The Daily Index — Tuesday, June 13, 2023 · TLDR Index

ARTICLES & TUTORIALS

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UNDERSTANDING DEEPMIND'S SORTING ALGORITHM

A few days ago, DeepMind published a blog post talking about how they discovered tinier kernels for sorting algorithms. They did this by taking their deep learning wisdom, which they gained by building AlphaGo, and applying it to the discipline of superoptimization. This article explains the optimization that was made more clearly compared to the actual blog post that was published.

justine.lol · 15 min

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ARCHITECTURE?

Software architecture is the foundation that supports the digital world. Today, there are two contrasting architectural patterns that remain at the forefront: microservices and monoliths. This article explains the ins and outs of both methodologies and discusses each method’s pros and cons.

hackernoon.com · 3 min

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THE CONTINUING TRAGEDY OF CSS: THOUGHTS FROM CSS DAY 2023

A common complaint regarding CSS today is that it has become too bloated. For example, the original CSS specification included 3 relative units for defining a length: px, ex, and em. Today, there are 36 relative length units in CSS. The constraints of CSS should be embraced rather than continue to be broken down and expanded.

paulrobertlloyd.com · 4 min

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WHY HIGH PERFORMING DEVELOPERS THRIVE TOGETHER

Company culture and environment is a huge factor in growing and nurturing high performing developers. This article explains why it’s so important for developers to work on teams and on projects that will keep them learning and engaged. Read on to learn how you can become a high performing developer, even if your current role doesn’t offer the best culture or environment.

archive.ph · 5 min

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APPLE IS REPORTEDLY WORKING ON 2 NEW AR HEADSETS

Just last week, Apple revealed its first-ever augmented reality headset, the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro. But the company is already hard at work on multiple follow-ups. Apple plans to launch a cheaper variant of the headset and is reportedly also working on a follow-up to the Vision Pro with an even faster processor. It likely won't be any cheaper than the first one.

mashable.com · 4 min

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FROM VSCODE TO VIM

Developers often make jokes about Vim, but it’s a useful tool that might be worth learning for you. This article aims to eliminate some of the initial roadblocks to using and working with Vim and teach you how to effectively use this tool. Vim has a few advantages over VSCode, including incredibly fast startup, minimal hand movement while typing, unmatched customizability, and more.

itnext.io · 8 min

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THAT

Microsoft Edge sends every picture you view online to Microsoft to perform enhancements to pictures seen. However, there is a way to turn this off.

neowin.net · 1 min

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REDDIT API PROTEST CAUSES OUTAGE

Reddit reported a major outage across its mobile and desktop websites as thousands of Reddit communities went dark on Monday to kick off the start of a 48-hour protest over the API pricing.

linkedin.com · 1 min

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DO ADS EVEN WORK ON DEVS?

The common perception is that developers dislike being sold to and are allergic to anything resembling an ad. This article explains how to work around this and use ads effectively.

thedevmarketer.substack.com · 2 min