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deno_python is a module that seamlessly integrates deno and python. It acts as a bridge between the two languages, allowing you to pass data and execute python code within deno applications. One unique feature is that it enables access to the extensive python ecosystem while remaining native, unlike other runtimes that may not work with […]
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In 1952, John Huston faced backlash from supporters of Senator Joseph McCarthy, who accused him of being a communist. Huston, however, despised bullies like McCarthy and believed in constitutional rights like freedom of speech. Disillusioned by the anti-communist hysteria in America, he decided to live in Ireland. During his time there, he met the journalist […]
In this series of blog posts, the author delves into the inner workings of the Objective-C language and runtime. Each post focuses on a specific aspect of the language and explores the details of its implementation. The author hopes that readers will find this information valuable for demystifying the language, tackling tricky bugs, and optimizing […]
In this article, we will explore various hands-on experiments using Emacs commands to sort text in different ways. We will provide concrete examples to illustrate how these commands work. Our first set of experiments focuses on sorting lines. We simulate a record for each line, representing details about different individuals. We can sort lines alphabetically […]
In this article, the author discusses the importance of following a specific reporting process when providing project status updates. He emphasizes the need to start with the punch line, which includes the objective facts without any embellishments. This approach allows the project manager to quickly grasp the most crucial information and then learn supporting details. […]
Summary: In this article, the author explores why a startup loses its spark as it scales. They discuss the enjoyable and intoxicating work experience at a well-run startup, where engineers have the freedom to talk to users, come up with ideas, and implement them quickly. However, as a company grows, the fun diminishes. Engineers have […]
In World War II, the British came up with a clever propaganda campaign to disguise their newly developed onboard radar technology. They claimed that their pilots had incredible eyesight due to consuming excessive carrots. This tactic, which I like to call a “Carrot Problem”, is used by various individuals and companies to explain their success […]
The Linux kernel, currently at version v6.5-rc5, is a large open source software with 36M lines of code. However, the first version of Linux, v0.01, was much smaller with only 8,670 lines of code. This version is a good starting point to learn about the internals of UNIX-like operating system kernels. The system calls in […]
In this web content, the author reflects on the impact of the release of information about the NSA by Edward Snowden in 2013. The content is divided into four perspectives: someone involved in informing the public responsibly, a security area director of the IETF, a human rights expert, and a computer science and law professor. […]
This web content provides a graduate-level introduction to graph theory, equivalent to a quarter-long course. It encompasses various types of graphs, including simple graphs, multigraphs, and directed analogues. The content explores more specific classes such as tournaments, trees, and arborescences. Notable features discussed include Eulerian circuits, Hamiltonian cycles, spanning trees, matrix-tree and BEST theorems, proper […]