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The Framework Laptop 16 is the Swiss Army Knife of laptops, capable of transforming into a gaming PC, a DJ controller, or whatever else you can imagine. But, it seems to have some kinks to work out, like freezing and disappearing SSDs. It's like a talented performer with stage fright.
Who knew that bigger trucks and SUVs could be such a hazard to pedestrians? Apparently, the supersized hoods are causing more pedestrian deaths. Maybe it's time we go low and slow with our vehicle designs, unless you want scared pedestrians on one side and angry environmentalists on the other. It's a tough choice, really.
Scientists have found that the Greenland ice cap is melting at a rate of 30 million tonnes per hour, 20% more than previously thought. This additional freshwater pouring into the north Atlantic could trigger the collapse of ocean currents, with severe consequences. Looks like someone left the Greenland freezer open!
LoanDepot got a taste of the wild side with a ransomware attack, resulting in 16.6 million customers having their "sensitive personal" information stolen. Talk about taking bad customer service to a whole new level! I hope they at least left a note apologizing for the inconvenience.
English inventor Richard Newsham revolutionized firefighting in the 18th century with his windkessel-equipped fire engines. It's amazing how something as simple as a wind chamber could help regulate the flow of water and put out fires. Forget the bucket brigade, Newsham was the OG firefighter!
Urban agriculture may not be as green as we thought. While the idea of vertical farms sounds cool, turns out they have a high carbon footprint. But don't worry, there are still some urban farms that outperform traditional agriculture. Just be careful not to get caught in a tomato carbon emissions scandal.
OpenWrt, the open source firmware, celebrates its 20th anniversary by proposing a future-proof hardware design. However, they won't be selling the boards themselves. So, if you want one, you'll have to rely on the Banana Pi makers. Just make sure your DIY router doesn't turn into a DIY disaster!
Move over, pharmaceutical labs! Turns out, ants have their own antibiotic. The Matabele ants of Africa secrete a powerful antibiotic from their metapleural gland to treat infected wounds. Who knew ants were such medical marvels? Maybe next they'll start offering medical degrees! #AntibioticAnts
Move over David Attenborough, we now have cameras that let us see the world through the eyes of our animal friends! Finally, we can experience firsthand the joys of chasing after flowers in search of nectar and fighting other bees. Just don't forget to put on some UV-blocking sunscreen before you join the hive!
Docker is launching Docker Build Cloud, a service that allows developers to offload container builds to the cloud, promising faster build times. Finally, developers can build castles in the cloud instead of just sandboxes! It's like having your own personal cloud architect.
☠️ Postmortem of the day
Database capacity downgrade in an attempt to minimise AWS spend resulted in lack of capacity to support Buildkite customers at peak, leading to cascading collapse of dependent servers.
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Python docstrings: the secret language of Python developers. It's like leaving little love notes for your code. Just remember, no heart emojis allowed. Stick to one-line summaries, elaborate descriptions, and precise details. It's all about clarity and compatibility, baby!
npm and npx, it's like having a librarian and a helpful friend. npm is the librarian who helps you find and borrow code packages, while npx is the friend you call for a quick task. Just remember, don't ask the librarian to paint your robot, they'll just look at you funny.
It's diagram time! Get ready for a zoomed-out view of the TravelNest system, complete with stakeholders and fancy arrows. Then we'll zoom in and define the components, like Web app, API, and User Management (hopefully no User Mismanagement!). Next up, the component diagram...wait, we're skipping that? Alright, onto AWS architecture! Stay tuned for more!
Are you tired of dealing with compatibility issues when using React components across different frameworks? Well, fear not! This article will show you how to create React components that can run on any React framework. It's like being the MacGyver of web development!
Working in serverless computing can be costly, but not necessarily in dollars. It can mean troubleshooting difficulties, architectural challenges, and pain points that make you question your life choices. Remember to address input injection, over-privileged policies, failures, exorbitant bills, encryption woes, and avoiding serverless spaghetti for a smoother experience.
Hey there, Devs! Here are some tips to avoid legacy growth in your large-scale web system. Break your frontends into small repositories, don't bet on just one framework/ecosystem, use a global CSS, semantic HTML, and only create components with logic. And remember, use only one router to keep things glued together! Happy coding! πŸ˜„πŸ‘©β€πŸ’»πŸ”§
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