Issue #202 · 2026-03-15

Ilia's Corner

Featured story

System Design Made Simple: The Primer That’s Helping Thousands Ace Tech Interviews

Donne Martin’s System Design Primer isn’t just another guide—it’s a battle-tested framework that breaks down complex scalability concepts into digestible, real-world examples. Whether you’re prepping for interviews or building robust systems, this open-source resource turns abstract ideas into practical solutions. No fluff, just actionable knowledge.

github_trending · 8 min read

Top stories

OpenClaw: Your Self-Hosted AI Assistant for Total Control

Tired of relying on third-party AI tools? OpenClaw lets you host your own AI assistant locally, integrating with platforms like WhatsApp and Discord. It’s a privacy-first solution for developers who want autonomy without sacrificing functionality.

reddit · 6 min read

Dify: Build AI Workflows Without Coding

Dify’s visual interface makes it easy to create AI-driven apps using any LLM, from OpenAI to Gemini. No coding required—just drag, drop, and deploy. Perfect for developers looking to prototype quickly.

reddit · 7 min read

OpenViking: Simplifying AI Agent Development

Tired of fragmented tools? OpenViking unifies memory, resources, and skills into a single filesystem-based system. It’s a game-changer for building reliable AI agents without the headache.

reddit · 5 min read

Pokémon Go’s Hidden Impact: Powering Delivery Robots

The same data that powered Pokémon Go’s AR experience is now fueling Niantic’s delivery robots. This shows how crowdsourced data can solve real-world problems, from logistics to autonomous systems.

reddit · 5 min read

Tools spotlight

XML: The Underrated Powerhouse for Technical Docs

XML isn’t dead—it’s a flexible, cross-platform tool for structuring complex data. The IRS’s Tax Withholding Estimator proves its value in creating declarative, scalable systems.

Technical documentation

en · 156 stars

Research corner

Meta’s Smart Glasses: A Surveillance Loophole?

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, marketed as privacy-focused, revealed a troubling reality: employees at a Kenyan subcontractor accessed sensitive user data. This highlights the need for stricter oversight in wearable tech.

Privacy & Ethics · Meta Workers · 5 min read

Airbus’s AI-Powered Uncrewed Combat Aircraft

Airbus’s UCCA Valkyrie uses AI to revolutionize military aviation. The MARS mission system and MindShare software show how AI is reshaping defense strategies.

Defense & AI · Airbus · 6 min read

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