Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: /r/ruby

The content discusses how Ruby's top-level methods, such as `puts`, `require`, and `raise`, are sourced from the Kernel module and are accessible in the top-level scope without explicit referencing. In Ruby, method calls with lowercase identifiers refer to either local variables or methods of the current object, known as `self`. At the top-level scope, `self` is a special object referred to as "main," which is an instance of the Object class that includes the Kernel module. The Kernel

Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: /r/programming

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Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: /r/programming

The author expresses a measured appreciation for mainstream statically-typed Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) despite a personal preference for other programming paradigms. They argue that certain OOP languages, like C++, Java, C#, and Dart, excel in enabling collaboration on complex projects over extended periods. The author highlights the backward compatibility and composability of libraries as key strengths of statically-typed OOP. Using a logger library and a database library as examples, they illustrate how new functionalities can be introduced

Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: Hacker News

ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, has terminated an intern for allegedly "maliciously interfering" with the training of one of its AI models. However, the company refuted claims regarding the severity of the damage caused, labeling them as exaggerated and inaccurate. The intern, who worked in the advertising technology team and lacked experience with the AI Lab, had their actions reported on social media over the weekend. ByteDance stated that its operations, including AI models, remained unaffected by the incident and denied

Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: Hacker News

The maintainer of the APS project announced that due to a decline in development activity and personal constraints, the repository will be archived on October 14, 2024. They express gratitude for the community engagement over the past six years but indicate a lack of time and motivation to continue. Any potential forks of the project will be evaluated based on a subjective standard, and the maintainer is willing to assist a serious and viable fork. They also mention the existence of related assets and their intention to manage any

Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: Hacker News

The content discusses solving Sudoku puzzles using Python packaging concepts. It emphasizes that both Sudoku and package dependency resolution are NP-complete problems, meaning they can be computationally intensive. In this method, each cell of a Sudoku grid is treated as a package with a specific version representing the value in the cell. The Sudoku can be expressed in a "pyproject.toml" format and solved using a package manager. Despite the theoretical complexity, the practical implementation is more manageable due to the typical nature of package

Published: 2024-10-21 | Origin: Hacker News

The MIT News office offers downloadable images under a Creative Commons license, allowing non-commercial use with appropriate credits. Users can only crop images; other alterations are prohibited. In a significant advancement, MIT researchers have developed fully 3D-printed resettable fuses, which are crucial components of active electronics typically reliant on semiconductors. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the shortage of semiconductor fabrication contributed to global electronics shortages, affecting various sectors. The new semiconductor-free devices, made from biodegradable material using standard

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: Hacker News

This is a functional console-friendly pastebin service that supports the uploading of binary files without any complicated web interfaces or CAPTCHAs. Users can submit files via POST or PUT requests to receive a user-friendly URL for accessing or sharing the file. The URLs are easy to remember and are not case sensitive. The service has a maximum file size limit of 50MB, and files expire after 180 days unless accessed, which resets the expiration. Examples of using curl and wget for uploading text and files

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: Hacker News

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Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

Martin Kleppmann's notes, published on February 8, 2016, discuss the Redlock algorithm, which claims to provide fault-tolerant distributed locks (or leases) using Redis. Kleppmann expresses concern about the algorithm, given the prevalence of independent implementations and the uncertainty around its reliability. He appreciates Redis for use cases involving transient data but worries about its incorporation into more critical data management scenarios, particularly distributed locking, which requires stronger consistency and durability guarantees. He outlines the essential purpose

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

The content describes a boilerplate project in Go for uploading segmented videos in 10-second intervals. Upon upload, a manifest file with signed URLs for accessing the videos is created. It supports storage in both AWS S3 and Google Cloud Storage (GCS), and can use both services simultaneously. Users must set up specific environment variables for AWS and Google credentials. The project includes an HTTP POST endpoint at `/upload` for uploading videos, which generates a unique video ID and stores metadata in an embedded BoltDB

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: Hacker News

Kurt Vonnegut, renowned for his anti-war novel "Slaughterhouse-Five," was also a game designer who created a board game called GHQ in 1956. After struggling financially following the reception of his first novel, Vonnegut leveraged his knowledge of warfare to design this simple game played on an eight-by-eight grid. Geoff Engelstein discovered Vonnegut's original typewritten rules and notes while researching at Indiana University. With permission from Vonnegut's estate, Engelstein

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: Hacker News

Drasi is a data processing platform designed to streamline the detection of data changes and facilitate immediate responses. It allows for tracking system logs and change feeds for specific events and automatically assesses these changes to trigger appropriate actions. Drasi operates in real-time without the need to centralize data or perform redundant queries, continually evaluating incoming data based on predefined criteria. The platform has three main components and an example use case involves automating notifications for delivery drivers in an online order system. Users can begin with a "Getting

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

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Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

The test pyramid is a guideline for structuring a test suite, emphasizing the need for more unit tests than integration tests, and more integration tests than end-to-end tests. However, as test suites expand, the pyramid may not provide enough detail for managing complex trade-offs. The SMURF mnemonic helps remember key considerations for balancing a test suite: 1. **Speed:** Unit tests run faster and more frequently, which helps in catching issues early. 2. **Maintainability:** The cost of maintaining tests

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

The article reflects on the 25-year journey of REST (Representational State Transfer), first introduced in Roy Fielding's PhD thesis in 2000, and its significant impact on the web. As AI and automation gain traction, the author revisits the evolution of APIs, particularly RESTful APIs, and speculates on their future in the "AI era." While acknowledging that Fielding intended REST as a concept for distributed hypermedia over HTTP, the article aims to outline the historical context of APIs

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

The content outlines the features and usage of Pycpp, a Python-based C preprocessor designed for producing C source files with expanded macros for static or code coverage analysis. It preserves the formatting of the original code, including line endings, indentation, and comments, while allowing the option to retain original preprocessor directives. Users interact with Pycpp through the PyCpp class and its attributes and methods. Basic and advanced usage examples are provided in the documentation, along with command-line processing instructions for C source files.

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

The author discusses the challenges of understanding puzzling code by tracing its history through Git commits. When encountering such code, their first step is to use Git blame to identify the commit that added it, as it often provides context through descriptions or discussions in pull requests. However, they note that this can be complicated when the commit identified involves refactoring or formatting changes rather than the original code behavior. To tackle this, the author emphasizes the need for more efficient tools for searching and navigating through Git commits.

Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: Hacker News

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Published: 2024-10-20 | Origin: /r/programming

The newsletter features a guest post by Sidwyn and promotes the Path To Staff service. It highlights Codebender, an education company assisting developers in landing high-paying jobs. They have compiled a list of 100 AI startups that recently received funding and are hiring, along with key hiring contacts for potential interviews. Sidwyn shares time management strategies for software engineers, emphasizing three key tips: mastering your daily routine, leveraging focused work blocks, and handling unplanned situations. Key points include taking charge of your own