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On June 26th, 2024, the website One Million Checkboxes (OMCB) launched with the unique concept of one million global checkboxes that users could check, and it would be checked for everyone on the site instantly. Surprisingly, within hours of launching, tens of thousands of users checked millions of boxes, causing the site to crash frequently. […]
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The author delves into a programming problem involving Graph Theory and nodes representing programming languages and people. They discuss similarities between old languages like Bliss, Pascal, Algol 68, BCPL, and C, which influenced each other despite different purposes. Bliss had unique features like its use of dots to retrieve values and non-portability. Pascal, designed for […]
Decaf coffee is a popular choice for those seeking the coffee flavor without the jitters. Chemistry plays a significant role in the decaffeination process. Three common methods are used: carbon dioxide, Swiss water, and solvent-based. The Swiss water method is favored for its chemical-free approach and preserving the natural flavor of coffee. Solvent-based methods, while […]
The CAP theorem, introduced by Brewer and formalized by Gilbert and Lynch, is often considered foundational for distributed systems engineers. However, it is mostly irrelevant for those building cloud-style systems. It becomes more significant for developers of intermittently connected applications, like IoT or mobile apps. The theorem states that systems can have both strong consistency […]
In this post, the author discusses the challenge of finding the median of a list in linear time, focusing on the median-of-medians approach. The post explains the quickselect algorithm and introduces the deterministic pivot selection algorithm developed by Blum, Floyd, Pratt, Rivest, and Tarjan in 1973. The author provides detailed Python implementations, proofs of average […]
In this detailed post, the author discusses the architecture of their large-scale embedded projects, combining an AMD Xilinx FPGA with a STM32 MCU for high-speed data processing and control. The two-chip setup offers advantages like simplified programming, elimination of DDR SDRAM layout, and decentralized security enforcement. The author explores the use of the Flexible Memory […]
Introducing Tiny Moon Swift Package, a small and efficient Swift library that calculates the moon phase for any given date, functioning offline and compatible with iOS and MacOS. Simply add the package to your Xcode project, import it, and pass in the desired Date and TimeZone to get moon phase information. The library offers two […]
After analyzing Hacker News posts and comments, it became clear that social networks should prioritize the people behind the content rather than the content itself. With the help of Robert (robg), the neural basis of semantic knowledge and social semantic algorithms from 2008 were discussed. The goal is to discover the most knowledgeable individuals on […]
Learn about reverse engineering in a simple and comprehensive way with this tutorial set by @mytechnotalent. Covering x86, x64, 32-bit ARM, and 64-bit architectures, these tutorials are perfect for both beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge. Understanding reverse engineering is essential in cybersecurity, making it a valuable skill to possess. The tutorials are […]
Research by AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry teams introduces breakthrough AI systems AlphaProof and AlphaGeometry 2, which excel in advanced mathematical reasoning. These systems accomplished impressive results, solving four out of six problems in the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) at a silver-medalist level. AlphaProof, based on reinforcement learning, proves mathematical statements in Lean, while AlphaGeometry 2, a […]