Ergo (formerly Oragono) is a modern IRC server written in Go, focusing on simplicity and combining features of an ircd, services framework, and bouncer. It boasts advanced IRCv3 support, YAML config for customizability, and integrated services like NickServ and ChanServ. Unique features include bouncer-like capabilities, native TLS/SSL support, and a unified ban system. Ergo emphasizes […]
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The XOR texture, generated by xor-ing the x and y coordinate of the current pixel, is easy to create and useful for testing texture mappers. However, it’s overused and not suitable for games or art, except for fancy floor tiles. The article explores color variations and compares the XOR, AND, and OR operators. The AND […]
Error handling in Go can become chaotic as codebases grow, leading to inconsistent error messages and difficulty identifying the root cause of issues. To address this, a new error framework was created using structured, centralized codes with namespace tags to make errors meaningful and traceable. Errors in Go are treated as values, allowing flexibility in […]
In this comprehensive web content, we explore the Moon’s orbit around Earth by simulating it in space. We delve into celestial motions, gravity’s influence on objects, and orbital mechanics. Surprisingly, we learn about the barycenter, where two bodies orbit each other, and eccentricity in ellipses. The article highlights how mass, distance, and initial velocities affect […]
On a mission to index all Ruby conferences, we’ve captured 5836 talks from 2960 speakers worldwide. Standout events like RubyConf 2024 in Chicago featured keynotes by industry leaders such as Matz and Nickolas Means. Surprising events included Ruby Banitsa Conf in Sofia and Red Dot Ruby Conference in Singapore, showcasing unique perspectives on Ruby development. […]
The story of Microsoft’s founding is a well-known computing history episode from 1975 when Paul Allen and Bill Gates demonstrated their BASIC interpreter for the Altair microcomputer using an emulator on Harvard’s system. There is debate surrounding Ada Lovelace’s legacy as potentially the world’s first programmer, as her published program in 1843 was never run. […]
Researchers from the University of Helsinki and Cambridge aim to make SQLite even faster with their paper on “Serverless Runtime / Database Co-Design With Asynchronous I/O”. They explore the use of asynchronous I/O and storage disaggregation to demonstrate a 100x reduction in tail latency. Their work serves as the foundation for Limbo, a SQLite rewrite […]
A small charity is ambitiously reconstructing the Sutton Hoo burial ship for research by 2026 to gain insight into Anglo-Saxon life. Struggling to find suitable British oak, they appeal for donations to avoid looking abroad. Backed by historian Dan Snow, who emphasized the importance of British wood, the project aims to connect modern Britons with […]
Veo presents videos that have not been altered, showcasing the teamwork behind Veo 2. The project was made possible by the contributions of numerous individuals, including Agrim Gupta, Henna Nandwani, and Serena Zhang. Special thanks to Douglas Eck and Demis Hassabis for their guidance. The clips were generated without any changes by Eleni Shaw, Gregory […]
The author discusses the impact of the UK Online Safety Act on their online communities, stating that despite the positive influence and lack of harmful content on their platforms, they are unable to afford compliance costs and face a high personal liability risk. As a result, the author plans to shut down all communities on […]