Version 2.45.0 of the Git source-code management system has been released. Changes include a new list command for git reflog, new configuration variables for git diff, the ability to drop redundant commits while cherry-picking, performance improvements, and more...

The Ubuntu 24.04 LTS release is causing frustration among users as the official app store no longer installs deb files, promoting Snap packages over Debian's deb packages. Canonical has not fixed this issue despite user complaints, suggesting it may be a deliberate decision to prioritize Snap over d..

AGI is outdated; consider using mixture models for powerful AI. Utilizing a mixture of different models can accurately model multi-distribution synthetic data that single AI models struggle with. Google AI leveraged a mixture of Laplacian models combined with LSTMs to improve flood forecasts for 460..

Many Vim commands can achieve editing tasks with fewer keystrokes, making it difficult for beginners to learn. This workflow gives guidelines on efficiently moving/editing text in Vim. General rules include using vertical movement and efficient commands like 'c' for change, 'd' for delete, 'y' for y..

Andrew Kelly discusses why software requires continuous maintenance, focusing on the need for adaptation and evolution in software to keep up with changes in the real world and user requirements. He references Lehman's Laws of Software Evolution, which emphasize the importance of adapting software t..

Alpine Linux is a general purpose distribution designed for power users who appreciate security and efficiency. It's secure due to proactive features like Position Independent Executables and offers a small footprint. It runs on various architectures and is popular for use in Linux containers...

Kubernetes harbors capabilities that even seasoned developers might not be fully aware of. These hacks delve into the more esoteric, yet incredibly potent tricks that can significantly empower those who master them. These are not your everyday tips but profound insights into making Kubernetes do ama..

Last week, the author shared a deep-dive into setting up the terminal, including using iTerm2, zsh instead of bash, oh-my-zsh for plugin management, and material design colors. Additionally, they discussed using Starship for customizing the terminal prompt, installing useful plugins like git, zsh-au..

Last week, a user reported slow loading times for Bencher Perf Page, with the worst HTTP response time at 2 minutes. The complexity of tracking performance over multiple dimensions led to performance bugs. The maintainer made performance improvements, including refactoring the Reports API and limiti..

Cloud cost management remains a critical priority for CIOs as questions around ROI increase and corporate scrutiny of costs rise. DIY cloud cost management may be the way to go for enterprises, as commercial cloud optimization tools can be costly and may not fit specific requirements...