Libraries can be a cost-effective solution for developers with limited resources, as they shift administration costs to the users. Unlike services that require a service provider for functionality, libraries are software that can be run by the user themselves. Centralization of administration costs is often seen as an advantage of services, with the ability to […]
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In this web content, the author explores the concept of git branches and the intuitive notion of a branch. They discuss how git branches are often misunderstood and offer their own intuitive model of a branch, comparing it to how git actually works. The author highlights that while the intuitive model is not technically correct, […]
This article discusses the ability of Clostridioides difficile spores, the primary cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea, to survive and transmit on surfaces. The study examined the response of the spores to clinical concentrations of sodium hypochlorite, a commonly used disinfectant. The researchers found that viable spores could be recovered from surgical scrubs and patient gowns, suggesting […]
Rogue is a computer game inspired by early versions of Dungeons and Dragons. It features procedurally generated dungeon maps and offers 26 levels within the Dungeon of Doom. The goal is to search each level to reveal the contents of each quadrant and find the room with a staircase leading down to the next level. […]
The debate surrounding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on employment is ongoing. Some optimists believe that AI will follow historical patterns of automation and result in reallocation of workers to other jobs. Pessimists argue that this time will be different, as AI can perform tasks cheaper than humans. Understanding the history of automation, such […]
CSS Grid is a powerful layout algorithm that allows us to create complex and flexible layouts. It is unique in that the grid structure is defined purely in CSS, without the need for additional DOM nodes. By using CSS Grid, we can slice up a container into rows and columns, creating compartments for our grid […]
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received a warning letter from staff researchers about a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that could pose a threat to humanity, according to sources. While the letter could not be reviewed, reports suggest that it highlighted concerns over commercializing advances without fully understanding the consequences. Altman’s subsequent ousting by OpenAI’s board was […]
Google introduced its Tensor series of chips with the Pixel 6 series in 2021 to support its AI-based software features. However, just three Tensor chips in, many of Google’s AI features need to be off-loaded to the cloud for processing. While Google intended its custom chip to deliver new capabilities for Pixel users, it hasn’t […]
AMD Game Engineering team recommends several websites for beginners to learn graphics programming. They state that there is no one right way to get into graphics, as it depends on individual factors such as existing knowledge, learning preferences, and available hardware. The team discusses different programming languages, including legacy APIs like OpenGL and DirectX, as […]
Psychologist Cecil A. Stokes invented Auroratone films in the 1940s, using chemistry and polarized light to create soothing abstract music videos. The visuals, reminiscent of the Aurora Borealis, were set to popular songs of the time, including Bing Crosby’s “Oh Promise Me.” These films were found to have a therapeutic effect on traumatized WWII veterans, […]