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“WebGPU Unleashed” is a free book that teaches graphics programming in JavaScript using the WebGPU API. The author wrote this book to address the changing landscape of graphics APIs, introducing beginners to WebGPU as a more lightweight and performant option. WebGPU serves as a wrapper for APIs such as Vulkan, Metal, and DirectX 12, making […]
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Visual A* Pathfinding and Maze Generation in Python includes a high-performance implementation of the A* pathfinding algorithm and various maze generation techniques. The A* algorithm efficiently finds the shortest path in mazes, considering heuristic functions and neighbor enumerators. Maze generation methods range from Diffusion-Limited Aggregation to Quantum-Inspired and Artistic techniques, each offering unique challenges and […]
Databases are magical, with SQL as the language that unleashes their power. PostgreSQL, the most popular database for developers, stores data in a directory that holds essential files and folders. Understanding terms like transaction, snapshot, schema, table, and more gives insight into database structure. Exploring the folders reveals system databases like postgres, template0, template1 automatically […]
Artificial neural networks, the foundation of modern artificial intelligence, are often seen as black boxes. However, a new architecture called Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) changes the game. These networks offer more interpretable and accurate results, while utilizing fewer learned parameters. The KANs are able to represent data in a more flexible manner, allowing for greater performance […]
SentinelBoot is a secure RISC-V bootloader developed in Rust at The University of Manchester, sponsored by Codethink. It tackles memory safety issues by leveraging Rust’s principles of ownership, borrowing, and lifetimes, providing a more secure alternative to traditional languages like C/C++/Assembly. The project focuses on enhancing boot flow safety by utilizing public-key cryptography for secure […]
CU Boulder scholars have identified new fragments of Euripides plays after extensive research. Yvona Trnka-Amrhein and John Gibert deciphered the papyrus sent to them by an Egyptian archaeologist, discovering new material from Euripides’ plays Polyidus and Ino. The fragments introduce traditional tragic elements with a new twist. Despite possible controversy surrounding their interpretations, the scholars […]
Andy Warhol’s lost Amiga art, created during a 1985 demonstration for Commodore, has resurfaced after 39 years. A print of the famous Debbie Harry image and a signed floppy disk containing more creations were found by former Commodore engineer Jeff Bruette in July 2024. Bruette reveals that he not only preserved these images but also […]
The Organic Maps app is experimenting with public transport support, introducing the GTFS feature in addition to the existing OSM transit data. By following specific steps to download, prepare, and merge GTFS data from sources like Transitland and OpenMobilityData, users can access proper public transport navigation with optimal routes and improved visual representation. The experimental […]
KDE projects offer diverse opportunities for contributions using various programming languages and specialized tools. Some surprising highlights include the use of Python for Appium tests and Selenium WebDriver in GUI applications. Notable projects like KDevelop and kde-builder utilize a combination of C++ and Python. Ruby is leveraged for tools like Gitlab Triaging and the Bugzilla […]
The Usb Sniffer Lite for RP2040 is a simple USB sniffer based on a Raspberry Pi RP2040 that supports Low Speed and Full Speed modes. It presents itself as a virtual COM-port and requires no additional software for compatibility with all operating systems. While it lacks packet decoding capabilities, an online USB Descriptor and Request […]