The author delves into the intricacies of Log-Structured Merge trees (LSM), focusing on the use of lock-free concurrent skiplists in LSM implementation, despite the complexities involved. Skiplists are lauded for their ability to support multiple concurrent writers, with insights into insertion processes using compare-and-swap operations. Surprising findings include the optimal value of p in skiplists, […]
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At Augment, we are focused on providing developers with full codebase context for effective AI assistance. We understand that context is crucial for coding, as changes are influenced by various factors within the codebase. We have optimized our LLM inference process to balance context processing and decoding speed, resulting in superior quality and speed for […]
Activeloop offers an API for creating, storing, and collaborating on multi-modal AI datasets, using Deep Lake to power foundational model training. They boast benefits such as enabling the use of multi-modal datasets, automatic version control, and a truly serverless service with no vendor lock-in. They’re highly regarded on GitHub and have clients like Google, Waymo, […]
85% of Ireland’s peatlands are degraded, impacting the environment and cultural significance. Fascinatingly, a healthy peatland is 90% water and capable of storing carbon dioxide through sphagnum moss. The rich heritage of Irish peatlands is intertwined with literature, art, and community ties. Peatlands play a crucial role in balancing carbon emissions, with draining causing significant […]
LLM agent systems usually select actions from a fixed set, limiting their capabilities in real-world scenarios. This paper introduces a framework that allows dynamic creation and composition of actions by generating and executing programs in a general-purpose language at each step. Results on the GAIA benchmark show improved flexibility and performance, enabling agents to adapt […]
A rare mineral called kyawthuite, found only in Myanmar, has left experts puzzled due to its unique composition never before seen in nature. Gemologist Kyaw Thu discovered this tiny, tawny-hued grain weighing just a third of a gram in 2010, mistaking it for another mineral initially. After further examination, researchers at the Gemological Institute of […]
The author discusses implementing a durable, distributed log using S3, highlighting the benefits of Zero Disk Architecture. Emphasizing the importance of logs in data and event streaming systems, they showcase how logs can be used to build databases, message queues, and event streaming systems. The post includes code snippets for writing and reading logs on […]
Leslie Lamport has announced the upcoming publication of his book, A Science of Concurrent Programs, by Cambridge University Press. The final draft of the pdf version of the book is now available, along with TLA+ specifications of examples from the book. The pdf is copyrighted and should only be used for personal purposes. A zip […]
Statistics relies heavily on mathematics but is not subservient to it. It requires common sense, mathematical tools, and careful analysis. An introductory statistics course is fundamentally a lesson in proper reasoning with a quantitative edge. Despite not having taken such a course before, a mathematics professor found it engaging to teach students at a state […]
Eric Wastl introduces Advent of Code, an Advent calendar with small programming puzzles for all skill levels. This project can be used for interview prep, training, coursework, or friendly competition. No computer science background is necessary, and solutions can run on older hardware within 15 seconds. Eric offers troubleshooting tips, highlights the challenge of puzzle […]