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211. Handwriting Programs in J
I think by hand. It’s easier for me to write my first drafts on a tablet and type them up afterwards. I can’t do this with code, though. Here’s me scrawling out a python function as fast as possible: That took three times longer to write than type. Something about code being optimized for legibility and IDE usage and lame stuff like that. I still like the idea of writing code, though, so I looked for a language that wasn’t just easy to write, but benefited from being hand-written.
212. Why do AI models use so many em-dashes?
If you asked most people to name a defining feature of AI-generated writing, they’d probably say the em-dash — like this. Language models use em-dashes so much…
213. A Turn Lane in Rhododendron
A NEPA/NHPA Story
214. Terahertz Tech Sets Stage for "Wireless Wired" Chips
Harnessing terahertz waves with mercury telluride could transform data centers by reducing cables, saving space, and increasing efficiency.
215. Dermatology's Disastrous War Against the Sun
The forgotten side of skin health and the necessity of sunlight
216. Alliance for Responsible Data Collection
Preserving the access to public internet data by providing a trusted framework for responsible data collection.
217. X.org Security Advisory: multiple security issues X.Org X server and Xwayland
218. Crossfire: High-performance lockless spsc/mpsc/mpmc channels for Rust
A lockless mpmc/mpsc to support async base on crossbeam - GitHub - frostyplanet/crossfire-rs: A lockless mpmc/mpsc to support async base on crossbeam
219. Who needs Graphviz when you can build it yourself?
Exploring a new layout algorithm for control flow graphs.
220. Tesla board to shareholders: Pay Musk or else
221. The New Google Search Ad Layout Is Causing Accidental Clicks
A few weeks ago, Google launched a new ad layout with the large "Sponsored results" label that groups numerous ads under that one label, and then sticks a "Hide sponsored results" button after you have already seen the ads. Well, it is leading to accidental ad clicks based on what I am reading and hearing across the industry.
222. My Impressions of the MacBook Pro M4
I have been using a MacBook Pro M4 as my portable computer for the last half a year and wanted to share a few short impressions. As always, I am not a professional laptop reviewer, so in this article you won’t find benchmarks, just subjective thoughts!
223. Writing an Asciidoc Parser in Rust: Asciidocr
I really only ever make something when I want something to exist that doesn’talready, or when I want something that does exist to more readily suit...
224. Context engineering
225. SQLite concurrency and why you should care about it
SQLite is a powerful database engine, but due to its design, it has limitations that should not be overlooked.
226. FlightAware Map Design
227. Underdetermined Weaving with Machines (2021) [video]
Part of the Crafting Change Symposium hosted by the Center for Convergence at Oberlin College and Conservatory, the Micro Maker Series is a fully virtual lec...
228. I built my own CityMapper
Asher Falcon's personal website - Software engineer and student
229. Rats filmed snatching bats from air for first time
230. Simple trick to increase coverage: Lying to users about signal strength
231. Policy, privacy and post-quantum: anonymous credentials for everyone
As AI agents change how the Internet is used, they create a challenge for security. We explore how Anonymous Credentials can rate limit agent traffic and block abuse without tracking users or compromising their privacy.
232. Active listening: the Swiss Army Knife of communication
Active listening unlocks empathy, trust, and clarity. Learn the simple formula and examples for mastering this essential communication skill.
233. What We Talk About When We Talk About Sideloading
We recently published a blog post with our reaction to the new Google Developer Program and how it impacts your freedom to use the devices that you own in th...
234. 3M Diskette Reference Manual (1983) [pdf]
235. Leverage Points: Places to Intervene in a System (1999)
236. Why Crypto Can't Build Anything Long-Term
237. Tips for stroke-surviving software engineers
238. Hacking India's largest automaker: Tata Motors
Tata Motors gave away the keys to their infrastructure and customer data on their public websites.
239. Family Computing Interviews Jack Tramiel After Atari Purchase (1985)
They talk about Jack's past and the future of Atari.
240. Go Primitive in Java, or Go in a Box
Go Primitive in Java, or Go in a Box We can have our eight Java primitives and travel light in collections too. It’s hard to go fast when you’re in a box Java has eight primitives. For better or …