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In early modern England, books were advertised as “antidotes” or “cures” for melancholy, filled with songs, jokes, and stories aimed at lifting spirits. The titles of these collections often included keywords like “antidote” and “pills,” becoming almost catchphrases. While some accused publishers of profiting off false promises, these collections reflected the belief that music and […]
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With Perl 5.36.0 on the horizon, plans for the future of Perl are being clarified. Two years ago, Perl 7 was announced with the goal of reducing boilerplate code, sparking debates on backward compatibility. A new governance structure under the Perl Steering Council now makes decisions on the language’s direction. Feature guards, version bundles, and […]
“HTML5 Differences from HTML4” outlines the changes in the HTML5 specification compared to HTML4. This document, produced by the HTML Working Group, is a draft for the W3C Working Group Note. It emphasizes the need for interoperability, improved markup, and new APIs for emerging web applications. The HTML syntax, which is largely compatible with HTML4 […]
In March 2021, the author explains how to create a simple hash table in C programming, mentioning linear and binary search methods. He demonstrates the construction of a hash table and encourages overcoming the absence of a standard hash table in C. The article compares linear search to hash table lookup, showcasing scenarios where linear […]
In his book Enlightenment Now, Steven Pinker explains the importance of correctly counting centuries in understanding historical events like the American revolution. By using specific examples and providing a simple solution such as using “the 1700s” instead of “the 18th century,” Pinker argues for clarity in communication. He also addresses the potential ambiguity in referring […]
UUIDs are commonly used as primary keys in database tables due to their easy generation, sharing between systems, and guaranteed uniqueness. This article focuses on efficiently using UUIDs as primary keys in PostgreSQL. Storing UUIDs as strings using the text data type is not optimal, as PostgreSQL has a dedicated uuid data type which takes […]
The author discusses preserving retro computer floppy disks using a Saleae Logic 8 logic analyzer instead of dedicated devices like Kryoflux. They delve into the low-level details of floppy drive interfaces, including encoding schemes and signal patterns. They explain how to connect the logic analyzer to capture data from a floppy disk and control the […]
This web content is a beautiful English version of Lao Tzu’s Tao Te Ching by Ursula K. Le Guin. Lao Tzu’s teachings focus on the concept of the Tao, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, humility, and following the natural way of things. The text delves into themes like the balance of opposites, the power of […]
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MIT has developed a new water harvester that can extract drinkable water from the air, potentially providing enough water for multiple people. The device features vertical fins coated with a specialized zeolite material, allowing for maximum water adsorption. After saturation, the copper sheets are heated to release the water, with the potential to produce up […]