Pgvectorscale, a new PostgreSQL extension, offers advanced indexing techniques for vector data. It improves approximate nearest neighbor (ANN) query performance by implementing the DiskANN algorithm, which allows SSD storage, and introducing SBQ (statistical binary quantization) for better accuracy... read more  

eBPF allows reprogramming the Linux kernel to trace system calls, user space functions, and network packets efficiently. Programs are written in high-level languages, compiled into bytecode, and loaded into the kernel. This approach avoids modifying kernel source code and reduces overhead, making it.. read more  

A Sev0 incident is the most severe, demanding immediate attention and involving many people, including executives, legal teams, and customer support. High pressure, uncertainty, and external scrutiny are common. Effective handling requires flexibility, clear communication, and managing subgroups eff.. read more  

This hands-on guide covers deploying Jenkins on Kubernetes, configuring Kubernetes as Jenkins agents, running a sample pipeline on a k8s Pod Jenkins agent, and monitoring the Pod life cycle for a pipeline run. It is designed for a PoC or Pilot environment to explore Jenkins and Kubernetes features. .. read more  

At Meta, Bento allows engineers to mix code, text, and multimedia in a single document, from simple prototyping to complex machine learning workflows. To speed up lite workloads, Meta built infrastructure that enables code execution directly in the browser using Pyodide on WebAssembly. With a focus .. read more  

Details on a critical security flaw in PHP, tracked as CVE-2024-4577, have been disclosed, allowing for remote code execution on Windows systems. Vulnerable PHP versions have been fixed in updates 8.3.8, 8.2.20, and 8.1.29. Exploitation attempts have been detected, urging users to apply patches quic.. read more  

The 2024 European Parliament election saw significant internet traffic drops and spikes in various regions. Central Europe experienced the highest declines, particularly in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, while Estonia saw the highest peak increase at 35%. Notable announcements in Belgium and Franc.. read more  

Junior developers often focus narrowly on coding without understanding that programming is about solving problems for stakeholders and users. They must master communication and document their work clearly, as collaboration and networking are crucial for career growth. Avoid labeling yourself as "jun.. read more  

Customizing the terminal enhances productivity with power-user commands and faster file navigation. MacOS now uses ZSH by default; Linux defaults to Bash, and Windows uses PowerShell. Using iTerm2 with ZSH and the Oh My ZSH framework provides a highly customizable experience... read more  

The latest installment of GitHub for Beginners, where the essential Git commands to get you Git-literate are covered... read more