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The article explores the growing concern over the transfer of European health data to US-based firms and the potential involvement of Israeli intelligence agencies. It examines the implications for privacy and the challenges in regulating the cross-border flow of sensitive personal information.

The article discusses using an e-ink tablet as a secondary monitor for a Linux system. It covers the benefits of e-ink displays, such as low power consumption and reduced eye strain, and provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the tablet as an external display.

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 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.

Dagger is an open-source, Java-based dependency injection framework that simplifies the process of building and testing complex applications. It provides a clear and concise API for managing object dependencies, enabling developers to create modular, testable, and maintainable code.

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.

This article introduces the concept of a compiler and its role in the software development process. It discusses the key components of a compiler, such as the lexer, parser, and code generator, and provides an overview of the compilation process.

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 discusses the development of Mathlib4, a new version of the Lean mathematical library. It highlights the improvements made to the library, including better organization, more comprehensive documentation, and a focus on making it more accessible to a wider range of users.

The article provides an overview of the J programming language, a modern descendant of the APL programming language, highlighting its unique features and applications in various areas of computing, such as data analysis, financial modeling, and scientific computing.

The article provides practical advice for individuals looking to get into public speaking, including tips on overcoming fear, preparing effective presentations, and building confidence through practice and experience.

No Tifier is a privacy-focused notification system that aims to protect user data by minimizing the information shared with service providers. It offers a decentralized approach to notifications, allowing users to control their data and receive updates without compromising their privacy.

The article explores the potential for a Meta AI model to read and interpret brain-wide signals, suggesting that if the model can do so, the brain itself may have similar capabilities. The article considers the implications of this possibility for understanding brain function and cognition.

This article provides an in-depth oral history of the iconic television series 'Mystery Science Theater 3000', exploring its origins, creative process, and lasting impact on popular culture.

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 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.

The article explores the author's complex relationship with their mother and the difficulties of navigating family dynamics, particularly when dealing with a parent who has mental health challenges.

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 explores how the Blackfeet Nation in Montana is using heavy metal music to help heal and empower Native American youth, addressing issues such as mental health, substance abuse, and cultural identity through music therapy programs.

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.

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.

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to create a Markdown editor using Ruby on Rails. It covers the implementation of the editor's functionality, including features like real-time preview, saving and loading Markdown content, and integrating with a database.

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 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 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 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 provides a detailed tutorial on how to recreate the classic video game Lemmings using JavaScript. It covers the game's mechanics, implementation, and step-by-step instructions for building the game from scratch.

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.