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November brings .Net 5, for anyone who cares about that, and after listening to my husband watch Ignite "reveal" advertising container, and all the enterprise virtue signaling therein, I am now to the point where the only thing I can think is "Fuck you Microsoft, and Fuck .Net 5."
During a 30 minute speech, the director of the dotnet platform commits the following flagrant faux pas:
1. Introduces tons of visual studio easy buttons for shit we already do, no mention of VS code support.
2. Shows tools that anyone other than the most insular enterprise mouth-breather have been using for no less than 6 years
3. Gives absolutely no credit to the Open Source community projects backing the features he's showing
4. Shows nothing but mono-cloud integration, makes no mention of any other cloud targets for new features
5. Acts like "deploy your app the cloud from IDE" is something anyone should be doing in 2020
6. Showed an API repl that is pathetic compared to httpie when it was in alpha
7. Showed blazor loading from cache and said "Look at how instantaneous it is" (if you ignore the 5mb of cached payload it took to run the hello world demo)
8. Shows Project Tye, presenting it as a new groundbreaking xyz, fails to mention helm already exists
What's absent is what is most offensive:
- acknowledgment of community contribution
- no linux/mac tools, entirely windows-centric (which jives with my prediction of second-class citizenship for the people who contributed to .net core the most)
- cross-cloud capabilities
- bash/zsh (again with the untermensch relegation)
Fucking microsoft back to their old bullshit.24 -
This days whenever I have a groundbreaking idea, my firs step is...
Google that exact title, because every possible app ideas are already done ✅1 -
Heck yeah, I finally have a Raspberry Pi Zero. It's so cool and small and cheap and I'm gonna make so many groundbreaking things with it!
*20 minutes later*
O, nice, it comes with Kodi. I suppose that's good enough for now.
*3 months later*
chirp...chirp...3 -
Windows 10 had one groundbreaking UI innovation, but no one adopted it and even Windows 11 discareded this revolutionary idea:
BUTTONS NEXT TO EACH OTHER AND AT THE EDGE OF A BOX DON"T NEED AN ADDITIONAL MARGIN
Windows 10 was the first and last OS where I never accidentally clicked right next to the X on a window, in a passive area that had no other purpose so it might as well have belonged to that motherfucking button.
I passionately hate this trend, adopted nowadays by every OS, that everything needs to be rounded, separated from the things around it, and "allowed to breathe". They don't breathe. They're not alive. They're fucking UI elements and the space between them is unused, lost space.
The only interaction a button has with its surroundings is that it pushes other content away to make room for itself and responds to the cursor. It doesn't wiggle, it doesn't grow and shrink, and it ESPECIALLY doesn't fucking breathe. Please, just let me click the motherfucking button.
Relatedly, do you know of a good, preferably bluish dark GTK theme that provides window decorations that stretch the full height of the titlebar and are laid out next to each other at the very end of the bar without gaps?6 -
It baffles me how underrated Electron is.
I'm not a fan of learning millions of different Framework, but I think that Electron is groundbreaking.
To give some context, both Slack and Discord are made using Electron25 -
just received an email about a "hiring tournament", didn't know that was a thing... soo disgusting
"Hello John
How are things going in your career? Are you interested in remote work, at challenging projects in big companies such as Google, Pinterest, Udemy, eBay, and groundbreaking startups within a warm and continuous improvement environment?
BairesDev is holding an exciting hiring tournament, an online competition where you will fight against other developers for the chance to get hired and win incredible awards with the opportunity to be a part of great projects. We would love to see you there!
It will take place on Saturday, November 28th" (but the image says 12th 🤪🤪)
So you are "fighting" other developers for the chance to get hired, what the heck
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Dude. Tensorflow version changes are so fucking bad. It's even worse with keras because they create an echo chamber for shit. I'm trynna reset a fuckin model here, yet everything throws 99 more errors to the pile. Like, wtf?
***** For stackoverflow enthusiasts: found a solution, don't need your groundbreaking shit either.9 -
That moment when you PM wants you to start working on new groundbreaking software, and its been 3 weeks and he still hasn't told you what he wants..2
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We are all working our asses off, but the backlog grows and grows.
