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In 1964, Dartmouth College mathematicians John G. Kemeny and Thomas E. Kurtz created BASIC, revolutionizing computing and inspiring programmers for six decades. BASIC, with its simple line-by-line structure, became popular for beginners with its plain English commands like “PRINT” and “GOTO.” Before BASIC, programming was complex and reserved for professionals. BASIC was adapted for personal […]
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The progress bar displays the status of various libraries. The default status is not set, and help is needed for libraries in this state. Full support is indicated by a green checkmark, while others are marked as worked on, reported, or closed with no planned support soon. Some libraries require old tools to start adding […]
Today in Tedium, a blog or newsletter that focuses on questions you didn’t know you had until they hit you like a ton of bricks. Have you ever pondered about the origin of the IMEI code? You know, that long number buried in your phone’s settings? This article delves into the International Mobile Equipment Identity […]
Neural networks are all around us, from language models to robotics, and understanding them involves delving into differentiable programming. This primer is designed for beginners like Alice, offering an intuitive introduction to optimization, automatic differentiation, and common design techniques. The goal is to bridge the gap between theory and code, focusing on convolutional, attentional, and […]
This paper introduces a new method called Level of Gaussians (LoG) for real-time rendering of large-scale scenes. The traditional 3DGS model struggles with rendering complex scenes in real time due to the excessive number of Gaussian primitives required. LoG offers a solution by representing scenes with varying levels of detail in a tree structure, selecting […]
The Unix shell is limited in working with modern semi-structured data like JSON or YAML, leading to challenges when using traditional text processing tools. ffs, short for file filesystem, allows users to mount semi-structured data as a filesystem, enabling manipulation of modern formats using familiar shell tools. Currently supporting JSON, YAML, and TOML, ffs offers […]
The Drug Enforcement Administration has recommended reclassifying botanical cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III under federal law, citing its safe and effective therapeutic benefits. This decision follows the US Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the change, marking the first time a President has requested such a review. NORML Deputy Director Paul […]
Kolmogorov-Arnold Networks (KANs) are introduced as a promising alternative to Multi-Layer Perceptrons (MLPs). KANs are based on the Kolmogorov-Arnold representation theorem, giving them strong mathematical foundations. KANs outperform MLPs in terms of model accuracy and interpretability, with examples ranging from fitting symbolic formulas to discovering physical laws. Installation of the KAN library, pykan, can be […]
In 2023, the trend is towards plain and minimalist objects, a stark contrast to the intricate and ornate designs of the past. Many believe this shift is due to affordability issues, but improved technology should make ornate items more accessible. Mass manufacturing has historically made ornate objects cheaper, but consumer preferences have shifted. Despite the […]
The author expresses frustration at the lack of fluid and responsive music rendering for the web, proposing a solution through a prototype called Scribe designed to output SVG from JSON data. By creating classes for stave lines and beats, the author demonstrates how to position musical symbols on a stave using CSS rules. The system […]