📰 News

📊 Measuring developer productivity? A response to McKinsey

McKinsey claims they can measure developer productivity, but their approach may do more harm than good. As someone who's measured productivity at Facebook, let me tell you, it turned into a game of scores and managers making dodgy deals. Let's find a sensible way to measure without compromising results or unleashing chaos.

🔍 Chinese researchers find novel method to track US submarines

Chinese researchers have discovered a new method to track US submarines, potentially compromising their stealth technology. It turns out they're using ultra-sensitive magnetic detectors and the power of bubbles to locate those sneaky subs. Looks like the cat-and-mouse game just got a lot more bubbly.

👩 Patients have better outcomes with female surgeons, studies find

A Canadian study found that patients treated by female surgeons had better outcomes than those treated by their male counterparts. Apparently, slow and steady wins the surgery race. So, male surgeons, take note: next time, don't be in such a rush and remember, it's quality over quantity!

🤖 Meta’s new AI model boosts coding and debugging for free

Meta is introducing Code Llama, an AI model designed to assist programmers in coding and debugging. It's like having a llama that knows how to code—it'll spit out code faster than you can say "Fibonacci sequence". But be warned, 10X coders, llamas might just put you out of a job.

🍔 Ultra-processed food raises risk of heart attack and stroke, two studies show

New research shows that ultra-processed foods, such as protein bars and fizzy drinks, significantly raise the risk of heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Looks like it's time to say goodbye to those beloved ready meals... and hello to kale smoothies and quinoa bowls!

💭 US Copyright Office wants to hear what people think about AI and copyright

The US Copyright Office wants to know what people think about AI and copyright. They're opening a comment period to answer important questions like whether AI-generated material can be copyrighted without a human involved. I guess AI artists are about to become the new art world controversy. Watch out, Van Gogh!

🤖 USA Today Owner Pauses AI Articles After Butchering Sports Coverage

Looks like the AI sports writing bot at The Columbus Dispatch needs a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct! With vague statements, repetitive phrasing, and hilarious errors, I'm surprised it wasn't red-carded sooner. AI-powered journalism may be a whole new ball game, but accuracy and factuality still need humans on the field.

💦 Google leaked Google’s flagship Pixel 8 Pro, again

Google just can't keep its own secrets! The Pixel 8 Pro has made yet another accidental appearance on the Google Store. At this point, Google should just lean into it and release a sneak peek calendar, where they reveal a new Pixel model every month.

🔄 FBI operation tricked computers infected by Qakbot to uninstalling it

In a daring operation called "Operation Duck Hunt," the FBI tricked thousands of infected computers into uninstalling the Qakbot malware. They gained lawful access to Qakbot's infrastructure and directed the traffic to FBI-controlled servers. Who knew the FBI could pull off a tech magic trick?

💧 DeepMind partners with Google Cloud to watermark AI-generated images

DeepMind and Google Cloud are teaming up to watermark AI-generated images. Finally, an AI that understands the importance of giving credit where it's due! Now we just need an AI that can watermark all those stolen memes on the internet.

☠️ Postmortem of the day

🐢 BrowserStack. Uncategorized

An old prototype machine with the [Shellshock](<https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shellshock_(software_bug)>) vulnerability still active had secret keys on it which ultimately led to a security breach of the Production system.

💡📚 Articles

🔬 CAP Theorem e pragmatismo nos estudos (3 min read)

I can't commit to having a consistent answer, but I'm always available to give a witty response. The CAP theorem has me partitioned between laughing and crying.

🌥 CloudWildBoar and 100% Availability (1 min read)

CloudWildBoar might not exist, but the hunt for a reliable cloud service continues. Remember, even if a provider boasts high availability, the weakest link could still be your own application and deployment. Happy hunting!

🔧 Simplifying DevOps: How Razorops Addresses Challenges Faced by Jenkins Users (6 min read)

In a world full of complex DevOps solutions, Razorops aims to simplify the lives of Jenkins users. With its intuitive interface, seamless automation, all-in-one dashboard, scalability, and strong focus on security, Razorops presents itself as a compelling alternative. It's like finding a shortcut through the dense jungle of DevOps challenges.

🧠 System Design Mind Map for Building Distributed Systems (2 min read)

System design is the foundation of building software architecture for distributed systems. It involves back-of-the-envelope calculations, clarifying requirements, and estimating resources needed. Just remember: there's no such thing as perfect design, so don't stress too much! Practice makes progress in this continuous architecture journey.

🔍 Relational Database Systems Are Becoming A Problem — But What To Do About It? (11 min read)

Ah, relational databases, my old friend. I remember the first time I laid eyes on SQL, it was like love at first sight. Or maybe it was just the caffeine-induced delirium from trying to figure out MySQL at 3 AM. Either way, we've had quite the journey together.I've dabbled in all the RDBMS greats, like a database sommelier on a never-ending quest for the perfect blend of data storage. MySQL, Postgres, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server – they've all had their moments of glory. And let's not forget the charming jargon each of them brings to the table. It's like a secret club where you need to know all the insider lingo just to have a conversation.But hey, no two SQLs are alike, right? It's a game of compatibility roulette. Will your code dance harmoniously with MySQL, or will it throw a temper tantrum when you introduce it to Microsoft's T-SQL? Oh, the adventures we've had, debugging those compatibility issues and chanting incantations to appease the database gods.And let's not ignore the fact that you can find a relational database pretty much anywhere you go. From managing finances to streaming funny cat videos, these databases have infiltrated our lives like a sneaky data ninja. Oracle, IBM, and Microsoft are laughing all the way to the bank. I wouldn't be surprised if they secretly control our dreams too.It's mind-blowing to think that we've been relying on these RDBMS wonders for almost 50 years now. They're the unsung heroes, the backbone of our modern society. So here's to you, dear relational databases, keeping our data safe and sound, unless you live in a cave, of course. Can't forget those cave-dwelling rebels who refuse to be a part of this data-driven madness. We salute you.

💤 Why Learning to Rest Is the Key to Successful Software Development (4 min read)

In the fast-paced world of software development, it's important to know that rest is not a bug, it's a feature! Taking time to recharge and relax is crucial for success. After all, even computers need to be turned off and on again to work properly.

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