Hacker News Top Stories with Summaries (January 19, 2024)
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<h1> Hacker News Top Stories</h1>
<p>Here are the top stories from Hacker News with summaries for January 19, 2024 :</p>
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Building a USB SNES Controller
Summary: Dome's Blog shares a project on modernizing an old SNES controller to connect via USB to a PC. The author uses an ATmega32u4 chip-based board to fit inside the controller and power it. The SNES controller hardware is modified, and the Arduino is programmed to perform button scanning and relay the results to the connected computer. The Arduino HID Project library is used to program the Arduino as a HID gamepad. The modified SNES controller can now be used for an authentic gaming experience on a PC.
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Silos are fine, as long as there is an API between them
Summary: In the DevOps world, instead of destroying silos, they should be transformed into self-service bars. Silos are acceptable if there's an API between them. Merging team responsibilities can lead to cognitive overload. The ideal inter-team interaction is providing an intuitive self-service (API, Library, CLI, UI, etc.). This approach allows teams to focus on their expertise without being burdened by infrastructure or compliance tasks.