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The author adamantly asserts that compiler errors are a myth and that bugs are always the programmer’s fault. They share anecdotes of incidents where individuals blamed compiler bugs for program failures, only to discover their own errors. A surprising revelation is detailed where the author found a bug in the sort() function of Code Studio’s […]
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This webpage allows users to enter one or two lower-case English words to see translations from Google Translate. The translations are generated by Google Translate and may not always be accurate. Only one translation is provided for each word, so be cautious of words with multiple meanings. The translations were retrieved around 2014, and the […]
The concept of sublinear time algorithms, which allow for the processing of only a fraction of input data, is gaining interest in the face of increasingly large data sets. While deterministic exact algorithms exist for some problems, many require randomization and provide approximate solutions. Recent advancements have shown that sublinear time algorithms can approximate values […]
The author shared a bug they encountered in HyperQueue, a distributed task scheduler written in Rust. The bug caused tasks to fail after approximately ten seconds, without producing any output or exit code. Through investigation, they discovered that a commit introducing a task spawning optimization was the culprit. The bug was caused by moving the […]
Firaxis Games partnered with the Shawnee Tribe for Civilization VII, ensuring accurate and respectful depiction of Shawnee history and culture in-game. Chief Ben Barnes, a longtime fan of strategy games, collaborated with developers to incorporate Shawnee language, consulted with cultural knowledge-keepers, and opened a recording studio for preserving the Shawnee language. The inclusion of the […]
mdq is a tool that aims to simplify navigating Markdown documents similar to how jq does for JSON. It eliminates the need for complex regular expressions when enforcing specific templates like checklists in GitHub PRs. mdq is available under flexible licenses and can be easily installed using various methods. The binaries are built on GitHub’s […]
The author encountered an error while setting up grub on new boot drives in an old Dell box. Despite few EFI variables and boot entries, efivars was full, causing the error. After some investigation, the author cleared the dead space in nvram using specific commands in an EFI shell. The unique solution worked for the […]
FlashMLA is a high-performing MLA decoding kernel designed for Hopper GPUs, capable of achieving impressive speeds and computational power on the H800 SXM5 using CUDA 12.6. The BF16 Paged kvcache with a block size of 64 is now available with easy installation through Python. With up to 3000 GB/s in memory-bound configurations and 580 TFLOPS […]
The author reflects on their most successful posts, realizing that tutorials they’ve created through their own learning process are the most popular. They discuss the importance of writing to solidify knowledge and benefit both themselves and readers. They plan to focus more on these kinds of tutorials in the future, labeling them as “TIL deep […]
The web content discusses Intel’s journey from 1974 to 1979, including the company’s reorganization, leadership structure, expansion to international locations, and the challenges faced, such as a fire at the Penang location. The development of microprocessors and other products, like the 8086 and 8088, are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of compatibility, performance improvements, and support […]