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Marker is a secure and user-friendly visual Markdown editor that allows you to write and edit Markdown files with ease. It is an open-source tool that ensures everything you create is stored on your own filesystem, keeping your data secure. The best part is that you can download Marker for free, giving you full control […]
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Summarized: In this entry, the focus is on colorizing backgrounds to make sprites shine. Coloring backgrounds involves additional work like editing graphics and adjusting level layouts. The process of applying BG attributes depends on the game type. A routine is needed to print the background, and custom attributes can be added by fetching values from […]
In this detailed guide, the author explores the process of rendering grass blades in a video game environment using features like VK_EXT_buffer_device_address and multiDrawIndirect. The compute pass generates data about the grass blades, including position, width, height, and animation parameters, before the graphics pass renders them. Frustum culling and LOD selection are implemented to optimize […]
The Audi A3, a long-standing compact luxury car, is getting an update for the 2025 model year. While the exterior changes are minimal, the interior offers some interesting features. However, the catch is that many basic functions are now only accessible through annoying in-car subscriptions. The European-spec A3 will have various engine options, with a […]
In 1967, Seymour Papert created Logo, a language known in the eighties for teaching kids programming. Fast forward to 2024, Logo still shines bright for drawing and trigonometry learning. However, due to expense and varying implementations, teaching programming with Logo wasn’t as effective. At age 9, the author created their own Logo language for their […]
Turn your photos into personalized coloring pages, sketches, oil paintings, watercolors, and more with the help of advanced AI technology. Experience the magic of art with your own images. Try it out now and unleash your creativity. (Note: Some may find the overuse of the term “Coloring Page” controversial or annoying.)
This paper explores the use of Large Language Models (LLMs) as symbolic reasoners in text-based games, focusing on tasks like math, map reading, and applying common sense. The LLM agent is designed to handle symbolic challenges and achieve in-game goals after being initialized and informed of its role. Through experimental results, it is shown that […]
In the world of programming, understanding basic concepts like text files, memory, and memory allocation is crucial. Moving on to more advanced topics like coding for batches of data, operating in a multithreaded environment, and designing systems with multi-threading can be intimidating but rewarding. The key to successful multithreaded programming lies in minimizing synchronization, prioritizing […]
FloatCompMandelbrot is a program that explores how floating-point precision affects Mandelbrot set images. It requires Boost::Multiprecision and RayLib for graphics, with the possibility of replacing Boost::Multiprecision with other floating-point implementations like GiMP or GMPF. The program delves into the sensitivity of initial conditions in generating Mandelbrot set images due to floating-point inaccuracies. The author questions […]
Bluesky offers a unique approach to online moderation, aiming for user empowerment and community control. The platform introduces Ozone, an open-source collaborative moderation tool, allowing individuals and teams to review and label content across the network. Users can now run independent moderation services, enhancing control over their social media experience. Bluesky emphasizes simplicity, user choice, […]