1. Cap’n Proto 1.0
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The author announces the release of version 1.0 of Cap’n Proto’s C++ reference implementation. They admit that not much has changed since the previous version, but highlight some optimizations made to improve performance of Cap’n Proto RPC. They also mention a breaking change where servers now use an annotation on the schema to opt into allowing RPC cancellation. The author explains that the motivation for releasing version 1.0 is to start working on version 2.0, which will include changes to the C++ API and the KJ C++ toolkit library. They discuss the advantages of using KJ and mention ideas for the upcoming version 2.0, such as requiring a compiler with support for C++20, revising the RPC and HTTP APIs to be more coroutine-friendly, and dropping support for exceptions disabled and other exotic modes. They assure that there are no plans to make any backwards-incompatible changes to the serialization format or RPC protocol. However, a formal release of version 2.0 is not expected for a few years.
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The article shares the unfortunate news of the sudden and unexpected passing of Ian Denhardt, a lead contributor to the Cap’n Proto and Sandstorm communities. The author expresses deep sadness and explains that they collaborated extensively with Ian over the past three years and had become friends. As the de facto project lead, the author asks for help from the community and other contributors to continue Ian’s work. The article ends with a tribute to Ian and contact information for the author.
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The article discusses the lack of protocols that have promise pipelining capabilities, apart from Cap’n Proto and 9p. It highlights that Cap’n Proto is a general purpose protocol while 9p is not. The author expresses surprise at the scarcity of protocols with promise pipelining.
2. Faster filesystem access with Directfs
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The article discusses the implementation of Directfs as the default feature in runsc, which is a component of gVisor used by Google internally. Directfs allows gVisor’s application kernel to have secure direct access to the container filesystem, eliminating the need for round trips to the filesystem gofer. The gofer was originally implemented to provide secure access to remote filesystems, but it added unnecessary overhead. Directfs uses Linux’s filesystem isolation mechanisms to securely expose the container filesystem to the sandbox. By avoiding gofer round trips, Directfs significantly improves performance, resulting in a reduction in the absolute time to run workloads. This implementation demonstrates ongoing efforts to enhance gVisor’s performance.
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The article humorously discusses the concept of accessing local file systems from containers. It challenges the idea that containers should be stateless and discusses the possibility of using remote block devices for better performance and security. The author dreams of a system where containers can transparently mount network resources from any node.
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The article discusses a technology called DirectFS, which is a way to access the host’s local file system. It replaces a part of the operating system file system API, allowing containers to directly talk to the file system once they obtain a file descriptor. DirectFS is useful for running untrusted containers on trusted hosts and may be targeted at services like Fargate, where multiple customers run on a single host. The author speculates that this may be due to the availability of energy-efficient ARM servers. They suggest that implementing the security measure to enable untrusted container access to the host’s file system should be done in the container runtime or even in the host’s operating system.
3. Ask HN: Is the market bad, or am I having the worst luck job hunting?
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The article discusses the experiences of the author in applying for jobs and receiving rejection emails despite seeking assistance from resume services. The author suggests reaching out to friends or former colleagues who are involved in recruiting to review their resume and LinkedIn profile for any issues. They also mention the importance of a well-designed, standard format resume and applying for jobs that align with one’s qualifications. The article also touches upon the current state of the job market and speculates on factors that might be contributing to the difficulty in finding employment.
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The article emphasizes the frustration of spending six months job hunting with only one interview. It suggests seeking feedback from friends or colleagues involved in recruiting to identify any flaws in the resume or LinkedIn profile. It also advises against using unconventional resume formats and applying for positions where the applicant is significantly underqualified. Lastly, it recommends conducting a quick Google search of one’s name to ensure there are no unfortunate associations that could impact job prospects.
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The article mentions that there are fewer job openings but an increase in the volume of applications. The company mentioned has noticed a significant increase in the number of resumes received and most of them do not meet the qualifications outlined in the job description. This inundation of resumes is making the hiring process more time-consuming and exhausting for HR personnel. The author advises job seekers to find ways to stand out, such as reaching out to someone in the hiring chain on LinkedIn or through email before submitting their resume.
4. Environmental Discs of Tron Roadside Pickup
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The article discusses the discovery of an Environmental Discs of Tron (EDOT) arcade cabinet that was found dumped on the side of the road. The owner of the cabinet, Tim Lapetino, stumbled upon it while visiting his family in Chicago and decided to take it home. The article highlights the rarity and complexity of the cabinet, as well as the effort it took to move it. The cabinet is in excellent condition, and Tim has plans to replace the missing TRON back glass. The author emphasizes the coincidence of Tim finding the cabinet, considering his current project curating a Tron exhibition in Chicago.
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The author is impressed by a man who discovered a fully functional arcade cabinet deluxe from 1983 in 2023. The author, being a fan of old arcade games, finds this discovery remarkable considering the rarity of such machines and how often they malfunction or become damaged.
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The article discusses a post on an arcade collector’s forum about a rare find that many people thought was a hoax. The item in question is described as being of museum quality. The author suggests that the abundance of suburban garages and the wealth in the US may contribute to such finds.
5. How to check if two SQL tables are the same
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The article discusses how to check if the contents of two SQL tables are the same. The author explores different methods, such as using the EXCEPT operator and grouping the tables, but finds limitations with these approaches. They then propose a solution that involves viewing tables as vectors and using mathematical concepts like moments and permutations to compare them. The article concludes by providing a query that can be used to compare two tables using only standard SQL features. The author acknowledges that the query is impractical for large tables but highlights the need for a standard feature in SQL to compare tables.
