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Parkinson's Law: Set Deadlines, Boost Efficiency

2024-12-12

Parkinson's Law states that work expands to fill the time available for its completion. James Stanier, writing from an engineering management perspective, argues for the importance of setting challenging yet achievable deadlines. Using the 'Iron Triangle' (scope, resources, time), he demonstrates how deadlines prevent scope creep, improve efficiency, and spark innovation. He also highlights the implementation of weekly reporting to encourage proactive task completion, ultimately leading to higher efficiency.

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Colorado Hunters Donate Wild Game to Fight Food Insecurity

2024-12-12

In Colorado, Meat Cleaver, a meat processor, partners with hunters to donate excess venison, elk, and other wild game to local food banks, combating food insecurity. Funded by Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry (FHFH), the program reduces waste and provides healthy protein to vulnerable families. While currently limited to Meat Cleaver, the program has successfully donated thousands of pounds of meat, receiving community praise. Participating hunters, despite the competitive hunting license system, find fulfillment in assisting those in need.

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WXT: Next-Gen Web Extension Framework for Accelerated Development

2024-12-12

WXT is an open-source tool revolutionizing web extension development. Supporting Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and all Chromium-based browsers, it builds both Manifest V2 and V3 extensions from a single codebase. Boasting lightning-fast HMR, file-based entry points, and default TypeScript support, WXT offers auto-imports and automated publishing. Framework-agnostic and compatible with any Vite plugin, it features a module system and remote code downloading, maximizing development speed and allowing developers to focus on features, not build scripts.

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Maker Builds Laser Shooting Game: From Legoland Ride to ESP32-Powered Halloween Fun

2024-12-13

Inspired by a Legoland Egyptian adventure ride, the author decided to create a similar shooting game. Using inexpensive ESP32 microprocessors, infrared laser guns, and homemade targets, he successfully built a Halloween-themed shooting game. Along the way, he learned Arduino and MicroPython programming, overcoming challenges in hardware connections, power supply, and communication. The game was a hit at school and home events. Future plans include improving target design, lighting effects, and circuit boards to enhance the gaming experience.

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(blog.langworth.com)
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Programmer Calls Out OAuth Providers for API Flaws

2024-12-12

A programmer publicly criticized several OAuth providers (GitHub, Facebook, TikTok, Strava, Naver, and others) for various API inconsistencies. Issues included incorrect status codes, non-standard error responses, inconsistent parameter naming, and flawed token expiration formats. The author urged these providers to rectify these problems, expressing particular confusion over Naver's design choices. The post also highlighted the lack of support for HTTP Basic authentication, later clarifying that while optional in OAuth 2.1, most providers' lack of PKCE support renders them non-compliant with either specification.

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Google Unveils Android XR: A New Platform for Headsets and Glasses

2024-12-12

Google, in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, announced Android XR, a platform designed to extend reality for exploration, connection, and creation. Leveraging AI advancements, Android XR enables headsets and glasses to understand user intent and context, facilitating more natural interactions. The first device, codenamed Project Moohan and built by Samsung, will launch next year and features integration with Gemini AI, pre-installed apps like YouTube and Google TV, and seamless transitions between virtual and real environments. Future plans include support for glasses offering everyday assistance.

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Programming Language Memory Models: Challenges and Solutions in Concurrent Programming

2024-12-12

This article delves into programming language memory models, specifically the behavior of shared memory in multithreaded programs. Using a simple C-like program as an example, it illustrates how compiler optimizations can lead to unexpected results, such as race conditions between threads. To address this, modern languages introduce atomic variables and atomic operations to ensure thread synchronization and avoid data races. The article compares the memory models of Java, C++, Rust, and other languages, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses and evolution, and points out the remaining challenges in formally defining memory models.

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Fermat's Last Theorem Proof: Computers Tackle a Math Challenge

2024-12-12

A team is attempting to prove Fermat's Last Theorem using Lean, encountering unexpected challenges along the way. Instead of relying on the original proof, they're using a modern, more generalized approach. While formalizing crystalline cohomology, they discovered an error in a key lemma, leading to a re-examination of the theory's foundations. They ultimately found a workaround using an alternative proof. This experience highlights potential errors in modern mathematical literature and underscores the need for formalized proofs.

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Ephemeral Database Access with GitHub Actions and S3

2024-12-12

This article presents a clever method for running a temporary database using GitHub Actions for ephemeral compute and S3 object storage for persistence. Spin up a MySQL-compatible database on demand, store data in S3, and automatically tear it down when finished, eliminating ongoing costs. A secure tunnel allows public access for integration tests, demos, or short-term development. Important: This approach is suitable only for short-term tasks; it's not designed for long-running database services.

