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Professor Wirth’s impact on the author’s programming journey began in their college programming course, where they were introduced to Pascal. Despite the limitations of the language, the simplicity of Pascal stuck with the author. Their second encounter with Professor Wirth occurred when they lived near a remote control airplane landing strip, where Wirth, a programming […]
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Hashmap.me is a convenient service that allows users to store and retrieve data records via HTTP without the need for setting up a database. Once a token is generated, it cannot be retrieved again, so it is important to write it down for future access. If the token is lost, a new one will need […]
time.fyi is a handy website that allows you to effortlessly add different time zones and conveniently compare them. Its user-friendly interface features a slider, making it a breeze to navigate and visualize the time differences between various locations. No need to waste precious time searching for time conversions, as this site does all the work […]
Zeiss is set to unveil its Holocam technology at CES 2024, a groundbreaking innovation that can transform any glass screen into a camera. This means that windows, laptop screens, and even front doors could possess an invisible image sensor. The camera is completely transparent, eliminating the need for cutouts or punch holes, allowing for direct […]
In this web content, the author discusses their advice for teaching the C programming language in a way that highlights its importance in critical software infrastructure, while also acknowledging its role in computer security issues. The author recommends various reading materials for students, such as “K&R” for the basics and “Expert C Programming” for advanced […]
In 2008, after graduating college with no aspirations, the author moved to Chicago with his girlfriend. With no car and a willingness to work for not much money, he landed a job at an Apple Authorized Repair Center as part of the AppleCare Dispatch program. This program allowed him to go to customers’ homes and […]
Nitro is an embeddable AI server that can enhance applications with local AI capabilities. It is a lightweight 3mb inference server that developers can easily integrate into their apps. Nitro serves as a drop-in replacement for OpenAI’s REST API. It runs on both CPU and GPU architectures, making it suitable for various platforms. Nitro also […]
Tesla has recently updated the range estimates for its Model Y Long Range and Performance models on its website. The Long Range model now has a range of 310 miles, while the Performance model has a range of 285 miles. The changes do not affect the cheapest Model Y, the Rear-Wheel Drive, which still has […]
Researchers at the University of Maryland and National Institutes of Health have identified the microbial enzyme responsible for giving urine its yellow hue. The enzyme, called bilirubin reductase, is involved in the conversion of bilirubin into urobilinogen, which gives urine its yellow color. This discovery could lead to further research into the gut microbiome’s role […]
The author of this web content discusses their proof-of-concept LLVM to Excel spreadsheet compiler. They draw a comparison between Excel formulas and static single-assignment form (SSA) used in LLVM. The author explains their insight that LLVM functions could be rewritten as Excel sheets for the same computation. They then explore the challenges of representing loops […]