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July 27, 2024

Safer code in C++ with lifetime bounds – Daniel Lemire's blog

It's nice to see progress coming to lifetime checks in C++ compilers.

WAT

Nice little utility for Python programming. Helps to introspect on the spot.

Unfashionably secure: why we use isolated VMs – Thinkst Thoughts

Definitely not as fashionable as the kubernetes craze. This gives very interesting properties that multi-tenant applications can't really provide. The article is nice as it lays out properly the pros and cons, helps make the choice depending on the context.

Tracing the evolution of a Python function with git log
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Oh fancy! I didn't know this git log parameter. Definitely useful.

Wonder why some team members need more guidance than others? Spoiler: it's not about skill.

Interesting concept of task relevant maturity. I should probably take it more into account myself.

Zen 5’s 2-Ahead Branch Predictor Unit: How a 30 Year Old Idea Allows for New Tricks – Chips and Cheese
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Interesting article about what's coming for the branch predictor in the Zen 5 architecture from AMD.