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This story delves into concurrent data structures in Ruby, aiming to show how true parallelism can be achieved despite global mutable state not being supported by default Ruby primitives. Some familiarity with Ruby, Rust, C, and other tools is helpful but not required. The GitHub repository contains code examples that can be run with a […]
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In this groundbreaking study, we delve into the intricate workings of the human brain and language models in processing natural language during conversations. By examining similarities and differences between deep learning models and the human brain, we uncover a fascinating alignment in how neural activity and model embeddings interact. Surprisingly, our findings demonstrate that the […]
The author discusses the efficiency and power of searching shell history using tools like Ctrl-r and fzf/skim to save time and reduce errors. The ability to quickly recall previous commands and utilize fuzzy matching greatly improved productivity in the Unix terminal. The author shares their experience transitioning from zsh to fish and back to zsh, […]
Sell yourself and your work by effectively communicating your ideas to the world. Doing exceptional work in isolation is not enough; you must advertise your accomplishments to ensure they are not wasted. Richard Hamming emphasizes the importance of writing and presenting your work clearly in order to garner recognition and build on your findings. While […]
Patty Smith shares how she and her husband transformed their neighborhood in San Francisco by simply sitting outside with coffee on their “stoop.” This simple tradition led to the creation of a vibrant community of neighbors who now regularly host events and support each other in various ways. They utilized a WhatsApp group to coordinate […]
Deciduous trees were thought to have dormant roots in the winter, but a recent study reveals that the roots actually continue to grow year-round. Forest soils may store more carbon than previously believed, with up to 30% of a tree’s biomass in dense roots acting as a reservoir. This discovery challenges traditional beliefs about the […]
The C++ standard library, also known as the STL, is a remarkable achievement with broad scope, performance, and backward compatibility. While hailed for its merits, criticisms include abysmal compile times and unreadability. However, using the STL is optional, and developers can create their custom standard library. A unique approach, pystd, replicates Python’s stdlib design. The […]
Hann is a powerful ANN library for Go, offering efficient similarity search in high-dimensional spaces with indexes like HNSW, PQIVF, and RPT. It serves as a key component for vector databases like Milvus and Pinecone, enhancing Go applications with fast in-memory search capabilities. Unique features include a unified interface for different indexes, SIMD instructions for […]
The author introduces the “X Macros” pattern used in the Chapel compiler to generate code for repetitive tasks like interning strings and defining class hierarchies for abstract syntax trees (AST). The pattern automates the declaration and initialization of variables, reducing boilerplate code and potential errors. It also discusses how X Macros simplify the implementation of […]
The Jakt programming language is a memory-safe systems programming language that transpiles to C++. Emphasis is placed on memory safety, code readability, developer productivity, and executable performance. Jakt employs strategies like automatic reference counting, strong typing, and bounds checking to ensure memory safety. The language promotes code readability through features like immutable by default, argument […]