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The author delves into a simple animation technique used in various graphic-related tasks such as camera movement, UI elements, and audio libraries. The technique involves adding animation to objects through smooth movements rather than abrupt changes. The author provides examples and explains the mathematical concepts behind the animations, showcasing different easing functions for optimal visual […]
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GTK 4.14 is set to be released soon, featuring new renderers with improved support for fractional scaling. This means you can now use scaling such as 125% instead of ‘Large Text’, resulting in better font rendering. The idea behind these new renderers is to optimize for either uniform spacing or crisp rendering, depending on font […]
Pikachu Volleyball is a nostalgic Windows game from 1997 that was a hit in Korea. This web version, created through reverse engineering, allows you to play directly in your browser, regardless of your operating system. You can even use a Bluetooth keyboard on touch/mobile devices for controls. Tips include unique gameplay features like different keys […]
Welcome to the unofficial release of the Area 51 (2005) video game source code! This project aims to revive a piece of early 2000s gaming history, offering enthusiasts, historians, and developers a chance to bring this cult classic back to life. Sponsored by the US Air Force, the game was eventually abandoned, leading to its […]
Intentionally blank pages, or vacat pages, are common in printed works to separate content or signal the end of a section. These pages are a result of printing conventions where chapters typically start on odd-numbered pages. They are also used to prevent cheating in standardized tests by separating sections. In sheet music, blank pages minimize […]
The presentation of UNIX at an IBM Research Center in 1973 was met with a surprisingly chill response, as Thompson’s nerves were met with polite applause and no questions. AT&T’s legal battles over distributing UNIX to universities were complex due to its monopolistic nature, leading to a bargain price of $150 for Katholieke Universiteit. The […]
Every weekday at 9 A.M., a crow caws in Paris’ Jardin des Plantes, signaling the arrival of ornithologist Frédéric Jiguet. Despite the crows’ disdain for him, Jiguet embarked on a mission to study them, eventually catching and releasing over thirteen hundred birds to track their movements. His work revealed the intelligence and social learning abilities […]
Cell is an embeddable language that allows developers to work at a higher level of abstraction for complex software systems. It complements primary languages like C++, Java or C# by automatically generating easy-to-use classes from Cell code. The first class of systems Cell targets is those with complex state models, offering relational automata with unique […]
Charge Robotics, a YC-backed startup, is revolutionizing the solar industry by building robots that construct large-scale solar farms. The demand for new solar projects is rapidly growing, but construction companies are struggling due to limited labor resources. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Charge Robotics, you will have the opportunity to work on designing a […]
Flyde is an open-source visual programming language designed for developers, integrating with existing TypeScript code in VS Code. It includes a rich standard library, visual debugger, and TypeScript support. Flyde aims to complement traditional coding rather than replace it. It is beginner-friendly, allowing novice developers and non-technical users to build complex applications visually. For team […]