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In this web content, the author discusses the misconceptions surrounding entry-level roles in Data Engineering. They argue against the idea that Data Engineering is not suitable for beginners, stating that every discipline is open to newbies. The author highlights the importance of learning SQL as a fundamental skill for starting a career in Data Engineering. […]
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of a new pilot program called the “Downtown Office to Residential Conversion Pilot Program.” This program aims to incentivize the conversion of underutilized office buildings into residential units in Downtown Boston. The program will be administered by the Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), Mayor’s Office of […]
Nobel Laureate John B. Goodenough, one of the inventors of the lithium-ion battery, passed away at age 100. Goodenough authored over 800 technical papers and was recently granted a U.S. patent shortly before his 100th birthday. He is best known for developing the lithium cobalt oxide cathode, which became the foundation for Sony’s first commercial […]
The author of this web content shares their experience in developing a gcc patch to simplify building portable executables with Cosmopolitan Libc. They explain that this patch allows popular software to be built with Cosmopolitan Libc without having to change the source code, and the resulting executables can run on various operating systems. The author […]
In this article, the author explores a privacy vulnerability in Apple devices, specifically macOS. They demonstrate a technique that can be used to reveal a user’s first name without permission using the mDNS protocol. The technique involves brute-forcing a list of the 50 most popular gender-specific names from a specific country of origin. The article […]
In this web content, the author discusses how the hype around “passkeys” is causing security keys to become obsolete. They explain the difference between non-resident and resident keys and highlight the limited storage capacity of security keys. The author also mentions the controversy surrounding the definition of “passkeys” and how it has led to the […]
The author is reaching out to readers who signed a petition regarding the ATSC 3.0 standard, asking them to file a comment in the FCC’s docketing system. The process is simple and only takes a few minutes. Currently, there are only a few complaints filed, and the author urges readers to do better. The author […]
The author expresses their excitement about using Sorbet to write a type-checked edition of Mocktail in Ruby, which they believe can unlock new productivity workflows. However, they admit that the process has been challenging, with obstacles and bugs to overcome. They delve into their personal quirks and behaviors as an enthusiast programmer, including obsessiveness, ruminating […]
Three prominent tax preparation firms, H&R Block, TaxAct, and TaxSlayer, allegedly sent sensitive information on millions of taxpayers to Meta, the parent company of Facebook, according to a report by congressional Democrats. The report claims that Meta used the data to create targeted advertising and train its algorithms. The Democrats are calling for federal agencies […]
In recent years, the success rate of lunar landings has declined, evident from failed missions such as Hakuto-R, Beresheet, and Chandrayaan-2. Only China has successfully landed uncrewed ships on the moon since the 1970s. This decline in success comes at a time when more landing attempts are scheduled before the end of 2023, causing concern […]