Computer Science and Programming

04 July 2025 16:00

Free Public APIs for Developers

APIs enable efficient communication between software applications, boosting development speed and functionality. The post explains the types of APIs, their protocols, and their importance in web services. It also lists several free public APIs for developers, such as JSONPlaceholder, Unsplash API, Free Dictionary API, and more, highlighting their use cases and benefits.

Computer Science and Programming

03 July 2025 23:03

Opening up ‘Zero-Knowledge Proof’ technology to promote privacy in age assurance

Google has open sourced its Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) libraries to enhance privacy in age verification systems. This technology allows age verification without revealing personal information, building on Google's partnership with Sparkasse to support EU age assurance requirements. The open source release enables developers to implement privacy-preserving age verification in their applications.

Computer Science and Programming

03 July 2025 03:34

Design for the AI age

AI and large language models are transforming design from predictable, structured interfaces to dynamic, conversational ones. Traditional UI principles are being challenged, necessitating new approaches to ensure high-quality user experiences. Designers must adapt by creating familiar structures that integrate AI capabilities

Computer Science and Programming

02 July 2025 02:46

Replace Windows, Not Your Device

With the end of Windows 10 support, users are encouraged to consider open-source alternatives like openSUSE instead of discarding functional hardware. Using Linux distributions can extend the life of devices, reduce electronic waste, and offer greater control over privacy and security without the need for new hardware.

Computer Science and Programming

01 July 2025 16:42

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Computer Science and Programming

01 July 2025 03:34

Omarchy is out

DHH has released Omarchy, a pre-configured Arch Linux distribution with Hyprland tiling window manager designed for developers. This opinionated setup provides an out-of-the-box developer environment that complements his Ubuntu-based Omakub project. While Arch Linux itself isn't overly difficult, Hyprland requires extensive manual configuration for basic features like lock screens and menus, which Omarchy addresses by providing everything pre-configured.

Computer Science and Programming

30 June 2025 14:32

Ratatui

Ratatui is a Rust library designed for creating terminal user interfaces. It's a lightweight alternative for developers interested in deploying applications in constrained environments. The website offers a range of resources from beginner guides to advanced development patterns, installation instructions, and showcases examples of community-built applications.

Computer Science and Programming

29 June 2025 17:03

The Best Programmers I Know

To be an exceptional programmer, one should prioritize reading documentation, deeply understanding tools, and attentively reading error messages. Effective problem breakdown, seeking hands-on experiences, helping others, continually learning, and valuing clear communication are all vital. Building a reputation through consistent good work, exercising patience, avoiding baseless guessing, and keeping code simple also contribute to being among the best engineers.

Computer Science and Programming

27 June 2025 20:02

MUVERA: Making multi-vector retrieval as fast as single-vector search

Google Research introduces MUVERA, a novel algorithm that transforms complex multi-vector retrieval into efficient single-vector maximum inner product search. The approach uses Fixed Dimensional Encodings (FDEs) to compress multi-vector sets into single vectors while preserving similarity relationships. MUVERA achieves 10% higher recall than existing methods with 90% reduced latency, making multi-vector retrieval practical for large-scale applications like search engines and recommendation systems.

Computer Science and Programming

27 June 2025 13:21

Scripts

A collection of InDesign scripts that automate various typography and text layout effects. The scripts include Same Sizer (equalizes word spacing), Wiggle Out (rotates overflow text into margins), Fill the Space (adds decorative elements to line endings), Hyphen Out (eliminates hyphenation by moving text outside frames), Hyphenator (resizes letters to avoid word breaks), Last is First (previews next line's first word), Ext. Word & Letter (expands final letters or words), and Variable Gradient (creates gradient effects across text blocks).

Computer Science and Programming

26 June 2025 23:00

Getting ready to issue IP address certificates

Let's Encrypt is preparing to issue SSL certificates for IP addresses in their production environment. The feature will initially be limited to a shortlived profile with 6-day validity and remain allowlist-only. The announcement includes a sample staging certificate and notes ongoing development work before public availability.

