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In this paper, the authors address the challenge of scaling sequence length in large language models. Existing methods have limitations in terms of computational complexity and model expressivity, leading to restrictions on the maximum sequence length. To overcome these issues, they propose LongNet, a Transformer variant that can handle sequence lengths of over 1 billion […]
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BaseFEX, a crypto exchange that positioned itself as a Bitmex alternative, found itself bankrupt due to wash trading. Wash trading is a deceptive practice used by exchanges to fake trading volume and attract more customers. BaseFEX utilized rudimentary methods of faking volume, such as printing fake trades and executing real trades through bot accounts. However, […]
In this web content, the author discusses various topics and shares personal experiences. They start by talking about observing Venus through a telescope and discovering its phases. Then, they mention their work life and how it is divided into different percentages. The author also recounts their quest to find a rare poem by Ray Bradbury […]
In this web content, the author discusses the concept of “observational equivalence” and its relation to the expressiveness of programming languages. They start by explaining how adding certain features to a language can either increase or maintain its expressive power. They use examples such as unary negation, exceptions, and the “halt” keyword to illustrate how […]
In “The Overflowing Brain: Information Overload and The Limits of Working Memory,” Torkel Klingberg explores the concept of information overload in the modern world. He delves into the functioning of attention, working memory, and their limitations. Klingberg discusses the importance of working memory in problem-solving and how it can be trained and improved through specific […]
The Carlsbad Desalination Plant outside of San Diego produces around 10 percent of the area’s fresh water by pulling water directly from the ocean. Despite there being more than 18,000 desalination plants worldwide, they provide less than one percent of global water needs while consuming a quarter of the water industry’s energy. The two main […]
Raylib is a programming library designed for easy and enjoyable videogame programming. It draws inspiration from Borland BGI graphics lib and XNA framework, making it suitable for prototyping, tooling, graphical applications, embedded systems, and education. Raylib has no fancy interface, visual helpers, or debug buttons; it focuses on coding in a pure spartan-programmers way. It […]
The author highlights the importance of user documentation while acknowledging that people often struggle with writing it effectively. They introduce the four document model, known as Diátaxis, which categorizes user-facing documentation into tutorials, how-tos, explanations, and references. The author expresses frustration that some people use this model inappropriately and without considering other forms of documentation […]
The “Cloud Backed SQLite” (CBS) system allows databases to be stored in cloud storage accounts without requiring the client to download the entire database. Multiple clients can access the databases concurrently, but only one client can write at a time. CBS currently supports Azure Blob Storage and Google Cloud Storage, with potential for other cloud […]
rebar is a tool that measures the performance of different regex engines on various benchmarks. It provides information on how to build rebar, use its sub-commands, and contribute to its benchmark selection and evaluation. The results of the benchmarks are summarized, showing the relative speed of each regex engine. The summary includes search time and […]