Hax is a new minimalist coding agent designed for terminal use, written entirely in C, aiming to streamline developer workflows with a lightweight approach.
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Show HN: Git-knife – Edit Commit Messages, Authors, And Dates Like A Spreadsheet
Git-knife is a new command-line tool allowing developers to edit commit messages, authors, and dates in a spreadsheet-style interface. Developed for streamlined Git history management.
Tail-call Optimization In C Is Relatively Recent (2025)
C language now officially supports tail-call optimization as of 2025, marking a major milestone in compiler development and programming efficiency.
Squeak 6.1
The Squeak 6.1 virtual machine and environment has been officially released, featuring notable performance enhancements and new developer tools.
Show HN: A Project Oberon System Version Running On RISC-V Instead Of RISC-5
A developer has demonstrated a version of the Project Oberon system running on RISC-V hardware, replacing the original RISC-5 architecture.
Reviving A Four Year Old reMarkable 2
A user successfully restores a four-year-old reMarkable 2 e-ink tablet, highlighting ongoing device longevity and repairability. Details remain limited.
Os8088: A Powerful Mac-like OS For The IBM XT, 286, 386
Os8088 introduces a new, powerful Mac-like operating system compatible with IBM XT, 286, and 386, aiming to modernize legacy hardware.
Triton: DirectX 11 Driver For QEMU
Triton has announced a new DirectX 11 graphics driver for QEMU, enhancing graphics performance in virtual machines. Details are still emerging.
Unearthing My 1996 Windowed OS In Machine Code For Am29000 Homebrew Computer
A hobbyist has successfully reverse-engineered and reassembled a 1996 windowed operating system in machine code for a custom Am29000-based computer.
Branchless Rust: Making A Filter 4X Faster By Removing An If
A new Rust optimization removes conditional branches in filtering, achieving up to 4x faster performance. Developers see potential for significant efficiency gains.