The author, Austin Z. Henley, shares a list of software projects that he believes are great for learning new programming languages and frameworks. These projects include building a text editor, a 2D game like Space Invaders, a compiler for a small BASIC-like language, a mini operating system, a spreadsheet application, and a video game console […]

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In this web content, the author compiles a list of C++20 features that they believe game developers should use and features that they should avoid. They provide a disclaimer, stating that their recommendations are based on their own experience and codebase requirements, and that individual preferences may differ. The author then proceeds to discuss specific […]

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AV1, developed by AOMedia, is an evolution of VP9, Thor, and Daala codecs, and it aims to improve coding efficiency. AV1 is designed to be royalty-free, scalable to any device and bandwidth, suitable for both commercial and non-commercial content, and optimized for internet applications. The codec supports different profiles and levels, specifying bit depth, chroma […]

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According to a recent report by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), over 300 million people in the US and Canada could face electricity shortages between 2024 and 2028. The increasing demand for electricity from the tech industry and the electrification of buildings and vehicles is putting a strain on the power grid. The […]

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Ruby 3.3.0 has been released, featuring several new additions and performance improvements. The release introduces Prism, a new parser for the Ruby language, which is considered production-ready and can be used as an alternative to Ripper. The Lrama parser generator has been added, replacing Bison for improved maintainability. The YJIT compiler has also seen major […]

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Patents are meant to encourage innovation, but all too often they are used to restrict basic human activities, culture, and knowledge. Software patents, in particular, have been a major concern for the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) for over two decades. The latest “Stupid Patent,” No. 8,655,715, granted to a company called Opus One, also known […]

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The web content discusses the age and movement of constellations, specifically focusing on the Orion constellation. It mentions that constellations are the patterns that stars form in the night sky, and that stars within a constellation can be gravitationally bound together or simply passing through. The author highlights that the stars in Orion are part […]

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ptext is a text editor built with pure C that is based on kilo. The author created this editor to gain more knowledge about managing text user interface (TUI) without using ncurses. The content includes a preview video and instructions on how to install the editor. The author’s goals for the project are to fix […]

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The web content discusses the legal battle surrounding the use of adblockers in Germany. The main case involves Axel Springer SE suing Eyeo GmbH, the creator of Adblock Plus, for interfering with their business and engaging in anti-competitive measures. The German courts ruled in favor of user freedom, stating that internet users have the right […]

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We’re excited to announce the beta version of Zotero for Android! You can now download the app from the Google Play Store and take advantage of its current features, which include syncing personal and group libraries, editing item data and notes, organizing items into collections, downloading and uploading files via Zotero Storage, viewing PDFs and […]

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