Reliability for unreliable LLMs
Large language models are non-deterministic by design. Here's how you can inject a little bit of determinism into GenAI workflows.
Read moreZooming in on a fractalish plot
The exponential sum of the day page on my site draws an image every day by plugging the month, day, and year into a formula. Details here. Today’s image looks almost solid blue in the middle. The default plotting line width works well for most days. For example, see what
Read moreMost ints are not floats
All integers are real numbers, but most computer representations of integers do not equal computer representations of real numbers. To make the statement above precise, we have to be more specific about what we mean by computer integers and floating point numbers. I’ll use int32 and int64 to refer to
Read moreYou’ve got 99 problems but data shouldn’t be one
Ryan is joined by Tobiko Data co-founders Toby Mao and Iaroslav Zeigerman to talk about the crucial role of rigorous data practices and tooling, the innovations of Tobiko Data’s SQLMesh and SQLGlot, and their insights into the future of data engineering with the rise of AI.
Read moreDetermine whether a large integer is a square
Years ago I wrote about a fast way to test whether an integer n is a square. The algorithm rules out a few numbers that cannot be squares based on their last (hexidecimal) digit. If the the integer passes through this initial screening, the algorithm takes the square root of n as
Read moreDroip Review: Why You Should Choose Droip Over Traditional WordPress Page Builders in 2025
Traditional WordPress builders are outdated. See how Droip's modern visual builder delivers true design freedom, clean code, and powerful features without the bloat. Continue reading Droip Review: Why You Should Choose Droip Over Traditional WordPress Page Builders in 2025 on SitePoint.
Read more5 Best Payment Gateways for SaaS: Your Ultimate Guide
Your ultimate guide to the 5 best payment gateways for SaaS. Choose the best SaaS payment gateway to optimize your SaaS payment process today! Continue reading 5 Best Payment Gateways for SaaS: Your Ultimate Guide on SitePoint.
Read moreLegendre and Ethereum
What does an eighteenth century French mathematician have to do with the Ethereum cryptocurrency? A pseudorandom number generator based on Legendre symbols, known as Legendre PRF, has been proposed as part of a zero knowledge proof mechanism to demonstrate proof of custody in Ethereum 2.0. I’ll explain what each of
Read moreUnleashing the Power of ArgoCD by Streamlining Kubernetes Deployments
Learn what ArgoCD is and why it's a leading GitOps tool for Kubernetes. This guide covers core concepts, architecture, and how to automate your continuous delivery pipeline. Continue reading Unleashing the Power of ArgoCD by Streamlining Kubernetes Deployments on SitePoint.
Read moreNot an option, but a necessity: How organizations are adopting and implementing AI internally
AI is no longer just a luxury for the most tech savvy companies — it's now a necessity for organizational transformation. How are real teams successfully leveraging and innovating with these new tools?
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