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May 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Arc Notes Weekly #93: Flexible is out now!

1. How AI is transforming software development workflows
2. Hidden pitfalls in REST API design you should avoid
3. The secrets behind blazing-fast log search engines

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February 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the high demand for your skills within your company? Learn how to protect your time and avoid the trap of excessive generosity.
January 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Dive into the evolution of Dropbox's infrastructure, as they adopt a messaging system model to improve their asynchronous communication. The transformation is fascinating!
January 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Integration woes for the developers! Here comes an insider's look at why one should think twice before using Github Actions.
January 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ever wondered about the mechanics behind the anti-cheat system in Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War? A new reverse engineering study unveils some interesting findings.
January 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ever wondered how AI can help you write better code, manage workflows or even create an instant dev environment? Dive deep with DeepSeek R1!
January 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Want to get a handle on audio stream decoding using C/C++ and libav*? This guide dives into the underlying nuts and bolts of ffmpeg’s libav*, explaining how a FIFO queue can be leveraged for efficient audio data handling.
January 29, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Toward understanding the "Framework Fatigue" concept - it pertains to the irritation developers feel about the frequent emergence of new, often complicated programming technologies. Think about waking up to a new JavaScript framework every day!
January 28, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Looking for a faster way to search phrases? This intriguing article introduces a super-fast phrase search algorithm made using the somewhat infamous AVX-512, claiming to bring remarkable enhancements.
January 28, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This innovative browser gives you back control over your online experience, embracing the full scope of open-source spirit.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ever experienced misunderstanding while discussing program design and system architecture? Concurrency could be the culprit. This silent saboteur can lead to costly fix-ups during later stages of development.
January 27, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Want to master server-side technologies? Look no further than iximiuz Labs, an indie learning platform offering hands-on courses and tutorials to help you gain the skills you need most. 🚀
January 26, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Arc Notes Weekly #91: Containers is out now!

1. Secrets behind blazing-fast phrase search with AVX-512
2. Inside Dropbox’s infrastructure revolution with its messaging system model
3. Why GitHub Actions might not fit your team’s CI/CD needs

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January 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ever wonder what it's like to run larger models at your existing context sizes? Ollama just introduced K/V context cache quantisation and it's a game changer!
January 25, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Interested in the world of AI-assisted coding? This insightful article addresses the "70% problem" and tackles the hard truths many miss.
January 25, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Have you ever wondered why some command pipes in the terminal get "stuck" and don't show any output, even when they should? Julia Evans dives in deep to demystify this niche issue.
January 24, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Ever wondered how Uber continues to improve user experience? They've just introduced the Prompt Engineering Toolkit, a cutting-edge tech system designed to enhance interactions!
January 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Amazon makes a big move with Aurora DSQL, a new serverless, globally distributed database. Will this be the scalable solution they've been looking for?
January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Selling to enterprises? Features like SSO, Directory Sync (SCIM), and Audit Logs are must-haves — but building them in-house is expensive and time-consuming let @workos.bsky.social do the heavy lifting. Here is how they saved one company almost 8 million.
January 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Understand why concurrent programming can be a beast to tame with this insightful visual guide by Waqas Younas'. The article dives deep into model checking and concurrent code states!
January 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Interested in navigating the world of software more efficiently? Let's talk about the innovation and functionality of the Steel Browser.
January 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM