# Key Points from ##hplusroadmap IRC Discussion (Sept 14, 2012)

• A JavaScript deobfuscator/demangler was being developed by kanzure to replace minified variable names with humorous custom words, making obfuscated code more readable for analysis purposes.

• Mozilla's Shumway project (https://github.com/mozilla/shumway) was highlighted as an important tool that implements a SWF virtual machine in JavaScript, enabling debugging of Flash content directly in browsers without plugins.

• The community noted a significant price milestone in SSD technology, with 120GB SSDs available for $59, indicating the rapidly decreasing cost curve of solid-state storage technology.

• DevOps best practices for Ruby on Rails applications were discussed, with recommendations to study documentation for infrastructure tools like Chef, Fabric, Puppet, load balancers, and SQL sharding/mirroring techniques.

• Participants debated startup funding strategies, specifically warning against "rolling seed rounds" which could disadvantage founders, while also criticizing services like "DeckFoundry" that focus on pitch deck aesthetics rather than substance.

• A practical SSH tip was shared about using the "\n~." command sequence to properly close SSH sessions that have timed out, offering a more efficient solution than manually killing processes.

• There was brief mention of 3D printing technology for blood vessels, reflecting the community's interest in bioprinting advancements relevant to transhumanist goals.