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This incredible console for mobile browsers is packed with tools and features that take web development to the next level. With the ability to display fps and memory, test geolocation, and even run JavaScript benchmarks, this console is a must-have for any serious developer. And with plugins to monitor Ajax requests, log messages, and show […]
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In this post, the author discusses the relationship between factorials and bases. They note that for every integer n, there is some base b such that n! = bn. Interestingly, b is almost a linear function of n. Using Stirling’s approximation, the author shows that b(n) = (2n/e)^(n+1/2)√π. This observation leads to Gauss’s multiplication formula, […]
This web content humorously summarizes the history of programming languages and their inventors. It pokes fun at the development of languages such as COBOL, FORTRAN, LISP, C++, and Java, among others. Controversial information is not present, but surprising and clever content include the use of punch cards to weave a tapestry in 1801 and the […]
Authlib is the ultimate Python library for building OAuth and OpenID Connect servers. With low level specifications implementations to high level frameworks integrations, Authlib is designed to meet the needs of everyone. Authlib is compatible with Python3.6+. The User’s Guide provides background information about Authlib, installation details, and explanation of OAuth 1.0, OAuth 2.0, and […]
Rendering text may seem simple, but it’s actually incredibly complicated. There is no “perfect” way to render text, and everything affects everything else. Supporting custom fonts, colors, and styles with line-wrapping and text-selection for arbitrary user input is a challenge. The text-rendering pipeline involves styling, layout, shaping, rasterization, and composition, but these steps aren’t as […]
ChatHN is an AI chatbot that uses natural language to interact with Hacker News API built with OpenAI Functions and Vercel AI SDK. You can deploy your own version of ChatHN with 1-click. To set up Novel locally, you have to clone the repository and set up the OpenAI API key. It is built on […]
The Arduino UNO R4 WiFi combines the processing power of the Renesas RA4M1 microcontroller with the wireless connectivity power of the Espressif ESP32-S3, offering an array of new features and peripherals. This board boasts expanded memory and a faster clock speed, on-board peripherals such as a 12-bit DAC and CAN BUS, and an extended 24 […]
Mofi offers content-aware fill and trim for music for free, without the need to download any software. Users can shorten or lengthen a song seamlessly, without cutting off the end prematurely or affecting the vibe of the original song, making it perfect for videos or performances. Users can also remove portions of a song that […]
An Android user discovered a secret browser located within the “Manage my account” popup, which appears in several important apps, including Settings and Google Suite apps. The browser bypasses parental controls and is accessed by following a series of steps beginning with clicking on “Manage my account” in Google or another app with account options. […]
Hypersomnia is a free, open-source online shooter that combines the tactics of Counter-Strike, the dynamics of Hotline Miami, and the pixel art nostalgia of old-school RPGs. The game, written in modern C++ without a game engine, includes 24 unique firearms, four grenade types, seven melee weapons, and six magic spells, and offers an in-game map […]