Now management came up with a really creative, groundbreaking and clever idea: We should work more, so we can get shit done.
I think there may be some jobs vacant in the near future.2 -
Don't check in a major/ groundbreaking change a day or two before sprint demo! However confident you are about your code just postpone it until after all sprint demos 😷
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Well this is the thing. I have been starting to replace a lot of my shit with Golang. I think it is a great language because of one small fact: it is a boring language.
With this I don't mean that it is not incredibly fun to use. It is and honestly I feel that a lot of the concepts that I had from C passed quite nicely with some additions. The language does not do anything special and there is no elegant code. It works in a very procedural fashion without taking into consideration any of the snazzy things found in JS, Python, c# etc etc. Interfaces and struct make sense to me, way more than oop does in other languages. I don't need generics with the use of interface parameters and I have hadly found a situation in which I have to strive too far away from the way things are done with Go to be happy with it, then again my projects are not hard or by any means groundbreaking (most of them deal with logistics or content management and a couple of financial apps that I am rewriting in Go from work)
The outcome is fast and easy to read since idiomatic go is for the most part very readable(no people...single letter variable names are by no means a standard and they should feel ashamed from it)
I miss the idea of a framework, but not so much and the docs and internal code for Go is just way top inviting. I believe the code to be readable enough than anyone that has gotten used to the syntax and ideas of the language can just jump in and start learning. This is the first language that I have learnt from studying the code as it is inside of the standard lib, the same I cannot say for any other language or framework.
Also, it play beautifully nice with vs code.
I dunno man, I feel that I am doing something wrong. I have projects built in Node, php, python, ruby and spring java as well as .net core and I still find Golang way more appealing simply because it goes harder than Python with "one preferred way" to do things.
The lang does not make me feel like a pro, i certainly develop in it at pro speeds, but it was made with beginners in mind to built fast and concurrent apps, with the most minimal syntax possible.
I guess my gripe with it is that it gets shunned from this, saying that it ignored years of lang research to make it as dumbed down as possible. Which it did, lack of generics amongst other things certainly make it seem like, but I will not say that it was poorly designed. Not at all, I believe it is a testament of amazing engineering. To be able to create such a simple yet amazingly powerful language.
Wish there were more to it. Wish there was a nice gui lib or a ml framework comparable to the ones offered by python and java. But I guess such things will come with time.
I feel stupid with this language.
And that is fine.5 -
TLDR: Need for easy to use VR headsets for mobile phones...
Complete story:
There are so many interesting places to explore in this world but sadly the current pandemic situation has brought travel plans to a complete halt. Today I tried watching virtual tours of various cities on YouTube and it felt a bit relaxing.
I was planning to use VR to enhance the experience but it's quite a lot of trouble adjusting my phone in VR headset, controlling playback from my hands when the phone is in the headset.
I wish someone, somewhere would find a way to simplify this problem... Like making mobile-based VR headsets bit easier to use and control while keeping it at affordable to use and allow addition of mobile phones of any sizes...
If someone could actually do this...I think we might have the next groundbreaking startup in the next few years...😄
P.S. Google cardboard VR does not fit this criterion...4 -
Status: Got off hour+ long call with provider teir2 tech support because their "sync service" isn't syncing. "It's all cloud controlled" they tell me. Whatever.
It does have the ability to install a Windows service to do the needful! 🎉
However the program that does the actual syncing is the "launcher" application, and the service's only job is to tell the launcher to run. 🤦♂️
Their assumption is that there will be a user that gets smacked in the face with a UAC prompt when they first log in and just shrug it away. Which is the Launcher application.
The sync service is not capable of running the sync application without a desktop session I guess?
MOTHERTRUCKERS do you understand what the point of a Windows Service is?!?
I tried relating this situation to how Windows Update works: It will update whenever the fuck it wants without the user doing anything because of the Service, and you only configure the service with the Control Panel/Settings App. You don't need the Control Panel/Settings App running in order for Windows Update to work, but it's there for status info and configuration.