Computer Science and Programming

26 June 2025 12:01

How to Think About Time in Programming

Time handling in programming involves understanding absolute time (precise instants) versus civil time (human-readable formats). UTC provides global time synchronization with leap seconds, while timezones convert between UTC and local time using rules that can change unpredictably. The IANA timezone database tracks historical and current timezone rules globally. Common advice like "just use UTC" can cause bugs when handling user-facing datetime interactions or future events that depend on local civil time rather than absolute time.

Computer Science and Programming

25 June 2025 02:01

The NO FAKES Act Has Changed and It’s So Much Worse

The updated NO FAKES Act creates a broad new intellectual property right targeting AI-generated digital replicas, but expands far beyond its original scope. The bill now mandates internet platforms implement takedown systems and content filters, allows targeting of AI tools themselves, and enables easy unmasking of anonymous users through court clerk subpoenas. Critics argue this creates a censorship infrastructure that will harm legitimate speech, stifle innovation, and benefit Big Tech companies by raising barriers for new competitors.

Computer Science and Programming

24 June 2025 14:02

Using NotebookLM as Your Machine Learning Study Guide

NotebookLM is an AI-powered digital notebook designed to assist users with machine learning studies by turning study materials into a personalized tutor. It allows uploading research papers, notes, and other educational resources, providing answers based on these documents. Users can generate study guides, FAQs, and briefings, engage in interactive Q&A sessions, create mind maps, and listen to audio overviews. NotebookLM supports collaborative learning, but users should avoid overloading notebooks, regularly update materials, and verify AI-generated outputs for accuracy.

Computer Science and Programming

23 June 2025 12:04

Deconstructing the 35mm Website: A Look at the Process and Technical Details

A technical breakdown of building an interactive 3D camera website using Three.js, covering edge detection with Sobel operators, mesh highlighting through render targets and raycasting, and scroll-triggered film roll animations. The tutorial demonstrates custom shader development, post-processing effects, and advanced WebGL techniques for creating engaging 3D web experiences.

Computer Science and Programming

04 July 2025 04:04

Poor man's Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS), similar to Firebase/Supabase/Pocketbase

Pennybase is a minimalist Backend-as-a-Service implementation in under 1000 lines of Go code with zero external dependencies. It provides file-based CSV storage, REST API endpoints, authentication with session cookies, role-based access control, real-time updates via Server-Sent Events, and template rendering. Data is stored in human-readable CSV files with append-only versioning, making it suitable for simple applications that need basic backend functionality without the complexity of larger solutions like Firebase or Supabase.

Computer Science and Programming

03 July 2025 10:35

Self-hosting

Self-hosting offers developers a unique opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge of software operations beyond basic development tasks. It involves learning about networking, system administration, security, and DevOps. Engaging in self-hosting can build confidence, improve problem-solving skills, and open up career opportunities in cloud infrastructure. The post encourages developers to start small with easy-to-manage services, emphasizing the educational value of practical experience.

Computer Science and Programming

02 July 2025 22:21

How to Learn Backend Development?

Backend development involves understanding the differences between backend and frontend, choosing appropriate programming languages (Java, Python, JS, Go, Rust, C#), working with various types of databases (SQL, NoSQL, NewSQL), learning about different API types (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, SOAP) and authentication methods (JWT, OAuth2, API keys). Additionally, it includes knowledge of server hosting services, containerization, server setup, and DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and monitoring tools.

Computer Science and Programming

01 July 2025 22:30

Scrappy

Scrappy is a prototype tool designed for creating home-made apps, allowing users to craft personalized software for themselves and friends. It empowers the DIYer to create apps tailored to specific needs without extensive programming expertise. Scrappy provides a canvas-based environment similar to Figma, where users can incorporate interactive elements and share apps effortlessly, promoting collaboration. The tool aims to democratize software creation, fostering creativity and custom solutions beyond mass-market offerings.

Computer Science and Programming

01 July 2025 15:05

Scroll-driven camera animation

Explore how to create scroll-driven camera animations in a web scene using three.js and GSAP. The technique involves using the intersection observer to adjust camera positions as different sections come into view. Quaternions are utilized for smooth camera rotations, preventing issues like gimbal lock. The setup allows developers to easily configure desired positions with a GUI and handles the transitions using GSAP for animation.

