Randal Schwartz, a Perl pioneer, contributes to the Perl Advent Calendar with a Perl-specific talk, giving back to the Perl communities. The talk covers his experiences from the early days of Perl, sharing stories about the creation of the Camel Book, the Llama Book, and his impact on the Perl community. The talk also includes […]
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Solaar is a Linux manager that supports many Logitech wireless devices, connecting to receivers like Unifying, Bolt, Lightspeed, or Nano, as well as USB or Bluetooth connected Logitech devices. It is not a device driver but responds to special messages from devices that are typically ignored by the Linux input system. Solaar can pair/unpair devices […]
Reservoirs Lab is an Electron app that connects to Postgres databases to visualize high-dimensional vector embeddings alongside structured data. Users can explore data interactively and see correlations between metadata and vector embeddings. Features include direct Postgres integration, interactive vector visualization, and neighborhood exploration by cosine similarity. The app is lightweight, runs locally to keep data […]
The Bank of North Dakota (BND) is a state-run financial institution established in 1919 to promote agriculture, commerce, and industry in North Dakota. It is the only government-owned general-service bank in the US and serves as the legal depository for all state funds. The BND uses these deposits to fund development, agriculture, and small businesses. […]
ImPlot3D is an extension of Dear ImGui that simplifies 3D plotting with a familiar API for ImPlot users. This high-performance tool offers various plot types, markers, lines, surfaces, and mesh customization options, making it ideal for visualizing 3D data interactively. Integration is straightforward, requiring only Dear ImGui and a few additional source files. However, a […]
I recently became the maintainer of the json gem, focusing on improving its performance to make it the fastest JSON parser and generator for Ruby. I made simple optimizations driven by profiling, showing that they are generic and could apply to more than just C code. My goal was not solely better performance, as the […]
In a groundbreaking discovery near Frankfurt, Germany, archaeologists found the “Frankfurt Silver Inscription,” a silver amulet dating back to 230-270 CE, marking the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps. The sophisticated text, exclusively Christian in content, highlights devotion amidst a time of religious syncretism. The artifact’s discovery challenges previous timelines, showcasing Christianity in […]
Five months after the initial CDC notice of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak linked to Boar’s Head deli meats, the USDA’s FSIS announced stronger measures to protect the public. Three categories of measures include enhancing pathogen mitigation, improving workforce training, and evolving facility oversight. This follows two deadly Listeria outbreaks traced to FSIS-regulated products. Boar’s Head […]
Folks in engineering leadership positions often struggle with data extraction and interpretation. This article covers SQL & DuckDB, statistical tools like summary stats and Bayesian reasoning, promoting self-sufficiency in data analysis. DuckDB serves as a lightweight entry point to SQL, powerful for querying various file formats. SQL proficiency is crucial for decision-making, beyond analysts and […]
Automotive chips are deteriorating faster than expected in hot climates, raising concerns about their reliability over time. Electronics in vehicles are ASIL D-compliant but struggle to last under extreme temperatures recorded in Phoenix, Arizona. OEMs are now using 5nm and 3nm chips, facing new challenges in predicting lifespan under harsh conditions. Increased autonomy in vehicles […]