Anyways, this software does not do that. It apparently *requires* both the service AND the launcher program running in order to work. Not work properly, to work *at all*.
Anyways, It's installed on a computer that's not normally logged into, but is always on (where other "always needs to be running" programs live). Normally the hackaround would be to launch the program via Scheduled Task.
This program apparently does not want to run as a scheduled task, or the Task Scheduler is being stupid and can't figure out "Hey, it's time to run this program. Do it!". Naturally it runs if told manually.
The fact that I'm even doing this at all is stupid, but even more infuriating is that it's just not working unattended. You know, what the service should be doing. But no, the service runs happily all alone, doing nothing of note, while Task Scheduler sucks its stick running OneDrive installer but not the launcher program.
Pluckin' donuts...1 -
Google just integrated Gemini AI into Chrome DevTools, and it’s a groundbreaking upgrade! 🚀
AI-driven debugging, smarter code optimization, and built-in security insights—this is changing the game for developers.
I covered all the hidden gems in my latest newsletter. Check it out here ⤵
🔗 https://techscoop.hashnode.dev/gemi...4 -
Does anybody here have any casual affinity towards reading scientific papers? During my time at the university I was exposed to read papers and found them quite exciting as they were actually informational. Articles from magazines or online ressources about yet another "groundbreaking" new tech feel hollow. And theres to much noise from hyping, evangelists and other distracting elements.
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As a retired real estate developer from Essen, Germany, I've dedicated my life to running a charity organization that supports underprivileged communities worldwide. Our mission is to provide essential resources, education, and healthcare to those in need. In 2017, I made a strategic investment in Bitcoin, hoping it would grow into a substantial financial resource to expand our charity's outreach.
Fast-forward to 2024, my Bitcoin holdings had skyrocketed to nearly $900,000 – a life-changing amount earmarked for future projects. Our charity was on the cusp of implementing groundbreaking initiatives, and this fund would be the catalyst. However, disaster struck during a trip to Europe when my phone, containing access to my Bitcoin wallet, was stolen.
Panic set in as I realized I couldn't access my funds without my phone. Despite having taken security measures, I hadn't properly backed up my recovery codes. The gravity of the situation hit me hard: all our charity's future plans, the livelihoods of our beneficiaries, and my personal savings were at risk.
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Lessons Learned
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Conclusion
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Duet AI: Revolutionizing Collaborative Music Creation
In the realm of music creation, collaboration has always been a cornerstone of innovation and artistic growth. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), a new era of collaborative music composition has emerged. Duet AI, a groundbreaking AI-powered system, is transforming the way musicians collaborate, enabling seamless interaction between human artists and AI algorithms. In this article, we will explore the concept of Duet AI and its impact on collaborative music creation.
H1: The Power of Duet AI in Collaborative Music Creation
Duet AI harnesses the capabilities of AI to facilitate real-time collaboration between musicians, composers, and AI algorithms. This innovative system acts as a virtual partner, responding to human input, providing creative suggestions, and adapting to the evolving musical dynamics. By integrating human creativity with the computational power of AI, Duet AI opens up new possibilities for artistic expression and the co-creation of music.
H2: Seamless Integration of Human and AI Musical Expertise
Duet AI seamlessly integrates the musical expertise of human artists with the analytical capabilities of AI algorithms. The system analyzes vast musical databases, identifying patterns, harmonies, and rhythms from various genres and eras. It uses this knowledge to generate musical ideas, chord progressions, and even complete compositions that complement and interact with the human artist's input. The result is a harmonious collaboration that pushes the boundaries of musical creativity.
H2: Enhancing Inspiration and Idea Generation
Duet AI serves as a valuable tool for musicians seeking inspiration and idea generation. It can offer suggestions, variations, and alternatives to human artists, fueling their creativity and sparking new musical directions. Whether it's exploring different melodies, experimenting with harmonies, or discovering innovative arrangements, Duet AI provides a constant stream of musical possibilities that can be integrated into the collaborative process.