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Engineer Implements Reversible 1D Cellular Automata Using Bitwise Operations

2024-12-12

Richard Palethorpe, an engineer, created a demo using the GFXPrim library showcasing a one-dimensional binary cellular automaton and its reversible counterpart. The automaton evolves based on rules where each cell's state is determined by its own state and those of its left and right neighbors. The article details bitwise operation optimizations, such as parallel processing of multiple cells using 64-bit integers and bit rotation to simulate neighbor interaction. Reversible implementation is achieved by XORing with the previous state. The author explores compiler optimization and vectorization impacts on performance and ultimately implements an efficient rendering method.

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Development cellular automata bitwise operations reversible computing

Kubernetes Spec v1.32 Released: Comprehensive Resource Reference Guide

2024-12-12

kubespec.dev has released a reference guide and documentation for Kubernetes Spec v1.32, providing comprehensive documentation for all built-in resources, properties, types, and examples. The guide covers workloads, cluster, networking, configuration, storage, administration, and access control, enabling users to quickly find and understand Kubernetes functionalities. The project is open-source and accepts contributions.

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Math Error Sparks Unnecessary Panic Over Black Plastic Kitchenware

2024-12-12

A recent study in Chemosphere claimed that black plastic kitchenware contains cancer-causing flame retardants, causing widespread panic. However, a McGill University scientist discovered a simple mathematical error in the study, overestimating exposure levels by a factor of ten. Despite the error, researchers maintain concerns about potential risks associated with black plastic kitchenware remain.

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(nationalpost.com)
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Cambridge Blockchain Network Sustainability Index: Bitcoin Mining Map Reveals Energy Consumption Patterns

2024-12-12

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) released a mining map visualizing global Bitcoin mining energy consumption as part of the Cambridge Blockchain Network Sustainability Index. The map shows the share of Bitcoin mining hashrate by country and region, revealing a seasonal migration pattern of Chinese miners between ‘dry’ and ‘wet’ seasons to leverage cheaper hydropower. However, this migration pattern likely ended after the Chinese government crackdown on the mining industry in June 2021. The research is based on geolocation mining facility data collected in partnership with several Bitcoin mining pools and acknowledges contributions from BTC.com, Poolin, ViaBTC, and Foundry.

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Quantus: Revolutionizing Fintech with a Cutting-Edge Quantitative Trading Platform

2024-12-12

Quantus is an advanced quantitative trading platform designed to provide professional traders and institutional investors with efficient and reliable trading solutions. It integrates powerful data analytics tools, flexible backtesting capabilities, and a low-latency execution system, enabling users to better capitalize on market opportunities and enhance investment returns. With its robust technology and user-friendly interface, Quantus is quickly becoming a rising star in the fintech landscape.

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Git Project Deadlocked Over Rust Integration

2024-12-13

The Git project is embroiled in a heated debate over the integration of the Rust programming language. Proponents argue that Rust's memory safety and ease of refactoring would enhance Git's security and developer experience. However, opponents express concerns that Rust integration could compromise support for niche platforms like NonStop, potentially hindering Git's long-term viability. NonStop's prevalence in the financial sector, its reliance on Git, and the lack of a Rust compiler for the platform complicate the issue. The discussion ultimately reached no resolution, leaving the Git project grappling with a critical decision between maintaining broad platform support and improving security and developer experience.

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AI Color Palette Generator - Browse, Edit, Visualize and Generate Unique Palettes

2024-03-20

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we design with colors. Using AI algorithms, AIColors.co helps designers create color palettes that evoke desired emotions, enhance user experience, and align with brand identities. The website offers a user-friendly interface where designers can input keywords or images to generate unique color combinations. With a database of millions of colors and various customization options, AIColors.co empowers designers to explore and refine their color choices. Additionally, the website provides resources and tutorials on color theory and AI-driven design, making it a valuable tool for both novice and experienced designers.

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The rev.ng decompiler goes open source + start of the UI closed beta - rev.ng

2024-03-29

The provided website discusses the open-sourcing of Ren's Virtual Machine (VM) Decompiler UI as part of a closed beta. It highlights the benefits of open-sourcing, including community collaboration, transparency, and increased security. The article also provides a walkthrough of the decompiler UI, explaining its features and functionality. Additionally, it mentions the availability of the source code on GitHub and encourages developers to contribute to the project.

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MicroLaunch

2024-03-12

MicroLaunch provides investment solutions with a focus on high-quality, early-stage technology companies in the Midwestern United States.

