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The Django team is excited to announce the release of Django 5.0, which comes with a range of new features. Some notable highlights include the ability to define database-computed default values for model fields, the introduction of generated model fields for database-generated columns, and the addition of field groups to simplify form field rendering in […]
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The author of this web content discusses their desire to print cooking videos and the steps they took to develop a web service to accomplish this. They explain that the relevant information in cooking videos can be found in various forms such as body text, voiceovers, subtitles, and on-screen display. The author details their approach, […]
The world’s largest floating solar power plant is set to be expanded in Indonesia, providing a sustainable solution for generating clean energy. The project, supported by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Indonesian utility PLN, aims to reach a total capacity of up to 500 megawatts. Floating solar panels offer several advantages, including conserving […]
The mention of ‘8-bit’ often brings up feelings of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1970s and early 1980s. These systems allowed almost everyone to have access to computing for the first time and played a significant role in the development of modern computing. Despite the advancements in technology, there’s still an enduring […]
The Go programming language has a package called “gob” that provides a new encoding for transmitting data structures across a network or storing them in a file. While there are existing formats like JSON and XML, the gob package offers a simpler and potentially more efficient option for Go-specific environments. The package was designed with […]
The usage of the word ‘Swiftie’ has seen a significant increase in September 2023 compared to the previous year, most likely due to the extensive coverage of Taylor Swift’s successful Eras tour. The term is derived from the singer’s name, with the addition of the suffix ‘ie’ or ‘y’, commonly used to convey affection. Other […]
In this web content, the author provides a simple and comprehensive description of the Linux ext4 file system. They acknowledge that they are not an expert on ext4, but aim to explain it in a way that can be understood by readers. The author warns that the post may not cover all features of ext4 […]
Have I Been Pwned? is celebrating its 10th anniversary, an unexpected milestone for a project that was initially considered just another pet project. The name “Have I Been Pwned?” was chosen partly due to the difficulty of finding an available .com domain, but it has now become synonymous with the service. The website has gained […]
Harvard University disbanded its team of online disinformation experts after receiving a $500 million donation from the foundation run by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, according to a whistleblower disclosure filed by Whistleblower Aid. Dr. Joan Donovan, a renowned expert on social media disinformation, states that she faced resistance and was eventually fired after her […]
In this web content, the authors explore the impact of social media on consumer welfare. They argue that as more people join platforms like TikTok and Instagram, the value for both users and non-users can change. The authors conducted a large-scale online experiment with 1,000 college students to measure consumer welfare. They found that users […]