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KILLPORT

killport is a command-line tool designed to quickly and efficiently stop processes running on specific ports. It works on both Linux and macOS. killport supports multiple port numbers and verbosity control.

2023.04.26
github.comGitHub repositoryTLDR

EXPLAINING TECH'S NOTION OF TALENT SCARCITY

Different corporate cultures benefit from different types of talent distribution, depending on what problem they are trying to solve. While some companies try to compete for A-players, others aim to find workers uniquely gifted at tasks that few others can do. Some workers have talents that are difficult to explain or replicate. This article looks at different ways of looking at talent and how this can affect management styles and corporate cultures.

2023.04.26
nadia.xyz15 min readTLDR

RYE

Rye is a tool that can manage Python installations, pyproject.toml files, dependencies, virtualenvs, monorepos, and tools. Its virtualenvs are completely void of dependencies. Dependencies are managed in pyproject.toml without exposing pip. Rye uses indygreg's Python builds instead of system Python.

2023.04.25
github.comGitHub repositoryTLDR

2023.04.25
9to5mac.com3 min readTLDR

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2023.04.25
learn.segment.comSponsorTLDR

BETWEEN

Bill Gates talked with Jessie Woolley-Wilson, a leader in the field of education technology, during this year's ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. During the talk, they discussed the state of education technology, what the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is doing, and the impact AI will have in the months and years ahead. This article contains a transcript of the conversation. A video of the talk is also available.

2023.04.25
gatesnotes.com29 min readTLDR

‘THE FLATTENING’: TECH SECTOR CALLS TIME ON MIDDLE MANAGERS

The flattening is a phenomenon where tech companies are cutting out the middle managers that they hired in droves during the pandemic boom. Tech companies are focusing on the role as they aim to improve efficiency and cut costs. The bloated middle management positions have led to inefficiencies and drawn out decision-making at some companies. These inefficiencies became more obvious after the shift to remote work during the pandemic.

2023.04.25
archive.ph6 min readTLDR

WILL APPLE TAKE A BIG BITE OUT OF THE BANKS?

Apple has launched two big products with Goldman Sachs’ help over the past three weeks. Apple Pay Later allows consumers to borrow funds and Savings is a high-yield savings account that offers a 4.15% interest rate. Apple's scale makes many banks and other providers of financial services look small. The company has been vocal in its ambitions to replace the wallet. Apple typically expands into new sectors through incremental steps that give it a sustainable advantage over time.

2023.04.24
archive.ph11 min readTLDR

KUASAR

Kuasar is a container run time that supports multiple sandbox techniques. It provides cloud-native, all-scenario container solutions and an optimized framework to accelerate container start up and reduce unnecessary overheads. Kuasar features unified sandbox abstraction, multi-sandbox colocation, and an open and neutral attitude towards sandbox technologies.

2023.04.24
github.comGitHub repositoryTLDR

LAYOFF RUNBOOK

This runbook was designed to help those who have been laid off get on track. It covers what to do before and after losing access to work systems and how to go about searching for jobs. The guide contains links to job marketplaces and other places to look for work. It is mainly geared towards software engineers, but most of the information can be applied to any profession.

2023.04.24
github.com5 min readTLDR

HEIST

2023.04.24
arstechnica.com8 min readTLDR