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The article discusses the potential drawbacks of microservices and suggests a shift towards a more monolithic, serverless architecture as a better option for many modern applications, highlighting the advantages of simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and improved developer experience.

The article discusses the importance of having a reliable backup system and highlights the risks of relying solely on cloud storage. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive backup strategy that includes local and offsite backups to protect against data loss and system failures.

The article explores the life and legacy of renowned chef and television personality Anthony Bourdain, highlighting his influential role in shaping the culinary and travel industries, as well as his personal struggles with addiction and depression.

The article discusses the growing trend of VPN location mismatch, where users' apparent locations do not match their actual locations. It explores the potential reasons for this phenomenon and its implications for online privacy and security.

The article analyzes 24 years of blog posts from the author's website using a Markov model, providing insights into the evolution of the author's writing style and interests over time.

The article provides a tool called 'RemoveWindowsAI' that aims to remove Windows 11's built-in AI-based features, such as Cortana and the Microsoft Store, to improve system performance and privacy.

The 'cat gap' refers to the lack of fossil evidence for the evolution of cats between the Late Eocene and Early Oligocene periods. This gap in the fossil record makes it difficult for scientists to determine the exact origins and evolutionary history of the cat family.

The article traces the early history of computer games, focusing on the emergence of adventure games in the 1970s and 1980s. It discusses the pioneering work of developers like Will Crowther and Don Woods in creating influential titles like Colossal Cave Adventure, which laid the foundations for the adventure game genre.

The article explores the cost and effectiveness of using fake online accounts to influence elections. It highlights research that shows a relatively small investment in fake accounts can significantly amplify the spread of misinformation and political messaging on social media platforms.

The article discusses the evolution of HTML and the tools that have been developed to work with it, focusing on the growing complexity of web development and the need for efficient tools to manage that complexity.

This article explores a new flat-pack washing machine design that aims to provide an affordable and accessible solution for people in developing countries, helping to address issues of water and energy efficiency, as well as the ability to repair and maintain the machines.

I've been working on a personal project recently, rewriting an old jQuery + Django project into SvelteKit. The main work is translating the UI templates into idiomatic SvelteKit while maintaining the original styling. This includes things like using semantic HTML instead of div-spamming, not wrapping divs in divs in divs, and replacing bootstrap with minimal tailwind. It also includes some logic refactors, to maintain the original functionality but rewritten to avoid years of code debt. Things like replacing templates using boolean flags for multiple views with composable Svelte components.

I've had a fairly steady process for doing this: look at each route defined in Django, build out my `+page.server.ts`, and then split each major section of the page into a Svelte component with a matching Storybook story. It takes a lot of time to do this, since I have to ensure I'm not just copying the template but rather recreating it in a more idiomatic style.

This kind of work seems like a great use case for AI assisted programming, but I've failed to use it effectively. At most, I can only get Claude Code to recreate some slightly less spaghetti code in Svelte. Simple prompting just isn't able to get AI's code quality within 90% of what I'd write by hand. Ideally, AI could get it's code to something I could review manually in 15-20 minutes, which would massively speed up the time spent on this project (right now it takes me 1-2 hours to properly translate a route).

Do you guys have tips or suggestions on how to improve my efficiency and code quality with AI?

The article discusses the concept of cryptids, which are mysterious creatures whose existence has not been scientifically proven. It explores various examples of cryptids, such as the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, and the Chupacabra, and examines the ongoing search for evidence of their existence.

The article discusses the concept of 'accepted runtime secrets' - confidential information that is securely passed to an application during runtime rather than being hardcoded. It explores the benefits of this approach, such as improved security and maintainability, and provides guidance on implementing accepted runtime secrets in software systems.

The article discusses some surprising facts about the search engine DuckDuckGo, including its rapid growth, its focus on privacy, and its unique approach to search results that aims to avoid filter bubbles and promote objective information.

EasyPost is a technology company that provides shipping and logistics solutions for businesses. The website outlines the company's various job openings, including roles in engineering, product, sales, and operations.

The article discusses the author's experience of transitioning from developing for Azure Functions to using FreeBSD as the server platform, highlighting the benefits and challenges of the shift, including improved performance, better security, and the need to adapt to a different operating system ecosystem.

The article explores the plan of an adventurer to live on an iceberg for a year, using a giant inflatable ball as his living quarters. The ball is designed to provide shelter, food, and basic necessities to enable the adventurer to survive the challenging environment of the iceberg.

TigerBeetle is a high-performance, distributed blob storage system designed for modern applications. The article discusses the key features and design principles of TigerBeetle, including its scalability, fault tolerance, and performance optimizations.

A kind stranger offers to help a stranded woman, leading to a heartwarming exchange that reminds them both of the importance of human connection and compassion in unexpected moments.

The article discusses the potential of using AI to assist in scientific research, focusing on its ability to accelerate the analysis of scientific data and the discovery of new insights. It explores the growing adoption of AI in various fields of science and the challenges researchers face in effectively integrating these technologies into their workflows.

Purdue University has approved a new requirement for all undergraduate students to complete an AI-focused course, highlighting the growing importance of artificial intelligence education in higher education.

This article details how a photographer built their own medium format rangefinder camera, providing a step-by-step guide and insights for others to create their own custom camera equipment through DIY methods.

The article discusses the advantages of using Python for scripting, including its simplicity, readability, and large standard library, making it a versatile language for automating tasks, processing data, and building small applications.

The Unifont is a libre, cross-platform, and very large Unicode font that covers over 100,000 characters from multiple writing systems. It is designed to serve as a universal fallback font for displaying a wide range of languages and scripts.

The article explores the author's journey of discovering the Lisp programming language and how it has influenced their perspective on problem-solving, programming, and life. It highlights the versatility and power of Lisp, and how its unique features have shaped the author's approach to technology and beyond.