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    How Modders Used AI to Turn Any App Into Source Code●▶youtubeTechnologySoftware178K11 min ago

    A report describes how software modders are using AI tools to reverse-engineer compiled apps and reconstruct something close to their original source code. The technique potentially lets anyone regenerate readable code from shipped software, raising fresh questions about intellectual property, security and the limits of reverse engineering. The discussion has drawn significant attention from developers and modding communities following its release.

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    Google Play Store loosens path for AI-built apps●google play storeGgoogleUS1004 h ago

    Google has updated the Play Store to make it easier for developers to publish apps created with AI coding tools, often called vibe-coded apps. The move lowers barriers for hobbyist developers and reflects the wave of AI-assisted software development. It comes as Android-adjacent platforms, including Amazon's new Alexa tablets, continue blurring lines around app distribution.

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    Developer Writes Goodbye Claude, Hello Pi●Goodbye Claude, hello PiYhnLifeFood8212 h ago

    A software developer has published a write-up explaining a switch from Anthropic's Claude coding assistant to Pi, sparking discussion among developers about which AI assistant best fits day-to-day programming work. The piece, shared widely on Hacker News, is drawing hundreds of upvotes as readers weigh in on their own experiences moving between AI coding tools.

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    Running a law firm entirely on free software●Running a law firm on Free softwareYhnHealthFitness30911 min ago

    Decoded.legal, a UK law firm, has published an updated account of how it runs its entire practice on free and open-source software, covering tools for documents, email, accounting and infrastructure. The write-up is drawing attention from technologists and legal professionals interested in whether proprietary vendor lock-in can be avoided in a traditional profession.

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    DBDelve, an Open-Source Database Client, Launched in Rust●Show HN: DBDelve – Open-Source DB Client Made with Rust and GPUIYhnBusinessPersonal Finance1241 min ago

    A developer has released DBDelve, a new open-source database client built in Rust using the GPUI framework, sharing it with the Hacker News community for feedback. Early engagement is positive, with readers discussing the choice of Rust and GPUI, a relatively uncommon stack for desktop tooling, and what it means for the future of database client software.

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