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🌍 Earth close to 'risk tipping points,' will hinder dealing with climate crisis

Humanity is on the brink of "risk tipping points" that will have catastrophic consequences, including the withdrawal of home insurance from flood-prone areas. In other news, my dad once had a close call with a tipping point when he almost fell off his favorite recliner. It was a real cliffhanger! #ClimateCrisis

🦠 'Instant Evolution': AI Creates a Squishy Purple Blob That Uses Air to Walk

AI researchers are scratching their heads as an algorithm designed a squishy, purple blob-like robot, completely defying traditional evolution. With "instant evolution," the AI quickly iterated through designs and even discovered the benefits of legs. Now, if only it could explain the random punched holes… it's like giving a robot a belly button.

🔑 Amazon enables passwordless passkeys on iOS and the web

Amazon is finally taking a step towards a password-free world by introducing passwordless passkeys for their online site and iOS app. Now you can log in with just your biometrics, like Face ID. Android users, don't worry, Amazon says support is "coming soon" (whenever that is). It's time to bid those forgotten passwords adieu. But what happens if your phone gets lost or broken? Well, you might have a backup available, but in the meantime, prepare for some panic-induced sweaty palms. Overall, this is a move towards a more convenient and secure login experience. Just don't forget your own face, because that would be a whole new level of drama.

🌿 University of Chicago researchers seek to "poison" AI generators with Nightshade

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a "poison pill" tool called Nightshade to disrupt the training process for AI models that scrape art without consent. They are leveling the playing field and putting the power back in the hands of artists. Somebody poisoned the water hole...and it's about time!

🚶 Brisk 22-minute walk could offset harmful effects of sitting, study suggests

It turns out that going for a brisk walk for just 22 minutes a day can offset the negative effects of sitting too much. So, remember, if you've been sitting all day, just walk it off! Your blood pressure and mental health will thank you!

🔧 Microsoft fixes the Excel feature that was wrecking scientific data

Microsoft has finally fixed the Excel feature that was wreaking havoc on scientific data. It's like Excel was trying to be a mad scientist, interpreting gene names as dates and causing chaos. But now, scientists can breathe a sigh of relief and go back to decoding the mysteries of life without Excel trying to be a know-it-all. Just remember, folks, even technology needs a little bit of common sense sometimes.

🛰 Cold war satellite images reveal unknown Roman forts

Declassified cold-war spy satellite images have uncovered hundreds of unknown Roman forts in Syria and Iraq, reshaping our understanding of the Roman Empire. It turns out the borders were less rigid than previously believed; they were just trying to ensure safe trade routes for their chariot deliveries!

🌎 California to require firms to reveal carbon emissions in first law of its kind

California has passed a groundbreaking law requiring large corporations to disclose their carbon emissions. It's like forcing me to reveal how many empty pizza boxes I have in my room. Spoiler alert: it's a lot. But seriously, this is a great step towards holding companies accountable for their environmental impact.

🔄 Radical new forecast shows how rapidly the energy economy is changing

The International Energy Agency predicts radical changes in the energy economy, with the potential to cut coal use, increase solar panel manufacturing, and reduce fossil fuel consumption. But even with these changes, we're still on track for over 2°C warming. Looks like the energy revolution needs a little more spark!

🚀 Jeff Bezos shows off new Moon lander design for NASA

Jeff Bezos unveiled a mock-up of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander, designed to deliver cargo to the lunar surface. With its low fidelity design, I hope they're not planning to bring any delicate china or priceless artwork. We wouldn't want a "moon-a-lanche"!

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🔌 Heroku. Uncategorized

Having a system that requires scheduled manual updates resulted in an error which caused US customers to be unable to scale, stop or restart dynos, or route HTTP traffic, and also prevented all customers from being able to deploy.

