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In the past decade, Ubicloud has worked with numerous PostgreSQL users, providing insights into differences between running PostgreSQL for yourself versus managing it for others. The blog post discusses key features common in a managed service, such as provisioning, backup/restore, HA, and security, highlighting the complexities involved in each area. Surprisingly, the on-demand provisioning process […]
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Sharpl is a custom Lisp interpreter written in C# with a tiny code base and no external dependencies. Unique features include dedicated syntax for pairs, arrays, maps, and method compositions. The language supports varargs, splatting, unified iterator protocol, and deep-value comparison using =. Other highlights include explicit tail calls, lexically and dynamically scoped bindings, and […]
In this web content, the author discusses the beauty and elegance of ASCII, an encoding format still widely used today. The author highlights the historical significance of ASCII, its design choices, and the patterns that make it easy for humans and computers to interpret. The author explores the placement of control codes, the significance of […]
A groundbreaking discovery has been made regarding a newly identified hormone that plays a critical role in maintaining strong bones during lactation. Referred to as Maternal Brain Hormone (CCN3), this hormone has the potential to not only help with bone fractures but also treat osteoporosis in the general population. Research conducted by UC San Francisco […]
This short book explores the concept of copying in design, highlighting how copying can lead to innovation and progress in the industry. It discusses examples such as the iconic LCW chair by Charles and Ray Eames, the innovative practices of Steve Jobs and John Carmack, and the impact of the free software and open-source movements. […]
Timeshift for Linux is a handy application that functions similarly to Windows System Restore and Mac’s Time Machine. It takes regular snapshots of your file system and allows you to easily restore your system to a previous state if needed. In RSYNC mode, it efficiently saves disk space by sharing common files between snapshots. BTRFS […]
The Kawaii project is a collaboration between @Wesk and Yveltal to create the smallest functional Wii ever made, barely larger than the outline of the OMEGA trim itself. Initially, the design included traditional features like fan, heatsink, and controller ports, but evolved to a machined metal unibody with magnetic pogo pin connectors, making it even […]
The author shares a recent experience where their servers faced constant out-of-memory kills after a kernel upgrade, with no clear cause. Through detailed analysis of their Prometheus host metrics via Grafana dashboards, they discovered a steadily increasing slab memory usage, leading them to suspect a kernel command line change disabling AppArmor was the trigger for […]
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Kelvin “Chuck” Mattocks and Robert “Robby” Higgins died after a trench collapsed while they were working in Boston, adding to the over 250 trench collapse-related deaths over the past decade. NPR exposed how these deaths, including teenagers and fathers, were preventable, with employers often ignoring safety regulations. Despite OSHA inspections, companies have been fined yet […]