Equation of an ellipse or hyperbola through five points
Yesterday I wrote about the equation of a circle through three points. This post will be similar, looking at the equation of an ellipse or hyperbola through five points. As with the earlier post, we can write down an elegant equation right away. Making the equation practical will take more
Read moreModern Software Engineering — Part 1: System Design
“Make it simple, but significant.” – Don Draper, Mad MenContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreChris’ Corner: Little Useful Websites
I came across Alexey Ardov’s work the other day. Looks like the color bug hit him pretty hard. I first saw this playground: It’s awfully cool. I like seeing color palettes presented in the context of UI like that. Sometimes it’s hard to picture how it all might come together
Read moreRemote Interactive Debugging of Python Applications Running in Kubernetes
Set breakpoints, step through code, and interactively debug your Python applications running on Kubernetes with easeContinue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreCreating Your Own Websites as a Side Hustle on AWS S3 for Passive Income
How often have you been on social media this week and seen an influencer say, “Check the link in my bio”?Continue reading on Better Programming »
Read moreReddit hackers demand $4.5 million ransom and API pricing changes
Illustration: Alex Castro / The Verge A ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a hack on Reddit’s systems earlier this year — and demanding not just money but policy changes. BlackCat, a ransomware group, says it was behind the February phishing attack on Reddit, as previously reported by Bleeping Computer.
Read moreParallel Domain’s API lets customers use generative AI to build synthetic datasets
Parallel Domain is putting the ability to generate synthetic datasets into the hands of its customers. The San Francisco-based startup has launched a new API called Data Lab that stands on the shoulders of generative AI giants, giving machine-learning engineers control over dynamic virtual worlds to simulate any scenario imaginable.
Read moreReddit communities adopt alternative forms of protest as the company threats action on moderators
Multiple subreddits are adopting alternative methods of protesting like publishing only one kind of post, changing the topic in focus, and days when the community turns private. A lot of these communities took part in the Reddit blackout from June 12-14 to rally against Reddit’s API rule changes, which could
Read moreWhat happens to the smaller VC firms in a more conservative market?
Smaller venture funds are finding a way to manage in the midst of a conservative market. As with all bear markets, the appetite for risk drops, and although emerging fund managers are often noted to outperform their more established counterparts, some limited partners are weary of bringing on new venture
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