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Introducing LongChat-7B and LongChat-13B, the latest chatbot models that offer extended context length up to 16K tokens. LongChat-13B has shown to have 2x higher long-range retrieval accuracy compared to other open models like MPT-7B-storywriter, MPT-30B-chat, and ChatGLM2-6B. These models not only handle long context length but also follow human instructions accurately and perform well in […]
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Structures in C allow us to combine variables to create new data types, similar to the concept of “records” in other languages. They can be thought of as classes without methods in object-oriented programming. Structures are declared using the keyword “struct” followed by the name and a list of its members. To use a structure, […]
Wolfram has released Version 13.3 of Wolfram Language and Mathematica, introducing new functionality including the use of Language and Learning Models (LLMs) and Chat Notebooks. The new release allows users to communicate with LLMs through natural language and receive precise Wolfram Language code in return. LLMs can act as linguistic interfaces to Wolfram Language, making […]
mdBook is a versatile command line tool that uses Markdown to create clean and customizable books, making it perfect for various types of documentation and materials. With integrated search support, color syntax highlighting, and the ability to customize themes, mdBook offers a user-friendly experience. Features such as preprocessor extensions and different backends for multiple formats […]
Tkinter Designer is a tool designed to streamline the process of creating GUIs in Python. It utilizes the popular design software Figma to make developing attractive Tkinter GUIs a breeze. The tool uses the Figma API to analyze a design file and generate the necessary code and files for the GUI. Recently, Tkinter Designer introduced […]
Racket is an exceptional example of a modern-day Lisp language that offers a wide range of features to meet the needs of developers in 2023. It has a built-in language server, package manager, support for gradual static typing, a code formatter, and the ability to create executables. Racket also has a user-friendly IDE called DrRacket […]
BeeHex, a company based in Ohio, is one of 18 teams selected to compete in Phase II of the Deep Space Food Challenge. The challenge, sponsored by NASA and the Canadian Space Agency, aims to create foods that can sustain a crew of astronauts on a deep-space mission to Mars for at least three years. […]
In response to the previous article on scientific paper writing, the author received feedback from friends and colleagues expressing a desire to understand why writing is important. Many view academic writing as a tedious task to be done quickly or as a talent one must be born with. However, the author argues that writing is […]
The Common Lisp Omnificent GUI, also known as CLOG, is a powerful tool that uses web technology to create graphical user interfaces for applications. It can be used alongside or as a replacement for other cross-platform GUI frameworks and website frameworks. One unique aspect of CLOG is its ability to run natively on Android and […]
The book on Awk will be released at the end of September. In the meantime, the website will provide additional content such as historical documents, code snippets, and essays on Awk and related topics. Some of the highlighted content includes the original Awk paper from 1979, an internal technical report on Awk from 1985, and […]