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1. Moonbit: Fast, compact and user friendly language for WebAssembly Total comment counts : 30 Summary The article discusses the importance of WebAssembly (Wasm) in Cloud and Edge computing, citing its efficiency, security, compactness, and open standard. However, it mentions that the true potential of Wasm is yet to be fully realized. The article introduces Moonbit as a Wasm-first language that aims to solve the challenging issues associated with low-level Wasm languages like Rust and C/C++ and high-level languages like Golang....

1. Short session expiration does not help security Total comment counts : 68 Summary The article discusses the topic of session timeouts in web applications. It questions the common security advice of using short session timeouts, such as logging out after 15 minutes of inactivity. It argues that shorter session timeouts do not necessarily reduce overall risk and may have disadvantages in terms of user experience and security. The article mentions that session takeover can occur through various means, such as stealing session cookies or exploiting session fixation vulnerabilities....

1. Asteroid crater 520km in diameter buried in southeast Australia, scientists say Total comment counts : 13 Summary Scientists have discovered what they believe to be the largest known impact structure in the world, buried deep in the earth in southern New South Wales, Australia. Named the Deniliquin structure, it spans up to 520 kilometers in diameter, surpassing the size of the previously considered largest impact structure, the Vredefort impact structure in South Africa....

1. LK-99 isn’t a superconductor Total comment counts : 76 Summary Researchers have discovered that LK-99, a compound of copper, lead, phosphorus, and oxygen, is not a superconductor as previously claimed. The material showed properties that resembled superconductivity, such as levitation over a magnet and sharp drops in electrical resistivity, but further studies revealed that impurities in the material, particularly copper sulfide, were responsible for these effects. Replication efforts by different teams also failed to produce room-temperature superconductivity....

1. Firefox finally outperforming Google Chrome in SunSpider Total comment counts : 45 Summary The article is about Michael Larabel, the principal author of Phoronix.com, and the website’s mission to enrich the Linux hardware experience. Michael has written thousands of articles covering topics such as Linux hardware support, performance, and graphics drivers. He is also the lead developer of benchmarking software like Phoronix Test Suite, Phoromatic, and OpenBenchmarking.org. The article encourages readers to support Phoronix through subscriptions or tips....

1. Writing about what you learn pushes you to understand topics better Total comment counts : 43 Summary The article discusses the importance of writing about what you learn as a method to deepen understanding and reveal gaps in knowledge. It introduces the Feynman Technique, a method named after physicist Richard Feynman, which aligns well with the practice of writing about what you learn. The article highlights the importance of clear and simple communication and emphasizes the benefits of consistency in writing....

1. NixOS RFC 136 approved: A plan to stabilize the new CLI and Flakes incrementally Total comment counts : 18 Summary The article discusses an RFC (Request for Comments) that aims to establish general principles about Nix’s architecture and evolution and create a plan to stabilize the CLI (Command Line Interface) and Flakes features incrementally. The goal is to address longstanding tensions in the Nix community and ensure a smooth process for future changes....

1. I’m OK, the bull is dead (2004) Total comment counts : 51 Summary The article discusses a reporting style known as the “punch line” approach, which involves presenting project status in a concise and direct manner. The author explains that the punch line method involves the following steps: stating the facts without adjectives or modifiers, explaining how the facts impact the project, outlining the next steps or solutions, and providing an explanation for the facts....

1. Source code for Quake 2 rerelease Total comment counts : 43 Summary The article discusses the game code for the 2023 rerelease of Quake II. It mentions that mods can be loaded into the rerelease in the same way as the original game. The article also talks about the changes in the API, such as a new version of the API, a new network protocol, and changes to the structure and layout....

1. The Future of the Vim Project Total comment counts : 20 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article discusses the importance of preparing for the management of one’s digital life after their passing. The author shares their personal experience of having to handle their deceased brother’s digital accounts and data. They emphasize the significance of having access to recovery emails and passwords to ensure the archiving of essential information....