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Developers Will Always Find A Way
Gamedev Programming Debugging
5 hours ago 48.9K views 0 shares
Developers Will Always Find A Way
The classic developer hack - when you can't change the requirements, just redefine reality. Fallout 3 devs couldn't code a functioning train, so they just slapped a train model on an NPC's head and made him run underground. It's basically the game dev equivalent of saying "it's not a bug, it's a feature" and actually meaning it. Somewhere, a senior engineer is still defending this in architecture reviews as "an elegant solution given the constraints." This is why we can't have nice things... but we do get train hats.

PNG To SVG Converter: The Lazy Developer Edition
Webdev Programming Frontend
2 days ago 128.3K views 1 shares
PNG To SVG Converter: The Lazy Developer Edition
The laziest SVG "conversion" known to mankind. Instead of actually converting the PNG to vector graphics, some genius just embedded the entire PNG image inside an SVG wrapper. It's like putting a hamburger inside a taco shell and calling it Mexican cuisine. The shocked cat perfectly captures how any self-respecting developer feels discovering this abomination in production code. Bonus points if this was done by the same person who puts all their CSS in a <style> tag at the bottom of each HTML file.

When Documentation Is Just A Suggestion
Programming Security StackOverflow Debugging
22 days ago 139.0K views 0 shares
When Documentation Is Just A Suggestion
The classic security theater of development. Two door handles secured by a padlock that's completely bypassing the actual locking mechanism. Sure, it looks secure to management walking by, much like that code you cobbled together from Stack Overflow snippets without reading a single line of documentation. Is it actually secure? Absolutely not. Will it pass code review? Somehow, yes. Just don't touch it or breathe near it - that's how production incidents are born.

But It Works, It Is The Main
Programming Security Debugging Testing
25 days ago 99.2K views 0 shares
But It Works, It Is The Main
The padlock is technically locked... if you ignore the fact that it's completely bypassing the actual mechanism. Just like your code that passes all tests while violating every principle in the documentation. Security through obscurity at its finest. The best part? You'll be the one on call when it inevitably breaks at 2am on a Saturday.

Is This Turning A Bug Into A Feature
Programming Debugging Testing
29 days ago 70.3K views 0 shares
Is This Turning A Bug Into A Feature
Look at that broken plastic piece being repurposed as a hook. That's basically the coding equivalent of: "Hey, that null pointer exception is actually super useful for detecting when the user does something stupid!" Every senior dev has that moment where they stare at their janky workaround and think, "Ship it. It's not a bug anymore—it's an undocumented feature with character." Bonus points if you add a cryptic comment like // Don't touch this. It works. I don't know why.

The Real GitHub Power User
Git Webdev Devops Programming Cloud
1 month ago 93.3K views 0 shares
The Real GitHub Power User
Who needs Dropbox when you've got unlimited repos? The real GitHub pro move isn't collaboration—it's exploiting that sweet, sweet free storage. Nothing says "senior developer" like having a private repo called "vacation_pics_2023" with 500 commits that are just JPEGs of your dog at the beach. GitHub staff probably wondering why someone needs to version control 8GB of wedding photos with commit messages like "final_final_ACTUALLY_FINAL.jpg".

When The Code Is A Mess But It's Working Anyway
Programming Devops Debugging Testing
1 month ago 83.6K views 0 shares
When The Code Is A Mess But It's Working Anyway
That traffic light is hanging by a thread but still dutifully showing red! Just like that legacy codebase held together with duct tape, regex hacks, and prayers. Sure, it violates every principle in the Clean Code handbook, but hey—the end users don't know and don't care. They just see a working product while you're sweating bullets during every deploy wondering which cosmic ray will finally bring the whole system crashing down. The ultimate "it ain't stupid if it works" moment in engineering history.

They Patched The Old One? No Problem
Windows Security Microsoft
1 month ago 121.8K views 0 shares
They Patched The Old One? No Problem
Oh look, another Microsoft "feature" to bypass! The classic ms-cxh:localonly command is like that secret handshake that lets you skip the bouncer at the club. After 20 years in tech, nothing brings me more joy than Microsoft thinking they've closed all the backdoors, only for us to find the service entrance. It's the digital equivalent of "I know a guy who knows a guy." The fancy bear in the tux knows what's up - why surrender your email, password, firstborn child, and DNA sample to install an OS you already paid for?

Slap It On And Ship It
Frontend Webdev Javascript Programming
2 months ago 113.6K views 1 shares
Slap It On And Ship It
Ah, the classic "fix everything with CSS z-index: 9999" approach. When that UI element just won't stay on top, crank that z-index to astronomical levels instead of fixing the actual stacking context. It's like using duct tape to patch the Titanic. Sure, it works... until someone else adds their element with z-index: 10000 and the arms race begins. The true mark of a desperate frontend dev on a Friday at 4:55 PM.

The Pythonic Way To Give Your Coworkers Trust Issues
Python Security Programming Debugging
2 months ago 103.5K views 0 shares
The Pythonic Way To Give Your Coworkers Trust Issues
Ah yes, the forbidden Python technique: dynamic imports with globals injection . Because why use normal imports when you can write code that makes your security team have nightmares? This beautiful disaster is bypassing Python's import system by directly manipulating the global namespace. It's like breaking into your own house through the chimney when you have perfectly good keys in your pocket. The regular expression module "re" is just sitting there wondering why it got dragged into this abomination. Meanwhile, some poor code reviewer is probably questioning their career choices right now.

Nothing As Permanent As A Temporary Solution
Programming Devops Agile Debugging Testing
2 months ago 105.1K views 0 shares
Nothing As Permanent As A Temporary Solution
The infamous "quick fix" that's been running in production for 7 years. The duct tape solution that outlasted three CTOs. The "I'll refactor this next sprint" code that's now supporting your company's entire revenue stream. It's the programming equivalent of putting a book under that wobbly table leg and then forgetting about it until it becomes structural support. The irony is exquisite - our industry runs on "temporary" hacks that somehow survive nuclear apocalypses while meticulously architected systems get scrapped after six months.

Work Smarter Not Sorry-er
Python Algorithms Programming
2 months ago 110.9K views 0 shares
Work Smarter Not Sorry-er
Why write something 100 times like a peasant when you can automate your apologies? The normal student suffers through hand cramps while the programmer just drops a simple for loop and watches the machine do the work. This is the fundamental difference between those who toil and those who think. Work smarter, not harder—even when you're being punished. The true programmer mindset isn't about following rules; it's about finding the most efficient way to break them while technically still complying.