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In this web content, the author explores the functionality and applications of the “popcount” instruction found in CPU architectures. They explain that popcount counts the number of set bits in a machine word and note that it has been present in CPUs since at least 1961. The author mentions that popcount is also known as […]
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I am in awe of the 2021 MacBook Pro M1. While there has been much discussion about its impressive performance and battery life, what truly sets it apart for me is its suitability for my unique needs. As someone who spends their time coding and writing articles, Linux is usually my go-to operating system. However, […]
CodeLite is a highly versatile IDE that caters to programmers working with diverse programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Python, PHP, and JavaScript. Boasting compatibility with major platforms like OSX, Windows, and Linux, it is an open source and free option for developers. Surprisingly, CodeLite even offers support for Node.js backend development. Installing CodeLite […]
In this blog post, the author explores various HTML elements and their implementation on their website. They mention making changes to the website’s layout templates and adding elements such as , , and . The author also highlights some surprising findings, such as the multiple uses of the element for email addresses and links. They […]
Science relies on replicability and reproducibility to differentiate valuable insights from chance occurrences, fraud, or misconduct. The cost of irreproducible research alone is estimated to be $28 billion annually. A recent PNAS paper proposed using machine learning (ML) to identify non-replicable findings, potentially aiding in the decision of which studies to manually replicate. However, our […]
At Google, Jeff Dean created a document called “Numbers every Engineer should know.” Similarly, Anyscale shares important numbers for LLM developers to use in their calculations. One notable number is the cost savings of appending “Be Concise” to prompts, which can save 40-90% of the total cost. LLMs operate on tokens, with an average of […]
I recently encountered a problem involving the partitioning of a square into equal-area rectangles, also known as a “floorplan.” The problem asks for the area of the large square given the side length of the smaller rectangles. Instead of manually writing out the equations, I realized it would be more efficient to generate them. By […]
In this web content, the author discusses the Vesuvius Challenge, which aims to decode and decipher ancient scrolls that were preserved through the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. The author explains the technical and fragile nature of the scrolls, as well as the challenges faced in reading them. They highlight the use of […]
VirGL is a virtual 3D GPU for QEMU virtual machines, allowing the guest OS to utilize the host GPU for accelerated 3D rendering. The goal is to create a guest GPU that is completely independent from the host GPU. The virtual graphics card is based on Gallium3D concepts, making it easy to create Mesa and […]
In this web content, the author discusses a plan to stabilize Flakes and the new CLI incrementally. They explain that the command-line interface of the store-only Nix command will be stabilized first, followed by other components. The author acknowledges that while Flakes has become popular, it was initially meant to be an experimental feature and […]