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This paper introduces a new method for determining the impact of managers on team performance by randomly assigning them to teams and accounting for individual skills. Effective managers are shown to significantly improve team performance compared to workers. Surprisingly, self-nominated managers perform worse due to overconfidence, particularly in social skills. The study reveals that economic […]
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SAML is the go-to authentication protocol for enterprises, providing a Single Sign On (SSO) solution similar to “Login with Google/Facebook” buttons. With SSO, users access multiple apps using a single account, reducing the need for multiple passwords. SAML involves three key players: 1. Identity Provider (IdP): Centralized user management system (e.g., Azure AD, Auth0) 2. […]
In this article, the author shares insights from their journey of learning how to utilize deep learning in computer graphics, aiming to help others quickly grasp terms and concepts in deep learning. They introduce neural networks, particularly multilayer perceptron (MLP), as powerful tools for tasks like classification and regression. The article includes code and a […]
The latest generation Mistral Large 2 is a game-changer in AI applications, boasting a 128k context window and support for multiple languages and coding languages. Under the Mistral Research License, it can be used for research and non-commercial purposes, with a Mistral Commercial License required for self-deployment in commercial settings. Mistral Large 2 excels in […]
DOM to Semantic Markdown converts HTML DOM to Semantic Markdown format, optimizing content for Large Language Models (LLMs). It preserves semantic structure, reduces token usage, retains metadata, and enhances processing for LLMs. The tool offers features like AST conversion, main content detection, and URL optimization. It captures semantic tags, image metadata, and table structures. Use […]
Shape of Motion presents a groundbreaking method for reconstructing dynamic scenes from a single monocular video, overcoming the challenges of previous approaches by explicitly modeling 3D motion. Using a compact set of SE(3) motion bases and data-driven priors, the method decomposes scenes into rigidly-moving groups and achieves globally consistent representations. Results show the method’s state-of-the-art […]
Pygamelib is a small library for terminal-based game development, originally created to teach kids coding. It has evolved into a tool that allows for the creation of decent 2D games, while still being simple compared to other frameworks. The library is beginner-friendly, requiring limited Python knowledge, but offers advanced possibilities for more experienced programmers. It […]
Button Stealer is a quirky Chrome extension that will automatically “steal” a button from every website you visit. It’s a fun and useless way to collect buttons while going about your online activities. The best part? It’s completely free! Simply install Button Stealer and watch your collection of stolen buttons grow. This unique extension adds […]
The author shares their journey of creating a board game and the need for communication in a critical phase of the game, leading to the creation of custom types like Quote and Msg. They explore the use of optics/lenses and the pattern of types-as-interfaces to design simple and composed code. The article emphasizes the layering […]
Cris Luengo explains the concept of the median filter, a non-linear smoothing filter that calculates the median value of a neighborhood in an input image. The filter can be generalized into a percentile and rank filter, useful for noisy images. Various algorithms, like histogram-based and binary tree, are discussed for efficient median computations. The O(1) […]