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Wasmer, founded five years ago, has focused on expanding languages that target the web and beyond with WebAssembly. They have introduced py2wasm, a Python to WebAssembly compiler that enhances performance by eliminating interpreter overhead, resulting in programs running 3 times faster. Benchmarking shows that using py2wasm achieves about 70% of native Python speed and is […]
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WASM Parquet offers WebAssembly bindings to handle Apache Parquet format with Rust parquet and arrow crates. The bundle is 1.2 MB, but custom builds can reduce it to 456 KB. You can read and write Parquet files synchronously or asynchronously. For initialization, you can await on the default export or use sync initialization. The Parquet […]
SBCL is a Common Lisp implementation with a high-performance compiler available on many platforms. The paper explores SBCL’s unique build process and aims to introduce readers to the internal workings of a Lisp system. By discussing memory representation of Lisp objects, function objects, and more, the author breaks down complex concepts in a beginner-friendly way. […]
Today, we’re opening up the Meta Quest operating system to third-party hardware makers, creating a more open computing platform for the metaverse. This move will give developers a larger ecosystem to build for and offer consumers more choices. The Meta Horizon OS combines core mixed reality technologies with social features, allowing for a new generation […]
In their paper, Agarwal et al. discuss the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) in few-shot in-context learning (ICL), showcasing significant performance gains when transitioning to many-shot ICL with expanded context windows. They introduce Reinforced and Unsupervised ICL settings to address limitations in human-generated examples, demonstrating their effectiveness on complex reasoning tasks. Surprisingly, many-shot learning […]
This page provides a collection of small computer programs for one-player puzzle games that run on Unix, Windows, and the web using Java or Javascript applets. The author apologizes for no longer being able to build the MacOS version due to technical issues. The games are not original creations, but re-implementations of existing concepts within […]
The author discusses the relationship between effect systems and coroutines, highlighting the isomorphic nature of these concepts. They explore how coroutines yield control back to the caller, while effect handlers yield control to their handler, leading to discussions on the advantages and disadvantages of each. The post delves into the differences in user experience and […]
The Ocean Cleanup’s Interceptor 006 in Guatemala has been a huge success, capturing an impressive amount of trash in just hours during the first flood of the year. The Interceptor is strategically located in the Rio Las Vacas, a tributary of the Rio Motagua, a major contributor to plastic pollution in the Caribbean Sea. This […]
In the mid-80s, Domino’s infamous 30-minute delivery guarantee led to reckless driving, lawsuits, and ultimately a change in company policy. Founder Thomas Monaghan’s focus on speed and delivery helped Domino’s grow rapidly, but it came at a cost. Despite claims that they didn’t encourage speeding, Domino’s drivers were involved in fatal crashes, leading to numerous […]
Python and Ruby differ significantly when it comes to the for loop. Python allows objects to dictate how the for loop operates, while Ruby treats for loop as a method of the Object, with the caller passing the loop’s body for processing. Python emphasizes conformity to language conventions for data processing, while Ruby empowers objects […]