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The Svelte philosophy revolves around their bedrock principles that guide their design decisions. They believe that the web is a crucial technology that needs to be preserved. Svelte strives to optimize for vibes, focusing on creating a framework that aligns with users’ aesthetic sensibilities rather than aiming to be the fastest or smallest. They also […]
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In an interview with Caspar Shaller for Jacobin, Magda Malinowska, a union organizer who was fired from an Amazon warehouse in Poland, discusses her recent court ruling that deemed her firing illegal. Malinowska expresses her concerns about Amazon’s treatment of workers, violation of union rights, and the need for change in the company’s practices. She […]
In the world of arcade gaming, generic cabinets were popular among operators due to their versatility and cost-effectiveness. These cabinets were designed to accommodate new games without the need for a complete replacement. In the UK, a “chip shop” Jamma cabinet became a staple in many arcades. While these cabinets lacked the artwork and design […]
Seiji Ozawa, the revered former music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, passed away at the age of 88. Ozawa held the position for 29 years, starting in 1973, and was credited with transforming the orchestra into a major player on the global stage. He expanded the repertoire to include works by contemporary composers such […]
High-quality data is vital for training deep learning models. While many machine learning techniques can help improve data quality, human data collection requires attention to detail and careful execution. The value of high-quality data is well-known, but there is a perception that people prefer to work on the models rather than the data. Collecting human […]
In a surprising development, New York University’s Agile Robotics and Perception Lab has streamlined the process of training drones to achieve basic autonomy. Using a curriculum-driven sample efficiency technique, the lab’s system can train a drone in simulation to fly in a stable and controllable manner within just 18 seconds. This approach, which leverages deep-reinforcement […]
Skiff, a company focused on giving people more control over the way they work, is joining forces with Notion. Skiff’s co-founders, Andrew Milich and Jason Ginsberg, sat down to discuss their early days and their shared work ethic and product vision. Andrew started Skiff after facing limitations while traveling and being inspired by the challenges […]
To get Carl Griffith’s 1847 Oregon Trail Sourdough Starter, USA residents can send a self-addressed stamped envelope (68¢ or forever stamp) to their new address in Greeley, CO. If a #10 envelope is not available, postage plus the postal address can be sent, and an envelope will be provided. Only one request per address is […]
Using Postgres-as-queue has been a successful strategy for my team. It eliminates the need for complex infrastructure/configuration, slow multi-container testing, and expertise in anything beyond Python and Postgres. It simplifies the architecture by reducing the number of moving parts. Unlike ad-hoc SNS/PubSub/Kafka architectures, we don’t face CMD-clickability issues. The main objection to using Postgres-as-queue is […]