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Parsing is the process of converting a string of characters into an abstract syntax tree (AST), which represents the structure of an expression. At Desmos, they use Pratt Parsing to create an AST, which is a method that uses binding power to guide the parsing process. The Pratt parser approach has several advantages over other […]
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AI-powered browser extensions have become increasingly popular, promising to summarize, write and turn plaintext into code. However, this proliferation comes with security risks, including malware posing as legitimate products, data breaches, plagiarism concerns, and the inability to solve prompt injection attacks. Despite efforts to mitigate these risks, users provide sensitive data to browser extensions that […]
The unique circumstances of South Pole Winter mean that fresh food supplies dwindle, with the most recent tragedy being the end of fresh milk. Fresh ingredients, like lettuce or fruit, are limited, but the South Pole Greenhouse provides a volunteer-run source of herbs and occasional salads. Food is important for morale, and the delicious meals […]
Framework Laptop has developed a custom high-efficiency 180W USB-C power adapter with power adapter manufacturer Chicony. The new adapter is a significant upgrade from Framework’s previous 60W power adapter, enabling higher performance, while the adapter body is compact, measuring just 116.6 x 58.2 x 27mm. The adapter offers 93% efficiency and also uses latest generation […]
Databasediagram.com offers a quick and easy way to design ER diagrams by simply typing code, making it an ideal tool for modellers and data analysts. With no registration required and a privacy-focused approach, all diagrams are kept private with no user tracking or limitations. The tool allows for time-saving simplicity by eliminating the need for […]
The popular Reddit Is Fun (RIF) app will be shutting down in 2023 due to changes in Reddit Inc’s API and their disregard for developer concerns. Reddit is implementing costs for their API, which would cost RIF and similar apps $20 million annually. Additionally, Reddit’s decision to block ads in third-party apps, which make up […]
Seaweed is a wonder plant that can be a solution to climate change because it can reduce greenhouse gases by offering cows a methane-less diet, while also being considered a source of energy. Scientists believe that it can lock up carbon for hundreds of years, provide healthy food for people, and contribute biomass fuel production. […]
Christian Selig, the developer of the popular Reddit app Apollo, has announced that his app will be shutting down on June 30th due to the new pricing changes Reddit is implementing for third-party apps. Selig claims that Reddit’s pricing model is too expensive and not equitable, citing Reddit’s own revenue and user numbers as evidence. […]
Sedat Kopanoglu wrote an article about how programming has changed over the last 20 years, and in response, the author talks about how it has transformed over the past 12 years since they began their professional programming career. Key areas of change include the shift towards asynchronous programming and away from multicore programming. There’s also […]
This article explains the two most common types of motorcycle crashes: lowside and highside crashes. A lowside crash is where the bike will end up on the same side as the way you are cornering. This occurs when either the front or rear wheel slides out, usually as a result of too much braking into […]