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Shipping projects in a big tech company is a challenging skill that requires prioritizing the final delivery above all else. Engineers often underestimate the complexities of shipping and focus too much on technical details instead of aligning with company objectives. It is crucial to earn the trust of leadership by communicating confidently and addressing potential […]
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In a groundbreaking study by the German Primate Center and Leipzig Zoo, the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs have shown remarkable adaptability despite their dwindling population. These primates have developed the unique ability to drink salt water, a skill crucial for survival in their isolated island habitat. The genetic diversity of the langurs has been […]
Bill Yenne nostalgically recalls his father’s story of a disguised Boeing factory during WWII, known as Wonderland, built to deceive enemy bombers. The secrecy of Boeing Wonderland, and other camouflaged aircraft factories, highlights the communal effort to protect the West Coast from attacks. Major John Ohmer, Jr. leads a remarkable creative challenge to hide aviation […]
Lyceum is an MMO game with the server in Erlang and the client in Zig. To run the project, leverage Nix with a single devenv setup including postgres. Testing can be done with commands like map generation and initializing the database. The game can be deployed on a NixOS server and assets used are listed. […]
SST has expanded native support for containers on AWS, introducing new components like Cluster & Service for deploying containerized applications with ECS and Fargate, Vpc for creating VPCs with optional bastion hosts or NAT gateways, and components like Postgres, Redis, & Efs designed to work well with them. The CLI now supports running applications locally […]
The author discusses their journey in creating a TCP/IP stack from scratch on a microcontroller, specifically the STM32F401. They highlight the complexity of Ethernet technology and the use of the W5100 chip. The author faces challenges in communication with the chip due to hardware issues and timing constraints. They employ logic analysers and develop debugging […]
The author discusses a method to name a chord based on the notes played. By assigning one note as the root, the algorithm calculates intervals and matches them to chord names in a database, considering accidental notes. The algorithm prioritizes names with fewer accidentals for a more accurate representation of the chord. Using a unique […]
This web content delves into the world of recreational math, starting with a simple drawing challenge and delving into complex mathematical concepts using the example of the seven bridges of Königsberg. The author explores the idea that every vertex must have an even number of lines for a drawing to be possible without retracing. The […]
TinyTroupe is an experimental Python library that uses Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-4 to simulate TinyPersons with specific personalities, interests, and goals in TinyWorld environments. Unlike AI assistants, the focus is on understanding human behavior through convincing interactions and customizable personas. The library can be used for digital ad evaluation, software testing, training data […]