Web Review, Week 2022-41
Let’s go for my web review for the week 2022-41.
How a deepfake Mark Ruffalo scammed half a million dollars from a lonely heart • Graham Cluley
Tags: tech, scam, fake, ai, machine-learning
It was only a matter of time I guess… this is sad.
RSS Club: School vs Wikipedia - ratfactor
Tags: tech, wikipedia, google, school, science
I agree, I don’t get why Wikipedia gets bad reputation in school. I’m dismayed at then whatever bogus argument they have being used to push for using Google instead… it’s like, back in the days, asking pupils to not use the encyclopedia they maybe had at home and walk into the nearby pub to find information.
https://ratfactor.com/rss-club/school-vs-wikipedia
Self Hosting Git Repositories with Stagit | Jon Eskin’s Website
Tags: tech, git, self-hosting
Looks like a neat and light option to self-host git repositories.
https://jeskin.net/blog/self-hosting-git-with-stagit/
Moving files in ZSH - The wonderful world of zmv · filipe.kiss.ink
Tags: tech, shell, command-line, zsh
OK… didn’t know about zmv. This looks really cool, I’ll add it to my tool belt.
https://filipe.kiss.ink/zmv-zsh-rename/
cppq: Simple, reliable & efficient distributed task queue for C++17. Backed by Redis.
Tags: tech, c++, distributed
Looks like an interesting little C++ library. If ever you need a distributed task queue on your project.
https://github.com/jafarlihi/cppq
How Wine works 101
Tags: tech, linux, windows, wine
Very complicated software. If you ever wondered how it works. Now you know.
https://werat.dev/blog/how-wine-works-101/
Seven Sins of Numerical Linear Algebra – Nick Higham
Tags: tech, programming, matrix, linear-algebra, algorithm, mathematics
Useful list of gotchas if you need to dabble in linear algebra. You gotta love those floats.
https://nhigham.com/2022/10/11/seven-sins-of-numerical-linear-algebra/
Using a Framework will harm the maintenance of your software
Tags: tech, programming, architecture, framework
A bit messy sometimes and a few arguments seem weak to me. Still the core message holds: don’t let a framework rule your project.
https://berk.es/2022/09/06/frameworks-harm-maintenance/
TDD and ‘Discipline’
Tags: tech, programming, tdd
Excellent piece on joy being a better drive than discipline. This then dabbles into why TDD might not work for you.
https://ronjeffries.com/articles/-z022/0222ff/tdd-throughts/
Struggling to connect on your remote team?
Tags: tech, remote-working, culture
I don’t think I ever applied all of this. Still some of it definitely work, the rest are ideas worth trying at least.
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1574753781455400961.html
Know your carrying capacity - Mac Chaffee
Tags: work, life, organization
Very good point, make sure you know how much you can take and how much you’re actually carrying. We’re our worst enemy for these things.
https://www.macchaffee.com/blog/2022/carrying-capacity/
Take a Break You Idiot
Tags: work, life, burnout
I’ve witnessed that too many times. Take care people! Stay safe.
https://www.robinrendle.com/notes/take-a-break-you-idiot/
Mike Acton’s Expectations of Professional Software Engineers - Adam Johnson
Tags: tech, programming, team, craftsmanship, improving
Very good list. It sets the bar very high! I know most people will fail on a few of those items. It’s fine this gives a good direction and something to aim for.
https://adamj.eu/tech/2022/06/17/mike-actons-expectations-of-professional-software-engineers/
Role Title Terminology - Jacob Kaplan-Moss
Tags: management, organization
Nice summary of common terms used for roles in companies.
https://jacobian.org/2022/oct/12/role-title-terminology/
Bye for now!