Computer Science and Programming

30 June 2025 23:08

Sam Altman claims an average ChatGPT query uses ‘roughly one fifteenth of a teaspoon’ of water

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman claims that an average ChatGPT query consumes approximately 0.34 watt-hours of energy and 0.000085 gallons of water (roughly one-fifteenth of a teaspoon). These unsourced statistics were shared in a blog post about AI's future impact. The claims come amid growing scrutiny over AI's environmental costs, with researchers predicting AI could consume more power than Bitcoin mining by year-end. Previous studies have shown significant variation in AI energy consumption depending on data center location and specific use cases.

Computer Science and Programming

29 June 2025 21:04

Self Hosting Like Its 2025
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Self-hosting has become a popular alternative to using data-collecting services. The post discusses the benefits of self-hosting, highlights helpful yet lesser-known software, and provides insights into container runtimes like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes. It also covers web-based tools for managing containers such as Portainer and Dockge, and discusses reverse proxy and VPN solutions like Pangolin and NetBird. Additionally, it references resources for finding more applications and tools to enhance the self-hosting experience.

Computer Science and Programming

29 June 2025 13:45

Making Sense of the AI Developer Tools Ecosystem

The AI developer tools landscape has evolved from simple autocomplete tools to a complex ecosystem encompassing intelligent assistants, autonomous agents, AI-powered IDEs, and rapid prototyping platforms. This post categorizes these tools based on their integration into the workflow, from general-purpose chatbots to fully AI-first environments. The capability and breadth of these tools are rapidly increasing, offering significant value in software development. The key categories include tools at an arm’s length, integrated AI within traditional IDEs, AI-first environments, and task-focused tools designed for specific use cases.

Computer Science and Programming

27 June 2025 16:02

Matrix v1.15 release

Matrix 1.15 introduces next-generation OAuth 2.0 authentication, room summaries for better context on unjoined rooms, and rich text formatting in room topics. The release includes 10 MSCs with major authentication improvements that bring Matrix closer to version 2.0, enhanced room discovery capabilities, and support for bold text and lists in room topics using Extensible Events.

Computer Science and Programming

27 June 2025 07:00

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Computer Science and Programming

26 June 2025 19:00

Games That Weren't: Cancelled & Unreleased Video Games

Games That Weren't is a non-profit archive dedicated to preserving cancelled and unreleased video games since 1999. The site documents lost prototypes, developer stories, and game assets across various platforms including Commodore 64, Nintendo Game Boy, Super Nintendo, and Amiga. Recent additions include recovered prototypes like Alien 3 for C64, Dr. Franken Part 3 for Game Boy, and World Class Rugby for SNES, along with detailed development histories and technical insights about these lost gaming projects.

Computer Science and Programming

26 June 2025 09:03

Microsoft Dependency Has Risks

A risk analysis examining Microsoft's ability to block customer access due to government sanctions, using the ICC incident as a case study. The author applies return on security investment calculations to determine whether organizations should invest in reducing Microsoft dependency, concluding that while the probability is extremely low (1 in 2 million), the potential costs are catastrophic (millions in downtime). The mathematical analysis reveals that for most organizations, the rational investment in mitigation is surprisingly small due to the low probability, despite the severe consequences.

Computer Science and Programming

24 June 2025 20:50

Claude Code

Claude Code is an AI tool designed to reason and write code, and was recently tried out on YouTube with dlt and Snowflake by a data engineer. It is also used for performing grammar checks in Markdown files, providing summaries of its changes. Announced in February 2025, it provides cost-efficient results that can be reviewed and rerun with different prompts.

Computer Science and Programming

24 June 2025 07:00

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Computer Science and Programming

23 June 2025 05:59

Animations CSS Generator

CSS animations allow developers to create dynamic, eye-catching visual effects without using third-party tools or scripting. This guide covers the basics of CSS animations, including keyframes, essential properties, and how they compare to JavaScript animations. CSS animations are simple to implement, performant due to hardware acceleration, and are more responsive and easier to maintain than JavaScript animations. For more complex or interactive animations, JavaScript is recommended.