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In this paper, the author challenges the conventional wisdom of using a microservices-based architecture for distributed applications. While this approach aims to provide independence and flexibility, it often introduces challenges that undermine its benefits. The author proposes a different programming methodology that separates logical and physical boundaries, allowing developers to write applications as logical monoliths […]
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The blog post discusses a situation in Haskell where a thread trying to read from a TMVar cannot make progress and is considered “stalled.” This can occur when the TMVar is empty and there are no other threads that could write to it. The GHC runtime detects this and throws a BlockedIndefinitelyOnSTM exception. However, there […]
Data brokers like Acxiom, Experian, and Equifax are collecting and profiting from our personal information without our knowledge or consent. They gather data from various sources and sell it to businesses for targeted advertising, credit checks, and more. Most people are unaware of the extent of their digital footprint and have no control over their […]
In 2025, British Telecom plans to shut off its ISDN and PSTN services in favor of modern technologies like VoIP. ISDN, or Integrated Services Digital Network, was a technology that promised to revolutionize telecommunications, but it failed to gain widespread adoption due to its high cost and lack of clear benefits for the average consumer. […]
PyPy is an alternative implementation of the Python language that includes a JIT compiler for faster execution. However, when calling C extension functions from Python, PyPy experiences performance issues due to the use of a different object and memory representation. To address this, the author proposes a solution called HPy, which aims to improve the […]
Quantum Mechanical Keyboard (QMK) is a widely used open source firmware that offers a range of customizable features for custom keyboards. It’s amazing how much a keyboard can do! You can check out my personal keymap on GitHub, and if you encounter any issues or have questions, please don’t hesitate to start a discussion or […]
This year’s Advent of Code has been challenging, especially compared to previous years. One particular problem on day 12 required solving with dynamic programming, which deterred some participants. Dynamic programming can be intimidating if you’re not familiar with it, but it’s actually a natural concept once you understand it. Many common algorithms, like Dijkstra’s algorithm, […]
In this article, the author discusses self-attention mechanisms used in transformer architectures and large language models (LLMs). They believe that understanding and coding algorithms from scratch is an excellent way to learn. The article focuses on the self-attention mechanism and provides a Python and PyTorch code walkthrough to help readers understand how it works. The […]
We are pleased to announce that the US release of Paper Mario has been successfully decompiled, marking a significant achievement for our team. This places Paper Mario as the third N64-exclusive game to undergo this process, following in the footsteps of Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. We would like […]
Introducing the ASUS Zenbook DUO, a revolutionary dual-screen laptop with two 14-inch up to 3K OLED touchscreens, a detachable full-size Bluetooth magnetic keyboard, and built-in kickstand. This laptop offers multitasking versatility and superb mobility, with the dual displays expanding your workspace up to 19.8 inches. It boasts outstanding performance with the AI-powered Intel Core Ultra […]