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Double-Keyed Caching: How Browser Cache Partitioning Reshaped the Web

2025-01-09

To enhance privacy, browser caching has shifted from a simple key-value store to double-keyed caching (or cache partitioning). This fundamentally changes how resources are cached: previously shared across sites via public CDNs, now each site maintains its own copy. While bolstering privacy by preventing cache probing, timing attacks, etc., this leads to lower cache hit rates and increased network load. The article analyzes this impact on various resources (shared libraries, fonts, large models), proposing solutions like domain consolidation, module federation, and smart resource loading. The era of shared public CDNs may be ending, but the web's adaptability will prevail.

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Britain's First Internet Connection: The Untold Story of a Pioneer

2025-01-09

This article recounts the story of British computer scientist Peter Kirstein, who in the early 1970s, connected Britain to ARPANET, marking the beginning of the UK's internet era. Despite governmental hurdles and technical challenges, Kirstein's innovative approach and perseverance led to the successful connection of London computers to ARPANET, for which he created the internet's first password. The article provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of the internet, from its Cold War origins to its global impact, showcasing the twists and turns of technological advancement and the contributions of its pioneers.

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(theconversation.com)
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The Curious Case of Consumer Routers and Weak Power Supplies

2025-01-09

A senior computer scientist recounts two incidents highlighting performance issues with consumer-grade routers stemming from inadequate power supplies. The first involved the author's home router, exhibiting slowness when powered by a solar inverter. The second occurred in Kiribati during an ISIF Asia-funded project. Using an oscilloscope, the author observed the router drawing excessive current during voltage dips, leading to instability. Adding capacitors to stabilize the power supply resolved the issues, underscoring how seemingly minor power problems can cause significant network failures.

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Francis Picabia's *391*: Perpetual Motion in Dada and Beyond

2025-01-09

Francis Picabia, a close associate of Marcel Duchamp, was known for his multiple pseudonyms and his rebellious approach to artistic movements. His art review, *391* (1917-1924), chronicles his complex relationship with Dada and Surrealism. The magazine's eclectic content—poetry, artwork, satirical essays—reflects Picabia's anti-establishment stance. Ultimately, he declared his 'Instantanism,' rejecting all artistic movements and proclaiming that art is not a movement, but perpetual motion.

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The Priesthoods: Power, Corruption, and the Future of Expertise

2025-01-09

This essay explores the dynamics of 'priesthoods'—expert communities like the medical establishment—and the challenges they face. The author argues that these groups, in their pursuit of intellectual authority, often isolate themselves from the public, creating an internal knowledge bubble. While this isolation fosters in-depth discussion and consensus-building, it can also breed internal biases and vulnerability to political or other influences. Using examples from medicine and architecture, the article analyzes how these groups function, their susceptibility to capitalist pressures, and their recent susceptibility to capture by political ideologies. The author ultimately questions how to respond to the declining credibility of these expert communities: should we attempt to fix the existing system, or explore alternative models of knowledge dissemination?

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Tech Archaeology: Unearthing Brautigan's Poem

2025-01-09

Blogger John Graham-Cumming shared the complete text of Richard Brautigan's poem, "All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace," on his blog. While the poem is somewhat known in tech circles, a complete PDF of the original 1967 publication proved elusive. Interpreting the copyright notice as allowing free republication, Graham-Cumming provides a scan of the entire book, a delightful find for tech and literature enthusiasts.

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Poka-Yoke: The Japanese Art of Mistake-Proofing

2025-01-09

Poka-yoke, meaning "mistake-proofing" in Japanese, is a lean manufacturing concept originating from the Toyota Production System. It involves designing mechanisms to prevent, correct, or highlight human errors in a process, thereby eliminating defects. A simple example is a car's clutch pedal—it's a poka-yoke, forcing the driver to depress it before starting the engine. This approach not only improves product quality but also reduces training costs, lessens quality control burdens, and ultimately achieves 100% built-in quality control.

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Deep Dive into JVM Startup

2025-01-09

Billy Korando from Oracle's Java team published an in-depth article on January 9, 2025, exploring the intricacies of JVM startup. The article provides a detailed look into the internal mechanisms of JVM initialization, offering valuable insights for Java developers. Readers are encouraged to check the video description for further information.

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Tech Giants Unite to Support Open-Source Chromium Development

2025-01-09

The Linux Foundation launched the "Supporters of Chromium-Based Browsers" initiative, backed by Google, Microsoft, Meta, and Opera. This initiative aims to fund and support the open development of Chromium projects, fostering collaboration between developers, academia, and tech companies to ensure the sustainability and innovation of the ecosystem. Operating on an open governance model, the project prioritizes transparency and community involvement. This move is seen as crucial for securing the future of Chromium-based browsers and promoting greater collaboration within the tech industry.

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