Extropy

Building open-source AI tools to simplify coding and make programming education accessible to all.

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[Extropy @extropy_ai]

The project roadmap of docRoll.

docRoll turns complex programming knowledge 📚 into engaging, AI-powered video 📺 lessons.

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Before you ask AI another dumb coding question… watch this.

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@HalfHumanGames @EnchaeC didn't expect there is a much wider world out there. impressive!

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Time to change mindset. How user perceives icons is changing. Right icons help user capture the feature it stands for.

image credit: Sandro Morghen (UX Designer)

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Chinese version of the script (also works):

#Requires AutoHotkey v2.0
; 将 CapsLock 键映射为切换中英文输入法的快捷键
CapsLock::Send("^{Space}") ; 发送 Ctrl+Space 切换中英文

[Extropy @extropy_ai]

For multi-language user, switching input method back and forth frequently could be painful. macOS gives us CapsLock to quickly make the switch, because CapsLock key isn't used that often. However Windows only support Shift key to make the switch.

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[Extropy @extropy_ai]

Download AutoHotkey v2.0, and create a new script with the following code:

#Requires AutoHotkey v2.0
; Map the CapsLock key to switch between Chinese and English input methods
CapsLock::Send("^{Space}") ; Send Ctrl+Space to switch input methods

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Classic pre-AGI humor 😄

[near @nearcyan]

cursor users pressing "accept all changes" until the bug goes away

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DeepSeek R1 achieves performance comparable to OpenAI-o1 across math, code, and reasoning tasks. 💸 Save big without compromising on quality.

👉now open-sourced: https://t.co/GDgsgmfgLr

🚀Year 2025, AI apps will be booming!

@deepseek_ai

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New kid on the yard,
(✨Trae, Cursor, Windsurf)

Very true, when it comes to AI augmented IDE: "Context is everything"

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✨ Code flows like never before! Our Auto-completion understands your code in real-time and suggests what comes next.

Just hit Enter and watch the magic happen—or drop a comment to tell it what you want. What you need to do is just Tab.

Simple, yet powerful.
#AI #Coding #Trae #ShipFasterwithTrae

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‼️😲After conversion:

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Custom fonts don’t have to weigh your site down! 🎨✨ Optimize them by removing unused characters & compressing files to drastically reduce size. 🚀

Check out the Webfont Generator by @FontSquirrel to make it super easy: https://t.co/6TStlQHgsc

#WebDev #DesignTips #fonts

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@FontSquirrel In most case, we can keep only the "English" subset. Tick more according to your own use cases.

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@FontSquirrel Here are most important options to tweak:
1. Select "Expert" mode to get maximum control.
2. Tick "WOFF2" format decrease generated font size 30% smaller.
3. Tick "Custom Subsetting"

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Layered Approach (Train Under Pressure)

The Mozambique Drill incorporates the stress of a tactical situation. In learning, this could mean progressively introducing complexity or real-world constraints to simulate high-stakes environments, such as Hackathons or Coding Contests.

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The Mozambique Drill, often referred to as the "two to the body, one to the head" technique in tactical shooting, is a focused and deliberate method to neutralize a threat.

Interestingly, this concept can also serve as an inspiration in an educational setting.

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Iterative Practice (Repetition for Mastery)

The drill is practiced repeatedly to develop muscle memory. Similarly, educational techniques should involve deliberate repetition with 🔁feedback loops to reinforce learning.

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Progression & Retention focus on different aspects of learning. Think of it as building and maintaining a bridge:

🔹Progression: constructing the bridge, adding sections to extend it.
🔹Retention: reinforcing the structure so it doesn’t collapse over time or under weight.

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This framework could support educators and researchers in developing scalable, evidence-based educational tools and interventions, grounded in a deep understanding of progression and retention.

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🔹5. Generalizability

Assess whether the AI tools are effective across different disciplines. Collaborate with educators in other faculties to explore interdisciplinary use cases, such as integrating programming education into problem-solving scenarios in physics or biology.