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The author of the article discusses different methods for comparing tables in SQL. They mention that “sqldiff” is sensitive to ordering and requires sorting with ORDER BY to get accurate results. The use of CHECKSUM is also mentioned, but it is noted that it can be sensitive to ordering as well as potentially producing hash collisions. The author suggests that tables are not considered the same if they only differ by schema and proposes that comparing the results of SQL queries using the tables can be a better way to determine if they are the same. The author admits that there are better ways to compare tables and mentions their own recursive query, but acknowledges that it may not be the most efficient method.
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The article discusses the practical use of SQLite’s “sqldiff” utility. It mentions that by default, this utility compares whole databases, but it can also be instructed to only compare a specific table in each database. The article provides an example command: “sqldiff -t mytable database1.sqlite database2.sqlite.”
6. Watch TV from the 90s and earlier
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The article provides a list of websites related to TV shows from different decades, such as my50stv.com and my60stv.com. It also mentions popular platforms like YouTube.com and TikTok.com. However, it notes that there is currently no website dedicated to TV shows from the 40s.
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The article discusses how TikTok, a popular social media platform, taps into the nostalgia of channel-flipping and compares it to a childhood experience of rotating a dial. The author highlights that the main difference is that today’s digital platforms offer endless content, unlike traditional television channels.
7. How the Cheesecake Factory defied the restaurant industry’s rules of success
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The article discusses how millennials associate the Cheesecake Factory with positive emotions, particularly if they have fond memories of celebrating special occasions there. Nostalgia plays a significant role in these feelings, as millennials have experienced various challenges throughout their lives. The author also mentions their personal nostalgia for Pizza Hut in the late 80s and early 90s, when it was a popular place for parties and sit-down dinners. However, the author notes that Pizza Hut’s quality declined in the late 1990s as it tried to compete with Dominos.
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The article discusses how the Cheesecake Factory, like Costco, has successfully created a unique experience by designing a holistic system in which every aspect works together. It states that it is difficult for others to replicate this experience because it requires starting from scratch and fully understanding the underlying rules. The author also wonders if there is any publicly available in-depth writing about the Cheesecake Factory’s system design.
8. California moves to silence Stanford researchers who got data to study education
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The article discusses a restriction imposed by the California Department of Education (CDE) that researchers must sign before accessing nonpublic K-12 data. This clause, interpreted broadly by the CDE, prevents researchers from participating in any litigation against the department, even if it is unrelated to their research. The author believes this restriction is unreasonable and expects the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to win in challenging it.
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The article discusses the credibility and expertise of Sean Reardon, a respected figure in the field of education research. The author, a PhD trained in education research, attests to Reardon’s high standing, noting his methodological rigor and universal respect within the field. The article emphasizes that Reardon is not someone who makes impulsive statements.
9. Making ‘The Blue Flash’: How I reconstructed a fatal atomic accident
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The article discusses the fatal accident that occurred in 1946 involving nuclear physicist Louis Slotin at Los Alamos National Laboratories. Slotin’s death was caused by a slip with a screwdriver while demonstrating a potentially dangerous apparatus called the “critical assembly”. The article includes illustrations by artist and writer Ben Platts-Mills, who used reconstructions, archive photographs, and his own mock-up of the apparatus to depict the accident. Platts-Mills explains his process of composing the illustrations and striking a balance between scientific accuracy and accessibility. The article also acknowledges the contributions of various individuals who assisted with the project.
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The article discusses an incident involving an experiment that repeated multiple times to uncover certain parameters and learn particular information. The experiment involved individuals handling a plutonium core, and in one case, a person using a screwdriver to place a beryllium cap on the core. The author questions the purpose of the experiment, the reason for its repetition, and how it progressed to the point where someone was handling the core directly. They also mention a previous experiment with beryllium bricks enclosing the core that resulted in a fatality when it became critical, leading to skepticism about the need to prove that the core could go critical.
10. LeMUR: LLMs for Audio and Speech
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The article introduces LeMUR, an API that allows developers to build language model-based (LLM) apps on spoken data. LeMUR offers features such as search, summarization, question-answering, and text generation, with a focus on audio data. It combines various components of an AI stack, including transcription, compression strategies, retrieval techniques, language models, and structured outputs, into a single API. LeMUR is now available for everyone to use, with improvements in accuracy and higher input/output limits. Users can build apps that understand key points, extract action items, answer questions, and generate catchy titles and short-form content. The API enables flexible summarization, question-answering, and action item generation, with the ability to add specific context and prompts. LeMUR can be tried out through Playground or accessed directly through the API. While currently focused on English, LeMUR has shown promise in generating responses in other common languages. Developers can refer to the LeMUR Best Practices guide for guidance on endpoints, prompts, and generating desired outputs. The API supports the analysis of large amounts of audio data in a single call.
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The author of the article advises the readers to improve their user experience (UX) skills. They point out various issues with the current UX, such as excessive popups, blurred text that resembles popups, a non-functional YouTube URL, and difficult-to-read contrasting and small text. The author emphasizes that their intention is not to criticize but to provide feedback for improvement.
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The article discusses the “answer format” parameter as a useful tool for advanced use cases. It also mentions an alternative option called Universal Summarizer that can provide real-time summarization of audio/speech with unlimited input token length and is available for free for Kagi members or via a trial account. A paid API is also offered. The article provides links to both the Universal Summarizer tool and the paid API documentation.