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Open-source Zig book

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rudedogg ◴[] No.45952436[source]
I submitted this and unfortunately it is likely AI generated. The authors github history suggests it at the very least, along with seemingly misunderstanding a reference to a Zig language feature (labeled blocks - https://zig.guide/language-basics/labelled-blocks/) in the project issues (https://github.com/zigbook/zigbook/issues/4).

I’m not sure how much value is to be had here, and it’s unfortunate the author wasn’t honest about how it was created.

I wish I wouldn’t have submitted this so quickly but I was excited about the new resource and the chapters I dug into looked good and accurate.

I worry about whether this will be maintained, if there are hallucinations, and if it’s worth investing time into.

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bool3max ◴[] No.45952728[source]
We really are in the trenches. How is this garbage #1 on the front page of *HN* right now?

Even if it was totally legitimate, the "landing page" (its design) and the headline ("Learning Zig is not just about adding a language to your resume. It is about fundamentally changing how you think about software."?????) should discredit it immediately.

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1. nurettin ◴[] No.45957480[source]
When was the front page of HN that impressive anyways? It has always been latest fad and the first to comment "the right thing to say" gets rewarded with fake internet points.