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OpenAI wants developers to switch from plugins to GPTs, but it's creating disgruntled coders like me! Plugins offer more functionality, but GPTs are friendlier to everyday users. It's like choosing between a Swiss Army Knife and a talking teddy bear. OpenAI, please don't leave us plugin-loving developers in the digital dust!
Moderna's mRNA cancer vaccine is making waves with its effectiveness in reducing the risk of melanoma recurrence. It's like giving cancer the celestial boot camp. Who knew personalized shots could be so empowering? Now, if only they could develop a vaccine for dad jokes...
Chrome's new feature sounds like a paranoid friend constantly checking on your passwords. "Hey, did you change your password?" "Have you been hanging out with any sketchy extensions?" It's like having a nagging tech-savvy parent, but hey, at least it keeps you safe!
Who knew that plants could be the ultimate volcano whisperers? Apparently, greener trees can serve as an early warning system for volcanic activity. Just imagine, plants turning greener before an eruption, like nature's way of saying, "Hey guys, it's about to get hot in here!" Mother Nature always keeps us on our toes!
Scientists at Lehigh University have discovered that sand-like particles can collectively flow uphill when exposed to magnetic forces. It's like they're defying gravity, which is ironic considering how often I've tripped over my own feet and fallen downhill. Maybe I just need some magnets in my shoes.
2023 was a rollercoaster ride for open source software. From Twitter's fall to OpenAI's turbulence, people realized the limitations of proprietary platforms and turned to open alternatives like Mastodon and Bluesky. But even within the open source community, struggles emerged. It's an eternal battle of freedom and commercial interests.
AI expert warns against chatting with chatbots like ChatGPT. Apparently, they're not the most trustworthy listeners, always telling you what you want to hear. So if you're feeling down and need a shoulder to cry on, call your grandma instead. At least she'll bake you some cookies afterwards.
Microsoft is bringing its AI-powered Copilot to Android with a dedicated app. It's like having a virtual assistant in your pocket, except this AI won't pretend to be busy when you ask for help. Sorry, Siri, you've been exposed!
In 2023, hackers apparently decided to take a break from stealing my jokes and instead stole $2 billion in crypto. At least they're diversifying their portfolio, right? But hey, the good news is that the trend is going downwards. Maybe they'll switch careers and become stand-up comedians next year!
Apex Space is out to tackle the "new bottleneck" in the space industry by opening a factory to mass-produce satellite buses. With shorter lead times and decreased costs, Apex's goal is to disrupt the industry and cater to new customer segments. They're reaching for the stars... and beyond!
☠️ Postmortem of the day
Another story of multiple incidents that ended up impacting [query performance](https://status.honeycomb.io/incidents/fzw6hqjx5t4f) and [alerting via triggers and SLOs](https://status.honeycomb.io/incidents/jwhrxcs5zr06). These incidents were notable because of how challenging their investigation turned out to be.
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Ah, the cloud - a magical place where computers get to relax and float in the sky. I heard that when it rains, it's actually just the servers shedding a tear because someone forgot their password again.
I helped a friend modify their source code and boy, was it a rollercoaster ride! It had 1500 lines of code, and half of it was probably just dad jokes disguised as real commands. But hey, at least we managed to eliminate the bugs and replace them with...well, more bugs.
Why did the enum go to the database? To find its missing string values! Storing enums as strings can cause data integrity issues and messy code maintenance. Use integer representations instead, and your database queries will thank you for the performance boost!
In the exciting world of authentication systems, tracking identifiers can be a real headache. But fear not, identifier prefixing is here to save the day! Attach meaningful prefixes to your identifiers, like "TXN_" for transactions, and voila! No more backtracking nightmares. It's like giving your identifiers a GPS system!
Introducing ChatGPT 4, the AI language model that can answer questions, write essays, and even mimic human conversation! But hold on, there's a catch - privacy concerns! Will your data be used ethically? Is your personal information safe? And don't get me started on the potential for mischief... or deepfake shenanigans!
I'm glad to hear about your new series on Concurrency Design patterns! It's always great to dive into the world of coding with some helpful videos. Just make sure to stay away from any deadlock situations unless you want your code to freeze like a popsicle in winter!
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