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The author believes that tech hiring should only involve one technical and one non-technical interview lasting no more than an hour each. Longer interview processes are seen as unnecessary and counterproductive. The streamlined process encourages interviewers to ask more precise questions and attracts senior applicants who are put off by lengthy processes. The author acknowledges […]
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On June 25, 2024, a quirky explanation is given on why x^2 is not always equal to x*x. Using the idea of intervals, it is shown how arithmetic with uncertainties around measurements can lead to surprising results. For example, when multiplying intervals that cover negative numbers, the traditional rules break down. The concept of intervals […]
The HyperCard Simulator allows users to import and run classic HyperCard stacks online. The creator made this tool in their spare time to bring HyperCard to the modern web. Each stack is like a deck of cards that can be flipped through, with the ability to add or remove cards. Everything is saved online, and […]
Before becoming a household name, Phil Hartman was a talented graphic designer creating album art for West Coast rock bands. His tragic story is divided into two parts – a rise to fame on Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons, and a shocking murder due to domestic violence. Hartman’s lesser-known roots in design include work […]
The content is about a small ball widget that can be dragged and bounced around the screen, available in red color. You can flick it, try to make it hit the corner, and see how many times it bounces. Inspired by Nate Heagy’s widget, this ball brings back childhood memories of playing with similar widgets […]
In the 80s, data was written to local disks, then moved to the cloud, causing new issues. The local-first movement aims to bring data back to users while leveraging the internet. A proposed data exchange format involves changes indexed by clients, separate files for large data, and unique URLs. Benefits include easy replication and detailed […]
The author introduces Hindley-Milner type inference, explaining the motivation behind using it in software development. They explore the tradeoff between expressiveness and legibility in programming languages, using examples to illustrate how HM systems work and their limitations. The author delves into the hierarchy of types, defining monotypes and polytypes, and the importance of type inference […]
In the 1990s, the author started programming in a small town in Northern Australia using a LAN at his parent’s business. They navigated through different operating systems and networking protocols, eventually transitioning to Windows with a Windows NT server. The author’s father, a general practitioner, developed medical record software for the business using low-cost hardware […]
China has successfully brought back samples from the far side of the moon, marking a significant milestone for space exploration. The re-entry capsule containing the lunar material landed in Inner Mongolia after being released by the Chang’e-6 probe. This achievement by China has garnered praise from experts like Martin Barstow, highlighting the technological feat. The […]
The author introduces the concept of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), a method to include helpful information in LLM prompts for AI-based products. The author highlights that setting up a RAG pipeline adds complexity to AI systems but mentions that data warehouse providers now offer tools to simplify the process. A unique aspect is the use of […]