Hacker News: Ithildin

New comment by Ithildin in "Cleaning up after AI rockstar developers"

Ithildin — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:50:39 +0000

Like many other critiques along this line, I think the answer is: Yes, for now. For example, in my own code base, I have an agent dedicated to maintaining a sane data model. This agent reviews the plan in advance and again during code review. And then I review the code myself. This seems to be sufficient for my work, at least. YMMV. It was a good post though. I enjoyed the take and the writing.

New comment by Ithildin in "Our commitment to Windows quality"

Ithildin — Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:00:40 +0000

Nothing in this article made me think they even understand the problem. I don't know what I expecting, though. I mean, the first thing they mention is the ability to move the taskbar around? Oh wow. Yeah, they have no idea what's wrong.

New comment by Ithildin in "New accounts on HN more likely to use em-dashes"

Ithildin — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:47:07 +0000

This was super relatable. Thank you for sharing. You're definitely not alone in this.

New comment by Ithildin in "AI adoption and Solow's productivity paradox"

Ithildin — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:04:29 +0000

If I do something faster by pairing with AI, why should my employer reap the benefit? Why would I pass the savings on to my employer?

Could it be that employers are not seeing the difference because most employees are doing something else with the time they've saved by using AI?

There's been massive wage stagnation, benefits are crap, they play games with PTO. Most people I talk to who use AI as a part of their workflow are taking advantage of something nice that has come their way for a change.

New comment by Ithildin in "DOGE Takeover of USDS Allows Them to Surveil the US Government from the Inside"

Ithildin — Sat, 25 Jan 2025 19:24:27 +0000

Not realizing the implications of an oligarch who bought his way into the federal government with apparent conflicts of interest is equally reaching and dogmatic. This article asks the right questions. We should be concerned about this and keep a watchful eye on it.

New comment by Ithildin in "Making an intersection unsafe for pedestrians to save seconds for drivers"

Ithildin — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:34:01 +0000

Aside from the debate, 600k seems insanely high for this intersection. No wonder this country's infrastructure is crumbling when it takes over half a million dollars to put in a few lights.

New comment by Ithildin in "Tesla wins first US Autopilot trial involving fatal crash"

Ithildin — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 20:23:18 +0000

What was the drivers BAC? Does anyone know?

New comment by Ithildin in "The rise of never-ending job interviews"

Ithildin — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 16:52:41 +0000

This trend is absolutely ridiculous. I'm currently in "Round 3" and have FIVE interviews this week, four of which are technical. I already passed the technical in Round 2.

As someone with 10+ years experience in the industry, I've about had it with these technicals. I'm just going to start refusing. I'm happy to have a long technical discussion on my work experience and to provide you with portfolio examples. Take your hacker rank problems and get out of here.

New comment by Ithildin in "Ask HN: Who wants to be hired? (April 2021)"

Ithildin — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:25:07 +0000

Location: Greater Detroit Area

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: C, C++, Unity, Unreal

Resume/CV: http://michaeldeforge.com

Email: mddeforge@gmail.com

I am a simulation/game engine systems engineer with 7+ years experience. I'm currently a Senior Software Engineer and Engineering Lead with direct reports. Looking to help create a new simulation or game engine or take an existing one to the next level.

New comment by Ithildin in "Show HN: Reddit Wallstreetbets Top Leaderboard"

Ithildin — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 22:13:57 +0000

Agreed. It would be nice if you could click on one and see the top X most recent mentions, or at least the links to those comments.

New comment by Ithildin in "The Power and Paradox of Bad Software"

Ithildin — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:22:26 +0000

"The software industry makes amazing tools for itself, while doctors and scientists are stuck with old code. Tech needs to quit hacking and start listening."

Then pay for better software? Take your money elsewhere? I don't understand what we're supposed to do here. I get it, your industry has old software. Maybe hire us to make it better? Not my problem you're still using Windows XP and Fortran though. Sounds to me like corners were cut and budgets were not set appropriately.

New comment by Ithildin in "Tesla ranks last on influential JD Power quality survey"

Ithildin — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 16:36:57 +0000

JD Power is a fake award invented by the auto companies to give themselves anyway. I put zero stock in what gets awarded. It's complete BS.

New comment by Ithildin in "AirSim: open-source simulator for autonomous vehicles"

Ithildin — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 17:52:45 +0000

How is this different than CARLA? Just curious.

New comment by Ithildin in "Trails of Wind: Data Visualization of the Architecture of Airport Runways"

Ithildin — Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:08:31 +0000

Because nobody wants to drive there.

New comment by Ithildin in "Epic Games Supports Blender Foundation with $1.2M"

Ithildin — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 17:14:41 +0000

That's great news. I've learned Max and Maya, but my brain could never wrap itself around Blender. I'd definitely try it again once the update comes out.

New comment by Ithildin in "Millennials Didn’t Kill the Economy. The Economy Killed Millennials"

Ithildin — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 17:43:38 +0000

Millennials have made up a smaller, but growing demographic since 2000. What about the other, larger demographics? If you wanted us to make better choices, you shouldn't have left us with the current problems without properly equipping us. Now we're trying to solve today's issues as best we can given our circumstances all while you complain and moan. A thank you is all you need to say, really. We're bailing out your lifestyle and voting choices of the past at the cost of our own. We don't always get it right, but we're learning fast. Just be sure to step aside when the time comes so we can actually make some meaningful change in the world.