More is less
When I first started using Unix, I used a program called “more” to read files. The name makes sense because each time you press the space bar, more will show you more of your file, one screen at a time. Now everyone uses less, and more is all but forgotten.
Read moreHow do you evaluate an LLM? Try an LLM.
On this episode: Stack Overflow senior data scientist Michael Geden tells Ryan and Ben about how data scientists evaluate large language models (LLMs) and their output. They cover the challenges involved in evaluating LLMs, how LLMs are being used to evaluate other LLMs, the importance of data validating, the need
Read morePowerful React Form Builders to Consider in 2024
We survey four React form builders, noting their core features and important aspects to consider when picking a form builder. Continue reading Powerful React Form Builders to Consider in 2024 on SitePoint.
Read moreChris’ Corner: Things I Like
I like Melanie Sumner’s coining of the phrase Continuous Accessibility. To me, it’s like a play on the term Continuous Integration (CI) that is very pervasive. We build CI pipelines to lint our code, test our code, and test our code primarily, but all sorts of things can be done.
Read moreHow to succeed as a data engineer without the burnout
The key strategies for building a headache-free data platform
Read morePrecise answers to useless questions
I recently ran across a tweet from Allen Downey saying So much of 20th century statistics was just a waste of time, computing precise answers to useless questions. He’s right. I taught mathematical statistics at GSBS [1, 2] several times, and each time I taught it I became more aware
Read moreDiverting more backdoor disasters
In the wake of the XZ backdoor, Ben and Ryan unpack the security implications of relying on open-source software projects maintained by small teams. They also discuss the open-source nature of Linux, the high cost of education in the US, the value of open-source contributions for job seekers, and what
Read moreQuick Tip: How to Animate Text Gradients and Patterns in CSS
In this quick tip, we show how easy it is to add animated background gradients and images to text on the Web, with handy demos. Continue reading Quick Tip: How to Animate Text Gradients and Patterns in CSS on SitePoint.
Read morePairs in poker
An article by Y. L. Cheung [1] gives reasons why poker is usually played with five cards. The author gives several reasons, but here I’ll just look at one reason: pairs don’t act like you might expect if you have more than five cards. In five-card poker, the more pairs
Read moreHow a tech consultant boosts her coding skills with CodeSignal Learn
Whether you’re trying to break into tech, prepare for the job search, or level up in your current role, it helps to know that you’re not alone in your journey to build your technical skills. That’s why we’re sharing stories from learners like you: to motivate and inspire others in
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