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Claro is a statically typed JVM language focused on building simple, highly concurrent, and scalable applications. It offers modern build tools for easy dependency management, eliminating the need for runtime “Dependency Injection” frameworks. Developed by a former Google engineer, Claro goes beyond async/await with a structured concurrency model ensuring non-blocking, data-race free, deadlock free, and […]
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MicroZig is a work in progress, with breaks in the API anticipated during development. Users can start with MicroZig without cloning the repository by downloading examples from downloads.microzig.tech. Support is provided for chip families like RP2 by RaspberryPi Foundation and STM32 by STMicroelectronics. Developers can contribute to MicroZig, although the current developer experience is described […]
A preview of upcoming content is here! The author shares their amazement at the ability to handle millions of clients on a single thread. The post aims to spread the brilliance of concurrency and spark excitement in readers. Various questions will be addressed, such as why not create a thread per client and how Node.js […]
Look-up-tables, or LUTs, have been used in graphics programming to overcome technical challenges. This article explores the creative possibilities of using LUTs in WebGL, from transforming grayscale footage to color to creating unique visual effects. By manipulating the Fragment Shader, users can tint videos in real-time, changing colors and exploring different operations. The techniques shown […]
In an email from Daniel Almeida, he introduces a patch that rewrites the VP9 codec library in Rust as a proof-of-concept. The goal is to evaluate the use of Rust in the V4L2 initiative. The patch converts existing libraries to Rust, showcasing its potential benefits for complicated algorithms processing data. The Rust code features a […]
The training montage in Rocky was the standout moment for the author, showing Rocky’s personal transformation from a bum to a champion. The author criticizes how montages in movies simplify the process of change, creating unrealistic expectations. They argue that true personal transformation is a slow, tedious process involving daily effort, sacrifices, and setbacks. The […]
SymPy is a free and Python-based package that is lightweight and easy to use. It can be used beyond interactive tools and embedded in other applications. Surprisingly, SymPy has been integrated into various projects including Cadabra, ChemPy, and devito for different fields like tensor algebra and quantum field theory. Some other projects using SymPy include […]
In a groundbreaking development, researchers have introduced BitNet b1.58, a 1-bit Large Language Model (LLM) that utilizes ternary {-1, 0, 1} parameters. This new model matches full-precision Transformers in performance while being more cost-effective in terms of latency, memory, throughput, and energy consumption. The 1.58-bit LLM not only sets a new standard for high-performance and […]
At the Intel Foundry Direct Connect event, Intel revealed new details about its upcoming 10A (1nm) and 14A (1.4nm) nodes, with production set to begin in late 2027 and 2026 respectively. The company is also working on creating fully autonomous AI-powered fabs. Keyvan Esfarjani provided insights into the company’s roadmap, showcasing Intel’s planned node production […]
Kalosm v0.2.0 introduces new features like Tasks and Agents, Task Evaluation, Prompt Auto-Tuning, Regex Validation, Surreal Database Integration, RAG improvements, Performance Improvements, and New Models. Users can now create tasks for identifying keywords in sentences or solving math problems, with examples to help agents learn. The Evaluation Abstraction feature enhances functionality. Prompt Auto-Tuning optimizes prompts […]