The Daily Index — Thursday, January 23, 2025 · TLDR Index

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A COUPLE CSS TRICKS FOR HTML DIALOG ELEMENTS

This article presents two CSS tricks for enhancing HTML `dialog` elements. The first trick uses the `::backdrop` pseudo-element to blur the background behind the dialog for a subtle visual effect. The second trick disables page scrolling while a dialog is open using the `body:has(dialog[open])` selector. This prevents the underlying page content from shifting during interaction with the dialog.

cassidoo.co · 2 min

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HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR WFH LIGHTING TO REDUCE EYE STRAIN

Working from home can cause eye strain, so optimizing lighting is crucial. The ideal setup uses even, diffused light, balancing brightness to avoid both overly dim and overly bright conditions. Natural light is preferred, but artificial light should be high-quality, dimmable, and flicker-free. Strategically placed lamps can help diffuse light and minimize harsh shadows.

rustle.ca · 8 min

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THE UX OF LOGIN CODES

The UX of login codes often suffers from delays, confusing messaging, and annoying input fields. To make this experience better, focus on delivering codes promptly, using clear and concise messaging, and enable easy copy-paste or autofill functionality.

bradfrost.com · 4 min

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(AreaRange) to Victory Native line charts. Watch the video

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usejolt.ai

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REACT NATIVE 0.77 IS NOW AVAILABLE WITH EXPO SDK 52

React Native 0.77 has been released. Expo SDK 52 supports both 0.76 and 0.77. React Native 0.77 has new styling capabilities (like `display: contents` and `boxSizing`), Android 16KB page support, and a Swift-based community template (while maintaining Objective-C compatibility).

expo.dev · 4 min

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A $1.8B STARTUP SALE MADE HIM WEALTHY - NOW HE PLANS TO DONATE HALF HIS NET WORTH: 'THE AMERICAN DREAM ISN'T JUST ABOUT GETTING RICH'

Jeff Atwood, co-founder of Stack Overflow, plans to donate over half his net worth within five years following the $1.8 billion sale of his company. He's concerned about wealth inequality and limited opportunities for many Americans, so he aims to address these issues through philanthropy.

cnbc.com · 5 min

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THE 7 MOST INFLUENTIAL PAPERS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE HISTORY

This is a subjective list of seven highly influential papers in computer science history. The list spans from Alan Turing's foundational work on computation in 1936 to Sergey Brin and Larry Page's development of PageRank in 1998. The papers cover key areas like information theory, database management, algorithm complexity, and the architecture of the internet.

terriblesoftware.org · 8 min

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ASK HN: IS ANYONE DOING ANYTHING COOL WITH TINY LANGUAGE MODELS? (HACKER NEWS THREAD)

This Hacker News thread discusses various creative applications of small (0.5B-3B parameter) language models, including an Excel add-in for filtering research papers, a tool for identifying cookie notices, and a system for responding to SMS spam.

news.ycombinator.com

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PERPLEXITY LAUNCHES SONAR, AN API FOR AI SEARCH

Perplexity has launched Sonar, an API that allows enterprises and developers to integrate its generative AI search tools into applications, providing real-time, citation-backed answers.

techcrunch.com · 2 min