In this article, the author questions the need for modules in programming. They propose a different approach where all functions have unique names and are stored in a global key-value database. The author believes that this eliminates the difficulty of deciding which module to put a function in and avoids breaking encapsulation. They also suggest […]
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The ChatGPT Conversations to Markdown converter is a Python script that allows users to convert their entire ChatGPT history and data export into neatly formatted Markdown files. The script adds YAML headers and includes Code interpreter input/output. Users can clone the repository and download their conversations data in ZIP format from the ChatGPT platform. Running […]
Postgres queue technology may not be well-known or widely used due to the obsession with scalability. Many believe that there are better queue technologies available, but some companies, like webapp.io, recognize that other factors outweigh scalability. Postgres queue tech consists of pub/sub and row locking features that make it easy to add queue functionality to […]
Solitaire is a low-tech encryption algorithm created by Bruce Schneier in 1999. It gained fame after being featured in Neal Stephenson’s book, Cryptonomicon. Similar to the One-Time Pad, Solitaire uses a deck of cards to encrypt and decrypt messages. The algorithm works by generating a pseudo-random keystream from a shuffled deck of cards. It has […]
As the internet celebrates its 30th birthday, it’s important to reflect on its evolution. With the release of Mosaic in 1990, the first browser to integrate text and graphics, the internet began to gain popularity. Google, Wikipedia, and Facebook have since become household names, but a milestone that often goes unnoticed is the emergence of […]
The sample capsule from the Osiris-Rex mission has arrived at the clean room facility following a helicopter ride. Team members wearing gas masks are preparing to remove the capsule and ensure there is no potential outgassing from the battery. A C17 cargo plane will transport the sample to the Johnson Space Center in Houston tomorrow. […]
Pigsty “PostgreSQL In Great STYle” is an open-source, battery-included PostgreSQL alternative that combines various powerful extensions and tools. It offers a free RDS for PostgreSQL, incredible observability with Prometheus and Grafana, self-healing HA PGSQL cluster, and auto-configured PITR. Pigsty also provides a declarative API implemented with Ansible and offers versatile use-cases such as running Docker […]
PiWrite is a tool that allows you to use your Kindle Paperwhite as a writing device with a vim-like editor. It involves setting up a Raspberry Pi Zero W, pairing it with a Bluetooth keyboard, and configuring it to function as a webserver. The author was inspired by SolarWriter but wanted a more streamlined experience […]
Summary: The Mostek MK4116 memory chip, popular in the late 1970s, was a revolutionary product with its 16 kilobits of storage. The chip was used in various computers and video games of the time, such as the Apple II and ZX Spectrum. To understand how the chip worked, the author reverse-engineered it and discovered that […]
Silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling crystalline silica particles, is affecting young Latino immigrants working in the booming countertop industry in California. The disease, which is typically seen in older workers after many years of exposure, is now afflicting men in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. Silicosis can cause severe scarring in the […]