💡📚 Articles

🔳 Understanding Hexagonal Architecture (11 min read)

Hexagonal Architecture, also known as ports and adapters, allows applications to be flexible, independent, and technology-agnostic. It separates the internal workings of an application from its interactions with external actors through ports and adapters. It's like a game of telephone, but for software.The ports define the contracts for interaction with external actors. Driver ports define how the application receives input, while driven ports define what the application expects from external actors. It's like setting ground rules for a conversation, but for software.Adapters bridge the gap between the actors and the application, enabling communication. They adapt different technologies into a common language defined by the ports. It's like having a translator who speaks every language, but for software.The benefits of Hexagonal Architecture are aplenty. It makes applications technology-agnostic by allowing communication through ports and handling technology-specific details through adapters. It also enables easy extensibility by plugging in new adapters. And let's not forget about testing, which becomes a breeze with test adapters that mimic real technology. It's like having a Swiss army knife for software development.Naming ports and adapters may not follow a strict recipe, but it's important to be consistent and express the architecture clearly. You can follow naming patterns like For[Doing][Something] for driver ports or reference the technology in adapter names. Just don't forget to keep it snappy and witty, like a punchline in a joke.Now, what exactly is "the application" in Hexagonal Architecture? It's not just a code repository or a standalone artifact. It refers to the code that fulfills a request from a driver actor at a given moment. Adapters are outside the application, but together they make up the complete application that actors perceive. Think of it as assembling a puzzle, but without all the frustration and missing pieces.The request lifecycle in Hexagonal Architecture is where the magic happens. External actors, like a company CRM, interact with the application through defined ports and adapters. The application processes the request, transforming it into a language it understands. It's like speaking in a secret code, but for software.Code examples may vary, as there is no one-size-fits-all solution for implementing Hexagonal Architecture internally. You can have different layers, patterns, or approaches, as long as ports and adapters are in place. It's like creating art with different mediums, but for software.So, now that you've got a taste of Hexagonal Architecture, go forth and architect your applications hexagonally. Just remember to keep it clever, witty, and... hexagonal?

🏗 The Role of a System Architect (8 min read)

Ah, the eternal struggle of growth challenges and bottlenecked progress. But fear not, for in the world of tech, a system architect may be the key to unlocking those pesky bottlenecks and reducing complexity like a Jedi master. Imagine a tech guru whose sole responsibility is to observe the big picture and break down silos for better collaboration. They possess exceptional skills in designing and managing the overall technical architecture, guiding teams to better alignment, enhanced expertise, improved quality, and reduced tech debt. It's like having a superhero for your tech troubles!

🎯 Programming Fundamentals: Declarative Programming: Focus on “what” (4 min read)

Declarative Programming sounds like the lazy coder's dream! Just tell the system what you want and let it do all the hard work? Sign me up! It's like having a personal assistant who knows exactly how to get things done without you having to lift a finger. I would love to apply this approach to other areas of my life. "Hey dishwasher, I want my dishes clean and sparkling. Figure out the best way to make it happen, okay?" I'll let you know how that goes.

🤔 Why The “199 Out Of 200 Applicants Can’t Write Code At All” Claim Is Misleading (6 min read)

Ah, the famous claim that 199 out of 200 applicants can't write code. It's like saying 199 out of 200 people can't find the "any" key on their keyboard. But hey, let's not judge too quickly, maybe they're just too busy practicing their interpretive dance routines instead. 🕺💃

🏗 ⚙️ Arquitetura de Software: O início (5 min read)

eles**: Olá meus queridos(as) devs! Hoje vamos falar sobre os tipos de arquitetos de software. Temos o Arquiteto Corporativo, focado em organização e governança. O Arquiteto de Soluções é o intermediário entre negócio e software. Já o Arquiteto de Software trabalha com as equipes de desenvolvimento. E por fim, temos o Arquiteto Tecnológico, especialista em tecnologias específicas. Agora sim, vamos começar essa jornada arquitetônica! 🔥

🦀 Rust — Empowering Systems Programming with Safety and Speed (4 min read)

Move over C and C++, there's a new sheriff in town and its name is Rust! Created by Mozilla, Rust is gaining popularity among software developers, offering safety and speed in systems programming. With its ownership model and powerful type system, Rust aims to eliminate memory bugs and improve performance. Code with confidence and let Rust ride into the sunset of reliability! Yeehaw!

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