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This web content presents a snake game created in assembly for DOSBox and Linux. The game is inspired by the challenge of fitting an entire game into a QR code and aims to be the smallest “fun” game possible. To build and run the game, the user needs to follow specific installation and execution instructions […]
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Hocus is a virtualization tool that allows developers to define and build their development environments and run them on a virtual machine. The product was designed with a principles-first approach, choosing to create a custom-made system rather than using a ready-to-go virtualization tool like Docker. This post discusses the limitations of containers and virtual machines […]
More than 600 communities in the U.S. have decided to take matters into their own hands and build their own broadband networks due to predatory behavior, slow speeds, and high prices by regional telecom monopolies. One such community is Bountiful, Utah, which voted to build a $48 million fiber network to provide affordable, gigabit broadband […]
A Korean team has claimed to have discovered a superconductor that works at room temperature and ambient pressure, causing a viral sensation. However, initial attempts to replicate the discovery have failed to provide direct evidence of any superconductivity. The team’s compound, named LK-99, is reportedly a superconductor at temperatures above 127 °C. Scientists remain skeptical […]
I am excited to announce that I have finally implemented badge support in GNUStep! This feature, originally introduced by Apple in MacOS 10.5, was not available in GNUstep until now. Previously, GNUMail had to manage three different code paths in order to support different versions of MacOS. However, I was able to update the code […]
Rich Hickey, known for his role in developing the Clojure programming language, has retired from Nubank, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the tech industry. Despite his retirement, Hickey remains committed to Clojure, with Nubank continuing to sponsor the language’s development. Stuart Halloway will take on the role of primary architect of Datomic, further solidifying […]
Remote work requires a shift in communication methods. Instead of constant, synchronous interactions, remote workers should embrace asynchronous communication which allows for more reflection, research, and synthesis. By taking the time to think and distill ideas before sharing them, the quality and clarity of communication improves, ultimately increasing overall throughput. Choosing the appropriate medium for […]
After a long and successful career in commercial software development, I am announcing my retirement from that field and my new employment at Nubank. While it is a bittersweet decision, I am excited to continue leading the development of Clojure alongside a talented team of developers. We have big plans for the future and I […]
The Hortus Sanitatis is a beautiful encyclopedia about the natural world that was published in 1491. It contains chapters on plants, animals, and precious stones. What sets this book apart is not just its content, but its visual appeal. The Hortus Sanitatis is an incunabulum, a book from the infancy of movable type printing. These […]
The web content consists of a collection of quant riddles, logic puzzles, and lateral puzzles. These puzzles are intended to help with job or university interviews, as well as to train the brain. The difficulty of each puzzle is indicated using a color-code system. The author also mentions that the puzzles are designed to teach […]