*: The clarity is high, with ideas presented in a straightforward manner that is easy to understand.<p>14. *Consistency*: The consistency is strong, maintaining a uniform style and tone throughout each piece.<p>15. *Emotion*: Emotion is expressed with intensity, often through passionate or enthusiastic language.<p>16. *Humor*: Humor is present, often through witty remarks or playful language that adds a light-hearted touch.<p>17. *Irony*: Irony is occasionally used to highlight contradictions or to add a layer of complexity to the narrative.<p>18. *Symbolism*: Symbolism is used subtly, often through metaphors or analogies that convey deeper meanings.<p>19. *Complexity*: The complexity is moderate, with ideas presented in a way that is engaging but not overly intricate.<p>20. *Cohesion*: The cohesion is strong, with different parts of the writing working together harmoniously to support the overall message.```</p>
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<p>Article URL: <a href="https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-almost-got-hacked-by-a-job-interview">https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-almost-got-hacked-by-a-job-interview</a></p>
<p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45591707">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45591707</a></p>
<p>Points: 897</p>
<p># Comments: 515</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:56:12 +0000</pubDate><link>https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-almost-got-hacked-by-a-job-interview</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45591707</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45591707</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by DavidDodda in "The Reason Your AI Code Becomes Unmaintainable (and How to Fix It)"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>yes. would 100% agree with that.<p>being a basic bitch helps when working with llm :)</p>
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<p>Article URL: <a href="https://blog.daviddodda.com/most-ai-code-is-garbage-heres-how-mine-isnt">https://blog.daviddodda.com/most-ai-code-is-garbage-heres-how-mine-isnt</a></p>
<p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44654071">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44654071</a></p>
<p>Points: 6</p>
<p># Comments: 2</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:10:25 +0000</pubDate><link>https://blog.daviddodda.com/most-ai-code-is-garbage-heres-how-mine-isnt</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44654071</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44654071</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building Complexity from Simplicity: An Interactive Web Experiment]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://blog.daviddodda.com/building-complexity-from-simplicity-an-interactive-web-experiment">https://blog.daviddodda.com/building-complexity-from-simplicity-an-interactive-web-experiment</a></p>
<p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44144995">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44144995</a></p>
<p>Points: 1</p>
<p># Comments: 0</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2025 15:42:45 +0000</pubDate><link>https://blog.daviddodda.com/building-complexity-from-simplicity-an-interactive-web-experiment</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44144995</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44144995</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I automated my job application process. (Part 3)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>Article URL: <a href="https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-automated-my-job-application-process-part-3">https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-automated-my-job-application-process-part-3</a></p>
<p>Comments URL: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42628492">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42628492</a></p>
<p>Points: 1</p>
<p># Comments: 0</p>
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 22:34:02 +0000</pubDate><link>https://blog.daviddodda.com/how-i-automated-my-job-application-process-part-3</link><dc:creator>DavidDodda</dc:creator><comments>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42628492</comments><guid isPermaLink="false">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42628492</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New comment by DavidDodda in "I automated my job application process"]]></title><description><![CDATA[
<p>man, thank you for this comment!<p>I have been using reactive resume for sometime now, but never know it was built on this standard.<p>you actually saved a lot of research time from my next project!</p>
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<p>well, it was during the technical interview, and it was just a couple of engineers doing the interview. I was just geeking out on all the problems I was solving (and creating).<p>and to be honest, I was too nerves to think about if it was risky or taboo.</p>
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<p>thanks for the feedback!, that's something I haven't though of!</p>
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<p>thanks for the feedback!</p>
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