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In this web content, the author explores how Network Address Translation (NAT) works for Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) packets in private networks. The author conducts experiments using network namespaces and captures packets to understand the process. They provide a step-by-step experiment setup, including creating network namespaces, configuring routing and NAT, and capturing packet data. […]
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Peredvizhnikov Engine is an innovative game engine built in C++20 that utilizes the actor model of concurrent computation. The engine’s lock-free implementation offers numerous advantages, including uninterrupted progress even in the face of thread termination, lack of deadlocks, predictable latency, and fault-tolerance. Surprisingly, Peredvizhnikov Engine can continue running even if one of the worker threads […]
A team of scientists from Ames National Laboratory has developed a machine learning model that can predict the Curie temperature of new material combinations, a crucial step in designing new permanent magnet materials. These materials are essential for various technologies, but they often contain critical elements that are in high demand and limited availability. The […]
Elixir is a high-level language built on Erlang, which was designed to provide consistently low latency and meet other audacious goals. While it is not a hard real-time constraint, Erlang’s soft real-time capabilities make it ideal for systems where latency is important and a near-realtime experience is necessary. Erlang was developed for telecom purposes, aiming […]
Microsoft has signed a long-term contract with Heirloom, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) company, to purchase up to 315,000 metric tons of CO2 removal over several years. This agreement represents one of the largest carbon dioxide removal deals to date and provides crucial funding for Heirloom to scale and reduce the cost of its DAC […]
In this web content, the author discusses their experience writing compilers and parsers. They explain their approach to memory optimization in parsing strings with escapes. The author introduces their library, called byteyarn, which provides a highly optimized string type called a “Yarn.” They highlight the unique properties of Yarn, including being two pointers wide, supporting […]
The Next Feature Fallacy is a common mistake made by product builders: the belief that adding a new feature will automatically make people want to use the entire product. However, this rarely works. The drop-off in user engagement after the initial attraction is steep and fast. The key to bending this engagement curve is to […]
Introducing the Polaroid I-2, the first analog instant camera with built-in manual controls. This camera is designed for craft and offers a unique chemistry of Polaroid film, allowing for the tactile pursuit of analog photography. With 6 camera modes and a sharpest-ever Polaroid lens, the I-2 offers stunning and bright portraits with depth of field. […]
iPadOS 17 introduces support for UVC devices, such as external webcams, cameras, and video acquisition cards, which has been a surprisingly fun addition for video creators and gamers. The author shares their experiences with using an iPad Pro as a webcam using various devices, including a Game Boy Camera. They also highlight the ability to […]
Welcome to Code.gov, the program and technical platform dedicated to promoting good practices in code development, collaboration, and reuse across the U.S. Federal Government. Our website and API provide tools and guidance for federal agencies to implement the Federal Source Code Policy (FSCP) and foster collaboration on open source projects. We have various repositories related […]