ChatGPT Saved Chats is here to help you easily save and organize your most important conversations on ChatGPT. With one-click save functionality, a user-friendly design, and seamless integration, you can quickly retrieve your favorite chats without hassle. Your saved chats are stored locally for privacy. Surprisingly, the developer has declared that they will not collect […]
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CPS, or continuation-passing style, is an intermediate representation used in compilers for functional programs like SML and Scheme. In this post, we introduce CPS by building a simple transformation from a Scheme-like language. We cover creating functions, branching, handling variables, implementing function calls, and more in a clear and structured Python code. We discuss optimizations […]
The MDN Learn Web Development section underwent a major update in December 2024, merging the MDN Curriculum to provide a more streamlined learning experience. The curriculum was well-received but found confusing due to the separate pathways on MDN. The updated content now follows a clear structure with background information, web fundamentals, and optional topics. Striving […]
The author discovers a bug in a DOS emulator involving file I/O behavior when combining read and write commands. Through debugging, they identify issues within different C run-time libraries, ultimately finding the root of the problem in the longstanding restrictions on switching read/write directions in C library streams. While some systems allow free intermixing of […]
Alex Jesipow discusses the importance of monitoring SQL statements in Postgres, focusing on how even SELECT queries can lead to data being written to disk. The article delves into the inner workings of Postgres, explaining concepts such as multi-version concurrency control and the organization of table data. Surprisingly, the author highlights how row updates in […]
Bird flu cases have been rising in Washington state, impacting the Wild Felid Advocacy Center where 20 big cats died – more than half of the facility’s population. The sanctuary is under quarantine and closed to prevent further spread, working on disinfecting enclosures and prevention strategies. While the exact cause of the big cats contracting […]
Portspoof is a program designed to enhance OS security by keeping all 65535 TCP ports open. This prevents attackers from determining which ports are truly in use, as Portspoof generates fake banners for each port connection attempt. By adding complexity to the reconnaissance phase, it slows down attackers significantly. Additionally, Portspoof can be used offensively […]
The author delves into the misconception surrounding POSIX time, revealing that it is not simply the number of seconds since the Unix epoch but rather a value derived from Coordinated Universal Time. Leap seconds are periodically added to UTC to align with solar days, causing disruptions in POSIX time. The author highlights the unique approach […]
This dynamic web content highlights the importance of reducing cognitive load in software development by focusing on extraneous factors. The author emphasizes the need to simplify code for easier understanding by developers. They explore various examples, such as using meaningful variable names, reducing nesting in conditions, and favoring deep modules over shallow ones. The author […]
Black Candy offers a self-hosted music streaming server, acting as your personal music center. You can try the demo using the provided login details, but note that the user does not have administrator privileges. The installation process is made easy with a docker image, and you can upgrade by pulling a new image from remote. […]