Caching is a challenge, especially with web SPA apps. Push vs. pull and owned vs. user assets play a crucial role. The best strategy is to make everything push + owned, allowing for infinite expiration time. UI icons as push + owned assets are a classic example. Using stale-while-revalidate access patterns is key for offline […]
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Panora offers an open-source unified API that allows users to easily integrate various platforms with just a few simple steps. With features like Magic Links, Custom Fields, and Webhooks, Panora streamlines the process of accessing and managing data across different software platforms. The platform supports integrations with CRM systems, ticketing services, file storage solutions, eCommerce […]
In the world of software restrictions, Apple’s ScreenTime offers minimal barriers and Clearspace takes it to the extreme with a mode requiring pushups for every minute on restricted apps. However, the real challenge lies in the ability to uninstall blocking software, creating a ceiling on strictness. Just like how airlines prevent smoking by deterring tampering […]
This paper introduces a new method for designing floor plans using Differentiable Voronoi Diagrams, which allows for the easy adjustment of room layouts by moving Voronoi sites. The Voronoi diagram helps specify room shapes based on distance, making it simple to incorporate constraints like room areas and connectivity. This method can create a variety of […]
Ferroelectric memory (FRAM) is a unique storage technique using a special material to store data. It offers rapid write speeds and durability, lasting for decades. Despite these advantages, FRAM is not widely used due to its high cost compared to flash memory. The history of FRAM dates back to the 1950s, with many companies working […]
Kamal 2 is introducing a new custom proxy to replace Traefik, streamlining zero-downtime deployments for web containers with Docker. Traefik was originally chosen for its dynamic reverse proxy capabilities but had some limitations, such as requiring a special configuration file for health checks. The new Kamal proxy simplifies the process by allowing easy deployment with […]
Lord Rayleigh calculated the size of a single molecule using only oil, water, and a pen, inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s observations in 1770 of calming ocean waves with oil. Franklin’s oil drop experiment was just one of his many scientific achievements, but Rayleigh’s interpretation of it in 1890 allowed him to estimate the dimensions of […]
The author discusses their search for a vintage Braun DN 40 alarm clock and the challenges of fitting it on their crowded bedside table. They then share their journey of designing a multi-functional 3D printed iPhone Standby Dock inspired by the Braun DN 40 and BC21 alarm clocks. The author iterates on the design, focusing […]
Intel’s Meteor Lake chip marks a shift in mobile strategy, moving away from monolithic designs. While the risk is controlled by iterating conservatively on CPU architectures, Intel offers new minor upgrades with Redwood Cove over previous designs. The frontend improvements focus on better branch prediction, leading to latency reductions and faster speeds. Redwood Cove also […]
The post discusses the visualization of differential forms on differential manifolds, targeting readers who are learning about differential forms. It emphasizes a practical approach to understanding differential forms with a focus on integration problems on manifolds, highlighting the necessity for additional structure beyond functions for integration. The visualization introduces concepts like covers of manifolds by […]