Author Yihui Xie explains his decision to stop creating hex stickers for R packages, favoring minimal ASCII art instead to reduce visual clutter and package size.
A guide for R package maintainers on using a custom JavaScript tool to parse and organize lengthy CRAN reverse dependency check logs into manageable tabs.
Compares iterative vs. Binet's formula for computing large Fibonacci numbers in Python, analyzing performance and precision.
Explores space-time tradeoffs using Fibonacci numbers, comparing transmitting large numbers versus their indices and computational verification.
Anthropic's Claude AI reportedly discovered 500 zero-day vulnerabilities, sparking debate on AI's role in security research.
Anthropic's Claude AI reportedly discovered 500 zero-day vulnerabilities, sparking debate on AI's role in security research.
Overview of MySQL forks and distributions adding vector search capabilities, comparing their approaches and current support status.
A developer explores using AI to create personalized, project-based tutorials for learning new technologies like FastMCP, Strands, and AgentCore.
Introduces xfun::tabset(), an R function for interactively exploring complex nested lists via hierarchical tabs, as an alternative to str().
Mitchell Hashimoto introduces Vouch, a system to combat low-quality AI-generated PRs in open source by requiring user vouching.
Mitchell Hashimoto introduces Vouch, a system to combat low-quality AI-generated PRs in open source by requiring user vouching.
Anthropic introduces a faster 'fast mode' for Claude Opus 4.6 at a significantly higher cost, with a temporary discount.
Anthropic introduces a faster 'fast mode' for Claude Opus 4.6 at a significantly higher cost, with a temporary discount.
David Crawshaw reflects on the joy and exploration AI agents bring to programming, while acknowledging broader societal fears about AI.
A programmer shares his joy and reduced fear about AI coding agents, quoting David Crawshaw on how they enhance programming.
Summary of recent and upcoming changes to Microsoft certification exams, including updates for Azure and cybersecurity.
A developer explores DelphiLSP, creating tools to test its capabilities and discussing its limitations as a standalone component.
A software engineer's lament on AI's impact on programming, mourning the loss of hands-on coding as a craft.
StrongDM's AI team describes a 'Software Factory' where AI agents write and test code autonomously, eliminating human coding and review.
StrongDM's AI team describes a 'Software Factory' where AI agents write and test code without human review, exploring fully automated development.
