In celebration of the upcoming Coding4Fun Redesign, the author has been given permission to publish a Coding4Fun article on his website as an exclusive. This article will be republished on the redesigned site along with other articles related to coding with a fingerprint reader and an IR/robot/PowerShell project. The article discusses the use of the […]
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Swiss researchers have discovered that inoculating soil with mycorrhizal fungi can significantly enhance crop yields without the need for additional fertilizers or pesticides. In a large-scale field trial across 54 maize farms in Switzerland, the researchers found that plant yield increased by up to 40% when mycorrhizal fungi were mixed into the soil. However, it […]
CEO Daniel Ek has announced organizational changes at Spotify, revealing a reduction of approximately 17% in the company’s total headcount. Ek acknowledges that this decision will impact many individuals who have made valuable contributions, but believes it is necessary to align Spotify with its future goals. He stresses the need for Spotify to become more […]
I was invited by Filipe Cruz to the local Demoscene event, Inércia 2023, organized by the Associação Inércia. Although I am not a demoscener, I gladly accepted the invitation and participated in a panel discussing community event organization. Later, I shared the story of how I built my Frankenstein 64, which tied in with the […]
The Django team is excited to announce the release of Django 5.0, which comes with a range of new features. Some notable highlights include the ability to define database-computed default values for model fields, the introduction of generated model fields for database-generated columns, and the addition of field groups to simplify form field rendering in […]
The author of this web content discusses their desire to print cooking videos and the steps they took to develop a web service to accomplish this. They explain that the relevant information in cooking videos can be found in various forms such as body text, voiceovers, subtitles, and on-screen display. The author details their approach, […]
The world’s largest floating solar power plant is set to be expanded in Indonesia, providing a sustainable solution for generating clean energy. The project, supported by Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) and Indonesian utility PLN, aims to reach a total capacity of up to 500 megawatts. Floating solar panels offer several advantages, including conserving […]
The mention of ‘8-bit’ often brings up feelings of nostalgia for those who grew up in the 1970s and early 1980s. These systems allowed almost everyone to have access to computing for the first time and played a significant role in the development of modern computing. Despite the advancements in technology, there’s still an enduring […]
The Go programming language has a package called “gob” that provides a new encoding for transmitting data structures across a network or storing them in a file. While there are existing formats like JSON and XML, the gob package offers a simpler and potentially more efficient option for Go-specific environments. The package was designed with […]
The usage of the word ‘Swiftie’ has seen a significant increase in September 2023 compared to the previous year, most likely due to the extensive coverage of Taylor Swift’s successful Eras tour. The term is derived from the singer’s name, with the addition of the suffix ‘ie’ or ‘y’, commonly used to convey affection. Other […]