tl;dr in tech - Issue #95
Beautiful Branchless Binary Search
By: Malte Skarupke
tl;dr: "I read a blog post that describes a binary search called 'Shar's algorithm.' I'd never heard of it and it's impossible to google, but looking at the algorithm I couldn't help but think 'this is branchless.' And who knew that there could be a branchless binary search?" Malte takes us on a journey through the mechanics of this elegant and efficient branchless binary search algorithm. Prepare to have your mind blown!
CLI Tricks Every Developer Should Know
By: Kedasha Kerr
tl;dr: "We've compiled some important tricks and commands that every developer should know from GitHub's own engineers. By mastering these basic techniques, developers can become more efficient at working with the command line and gain a deeper understanding of how the underlying operating system and programs work." Join us as we unlock the secrets of the command line and discover the CLI tricks that will level up your development game. Get ready to unleash the power of the terminal!
Avoiding The Rewrite Trap
By: Camille Fournier
tl;dr: "Year after year, engineers convince themselves and their leadership that a rewrite will solve all their problems. And then they or their leadership get fired, because most rewrites fail to deliver anything at all. Avoid the trap: don't go into this exercise unless it is the only way forward, and if you absolutely must, plan accordingly." Camille shares invaluable insights on how to navigate the treacherous waters of rewriting code. Learn from the mistakes of others and save yourself from the perils of the rewrite trap.
The Future Of Programming: Research At CHI 2023
By: Austin Henley
tl;dr: "The esteemed CHI conference is happening this week, and I'm jealous that I can't be there. Instead, I'm going through the proceedings and reading all of the papers related to programming, of which many involve AI." Join Austin as he takes us on a virtual tour of the exciting research presented at the CHI 2023 conference. Discover the future of programming and how AI is shaping the landscape of software engineering. It's like peering into a crystal ball!
Writing Javascript Without A Build System
By: Julia Evans
tl;dr: "I want to talk about what's appealing to me about build systems, why I still don't use them, and why I find it frustrating that some frontend Javascript libraries require that you use a build system." Julia delves into the world of JavaScript and build systems. Join the conversation as we explore the pros and cons of using build systems and discover alternative approaches to writing JavaScript without the hassle of build configurations. It's time to simplify our workflows and unleash the power of JavaScript!
Theory Of Mind
By: Andrew Bosworth
tl;dr: "Theory of mind is a concept I first learned in a class on psychology. It describes our capacity to understand the mental states of others." Andrew enlightens us on the importance of theory of mind for leaders in the tech industry. Learn why effective communication, providing context, and understanding the mental states of your team members are crucial for successful leadership. It's time to level up your interpersonal skills and become a master of human interaction!
How eBay Modernized The Most Important Page On Our Platform
tl;dr: "eBay's View Item page lives at the center of our e-commerce platform. Our customers load this page over 250 million times each day, and stringent budgets on site speed and availability guarantee the quality of their experience. And yet, this page had its last intentional rewrite ten years ago." Explore the fascinating journey of how eBay tackled the modernization of their crucial View Item page. Discover the challenges they faced, the innovative solutions they implemented, and the lessons learned along the way. It's a story of continuous improvement and delivering top-notch user experiences!
That's a wrap for this week's Byte Bazaar! Stay curious, keep coding, and remember to have fun along the way. We'll be back next week with more thrilling tech tales. Happy coding, everyone! 🚀💻