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This web content explores the notion that programming is primarily an intellectual activity rather than a physical one. The author suggests that while programming involves some typing, the majority of the work consists of thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving. Despite the misconception that motion equals work, programming is 11/12ths thinking. The content discusses the role of […]
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Former White House cyber policy director AJ Grotto believes Microsoft’s control over IT in the US government is so extensive that recent security failures can be considered a national security issue. Grotto mentioned the struggle to get Microsoft to provide necessary security measures, highlighting the company’s immense leverage and reluctance to make changes. He raised […]
Volume rendering is a technique commonly used for 3D medical imaging data like MRIs or CT scans. Check out this repo for an implementation in Three.js, GLSL, and React. After setting up the project, don’t be surprised if no image appears on screen – the large data files weren’t uploaded to GitHub. You’ll need to […]
Tinyworldmap is a lightweight world map designed for offline-first and low-bandwidth web apps, perfect for outdated phones with no lag. The complete version is only 300 kB gzipped and displays the 10,000 most populous cities from OpenStreetMap. It can be used as a base map or offline fallback, offering customizable options for different features. Additional […]
The Bash toolchain allows for the generation of random prose using NLP techniques like the n-gram language model. By training the model with the novel Moby-Dick, we preprocess the text corpus and extract words, then build bigrams for text generation. Surprisingly, the toolchain can mimic Herman Melville’s style with just a few lines of Bash […]
In this extensive article by the developers behind Thunderbird, the discussion revolves around the upcoming native support for Microsoft Exchange within Thunderbird, set to be available in July 2024. The authors delve into the technical details of integrating the Microsoft Exchange Web Services mail protocol into Thunderbird, highlighting the challenges faced and the benefits of […]
Bayer CEO is shaking up the company to recover $2.15 billion by abolishing middle managers and slashing the corporate handbook. The 160-year-old German drug giant, known for aspirin, faces financial struggles due to its misguided Monsanto acquisition. CEO Bill Anderson aims to streamline operations and empower employees, moving towards a boss-less structure with self-directed teams […]
In today’s data-centric world, Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and Internet of Things devices thrive on data. Genomics, bioinformatics, climate science, finance, and health care fields heavily rely on it. Stuart Parkin, Director at Max Planck Institute for Microstructure Physics, won the prestigious Draper Prize for developing spintronic technologies that leverage electron’s spin and charge to […]
In this post, the author delves into various map design projects in and around OpenStreetMap that have influenced or are shaping map design within the platform. They touch on the dominance of big tech companies in web maps, leading to simplistic designs lacking attention to detail. The post explores historical projects like Osmarender and discusses […]
The Lost SuperFoods website promotes the stockpiling of 126 forgotten survival foods that require no refrigeration. In 1983, Personal Computers were on the rise, and the author decided to take a risk and work for Software Arts, creators of “VisiCalc”. The author impressed with their ability to solve complex bugs quickly, causing management and super-programmers […]