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The Hacker News

Hacker culture covers far more than breaking into systems; it is a mindset of curiosity and building. Articles gathered here span cybersecurity incidents, clever engineering, developer tools, and community discussions, capturing the breadth of what the hacker world is talking about.

Stories in this section commonly include breach reports and vulnerability disclosures, but also tales of ingenious side projects, retrospectives on famous pieces of software, and debates about programming languages and engineering practice. The mix rewards readers who enjoy both offense-minded security news and pure craft.

This blend of security and builder culture matters because the two feed each other constantly. Understanding how attackers think makes better defenders and better engineers, and the community's running conversation is often where new techniques, tools, and warnings appear first.

Show HN: Plain – The full-stack Python framework designed for humans and agents
2026-04-14

A new open-source, full-stack Python web framework called Plain has been introduced on Hacker News to streamline application development. Uniquely designed to support both human developers and AI agents, the project is now available for community contribution via GitHub.

Ask HN: What Are You Working On? (April 2026)
2026-04-13

A developer has created "Still Kicking," a camera-free smart picture frame that uses mmWave sensors to monitor an elderly person's motion, detect falls, and track sleep quality. Following the project's announcement on Hacker News, elder care professionals and physicians strongly encouraged the creator to commercialize the device, noting that such privacy-focused technology could help seniors age in place safely without the intrusion of cameras or wearable pendants.