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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 […]
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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 […]
Libraries can be a cost-effective solution for developers with limited resources, as they shift administration costs to the users. Unlike services that require a service provider for functionality, libraries are software that can be run by the user themselves. Centralization of administration costs is often seen as an advantage of services, with the ability to […]
In this web content, the author explores the concept of git branches and the intuitive notion of a branch. They discuss how git branches are often misunderstood and offer their own intuitive model of a branch, comparing it to how git actually works. The author highlights that while the intuitive model is not technically correct, […]
This article discusses the ability of Clostridioides difficile spores, the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, to survive and transmit on surfaces. The study examined the response of the spores to clinical concentrations of sodium hypochlorite, a commonly used disinfectant. The researchers found that viable spores could be recovered from surgical scrubs and patient gowns, suggesting […]
Rogue is a computer game inspired by early versions of Dungeons and Dragons. It features procedurally generated dungeon maps and offers 26 levels within the Dungeon of Doom. The goal is to search each level to reveal the contents of each quadrant and find the room with a staircase leading down to the next level. […]
The debate surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment is ongoing. Some optimists believe that AI will follow historical patterns of automation and result in reallocation of workers to other jobs. Pessimists argue that this time will be different, as AI can perform tasks cheaper than humans. Understanding the history of automation, such […]