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In this blog post, we are excited to announce the release of Qt Creator 12. One of the new features is the integrated Compiler Explorer, which allows you to compile and execute code while writing it. You can also configure different compilers and save your work as a .qtce file. Another addition is the debugging […]
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In 1931, Kurt Gödel published his incompleteness theorems, which shattered mathematicians’ hopes of finding a solid foundation for mathematics. These theorems revealed that any set of axioms that could serve as a foundation for math will always be incomplete, and no set of axioms can prove its own consistency. Gödel’s ideas have led to the […]
VTracer is an open-source software designed to convert raster images into vector graphics. Unlike Potrace which only accepts binarized inputs, VTracer can handle colored high-resolution scans. The software uses a stacking strategy to avoid producing shapes with holes, resulting in more compact output compared to Adobe Illustrator’s Image Trace. VTracer was originally created for processing […]
Approaching a container ship in San Francisco Bay, the tugboat is likened to a pit bull puppy chasing a large truck. The tugboat is essential for maneuvering the ship in the bay, as large vessels are not designed for easy slowing down or maneuvering. Container ships, tankers, and bulk carriers are crucial for transporting goods […]
In my game, ΔV: Rings of Saturn, which has been in Early Access for two years now, I’ve noticed a particularly high amount of bug reports coming from Linux players. Curious about this, I decided to dig deeper into the numbers. Out of the 12,000 units of ΔV that I’ve sold, 700 were bought by […]
This document is the ultimate technical reference for Game Boy enthusiasts. Originally started in 1995, it has been updated and maintained in Markdown format with the help of the community. The project is open source and welcomes contributions, feedback, and suggestions for improvements. The document can be easily navigated using the interactive table of contents […]
Luiz André Barroso, a senior member at Google, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 59. Barroso was a pioneer in data center design and is credited with revolutionizing cloud computing, search engines, and internet service through his innovative designs. He joined Google in 2001 and was instrumental in the development of efficient and cost-effective […]
In this post, the author explores different methods of retrying requests in web development. They emphasize the importance of handling failed requests to prevent user-facing errors. The post visualizes the process of sending requests, load balancing, and server responses. The author highlights the dangers of retrying in a tight loop and explains that it can […]
Senator Ron Wyden has expressed concerns about a secret program called the Hemisphere Project, which allows law enforcement agencies to conduct searches of trillions of phone records without warrants. Under this program, telco AT&T is paid by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to provide access to domestic phone records dating back […]
Polio may be eradicated within three years, but the battle against the disease is far from over. The final steps toward eradication are challenging, as polio could still lurk in laboratories and manufacturing facilities, risking accidental releases. The withdrawal of the oral poliovirus vaccine (OPV) has also proven tricky, with vaccine-derived polio outbreaks occurring in […]