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OpenAI released GPT-4, showcasing impressive coding capabilities with the ability to generate advanced code like a 3D video game. LLMs are expected to enhance software development productivity, although there are potential broader changes ahead. These changes may empower all computer users to create software tools effortlessly, thanks to LLMs’ ability to turn natural language into […]
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Lady Log is a simple period tracker app that allows you to easily record your menstrual cycle without any advertisements. It provides essential information like the day of your cycle, countdown to the next cycle, customizable themes, integrated calendar for past and future periods, statistics on cycle length and duration of periods, and can even […]
The drive for faster chips leads to more energy passing through smaller devices, posing challenges for chip reliability, particularly in advanced packages with multiple chiplets. Electromigration, where metal atoms move due to high current density, is a growing concern in these designs, impacting solder joints, interconnects, and copper redistribution layers. Managing thermal pathways, especially in […]
The author details their experience setting up NixOS on the Terramaster F2-221 NAS instead of using the provided TOS. They faced challenges due to limited SATA connectors, leading to the use of an external SSD. After extensive research and reverse engineering, they designed a prototype PCB to add an M.2 slot for an NVMe SSD. […]
TypeSpec.io is a powerful API definition language designed to meet the evolving needs of API developers. It is a platform that enables abstraction, encourages code reuse, and leverages modern tooling for rapid development. TypeSpec can describe APIs using any protocol or serialization format with concise syntax, great editor tooling, and can compile to standards compliant […]
The author expresses frustration with autoconf and details their attempt to build their project on a fresh BSD-flavored system without relying on outdated methods. They encounter issues with the protobuf library generating incorrect code, leading to a clever solution involving a sed command. The author also faces problems with missing #includes, highlighting the need for […]
Threlte is a new 3D framework for the web, built on Svelte and Three.js. Declarative components make scaling easy, with a community-driven approach and included features. Feedback from users like Amr, Aria Minaei, Matthias Stahl, and Rich Harris praise Threlte for its API, devX, and ease of use. Users like Shiva and Shiyun appreciate how […]
In this detailed overview of SQL database engine operations, the author explains the concept of a “prepared statement” and its significance in database execution. The paper explores two common methods of implementing prepared statements: Bytecode, used by SQLite, and Tree-Of-Objects, used by MySQL and PostgreSQL. The advantages of each method are discussed, with Bytecode being […]
GitHub Copilot Workspace is revolutionizing the developer environment by allowing developers to seamlessly go from idea to code to software using natural language. The tech preview of Copilot Workspace introduces a new way of building software by leveraging AI assistance from the beginning of a project. By offering a step-by-step plan and allowing for full […]
Angle-grinder is a powerful tool for analyzing log files directly on the command line. It offers a wide range of filtering and aggregating options, allowing users to perform advanced analytics in the terminal. Designed for situations where traditional analytics tools like Graphite or Splunk are unavailable, angle-grinder can handle processing above 1M rows per second, […]