H2: Real-time Adaptation and Musical Sensitivity
One of the key strengths of Duet AI lies in its ability to adapt and respond in real time to the human artist's input. The system listens and analyzes the music being created, dynamically adjusting its suggestions and responses to maintain coherence and musical sensitivity. This adaptability ensures that the AI component of the collaboration remains in sync with the human artist, enhancing the fluidity and natural flow of the music being created.
H2: Expanding Musical Horizons and Genre Blending
Duet AI enables artists to explore new musical horizons and experiment with genre blending. By incorporating AI-generated musical ideas, artists can transcend traditional boundaries and fuse elements from different styles and genres. The system's vast knowledge base allows it to generate musical segments that authentically capture the essence of diverse musical traditions, enabling artists to create unique and innovative compositions that push the boundaries of genre conventions.
H2: Preserving the Artist's Creative Vision
While AI plays an active role in the collaborative process, it is essential to acknowledge the artist's creative vision and maintain artistic ownership. Duet AI functions as a supportive collaborator, offering suggestions and ideas, but the final artistic decisions remain in the hands of the human artist. The system respects the artist's autonomy, ensuring that the collaboration is a true partnership that amplifies the artist's creativity rather than overshadowing it.
H1: Conclusion
Duet AI represents a significant leap forward in collaborative music creation. By combining the artistic expertise of human musicians with the computational power of AI, this innovative system opens up new frontiers of creativity and musical expression. Duet AI enhances inspiration, expands musical horizons, and enables seamless interaction between human and AI collaborators. As this technology continues to evolve, we can expect even more transformative possibilities in collaborative music creation, leading to a new era of artistic innovation.
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RetinaPixcom: Your Ultimate Camera Gear Destination in Delhi for Nikon, Sandisk, Sony, and Mobile Gimbals
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Nikon Store in Delhi: Professional Cameras for Every Photographer
Nikon is one of the most trusted names in the photography world, offering high-performance cameras and lenses for every type of photographer. Whether you're an amateur capturing family moments or a professional shooting high-end projects, Nikon delivers exceptional image quality, color accuracy, and a versatile lens selection.
At RetinaPixcom, we proudly serve as a leading Nikon store in Delhi, offering an extensive range of Nikon DSLR cameras, mirrorless cameras, and lenses. From the iconic Nikon D-series DSLRs to the innovative Nikon Z-series mirrorless cameras, we have something for every type of photography. Our expert team is always on hand to help you select the perfect Nikon camera based on your needs and budget, ensuring you get the most out of your investment.
Sandisk Memory Card: Reliable Storage for Your Photography Needs
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At RetinaPixcom, we offer a variety of Sandisk memory cards, including the Sandisk Extreme and SanDisk Ultra series, known for their fast read and write speeds, which are perfect for high-definition photography and 4K video recording. Whether you’re shooting with a Nikon, Sony, or Canon camera, you’ll find the perfect Sandisk memory card to store your high-resolution images and videos efficiently. Our range of Sandisk memory cards ensures you never run out of space, and they come with reliable data protection for all your media files.
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As a Sony store in Delhi, RetinaPixcom brings you a comprehensive range of Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras, Cyber-shot compact cameras, and professional Sony video cameras. These cameras are known for their superior image quality, incredible autofocus systems, and groundbreaking video capabilities, making them a top choice for both professional filmmakers and content creators. Additionally, we offer a wide selection of Sony lenses and accessories to complement your Sony camera.
If you're a content creator looking for reliable equipment to elevate your videos, our Sony range of cameras, including models with 4K video recording and in-body stabilization, will help you take your craft to the next level.
Mobile Gimbal Shop in Delhi: Steady and Smooth Shots Every Time
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At RetinaPixcom, we offer a variety of mobile gimbals from leading brands like DJI and Zhiyun. As a trusted mobile gimbal shop in Delhi, we provide options like the DJI Osmo Mobile 4 and the Zhiyun Smooth 4, which are perfect for stabilizing your smartphone while shooting high-quality video. These gimbals are designed for ease of use, portability, and smooth stabilization, helping you create professional-looking content on the go. Whether you’re vlogging, recording events, or creating cinematic footage, our selection of mobile gimbals will ensure that every shot is steady and smooth.
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