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C-EDIT Project is a C language text editor for Linux similar to MSDOS EDIT, without using Ncurses. It functions well with Termux but the author warns against editing important files with it. The project can be supported via Bitcoin donation or contact at [email protected]. Surprisingly, it features a dynamic buffer with a vector of lines, […]
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The author was working on decimal to hex and binary conversions on their Mac using Apple’s Calculator when they noticed some wobbly lines of numbers that distracted them. Upon investigation, they discovered that some digits in the binary display section were off by one pixel. Despite the nice anti-aliased rendering, the misplaced digits raised questions […]
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The author discusses the paper “Harder Drive: Hard drives we didn’t want or need” featured in SIGBOVIK 2022, along with videos on their YouTube channel Suckerpinch. They offer a torrent to try out an app for exploring the IPv4 address space. Ringtones from the video are available for enhancing mobile calling experience. The source code […]
In this tutorial, you’ll learn about how the React Compiler works to optimize React applications. React has been a reliable UI library for over a decade, offering component architecture, uni-directional data flow, and declarative features that help build scalable software. Memoization techniques like React.memo() and hooks like useMemo() and useCallback() optimize performance by caching results. […]
BaseX is a powerful XML Database and XQuery Processor with support for various data formats. It offers a user-friendly GUI for writing complex applications and visualizations for exploring data. RESTXQ facilitates web application development in XQuery. The upcoming BaseX 12 release documentation is available, and BXFiddle allows online query execution. Communication with developers and users […]
Python 3.13 introduces an optional GIL, allowing for improved performance in multithreading. There are concurrent efforts with PEP 703 for the optional GIL and PEP 684 for per-interpreter GIL in Python 3.12. The history of the GIL is explored, how it affects C API design, and steps taken at the C API level. Anecdotes from […]
Underjord is a small team specializing in Elixir consulting and contract work, with a focus on Nerves. The author, who recently joined the Nerves core team, aims to help users navigate the hardware and software co-mingling process. Detailed instructions are provided for setting up a Nerves project on a Raspberry Pi, including tips on integrating […]
Fibonacci numbers can be used to convert between miles and kilometers with surprising accuracy. By taking two consecutive Fibonacci numbers, the ratio between them is close to the Golden ratio, which is approximately the same as kilometers per mile. For example, 5 miles is approximately 8 kilometers, and 21 miles is approximately 34 kilometers. If […]
Most websites today are created to draw the highest audience and ‘convert’, but there’s a lesser-known web designed by regular people to share their interests. This unpolished, quirky web is fun, creative, and intriguing. The author’s redesign inspiration came from the nostalgic web of the 90s and early 2000s, filled with colours, creativity, and personal […]