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Oleg from Luden.io spoke with Ivan Trusov, the lead programmer of Craftomation 101, a Lua-based game. Ivan discussed the choice of Lua due to its lightweight nature, flexibility, and integration into the Defold game engine. He discussed surprising elements of Lua, such as array indices starting from 1, lack of increment operation, and no “continue” […]
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Paddler Paddler is an open-source load balancer and reverse proxy specially designed for llama.cpp servers, which require unique strategies for efficient request distribution. Paddler maintains a stateful load balancer that considers each server’s available slots and uses agents to monitor llama.cpp instances for optimal performance. It supports dynamic addition/removal of servers for integration with autoscaling […]
The Spring Lisp Game Jam 2024 broke a new record with 48 games submitted last week, giving participants a chance to play each other’s games. Two distinct meta-patterns emerged in how folks approached building games with Lisp, both having broader applications beyond games. Guile emerged on top with the most submissions thanks to Hoot, a […]
Author introduces gcss CSS, a unique way to write CSS in Go without any additional tools or dependencies. The motivation behind this project is to control CSS from the server side without the need for preprocessors or linters. The next steps include adding more features to the CSS package, such as additional CSS properties and […]
To repair shattered pottery using kintsugi techniques, one must first clean the pieces and smooth sharp edges. Gluing them together with mugi urushi glue made of cake flour and water, mixed with raw urushi, the broken pieces are held together with masking tape. The glued objects are then left in a warm, humid environment for […]
Author explores the journey of restoring a classic ’80s computer, the original Macintosh. Despite its iconic status, the Macintosh faced challenges in the market due to its pricing and target audience. Through meticulous research and perseverance, the author successfully identifies and replaces malfunctioning memory chips with the help of a professional. The joy of witnessing […]
In 2022, the Third Thumb was tested at the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, with 596 participants of all ages and backgrounds. Only a few couldn’t use it due to fit or control issues. Tasks included moving pegs and objects with the Third Thumb. Almost everyone could use it right away, regardless of age, gender, […]
In this intriguing tale, a determined Virginia carpenter used Apple AirTags to track down thieves who had stolen his tools. After following a blip on his iPhone, he led police to a storage unit where they discovered a massive cache of stolen construction equipment worth millions. Despite no arrests yet, investigators are on the case […]
Recently, unauthorized access to our Spaces platform led to a potential leak of Spaces’ secrets. As a precaution, we have revoked certain HF tokens and recommend users to refresh their keys and consider switching to fine-grained access tokens. Our team is working with cyber security specialists to investigate and enhance our security measures. We have […]
Frances Hesselbein, a remarkable leader, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her outstanding contributions. She rejected hierarchical language and was known for her humility and dedication to serving her community. After her father’s passing, she put her aspirations on hold to take care of her family. Frances excelled in various roles, from managing […]