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The article discusses recent updates in the Zig programming language related to package management workflow enhancements, improvements in handling kernel32.dll dependencies, and changes in the libc subproject. It also mentions experimental implementations of std.Io.Evented with io_uring and Grand Central Dispatch for I/O operations.
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The comment thread discusses the development and potential future of Zig, a beta language with unique features. Opinions vary on its stability, adoption, and comparison to established languages like Rust and C++. The community acknowledges Zig's experimental nature but raises concerns about its lack of industry relevance and stability for widespread use.
Article: 48 min
The story of Wall Street Raider, a complex financial simulator created by Michael Jenkins over four decades ago. The game was reverse-engineered by Ben Ward in 2024, leading to its remaster and modernization for the Steam platform.
Discussion (139): 26 min
The thread discusses Ben Ward's successful remastering of the classic game Wall Street Raider using modern tools and techniques. The story is well-received for its engaging narrative and innovative technical approach. There are discussions on the use of AI in writing assistance, with some questioning its necessity but overall accepting it as a practical solution given time constraints.
Article: 7 min
sql-tap is a real-time SQL traffic viewer that sits between an application and the database, capturing every query for inspection in an interactive terminal UI. It supports PostgreSQL and MySQL without requiring code changes.
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The comment thread discusses the utility and features of sql-tap, a transparent proxy for capturing SQL queries without requiring application code changes. Users appreciate its ease of use and observability benefits over traditional methods. There are also discussions comparing it to other tools like eBPF and general log in MySQL, with some suggesting AI usage behind the tool's development. The thread includes questions about specific functionalities and comparisons between sql-tap and alternative solutions.
Article: 14 min
The article discusses the 'Three Year Myth' in the workplace, where organizations delay change or reward to maintain stability and power. The author shares personal experiences of being misled by this myth and emphasizes that promotions, bonuses, and raises are stakeholder-dependent rather than cycle-based.
Discussion (46): 19 min
The comment thread discusses various aspects of career progression within organizations, including promotion delays, the importance of soft skills, and trust issues. Participants debate the causes of promotion delays, emphasizing organizational dynamics over individual performance, while also acknowledging the role of soft skills in navigating workplace politics. The conversation touches on the competitive nature of the job market and the impact of organizational culture on employee trust.
Article: 6 min
YouTube as Storage is a tool that allows users to encode files into lossless video format and decode them back using YouTube storage capabilities. It supports both command-line interface and graphical user interface with features like batch processing, encryption, and real-time progress tracking.
Discussion (53): 5 min
The comment thread discusses YouTube's storage and deletion policies, economics of data storage, video encoding techniques, and steganography for backup purposes. There is a debate about the value of YouTube content versus its economic impact on Google, with some humor and sarcasm present.
Article: 31 min
The article provides an in-depth explanation of the Go compiler's linker process, detailing its four main tasks: symbol resolution, relocation, dead code elimination, and executable generation. It walks through each step with examples, discussing how the Loader builds a global symbol index, how dead code is eliminated to optimize binaries, how relocations are patched into machine code, and how sections and segments are organized for the final executable format.
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The comment thread discusses the Go programming language, its linker, binary size, and its suitability for agentic coding. Opinions vary on whether there is a significant difference between Go's linker and an ordinary one, with some suggesting that the title of an article may be misleading. The conversation also touches upon the benefits of Go's simplicity in aligning well with AI's current limitations.
Article: 8 min
Warner Bros. Discovery has begun uploading full episodes of Babylon 5 to YouTube in response to the show's removal from Tubi, providing free access and reintroducing it to fans both old and new.
Discussion (139): 44 min
This comment thread discusses the sci-fi TV series Babylon 5, focusing on its story arc, character development, and visual effects. Viewers express both positive and negative opinions about the show's first season acting style, comparing it to soap operas. The discussion also touches on the relevance of the show's themes to current events and its place in the sci-fi genre.
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An article discussing Ars Technica's mistake of fabricating quotes from Matplotlib maintainer and subsequent removal of the story.
Discussion (20): 3 min
The comment thread discusses the perceived decline in quality and expertise at Ars Technica, with a focus on AI-generated content, loss of technical depth in articles, sponsored product reviews, and changes since its acquisition by Condé Nast. There is also criticism regarding the website's echo chamber-like comments section.
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A new open-source, community-driven book on data engineering has been launched, aiming to serve as a comprehensive guide for professionals in the field.
Discussion (21): 3 min
A project aimed at providing a structured resource for learning data engineering, particularly in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs). The community appreciates its value but suggests improvements for clarity and tone.
Article: 9 min
A new preprint has been published that challenges a long-standing assumption in theoretical physics. The study focuses on gluons, particles responsible for the strong nuclear force, revealing that an interaction previously thought to have zero amplitude under specific conditions is actually nonzero. This finding opens up new avenues of research and could lead to further insights into quantum field theory.
Discussion (339): 1 hr 19 min
讨论围绕AI在理论物理研究中的作用展开，强调了AI简化公式和提出通用化形式的能力，但同时也指出人类专家的指导和验证是不可或缺的部分。讨论中存在对AI贡献程度的争议以及对其局限性的探讨。
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