In this web content, the author explains how IEEE-754 floating point subtraction is functionally complete, meaning that any binary circuit can be constructed using only floating point subtraction. The author dissects the IEEE 754-2019 standard to explain the rules regarding sign bits and zero values. They then demonstrate how subtraction of zero values can be […]
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A fleuron is a typographic element or glyph that can be used as a punctuation mark or an ornament for typographic compositions. The term “fleuron” comes from the Old French word for “flower” and refers to the stylized forms of flowers or leaves that these elements represent. Fleurons have a long history in typography and […]
Berry is an ultra-lightweight scripting language designed for lower-performance embedded devices. It has a small code size and can run with minimal heap usage. Berry supports imperative, object-oriented, and functional programming and is suitable for use in microprocessors. It has a simple syntax, supports garbage collection, and has an easy-to-use foreign function interface. The language […]
The search engine is preparing to move to a new server, thanks to a grant they received. Currently, the website may use either the old or new server until the migration is complete. The author apologizes for the chaotic nature of the post, as the past few weeks have been busy with setting up the […]
Arnold Schwarzenegger, champion bodybuilder, Hollywood superstar, and former Governor of California, has written a new book called “Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life.” In an interview with A Martinez, Schwarzenegger discusses the importance of being useful and how it has shaped his life. He emphasizes the impact his father’s words had on him and how […]
Mark Zuckerberg’s responsibility is not just to create popular services, but also to ensure they are beneficial for individuals and society as a whole. This post delves into the revelations made by two whistleblowers and a newspaper investigation about what was happening within Meta (formerly Facebook) during the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar. The disclosed information […]
Introducing Paperless-ngx, the ultimate tool for simplifying life by going digital. With built-in OCR and a user-friendly interface, Paperless makes it easy to organize and manage all your important documents. Unlike traditional paper-based systems, Paperless allows for flexible categorization with the use of tags, eliminating the need to wrestle with the dilemma of which folder […]
Over the last year, Tanda has expanded from a single-product company to launching multiple new products that seamlessly integrate with each other. Reflecting on the different phases of product strategy over the last decade, the author discusses the initial phase of product development, where the focus is on building the minimum viable product (MVP) and […]
Turbot, the team behind the open-source project Steampipe, has learned valuable lessons while managing over 200 open-source repositories. The first lesson is the importance of responding instantly to community members’ issues and pull requests. By monitoring everything and alerting the core team, Turbot ensures swift responses and prioritizes external contributors. Another key lesson is the […]
In engineering processes, the concept of Push and Pull plays a significant role. Often, when implementing a new process or system, gaining buy-in from participants can be difficult. This lack of buy-in is usually due to a failure to incorporate both the Push and the Pull. For example, asking employees to write weekly status updates […]