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The Syndicated Actor model offers a new way to program communicating systems, addressing challenges faced by existing programming models like the Actor model and Tuplespace model. This innovative model combines features of Actors, Tuplespaces, and Publish/Subscribe systems to simplify communication and coordination between concurrent components. The Syndicated Actor model introduces the concept of Conversational Concurrency, […]
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The author created a ‘cheat sheet’ to visually explain important data structures used in computer science and real-world applications, which is helpful for interview preparation. Understanding Big-O complexity is crucial for analyzing algorithm performance with increasing data size. They emphasize the RUM tradeoff (Read Efficiency, Update Efficiency, Memory Efficiency) when choosing data structures. The article […]
Over at Fermilab, teams of physicists and engineers are making waves in the realm of neutrino research with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE), a groundbreaking project set to shake up the world of particle detection. Thanks to the innovative LArPix technology developed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), capturing neutrino events in true […]
The author created Peggi, an arpeggio keyboard with eight keys that fits on the back of a phone. Different from chording keyboards, Peggi requires typing multiple keys in sequence rather than simultaneously. The design allows for easier typing for those unfamiliar with chording. The key layout prioritizes common letters and prevents double presses. Despite its […]
In this detailed post about the sweep-and-prune collision detection algorithm, the author shares their enthusiasm for this elegant solution by providing thorough explanations and interactive demos. The post starts with a simple naive approach to collision detection using a straightforward solution that tests every potential pair of objects for collision. However, this method becomes inefficient […]
Project Kiota is a command line tool designed to generate API clients for various OpenAPI described APIs, eliminating the need for different SDKs for each API. Utilizing Microsoft.OpenAPI.NET library, Kiota offers strongly typed API clients with support for OpenAPI and JSON Schema features. The library supports multiple languages like C#, Java, Python, and more, providing […]
Independent security researcher Bill Demirkapi has uncovered a treasure trove of leaked developer secrets and vulnerabilities in websites, including passwords, API keys, and authentication tokens that could give cybercriminals access to sensitive data. Among the findings are secrets linked to Nebraska’s Supreme Court, Stanford University’s Slack channels, and API keys belonging to OpenAI customers. Demirkapi […]
Former Kansas police chief charged with felony obstruction of justice after leading controversial raid on newspaper. Gideon Cody accused of influencing witness to withhold information during investigation. Raid sparked national debate on press freedom in Marion, Kansas. Publisher’s mother died of heart attack day after raid, blamed on stress. Cody potentially a “fall guy” for […]
The author reflects on teaching a class on chess engines, highlighting the challenges and rewards of being an instructor. They discuss the importance of meeting students where they are, designing assignments that challenge but don’t overwhelm, and fostering engagement through interactive content. The author shares insights on student engagement, varying backgrounds, and the value of […]
Researchers in New York have developed a system that sends large numbers of entangled photons through commercial fiber optic cables with high fidelity, a crucial step for secure quantum networks. This breakthrough allows for continuous transmission of 20,000 entangled photons per second over a 34-km network for two weeks without frequent recalibrations. The team achieved […]