The author describes the familiar struggle of starting numerous coding projects but failing to finish them, leading to a cycle of enthusiasm, struggle, and disappointment known as the Hydra Project Effect. The allure of endless projects lies in the potential and comfort they offer, while the fear of finality, perfectionism, and avoidance of difficult decisions […]
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When it comes to maintaining code, the key is to keep it greppable. Don’t split up identifiers or dynamically construct them, as this can lead to missed references. Use the same names for things across the stack, avoiding unnecessary renaming that makes it harder to search. Furthermore, flat structures are better than nested ones, as […]
SyncLite is an open-source, no-code platform that allows developers to build data-intensive applications for various environments. It offers a novel CDC replication framework for embedded databases, enabling real-time data replication and consolidation into industry-leading databases. SyncLite also supports data streaming applications and database ETL pipelines. Additionally, it provides tools for IoT data connectors and job […]
LuneForge is an innovative open-source software for designing 3D-printable Luneburg lenses for RF applications. This cutting-edge tool is optimized for SLA 3D printing and aimed at RF engineers, hobbyists, and researchers. The user-friendly features and customizable parameters streamline the design process, allowing users to enhance their RF projects with advanced lens designs. The software includes […]
In college, the author struggled to understand “Middlemarch,” questioning why the protagonist, Dorothea, would make certain choices. The value of humanities education at a young age is debated, with the argument that knowledge acquired early can be more beneficial later in life. Educability is highlighted as crucial for success, with the ability to combine diverse […]
TL;DR: The author successfully reversed the firmware updater for a Toshiba HDD to update it on Linux. Use caution with the commands provided. Despite Toshiba only offering a Windows updater, the author discovered update files on a dedicated webpage and reverse-engineered the flashing process using Wine. The update process involves reading registry values, verifying the […]
We offer three drive options for defragging: Drive C at 1KB (Easy), Drive D at 128KB (Normal), and Drive E at 1MB (Hard). Choose based on your needs and the size of the drive. Remember, defragging can help improve your computer’s performance by optimizing the way data is stored on the drive. Make sure to […]
Yale scientists discovered that the brain’s hippocampus has a generative coding capacity that allows it to combine representations of 15 unrelated experiences that occurred in a single day into single sub-second events during sleep. This computer-like capability enables the brain to process multiple experiences simultaneously without interference. The findings shed light on how humans and […]
The content discusses how RSS and ATOM feeds lack historical data and only provide partial content. It mentions a comprehensive solution called history4feed that reconstructs a complete historical feed with full article content from the feeds. The process involves scraping websites, using the Wayback Machine, and a Python library called readability-lxml to extract text. It […]
DOjS is a JavaScript programming environment for MS-DOS, FreeDOS, or DOS-based Windows systems, featuring an integrated editor, graphics, sound output, and various inputs. Inspired by Processing, it offers a p5js compatibility mode. DOjS runs on DOSBox, real hardware, or virtual machines, with 3Dfx/Glide support requiring specific hardware. The platform has an active community and offers […]